Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm 34 mm
Height 39.2 mm 39.2 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 11.8 mm
Weight 39.6 g 40.1 g
Body Material Ceramic Ceramic
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back Ceramic back Ceramic back
Case Details White ceramic White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type Digital Digital
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Cloud Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S2 S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Siri Siri
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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