Apple Watch Original vs. Apple Watch Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch Edition. 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 Original vs. Apple Watch Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 8.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 33.3 mm
Height 38.6 mm 38.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.5 mm
Weight 40 g 55 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating
Protection Splashproof Splashproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
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, 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
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
CASE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Band Type Classic buckle Modern buckle
Band Size S S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 135-150 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Calf leather Smooth Granada leather
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White
CPU Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S1
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case
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 Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay
Compliant Standards IPX7 IPX7
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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