The Apple Watch Series 5 is pretty popular for its health monitoring features, but the battery life is something a lot of people wonder about. According to the manufacturer's description, it should last up to 18 hours on a single charge—basically enough for a typical day.
Our research shows that most folks agree with this estimate, saying it lasts them through a day of regular stuff like workouts, getting notifications, and using apps.
But keep in mind, if you're using things like the always-on Retina display a lot, that can eat up more battery. If you often use GPS, stream music, or make calls, expect the battery to drain a bit faster.
Fitness fans like the GPS feature, but it does use more power. Using third-party apps for things like sleep tracking can also drain the battery quicker.
So, the Apple Watch Series 5 usually balances well between features and battery life, but it's a good idea to plan on charging it nightly if you're using a lot of power-draining activities or features like GPS.
If you're into sleep tracking or prolonged GPS use, just be aware you might run low and should consider adjusting your usage or charging more often.
