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

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 34 mm
Height 38.6 mm 39.2 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.8 mm
Weight 55 g 40.1 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Ceramic
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition 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 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 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Modern buckle Sport band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
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Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Siri
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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