the well-reviewed Apple Watch Series 10 and its subsequent iterations feature a display capable of continually exhibiting the time without greatly impacting the battery life. But what is the power consumption of the Apple Watch’s AOD compared to when this function is disabled?
As per Macworld’s examination of two identical Apple Watch Series 10 devices, with Always-On Display activated, the battery endures beyond 30 hours compared to an additional 10 to 12 hours when the feature is switched off. Therefore, even though Apple encourages users to utilize AOD, deactivating it can be an effective method to lessen charging frequency. Furthermore, considering that Apple claims up to 18 hours of battery life for its Series 10 smartwatch, MacWorld’s evaluations indicate that the Series 11, boasting a stated life of 24 hours under normal usage, may function even longer on a complete charge.
For reference, a Redditor revealed comprehensive testing findings that illustrate their Apple Watch Series 7’s Always-On Display reduced battery life by 26 percent. Nonetheless, they believe this is not the primary reason some Apple Watch users face diminished battery performance.