Apple Watch Series 12 review: A new heart rate sensor and a readiness score make this the best smartwatch on the market
Tom's Guide Verdict Apple’s flagship watch just got even better, with a new, faster S11-series chip and improved continuous heart rate monitoring. Paired with watchOS 27, this is an impressive upgrade to an impressive watch. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict Apple’s flagship watch just got even better, with a new, faster S11-series chip and improved continuous heart rate monitoring.
- ▪Paired with watchOS 27, this is an impressive upgrade to an impressive watch.
- ▪Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
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| Original publisher | Tom's Guide |
| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-12-review |
| Publication time | Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-09-17T12:08:44.270Z |
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Tom's Guide Verdict Apple’s flagship watch just got even better, with a new, faster S11-series chip and improved continuous heart rate monitoring. Paired with watchOS 27, this is an impressive upgrade to an impressive watch. Check Amazon Check Best Buy Pros +Upgrades S11 chip +Improved continuous heart rate monitoring and HRV tracking +Daily readiness score +Useful new "Intelligent Audio" features +Support for Siri AI voice assistant +Return of the (optional) ceramic case +No price increase vs.
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