Watch · Apple Silicon · 2020
Apple Watch Series 6
Arriving mid-pandemic, the Series 6 added a blood-oxygen (SpO₂) sensor and a brighter always-on screen, plus cheerful new blue and red finishes.
Added a blood-oxygen sensor and a faster always-on display.
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Apple Watch Series 6: key facts
When was the Apple Watch Series 6 released?
The Apple Watch Series 6 arrived on September 18, 2020. Apple discontinued it in September 2021.
How much did the Apple Watch Series 6 cost?
The Apple Watch Series 6 launched at $399 in 2020, about $483 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple S6 (64-bit dual-core) at 1.80 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 1.78" LTPO OLED always-on (2.5× brighter) display.
Why does the Apple Watch Series 6 matter?
Added a blood-oxygen sensor and a faster always-on display.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple S6 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 1.78" LTPO OLED always-on (2.5× brighter) |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Magnetic inductive charging |
| Weight | ~36 g |
| Dimensions | 40 mm or 44 mm case |
| Operating system | watchOS 7 |
| Released | September 18, 2020 |
| Discontinued | September 2021 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the Apple Watch Series 6 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 2020, about $483 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It debuted alongside Apple Fitness+ and the Solo Loop band with no clasp.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11