Apple Watch Series 12
by Apple
#2 in Wearables & recoveryBest for iPhone
The best all-round watch if you have an iPhone. Workout Buddy gives spoken encouragement mid-workout, and a daily readiness score helps you plan.
What’s good
- Workout Buddy spoken coaching
- Daily readiness score
- No subscription required
Heads-up
- Works only with iPhone
- Needs charging about daily
The details
- Best for
- iPhone owners who want one watch for everything
- Price
- $399 (No subscription required)
- Free plan
- No
- Skill level
- Beginner-friendly
- Made by
- Apple
- Website
- apple.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #2Wearables & recoveryBest for iPhone
Compare with similar picks
| Oura Ring 5 | Apple Watch Series 12 | WHOOP | Garmin Forerunner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank in Wearables & recovery | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
| Price | $399 + $5.99/mo | $399 | From $16.58/mo | $249.99 |
| Free plan | No | No | No | No |
| Best for | Sleep, recovery and readiness without a screen | iPhone owners who want one watch for everything | Athletes who want daily strain and recovery coaching | Runners who want long battery and no required subscription |
| Skill level | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly | Any level | Any level |
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