#Apple watch series 3 gps vs series 1 series#
If you enjoyed this story, you might also like these:ĪirPods 2 Teased By Apple And Coming Soon? Here's All You Need To KnowĪpple Watch Series 4: When Will The Brilliant ECG Feature Arrive In The States And Worldwide?Īpple iPhone XS Max (And iPhone XS) Definitive Review: Really, Do You Need It?Īpple Watch Series 4 Definitive Review: Your Questions Answered The design of Series 4 is, for me, enough to clinch the deal, but if your pocket would prefer Series 3, you needn't be disappointed, especially if you choose the GPS + Cellular version which was Series 3's breakthrough addition this time last year. But Apple always adds a layer of decision-making: many of the coolest new features on Apple Watch Series 4, like automatic workout tracking, are part of the software, and watchOS 5 works as well on Series 3 as it does on Series 4. David PhelanĪs always with Apple, the new model trounces the older one completely with its speed and power, and in this case with its looks as well. Performance conclusion: if budget allows, the increase in speed and performance means you should opt for Series 4 (but Series 3 is no slowcoach).Īpple Watch Series 4 (left) - bigger than last year's Series 3 (right). But if you choose GPS only on Series 3, you're getting less storage: 8GB. That's also the case on the Series 4 GPS only model. Storage on Series 3 and Series 4 is identical in the GPS + Cellular models - 16GB. Some performance elements haven't changed this year: water resistance is the same as before, which Apple calls swimproof. Though, to be clear, Series 3 still does a good job with both of these. The microphone is in a new position and seems to work better, too. The new speaker on the Watch is much louder than before, so you can really hear someone at the other end of a call or on Walkie-Talkie. This is a useful extra feature which Series 3 cannot match. The accelerometer and gyroscope are new on the Series 4, which are part of the reason the new watch can recognize if you've taken a fall. In practice, the speed uptick is definitely noticeable and the new Series 4 feels nippier and more responsive.īut the truth is that Series 3 is fast, too, and you'll only feel you're missing out if you see Series 4 in action. So what, you say? Apple says it delivers up to twice the speed, so apps launch more quickly and perform faster. That's a System in Package (SiP) as Apple calls it, which features a 64-bit dual-core processor and new GPU. The Apple Watch Series 4 features what's called the S4 dual-core processor. If you want the lightest Watch, you'll choose the GPS-only 38mm model but, frankly, the weight differences are scarcely noticeable when the Watch is on your wrist and there are more important considerations when choosing, I'd say.Īpple Watch Series 4 with a Series 4-only Watch face. Series 3 is only available in aluminum case and in Series 4, models with GPS but not cellular are also available in aluminum only. The new Watches are unsurprisingly a little heavier, and stainless steel is heavier than aluminum. That's a slightly noticeable different size when you look at old and new side by side, but when you put the Watch on, it's the thickness from front to back where you can feel the difference: in both cases the Watch has slimmed down by 0.7mm. GPS only: same dimensions, 36.7g (aluminum). Apple Watch Series 4 44mm GPS + Cellular: 44 x 37.8 x 10.7mm, 36.7g (aluminum), 47.9g (stainless steel).GPS only: same dimensions, 30.1g (aluminum) GPS only: same dimensions, 32.3g (aluminum) Apple Watch Series 4 40mm GPS + Cellular: 39.8 x 34.4 x 10.7mm, 30.1g (aluminum), 39.8g (stainless steel).GPS only: same dimensions, 26.7g (aluminum)