Customers love the Apple Watch Series 5 for its cellular connectivity, user-friendly interface, and convenient notifications. They appreciate the reasonable price point and stylish design. However, some users have expressed concerns about the limited battery life, which may not be suitable for continuous sleep tracking.
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Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple Series 5 Watch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My last Apple Watch quit working and it was going to cost more to fix then just get a new one.
I LOVE my watch, can’t do without.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Never imagined that I would invest in one of these. I’m so glad that I did. I am disabled and on a walker or a cane. I’m not always able to carry my phone when I go to the mailbox but because I now have this watch I can feel safer because I have cellular service on my watch and I can call for help if needed.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple watch
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I was never a fan of having an Apple Watch let alone having Apple products. But since my purchases I have found them to be very useful and easy to use! With the Apple Watch - I love not having to carry my phone with me! I’m still learning, but so far so good!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple Watch Series 5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the watch. This is my first Apple Watch and I’m sure it does a lot more than what I’ve been using it to do. I got it to track my daily activity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fitbit Charge 2 along with Bulova watch died! The Series 5 covered both items - now I only need to wear one watch instead of a watch and Fitbit. Got this for a great price - had it in my saved items list - Best Buy emailed me when they had it on sale for $399. Same price I paid on Black Friday for a Series 4 for my student.
This watch offers lots of great features - my one and only complaint is the charge only lasts a day. I wear it to sleep to update my sleep tracker daily, so I have to remove it during the day to charge it - usually takes 1-1/2 hours. My student has a Series 4 and has the same complaint about the charge, but doesn't wear her watch to bed.
Oh, and I purchased a pair of new bands on Amazon - I don't care for the plastic watch band. The nylon band I purchased is much more comfortable.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cellular, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing watch
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My first smart watch and I am so glad I chose the Apple 5 cellular. This watch does so much for you and gives a great feeling of security that you can be reached at any time, even when your phone is not with you and you can get assistance when needed. I have a lot to learn about it’s capabilities but am enjoying the education. AND it looks great!
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Changed my Life!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I didn't want the Watch, I definitely didn't think I needed it. Totally considered it a frivolous purchase UNTIL we got one for my guy's mom for Christmas. We opted for the Watch over LifeAlert because of all the health features, heart monitor, SOS and Emergency Call.
I started thinking twice about it and then we both got them. I initially bought the GPS but gave that to my daughter and purchased the GPS + Cellular.
Now I can go on walks, drives, run errands, and not have to worry about carrying a phone with me. My grandson and I always go to the park and I hate having to carry my phone with me because I don't have pockets. I listen to my podcasts, music library and use the dictation for messages. Game changer!!
If you're thinking about getting one, just get it... you can thank me later :)
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Depend on this watch more and more everyday.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just a great convenience. Instead of having your phone to carry around all the time, you can easily see notifications of messages, emails, etc right on your wrist. Use it to find your phone, track the quality of your sleep, even answer your phone. Would be hard to live without it now.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple Watch 5. The best
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am so glad I go it. At first I was a little concerned because the battery went down so fast even though I didn’t have it on all the time. But then one night after I charged it it is now working fine and it doesn’t lose power with or without having it on all time. And Minnie Mouse tells me the time.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Let me upgrade ya.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My series 2 stainless steel watch was perfect. But the battery swelled and pushed the screen off. Without apple care, I was told my only option was to pay $250 to have it sent to apple. NO THANKS.
I was a little skeptical about getting an aluminum watch. But this 5 series exceeds my expectations in all areas!
I’m also glad you can extend apple care for as long as you want.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Step tracking
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Short battery
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good watch, does not track well for steps. Battery life was not long enough to consistently track sleep.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cellular
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This was a great purchase!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased the apple watch 5 series with GPS and cellular. Having this watch is so convenient since you don't have to have your phone to make and receive calls and text messages. You can download quite a bit of music also so you can use your wireless earbuds with to listen to music while working out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The upgrade is definitely worth it
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I went from a Series 2 watch to this, although I was initially very hesitant to upgrade my watch when it worked fine. However, the improvements are so impressive, I am so glad I decided to try it.
I have worn this in the pool to swim, on the beach, and pretty much everywhere else I go now; so I can tell you from experience it is definitely waterproof for swimming and the ocean with no problem at all.
The larger face makes the writing sense your fingers better, so writing a message is easier despite only a small difference in the size because of the larger surface area of the face. You can download a keypad, but I honestly don’t really need one now. It also connects to my iPods easily, so I can answer my watch and switch to my iPods immediately, which gives me a lot of flexibility to not touch my phone if my hands are busy or covered with sand.
I would definitely recommend signing up for Apple care when you get it, and Best Buy makes it really easy to get the coverage when you purchase the watch.
Overall, I love my new watch, and the upgrades on the bands make them truly a sport band with no flaps to deal with once they are secured. The watch is so easy to use, and it has a lot of new features including the ability to use it without your phone at all with a separate phone number, so you aren’t attached to your phone. I use it for Apple Pay, as well as anything else I can use my phone to do, and it’s a seamless process. If you are thinking you don’t really need the upgrade, I promise you it’s worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cellular
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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I love not being tethered to my phone due to the cellular capability. I don’t like the added cost though. It was almost $50 just to hook up with Verizon and then it’s $12 a month for service. That’s $144 a year so an expensive watch becomes very expensive very quickly.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first Apple Watch and I love it. I love the option of cellular data so I don’t have to carry my phone around with me to use it. It’s easy to text on, gives you all your notifications, and has the option on staying on all the time. You can check you email, control your music, and use certain apps from your phone that are compatible with the Apple Watch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cellular
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First time Apple Watch user
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First watch I got and it is so simple and easy to use. It is very beneficial for someone who sets goals for themselves. I was a Fitbit user for 6 years and just made the switch and added this to my cell phone plan. Very cheap and I feel safe with it on me as you can make phone calls if you buy it with the cellular service. Very impressed with this product :)
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Complexity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
wow, what a watch
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's the gift that keeps on giving. Almost every day you find something new that you can do with this watch. It ties into the I phone, and is a delight to see what it can do. However that is it's negative side. You really need someone who has one, is young and keeps up with the device and is available to you or you will spend hours getting the most out of the device.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cellular
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple Watch 5 is Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Apple Watch 5 is everything you ever want in a smart watch — send and receive text messages, make and receive phone calls, listen to music via Bluetooth AirPods, and of course the time. Great product.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple watch
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great watch, lots of functions. It's my daughter's watch...she likes everything about it, cause "it's an apple device- what's not to like"? Easy for her to set up and use. I just didn't like that I have to pay for an additional device on our phone service? Seems wrong?
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Notifications
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect gift for the biz pro
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Bought this for my spouse who relies heavily on being in contact with clients and is often getting calls or texts while meeting with clients. A simple glance and a quick text reply keeps clients happy. Find the next appointment or scan an email message quickly.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 40mm Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum (Verizon) - (2019)