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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 34 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 55 g 40.6 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch 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
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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Missed calls, 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 Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch 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 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Modern buckle Sport band
Band Size S S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (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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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
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 Apple Pay
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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