Why you should get the $200 Apple Watch Series 3 over the brand-new Apple Watch Series 5

Although the Apple Watch Series 5 introduced fall detection and an updated heart sensor, the Series 3 can still meet most of your health needs.

With the Apple Watch Series 3, you can track your activity each day, see how many calories you've burned, and use smart coaching for an extra push in workouts.

You can track your stats on different types of workouts, too: yoga, cycling, running, interval training, and more.

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The Series 3 can also warn you about unusually high or low heart rates, and screen for an irregular heart rhythm indicative of other health problems. When one of these issues is detected, you can call for help through Emergency SOS on the watch.

None of these features are radically different in the new Apple Watch. The most important upgrade that you won't get is the always-on retina display, but depending on how you use your watch, it may not be a deal-breaker. Flicking your wrist every time you want to consult your watch is a slight inconvenience, but it comes as naturally as waking your phone.

No doubt about it, the Apple Watch Series 5 looks good, and has some handy updates. But is that worth spending at least an extra $200?

The Series 3 gives you all-day battery life, health-tracking, and more, plus you'll still be able to download watchOS 6 for the latest software updates. WatchOS 6 will be available on September 19.

If you're looking for a smartwatch that gets the job done without costing $500 or more, the Series 3 is a good call.