The good Beautifully constructed. Handles messages well. A solid fitness tracker. Hundreds of apps. Can send and receive voice calls via an iPhone. Lots of design choices. Apple Pay-enabled. Stores music for local playback over Bluetooth.
The bad Battery only lasts a little more than a day. Most models and configurations cost more than they should. Requires an iPhone to work. Interface can be confusing. Many apps load slowly. Lacks built-in GPS.
The bottom line A year old and even more affordable, the Apple Watch remains the best designed and most capable smartwatch you can buy - but we’re hoping that the inevitable sequel makes it more of a must-have product.