Apple has already brought the Watch Series 6 to the market. What improvements have been made to the electronic product manufacturer from the United States?
Apple Watch Series 6 comes in 2 sizes like its two predecessors. Several upgrades, adapted to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, were carried out by Apple.
For Apple Watch fanboys, here's our review after trying it for a few weeks.
Design
Apple watch series 6 has no design changes compared to the previous series. The box shape with curved clock corners is still maintained by Apple. In plain view, the design is identical to the series 4.
There's an update to the speaker -- which is 50 percent louder, there's also eight LEDs on the back of the watch to measure blood oxygen to heart rate.
The body of the Apple watch series 6, which is still made of aluminum, should be treated with care. The problem with the Apple watch since the first series is still the same, it's easy to scratch for that type of material.
Moreover, the Apple Watch series 6 is claimed to have an aluminum body that is 11 percent thinner than the series 3. It seems that this watch is included in the handle with care category. Aluminum is softer than stainless steel.
The digital crown is still maintained on one side of the Apple Watch Series 6. The way to remove the strap is also still using the button on the back of the watch.
The back of the clock is ceramic, which has better durability than composite ones. No, there is a risk of hourly corrosion when exposed to sweat or abrasive fluids as occurs in composite materials.
Performance and Features
Apple Watch Series 6 embeds features that support health protocols for pandemics. The clock will detect when the user washes his hands, reminded to take up to 20 seconds.
In addition, there is also a sensor to measure the level of oxygen in the blood. Oxygen saturation is one of the mandatory menus on smartwatches issued in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Like the previous series, sensors to measure heart rate in real time are also still embedded in the Apple watch series 6.
The advantage of Apple watch series 6 compared to its predecessor is the retina layer which is always on. This makes it easier for users to view the information they need without waiting for the screen to turn on when they raise their hand or when they touch the screen. This feature is only available on the Apple Watch Series 6.
For active sports, especially those who need GPS support, the Apple watch series 6 has included it. There are many sports to choose from, from cycling, running, soccer, to yoga. The watch which is designed to be water resistant up to 50 meters can also be used for swimming activities.
Calorie and daily activity logging is directly integrated with Health Apps on iPhone. For a more in-depth analysis, you can use the paid application, Health Watch.
With the support of the S6 Sip 64-bit dual-core processor, Apple watch series 6 seamlessly opens multiple apps at once. With this processor, this clock is claimed to be 20 percent faster than the previous series. Bluetooth 5.0 connection also allows you to stay connected with iPhone devices using a distance of about 8 meters.
Battery Life
Charging the battery from 0-100 percent takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. When used for workouts, battery consumption reaches 10 percent for one hour. we wear it cycling outdoors.
Meanwhile, for normal use, the watch is connected to the iPhone, the iWatch 6 series 40mm consumes 40 percent of the battery capacity for 12 hours. we turn on email notification, whatsapp also activate all sensors in smart watch.
For more efficient battery consumption, the iWatch can be set to airplane mode, aka airplane mode. The Apple Watch 6 40mm battery has a capacity of 265.9 mAh.
Our opinion
In terms of design, the Apple Watch Series 6 is still as stylish as the previous series. Straps can also be replaced easily according to usage needs.
Clock performance is also okay for opening multiple apps at once. Changing music while doing sports activities is also easier.
Apple Watch Series 6 may have a slight weakness on the battery side, especially when used for workouts. 10 percent battery consumption is needed to exercise about 1 hour. Claims from Apple, the battery can last for 18 hours.
Apple Watch Series 6 can be the choice of Apple fans, who want to get the latest features. Always-on display and an enjoyable SpO2 sensor. For a cheaper option, the Apple Watch SE could be another option.
