Apple Watch Series 11
Score: 91/100
Amazfit Active Max
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Apple Watch Series 11 42 mm offers a fast-charging, lightweight design with a full health-sensor suite and independent 5G cellular. Its main trade-off is a modest 24-hour battery and a small display that may not suit power users. Best for iPhone owners who value premium health features and fast charging.
The Amazfit Active Max is a mid-range smartwatch with an ultra-bright 3,000-nit AMOLED display and a remarkable 25-day battery life. Its large square case, limited color choice, and region-locked NFC are notable compromises. Best suited for fitness enthusiasts who need long endurance, ample storage, and GPS, especially users in the EMEA region.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hours | 600 hoursbest | |
— | 38.1 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.7 gbest | 55.86 g |
| ↓ lower better | 30 minutesbest | — |
— | 170best | |
64 GBbest | 4 GB |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 29.7 g | 55.86 g |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | IP6X | 5 ATM |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 600 hours |
Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 374x446 | 480 x 480 pixels |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 64 GB | 4 GB |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Apple Watch Series 11 for finally solving the battery life shortfall that plagued earlier versions, while also lauding its premium Jet Black design, the powerful S10 processor and the addition of fast-charging.
Everyday consumers echo the professional praise, emphasizing the watch's lightweight feel, seamless connectivity for calls and messages, and the breadth of health tracking features.
Professional reviewers commend the Active Max for its standout battery longevity, ultra-bright display, generous storage, and accurate GPS/HR tracking, positioning it as the best budget smartwatch of 2026. However, they point out its relatively large case, less premium aluminum build, and region-locked NFC as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's outdoor-readable screen, long-lasting battery, lightweight comfort, and ample storage for media and maps. Recurring complaints focus on the chunky size, limited color choice, and NFC being unavailable outside EMEA.
“finally fixed the biggest issue-battery life”
“"the best budget smartwatch of 2026?"”
“"Coros killer"”
