Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | WatchOS 5 |
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 | 10.7 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 30.1 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index |
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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Type | OLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Back | Ceramic back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Classic buckle | Sport band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-195 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Calf leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S1 | S4 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 Original | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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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 | - |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |