Apple Watch Series 11 Debuts with 24h Battery and Next-Level Health Tracking
Apple has officially launched the Apple Watch Series 11, a slimmer and more advanced smartwatch designed to push health and fitness tracking further than ever. This new model introduces groundbreaking features such as hypertension alerts and detailed sleep scoring, while also delivering an impressive 24-hour battery life, a display that is twice as scratch resistant, and seamless 5G connectivity. The Apple Watch Series 11 is positioned as the ultimate all-day and all-night health companion.
The highlight of this release is the new hypertension detection feature. By using an advanced optical heart rate sensor to analyze vascular response, the watch passively tracks data every 30 days and alerts users if potential signs of high blood pressure are detected. Developed with machine learning from a study of 100,000 people and validated in over 2,000 clinical tests, Apple expects this feature to help identify more than one million users with undiagnosed hypertension in its first year. With heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease linked to hypertension, this early warning system has the potential to save lives.
Apple also introduces a new sleep score system in watchOS 26. It evaluates the quality of rest by analyzing duration, bedtime consistency, nighttime awakenings, and sleep stages. Results are displayed in the Sleep app with actionable insights for improvement. The system leverages data from more than five million nights collected through the Apple Heart and Movement Study and is aligned with guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Sleep Foundation.
The Apple Watch Series 11 has a slimmer design but is built tougher with Ion-X glass coated using physical vapor deposition, making it twice as scratch resistant compared to the Series 10. The titanium models use sapphire crystal for even greater durability. Its redesigned antenna enables faster and broader 5G connectivity, while the battery lasts up to 24 hours, with fast charging delivering 8 hours of use in just 15 minutes. This makes it ideal for continuous wear, day and night.
watchOS 26 expands the watch’s functionality with Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence, offering personalized spoken coaching based on workout data. New controls include wrist flick gestures, a Flow and Exactograph watch face, and Smart Stack hints that adjust dynamically based on user context. Real-time text translation directly in Messages and the Notes app enhances communication on the go. Other health features such as irregular rhythm notifications, ECG, and sleep apnea detection strengthen its role as a comprehensive health tool.
The Apple Watch Series 11 starts at 14,900 THB and comes in new colors including space gray, jet black, rose gold, and silver for aluminum models, as well as natural, gold, and slate for titanium. Available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, pre-orders begin today with official sales starting on September 19 across more than 50 countries, including SEA.
Apple Watch Series 11 proves that innovation and practicality can go hand in hand. With powerful health features, sleek design, and dependable battery life, it sets a new benchmark for what a smartwatch should deliver.
