Brief
Apple Watch Series 12 upgrade draws user away from WHOOP
Improved heart‑rate monitoring, a new Readiness app and faster Siri convinced a long‑time Apple Watch owner to switch from a WHOOP band.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A longtime Apple Watch owner, who bought a Series 10 in January 2024, upgraded to the Series 12 in October 2026. The author notes that the two models share the same design, with the Series 12’s bezels being slightly thicker, but the change did not matter because they use a dark watch face.
The upgrade was driven by several new features: a markedly better heart‑rate sensor, a new “Readiness” app, and noticeably faster Siri responses. The revamped Health app now provides comprehensive health insights beyond the basic activity rings.
The writer continues to wear a WHOOP strap to compare data over time, but points out that WHOOP’s $239‑per‑year subscription offers little beyond what Apple Health now delivers.
Key facts
- The author bought an Apple Watch Series 10 in January 2024. (9to5mac.com)
- Series 12 adds an improved heart‑rate monitor, a Readiness app, and faster Siri. (9to5mac.com)
- The author compares the Apple Watch to a WHOOP strap costing $239 per year. (9to5mac.com)
Sources
- [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “Here's why I upgraded from the Apple Watch Series 10 to Series 12”
