Apple Watch Series 2 vs Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Series 3
2017 · $90 today
8356
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple Watch Series 2 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Apple Watch Series 3 is better
- Weight: 32.3 g vs 34 g(5% less)
Verdict
Apple Watch Series 3 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 2 | Apple Watch Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.5 in | — |
| Resolution | 390 x 312 | — |
| Always-On Display | No | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 18 hrs | — |
| Charging | Magnetic inductive | — |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Optical HR only | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | — |
| Water Resistance | 50 m | — |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 34 g | 32.3 g● |
| Case Material | Aluminum/Stainless Steel/Ceramic | — |
| Health & fitness | ||
| Heart rate | — | Optical, continuous |
| ECG | — | No |
| GPS | — | Built-in |
| Water resistance | — | 50 m |
| Hardware | ||
| Display | — | 1.65" OLED, 1000 nits |
| Battery | — | 18 h |
| Cellular | — | LTE option |
| Weight | 34 g | 32.3 g● |