Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (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 Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm 34 mm
Height 39.2 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 39.6 g 40.6 g
Body Material Ceramic Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White ceramic Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Single Tour band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Swift leather
Band Colour Cloud Noir | Fauve
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S2 S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software Siri Apple Pay
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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