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Apple Tightens Sleep Score Tiers in watchOS 26.2 Beta, Renames Top Rating to 'Very High'

Apple says the shift reflects study analysis to match guidance from leading sleep organizations, leaving the scoring method unchanged.

Overview

  • The new tiers are Very Low 0–40, Low 41–60, OK 61–80, High 81–95, and Very High 96–100, raising thresholds across the board.
  • The label previously called Excellent now reads Very High, which Apple says is a more objective descriptor.
  • Apple states that data capture and calculations remain the same, with scoring still based on Duration (50 points), Bedtime (30), and Interruptions (20).
  • The changes appear in the first watchOS 26.2 beta released on November 4, 2025, with wider release not yet announced.
  • Early reactions note that short, restless nights can still receive a High rating, suggesting some outcomes may continue to feel generous.