Apple Watch Original vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS). 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 Original vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 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 40 g 30.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Aluminium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
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
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic 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 5 (GPS)
Band Type Classic buckle Sport band
Band Size S S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes 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 | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
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 Original Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable 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) 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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