Watch · Apple Silicon · 2021
Apple Watch Series 7
Slimmer bezels grew the screen enough to fit a tiny full QWERTY keyboard, and a crack-resistant front and fast charging made it the toughest, most usable Watch so far.
Apple Watch Series 7: key facts
When was the Apple Watch Series 7 released?
The Apple Watch Series 7 was released in October 15, 2021. Apple discontinued it in September 2022.
How much did the Apple Watch Series 7 cost?
The Apple Watch Series 7 launched at $399 in 2021 — about $463 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Watch Series 7’s specs?
The Apple Watch Series 7 used a Apple S7 (64-bit dual-core) running at 1.80 GHz, with 1 GB of memory and 32 GB of storage. It ran watchOS 8.
Why does the Apple Watch Series 7 matter?
Largest, most durable display yet, with faster USB-C charging and an on-screen keyboard.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple S7 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 1.9" LTPO OLED, 484×396 |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Magnetic fast charging |
| Weight | ~38 g |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm case |
| Operating system | watchOS 8 |
| Released | October 15, 2021 |
| Discontinued | September 2022 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the Apple Watch Series 7 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.80 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $399 in 2021 — about $463 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
The refraction-edge display curves gently over the side of the case.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25