Brad Bourque | The Verge

The colorful, unique Hyte X50 PC case is $50 off

2026-09-18T14:06:08-04:00

The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are up to 430mm long, which should cover even the biggest options available. The standout feature is a massive curved glass panel that spans the left face and top of the case, giving it a unique, eye-catching look. It’s easy to build in, supports a wide variety of components and cooling setups, and has a thoughtful, refined design.

Hyte X50

Where to Buy:

~~$149.99~~ $99.99 at Hyte

Unlike a lot of cases with big glass panels, the X50 has excellent airflow, with louvered fins along the back for ventilation, a porous mesh front, and plenty of spots for radiators and fans. It comes in a variety of bold colors, too, like the lavender-adjacent “taro milk” and trendy “matcha,” as well as more classic black and white options. If you’d rather opt for something a little more subtle, the X50 Air swaps the glass panel for curved mesh, and is only $79.99 (usually $119.99) from Hyte.

Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K

2026-09-17T13:14:07-04:00

The refurbished Apple TV 4K with its voice remote. | Image: The Verge

Most hardware prices have soared in 2026, and that includes a variety of Apple laptops, tablets, and smart devices. Thankfully, you can offset some of the increased costs on an Apple TV 4K by buying one refurbished through the company. The 64GB model is selling for $169, $30 lower than the new retail price. The upgraded model, with 128GB of storage and an Ethernet port, is also discounted to $209 at Apple, a $40 discount from the full price. Apple refurbished products are often close to like-new condition, and are covered by the same one year warranty as new products.

Apple TV 4K (third-gen)

If you subscribe to Apple Arcade, an Apple TV 4K can effectively double as both a mini gaming console and one of the best streaming devices you can buy. With it, you can connect a Bluetooth controller like the PlayStation 5’s DualSense, thus allowing games that were initially developed for PC / consoles to be played on the big screen for which they were designed.

Where to Buy:

~~$199~~ $169 at Apple (refurbished)

We reviewed the third-generation Apple TV 4K when it launched back in 2022, and were impressed by the performance and seamless integration with some streaming services, although others are still in their own dedicated apps. The device supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus for excellent contrast (surpassing the quality you’ll get from a cheaper streamer, or even something like a PS5), and Siri for quickly finding your favorite shows and movies. Both the 64GB and 128GB models can work as a HomeKit hub for your other smart devices, but only the Ethernet model supports Thread.

Read our Apple TV 4K review.

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Other deals to consider

This Energizer 3-in-1 15W magnetic charger is half off at Best Buy, bringing the cost down to just $20. With 15W for your phone, 5W for earbuds, and 2.5W for the Apple Watch, this single device can keep all of your devices charged up, and folds up neatly for storage or travel.
Keep an eye on your front door and another room with a discount on this Ring Doorbell 2K and Indoor Cam bundle, which is currently $60 (usually $140) at Best Buy. The doorbell is the battery-powered model, so no need for drilling or wires, and it has live view and two-way communication, as well as night vision for looking at evening visitors or delivery people.
Built-in TV speakers tend to be unimpressive, and even an inexpensive sound system like this Vizio 4.1 soundbar, currently discounted to $100.80 (usually $168) at Walmart, can make a huge difference in immersion. The kit includes a 30-inch soundbar, a pair of wireless surround speakers, and a wireless subwoofer, with Dolby Atmos support for spatial audio, a rarity at this price point.

Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

2026-09-16T14:20:38-04:00

Samus is geared up for another adventure. | Image: Nintendo

The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you buy it from Walmart. It’s $59.88 instead of $69.99, about the same as buying it digitally. The game launches on January 28th, 2027, but it’s not clear how long the preorder discount will last. If it’s anything like other Walmart preorders, it may occasionally disappear.

Metroid Ravenous

Where to Buy:

~~$69.99~~ $59.88 at Walmart

Nintendo first showed off the side-scrolling adventure game at its September 2026 Direct, with a frantic trailer cutting between cinematic sequences, Samus dashing and rolling across a variety of environments, and engaging a number of enemies and bosses in battle. Samus absorbs some powerful abilities at the conclusion of Dread, and Ravenous seem to be all about plowing through anyone stopping her from escaping the planet. Other details of the story, including unique new mechanics, are being kept under wraps for the time being.

