With the Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum, Apple is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2021, September 14, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 1.9 inches panel, pushing a resolution of 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Starlight.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Apple S7, paired with 1GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs watchOS 8.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 309 mAh (1.19 Wh) cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum. Apple has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Even so, the Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum holds its own and represents a solid, no-nonsense buy. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
