Watch series 3&4 is still worth buying before Watch OS 10 comes?

[saritkong]

I'm looking to buy my first Apple watch, works with my iPhone SE 2022. So I have a little money for this.
I need an Apple Watch to measure my heart rate and walking distance also sos features, I don't need the advanced features.
I have a question, Watch Series 3&4 are worth buying in 2023? Watch OS 10 will come soon it affects Series 3&4 buying decision?

 

[StumpyBloke]

Do not know about the series 4, but absolutely do not buy the series 3. It was very slow in the first place and it’s barely usable now, and I believe not even supported anymore.

 

[chrfr]

I’d suggest saving up and getting an SE. They’re often on sale so you shouldn’t need to pay retail price.

 

[tucogovinda]

I’d suggest saving up and getting an SE. They’re often on sale so you shouldn’t need to pay retail price.

Agree 100% with this. The current Apple Watch SE is essentially the same as the Series 4, but with the current S8 chip, so it’ll be faster and is likely to be supported by Apple for much longer. Whatever you do, do not get a Series 3.

 

[Howard2k]

I’d suggest saving up and getting an SE. They’re often on sale so you shouldn’t need to pay retail price.

Seconded. The first SE was a hybrid of the 4 and 5. The second SE has some updated features. Either would be better than a 3/4.

 

[heretiq]

Seconded. The first SE was a hybrid of the 4 and 5. The second SE has some updated features. Either would be better than a 3/4.

Thirded . No Apple Watch is infinitely better than Apple Watch 3 — stay far away from it.

 

[salutcemoi]

Do not know about the series 4, but absolutely do not buy the series 3. It was very slow in the first place and it’s barely usable now, and I believe not even supported anymore.

My Series 3 is still working great tbh

But yeah since OP is a first time AW buyer he should definitely go for a more recent model

AW SE is a great option