If you haven’t played Metroid Dread, I recommend it, especially at its $41.99 discounted price at Amazon. It’s part of Nintendo’s “Customer Appreciation” sale happening through September 26th, and several other games and accessories are cheaper, too.

One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off

2026-09-15T14:11:34-04:00

The Centauri Carbon 2 stores the filament on the outside to fit the bowden tube in the build space. | Image: The Verge

If the high price tag of premium 3D printers have kept you from exploring the hobby, this deal is a great entry point. Elegoo has its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on sale for $369, almost $100 off its usual price of $449. This capable 3D printer can handle four filament rolls at once, with a fully enclosed printing area, auto-leveling bed, and big touchscreen for easy project management. It’s altogether very capable 3D printer for beginners, or just anyone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time tinkering with settings just to print occasional trinkets and brackets.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

Where to Buy:

~~$449~~ $369 at Elegoo

The Centauri Carbon 2 is fast and capable right out of the box, though first-time setup is a little involved (I found it tough to get the upper shield and filament hub to fit together, for example). But I really like its fully-enclosed build area, which results in consistent prints, and the auto-leveling bed checks that everything is locked in the right place before each print. It’s worth noting that the filament rolls are stored externally, so if you’re in a particularly humid environment and don’t print often, you may want to remove them between uses.

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Other deals to consider

The JBL Go 4 in purple is on sale for $15 off at B&H Photo for a limited time, bringing the price down to just $35 when the $5 coupon is applied in your cart. This very portable Bluetooth speaker is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance, with up to seven hours of playback on a single charge, and USB-C charging.
Nintendo has temporarily dropped the price on a variety of accessories as part of its “Customer Appreciation” sale, including the Switch Joy-Con. Amazon has the neon purple and orange pair on sale for $62.97, almost $30 lower than the list price. These work wirelessly with the Switch 2 as well, although you’ll need a dedicated charging dock.
If you’re running out of ports and plugs nearby, Anker’s Prime Charging Station is a great purchase to consider while it’s $59.99 (usually $79.99) at Amazon. This 6-in-1 travel-ready charging station has two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports (either tops out at 140W when it’s the only port in use). The included power cable is five feet long, and detaches from the unit for easier storage.

The best deals from Nintendo’s ‘customer appreciation’ sale

2026-09-17T12:39:18-04:00

Super Mario Odyssey is among the discounted games. | Image: Nintendo

As promised, Nintendo has marked down a wide variety of Switch games and accessories at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as its own digital storefront. Its “Customer Appreciation” sale is happening because of tariff-related refunds it received from the US government, and it ends on September 26th at 8:59 PM PT.

Nintendo games and accessories tend to stick close to their list price, so it’s nice to have some big discounts, especially this far ahead of the holiday season. Some of the company’s best titles for the original Switch are significantly marked down, with a few Switch 2 titles thrown in, too. The most notable inclusions include the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe digital bundle with the Booster Course pass for just under $60 (Amazon, Nintendo), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49 (Amazon, Nintendo, Best Buy), and Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the DLC for $60 (Nintendo). The Switch 2 Editions aren’t currently discounted, but upgrade packs are fairly affordable, costing $9.99 for the Tears of the Kingdom (Amazon) or $4.99 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Amazon).

We’ve gathered some more of our favorite picks down below, and Nintendo has a dedicated page for all of the discounts.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Physical)

Tears of the Kingdom is the latest mainline installment in the Zelda franchise. The storyline and gameplay are similar to Breath of the Wild’s, but enough has changed to make Link’s return to Hyrule plenty special. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Physical)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a popular kart racing game packed with plenty of courses and characters, as well as 48 new tracks if you opt for the paid DLC.

