Apple Watch Sport vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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 Sport vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Titanium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Composite back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Leather link
Band Size S/M/L S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Magnetic closure
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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 Sport Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
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, GymKit
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 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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