Apple Watch Series 4

Apple Watch Series 4

Limited Data$ BudgetTrending Down$112.00

tldr; The one that started ECG. Still capable but losing software support. Buy used only, upgrade to SE if budget allows.

$112.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

8%Positive
Positive
8%
Neutral
84%
Negative
8%
Based on 13 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • GPS Only
  • Always-On Retina display
  • 30% larger screen
  • Swimproof
  • Electrical and optical heart sensors
  • ❤️ First Apple Watch with ECG
  • ⚠️ Losing watchOS updates
  • 📱 Still smooth for basics

Sentiment Over Time

100%Jul '25Aug '25Dec '25100% (Jul '25) - 4.5 comments100% (Aug '25) - 1.9 comments100% (Dec '25) - 0.6 comments

Historical Price Data

Apple Watch Series 4
$120$160$200$240Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Low: $109.99
Apple Watch Series 4
All-time low: $104.97(2026-04)
$8 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Apple Watch Series 4

Best Praise
+2 pts
Oh really. So they make and receive calls but not messages? That seems strange to me. Was just looking into the Apple watches and wow, the battery life is absolutely horrible. My old series 4 lasts longer than any of the new models specs show. Although it looks like the tradeoff is much faster charging. Now I'm really torn. Haha. Battery life is most important for me, well after the design. I want to be able to wear it all week and charge on the weekend. Mainly so I can track my sleep. All 3 that I mentioned claim that they can do that.
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
I have a different problem. When exercising on a rowing machine after 45 minutes the watch records only 56 kcal and activity for 25 minutes. Watch S4..
r/Smartwatch
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple Watch Series 4 worth buying?
The one that started ECG. Still capable but losing software support. Buy used only, upgrade to SE if budget allows.
What do Redditors love about the Apple Watch Series 4?
Redditors highlight: ❤️ First Apple Watch with ECG. ⚠️ Losing watchOS updates. 📱 Still smooth for basics.
What are the downsides of the Apple Watch Series 4?
Some criticisms include: "I have a different problem. When exercising on a rowing machine after 45 minutes the watch records only 56 kcal and activity for 25 minutes. Watch S4.."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Apple Watch Series 4 has 13) tend to have more reliable scores.

13 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 7/26/2026