Where to Buy:

~~$59.99~~ $41.99 at Best Buy

Nintendo Alarmo

The Alarmo takes dozens of characters and scenes from classic Nintendo franchises and places them in a charming alarm clock that’s designed to help you sleep and wake. It uses motion sensors to detect whether you’re still in bed and gets more aggressive the longer you sleep in.

Where to Buy:

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

The Switch Pro released alongside the Switch console in 2017, and it’s a tough controller to beat. It offers an unmatched set of features (HD rumble, motion controls, NFC), and it’s one of the most comfortable Switch controllers out there.

Where to Buy:

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Physical)

Metroid Prime 4 is still a first-person adventure game like prior entries in the series, but this time around, bounty hunter Samus Aran is armed with a motorcycle and a slate of psychic powers. Not all of the new gameplay elements work, but Beyond is a fitting follow-up to what came before, with a lore-heavy story, great combat, and plenty of eerie exploration.

Where to Buy:

Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Digital)

Explore the mysteries of an abandoned civilization in this 3D platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It’s still a Kirby game, with a delightful tone that had us smiling the whole way through. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

Super Mario Odyssey (Physical)

Super Mario Odyssey is one of the crowning achievements of the original Switch thanks to its tight platforming, ingenious level design and a game mechanic that lets you control certain enemies and parts of the environment. There are still bosses to battle and coins to collect, but Odyssey feels like a breath of fresh air.

Where to Buy:

Splatoon 3 (Physical/Digital)

Splatoon 3 is proof that Nintendo isn’t done showing off its take on an online shooter—with paint instead of bullets, of course. The game looks great, and has a single player mode that fills out the series’ lore through scrapbook pages you find while navigating and shooting your way through each level. Online multiplayer remains Splatoon’s 3’s big draw, so be prepared to square off against fellow squid kids. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

Where to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

2026-09-14T10:16:25-04:00

Which color suits you best? | Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are almost here. Announced at Apple’s September 2026 “Sunrise and shine” event alongside the iPhone Duo and other new gear, the two upgraded phones feature the faster A20 Pro processor with more GPU power as well as more neural cores for AI-related tasks, plus some welcome improvements to the camera.

The phones will arrive on Friday, September 18th, and preordering one is never a bad idea if you want to ensure you get the color and storage capacity configuration you’re seeking. Speaking of, preorders are officially open.

The 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the 256GB model, and goes all the way up to $2,399 for the version with 2TB of storage. The larger 6.9-inch iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 for 256GB, with the 2TB model costing $2,499. Both phones are available in four colors: deep black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.

At the time of publication, the only way to preorder an unlocked version of the Pro or Pro Max is directly from Apple. You have some options if you don’t want to pay the full price upfront. Financing through Apple is an option (36 monthly payments with zero percent APR), and the new phones are also eligible for the recently-announced Apple Upgrade program. You can also trade in your existing phone for up to $885 in credit towards the cost of the new phone, with carriers offering additional credits.

Where to Buy:

The likes of Best Buy and Walmart only have the carrier-locked versions listed at the start of the preorder phase. Best Buy is offering the 18 Pro through Verizon or AT&T, along with the Pro Max tied to Verizon or AT&T. Walmart is offering the 18 Pro through Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, as well as the Pro Max with T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T.

Offers from US carriers

AT&T will offer to cover the cost of an iPhone 18 Pro via billing credits paid back to you over 36 months if you trade in an iPhone 14 or newer. You’ll also need to sign up for the AT&T Extra plan, with slightly lower discounts for less expensive plans. You can find these options on Apple’s checkout page, with the option to pay the $99 difference between the Pro and Pro Max out of pocket.
T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free by way of bill credits when you transfer your number or trade in a qualifying phone on the Experience Beyond plan. The credits aren’t as generous as AT&T’s offer if you’re an existing customer already, with only the iPhone 16 and newer covering the cost of a new phone, but it’s very similar if you’re new to T-Mobile.
The Verizon deal is fairly straightforward. The Simplicity Pro plan, which comes to a total of $80 per month if you’re switching from another carrier, includes a free iPhone 18 Pro, with the option to upgrade your phone after one year. Like other carriers, the “free” phone is paid off to you via monthly bill credits, so you’ll need to stick with the carrier for three years to get the full value.

Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5

2026-09-11T11:32:03-04:00

The new AirPods 5 in their charging case. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

The Apple AirPods 5 are bringing active noise cancellation to the masses, and they’re now available for preorder at a variety of retailers. They’ll officially launch on September 18th, the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

There are two versions this time around, just like with the last-gen model. The standard $129 model adds active noise cancelation, which was previously only found on the more expensive $179 AirPods 4 with ANC models. They’re available from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Apple. The upgraded $149 model features a wireless charging case, longer battery life, and touch controls on the earbud stem that lets you adjust the volume without pulling out your phone. You can preorder this model at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Apple.

We’re working on our review of the new AirPods 5. If you’re ready to buy before we’re able to post impressions, you can find more preorder links below.

Apple AirPods 5

Where to Buy:

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is over half off at under $20

2026-09-10T12:58:44-04:00

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is fast and capable. | Image: The Verge

Looking to take full advantage of your 4K television, but your current streaming stick doesn’t have the right features? Through September 13th, you can grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K from Woot for just $16.09 when you use the coupon code FIRE30 at checkout. With support for Wi-Fi 6 and 2GB of memory, it’s fast enough for streaming movies or playing games with Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. While this is the 2023 model, it’s functionally identical (and also has the same specs) to the current Fire TV Stick 4K Plus that costs considerably more. It received a name change in late 2025 to differentiate it from the more basic 4K Select model.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Where to Buy:

~~$49.99~~ $16.09 at Woot (with coupon code FIRE30)

Like the other 4K Fire TV sticks, the 2023 model supports a huge variety of streaming services and apps, and the Alexa Plus voice assistant feature lets you quickly find a show or movie without having to scroll through each one. With support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and Dolby Atmos, you won’t have to compromise on video or audio quality during your next movie night.

Other deals to consider

Green Man Gaming has the Steam version of Resident Evil Requiem on sale for $41.64, with the full discount showing up once you add it to your cart. This iteration of the game tasks players with investigating a series of murders related to the 1998 Raccoon City incident, a core piece of lore for the series, and it alternates between perspectives. Read our review.
You can grab a two-pack of Ring Alarm Contact Sensors at Amazon for $20, a $10 discount compared to what they usually cost (but half off their original price). These sensors easily install onto window or door frames with either adhesive or screws, and send signals to the Ring Alarm Base Station when opened or closed. They have a three year battery life, with replaceable batteries once they finally run out.
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is on sale for $279.99 at Best Buy, $180 off its usual price. The 12.7-inch Android tablet features a 2944 x 1840 display, with a variable refresh rate up to 144Hz, great for scrolling the web, or even some light gaming. The deal also includes the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, which has over 4,000 sensitivity levels for a natural feel while drawing or taking notes.

How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones

2026-09-10T11:17:14-04:00

The Apple iPhone Duo features a passport-style folding hinge. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

Apple’s foldable phone is finally here — well, almost. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8.

While its hardware bears similarities to its competitors, the iPhone Duo is one of a few models that takes a passport-like approach. The aspect ratio is the same on the inside and outside screens, and it’s even usable with some apps while partially folded. The interior screen has a special outer layer, which along with its hinge design, makes the interior crease almost impossible to spot (something that many competitors struggle to do, though Samsung and Oppo are making fantastic progress).

We got a chance to spend some time with the iPhone Duo at Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event, so our hands-on is a great place to start if you want to learn more about how it actually feels to use. We’ll be continuing to cover the phone as we get closer to launch, so make sure to stay tuned for our full review down the road.

Comparing specs between foldables from Apple and Android makers isn’t always one-to-one, just like comparing slab-style phones. However, we think it’s still useful to present all the specs from the iPhone Duo’s most similar competitors.

Category	Apple iPhone Duo	Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold	Galaxy Z Fold 8
OS	iOS 27	Android 17	Android 17
Main display	7.6-inch wide-angle OLED	8-inch OLED	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Main display resolution	1878 x 2670	2076 x 2152	1848 x 2448
Main refresh rate	Up to 120Hz	Up to 120Hz	Up to 120Hz
Cover display	5.4-inch OLED	6.5-inch OLED	5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Cover display resolution	1398 x 2034	1080 x 2342	1248 x 1972
Cover display refresh rate	Up to 120Hz	Up to 120Hz	Up to 120Hz
Unfolded dimensions (mm)	117.8 x 164.6 x 5.2	155.2 x 150.4 x 5	123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5
Folded dimensions (mm)	117.8 x 84.1 x 11.3	155.2 x 76 x 10.1	123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7
Weight	254 grams	239 grams	201 grams
Battery	Up to 24 hours	4,750mAh	4,800mAh
Processor	A20 Pro	Google Tensor G6 custom chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM	Not shared	16GB	12GB, 16GB (1TB storage model only)
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB (16GB RAM model only)
Rear camera	Main: 48MP / Ultrawide: 48MP	Wide: 48MP / Ultrawide: 10.5MP / Telephoto: 10.8MP	Wide: 50MP / Ultrawide: 50MP
Selfie camera	Cover: 12MP	Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP	Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP
Main video	Up to 4K at 120fps	Up to 4K at 60fps	Up to 8K at 30fps
Selfie video	Up to 4K at 60fps	Up to 4K at 60fps	Main: FHD at 60fps / Cover: 4K at 60fps
Water and dust protection	IP68	IP68	IP48
Connectivity	LTE / Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / 5g (mmWave, Sub 6GHz)	Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / LTE / 5G (mmWave, Sub 6GHz)	LTE / 5G (Sub 6GHz, mmWave) / Wi-Fi 7 / UWB / Bluetooth 6.0
Wired charging	40W	30W	45W
Wireless charging	25W	25W	20W
Colors	Star white, night sky	Olive, obsidian	Lavender, graphite, cream, pistachio (online)
Starting price	$1,999	$1,899	$1,899.99

How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models

2026-09-09T20:23:34-04:00

The new Apple Watches come in a variety of material and strap combinations.

Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its “Surprise and shine” event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to their health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to create brief audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a ceramic case option for the Series 12. Despite the new features, the watches start at the same base prices as their previous iterations. The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399 for the aluminum version without cellular, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799.

The biggest differences between the models are new features powered by the S11 processor. It supports the new Apple Intelligence features as well as more detailed health and fitness programs. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 also has longer battery life, up to 50 hours on a single charge, up from 42 on the Ultra 3. All the watches are slightly heavier, with the heaviest ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 sitting at 42.8 grams for the 42mm version and 52.9 grams for the 46mm version. The heaviest Apple Watch Ultra is 63.1 grams, up from 61.8 grams on the older model.

Make sure to check out our hands-on if you’re curious about the full scope of the changes. You can also scroll around in the YouTube video above to find where Victoria Song jumped into our post-event Vergecast livestream. On the other hand, if you’re more curious about how the new watches stack up to the previous versions, we’ve gathered up all the relevant information below in one handy, albeit sprawling, chart.

Categories	Apple Watch Series 12	Apple Watch Series 11	Apple Watch Ultra 4	Apple Watch Ultra 3
Starting MSRP	$399 (aluminum) / $699 (titanium) / $899 (ceramic)	$399 (GPS) / $499 (5G)	$799	$799
Sizes	42mm / 46mm	42mm / 46mm	49mm	49mm
Case material	Aluminum, titanium, or ceramic	Aluminum or titanium	Titanium	Titanium
Weight (grams)	42mm: 32.2 (aluminum GPS) / 31.5 (aluminum 5G) / 36.5 (titanium) / 41.7—42.8 (ceramic)	42mm: 30.3 (aluminum GPS) / 29.7 (aluminum 5G) / 34.6 (titanium)	63.0 (natural) / 63.1 (black)	61.6 (natural) / 61.8 (black)
Display	Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED / wide-angle OLED	Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED / wide-angle OLED	Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED / wide-angle OLED	Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED / wide-angle OLED
Screen brightness	Up to 2,000 nits	Up to 2,000 nits	Up to 3,000 nits	Up to 3,000 nits
Screen resolution	42mm: 374 x 449	42mm: 374 x 446	422 x 514	422 x 514
	46mm: 416 x 496	46mm: 416 x 496
Minimum brightness	1 nit	1 nit	1 nit	1 nit
Processor	S11 with 64-bit dual-core processor	S10 with 64-bit dual-core processor	S11 with 64-bit dual-core processor	S10 with 64-bit dual-core processor
Ultra wideband chip (second-gen)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating system	watchOS 27	watchOS 26	watchOS 27	watchOS 26
Water resistance	Water resistant up to 50 meters	Water resistant up to 50 meters	Water resistant up to 100 meters	Water resistant up to 100 meters
Dust resistance	IP6X-rated	IP6X-rated	IP6X-rated / tested to MIL-STD 810H	IP6X-rated / tested to MIL-STD 810H
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 and 5GHz) + L1 GPS + Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 and 5GHz) + L1 GPS + Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 and 5GHz) + precision dual-frequency GPS + Bluetooth 5.3 + 5G	Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 and 5GHz) + precision dual-frequency GPS + Bluetooth 5.3 + 5G
Storage	64GB	64GB	64GB	64GB
Estimated battery life	Up to 24 hours; 38 hours in low-power mode	Up to 24 hours; 38 hours in low-power mode	Up to 50 hours; 84 hours in low-power mode	Up to 42 hours; 72 hours in low-power mode
Fast charging	Yes (80 percent in about 30 minutes)	Yes (80 percent in about 30 minutes)	Yes (80 percent in about 45 minutes)	Yes (80 percent in about 45 minutes)
Features	Siri, Apple Pay, single tap, double tap, wrist flick	Siri, Apple Pay, single tap, double tap, wrist flick	Siri, Apple Pay, single tap, double tap, wrist flick	Siri, Apple Pay, single tap, double tap, wrist flick
Health tracking	Sleep, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, third-generation optical heart sensor, ECG, hypertension, blood oxygen	Sleep, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, third-generation optical heart sensor, ECG, hypertension, blood oxygen	Sleep, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, third-generation optical heart sensor, ECG, hypertension, blood oxygen	Sleep, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, third-generation optical heart sensor, ECG, hypertension, blood oxygen
Health notifications	Sleep apnea, hypertension, high/low/irregular heart, fall detection, crash detection	Sleep apnea, hypertension, high/low/irregular heart, fall detection, crash detection	Sleep apnea, hypertension, high/low/irregular heart, fall detection, crash detection	Sleep apnea, hypertension, high/low/irregular heart, fall detection, crash detection
Environmental tracking	Temperature sensor, compass, offline maps, always-on altimeter	Temperature sensor, compass, offline maps, always-on altimeter	Temperature sensor, compass, offline maps, always-on altimeter	Temperature sensor, compass, offline maps, always-on altimeter
Emergency SOS	Yes (cellular only)	Yes (cellular only)	Yes (cellular, satellite)	Yes (cellular, satellite)
Built-in mic and speaker	Yes	Yes	Yes, triple-mic array, dual speakers	Yes, triple-mic array, dual speakers
Media playback	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Siren	No	No	Yes	Yes
Night mode	No	No	Yes	Yes
Water temperature and depth sensors	Depth gauge up to 6m and water temperature sensor; Oceanic Plus app for snorkeling	Depth gauge to 6m and water temperature sensor; Oceanic Plus app for snorkeling	Depth gauge to 40m and water temperature sensor; Oceanic Plus app for use as a dive computer	Depth gauge to 40m and water temperature sensor; Oceanic Plus app for use as a dive computer
Colors	Aluminum: dark bronze, light gold, black, space gray; titanium: radiant gold, natural; ceramic: pearl white, night blue	Aluminum: jet black, rose gold, silver; titanium: slate, gold, natural	Natural, black	Natural, black