{"id":222,"date":"2019-09-26T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idguk-mw-3702858"},"modified":"2019-09-26T11:52:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T11:52:00","slug":"apple-watch-series-5-vs-series-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/apple-watch-series-5-vs-series-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Series 5 vs Series 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many tech experts advise updating your Apple devices every other generation, but those who went from the original Apple Watch to the Series 3 might be forgiven for doubting that wisdom. The big steps forward for Apple’s wearable, of course, happened with the Series 2 (battery life, water resistance, GPS) and Series 4 (bigger screen).<\/p>\n
Apple now sells both the older Series 3 and the new Series 5 Apple Watch. Are the new features and specs worth the extra cost?<\/p>\n
And, assuming you’re currently rocking a Series 3 (and presumably cursing the large screen and other handy features of the model that came out a year later), you’re probably wondering if now is the time to upgrade. Or is Apple saving its big enhancements for the even-numbered generation, as per usual?<\/p>\n
In this comparison review we weigh up the specs, features, design and value for money offered by the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 5. We’ll help owners of the former decide if they should upgrade to the latter, and also advise those who are considering which of Apple’s current watches to buy: the new or the budget option.<\/p>\n
For specific analysis of each model, read our Apple Watch Series 3 review<\/a> and Apple Watch Series 5 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Series 3 came out in 2017, and can still be bought direct from Apple<\/a>. It starts at \u00a3199\/$199, and is the cheapest Apple Watch currently available.<\/p>\n The Series 5 was launched in September 2019. It starts at \u00a3399\/$399 and can also be bought direct from Apple<\/a>. For the best discounts and offers, read our guide to the best Apple Watch 5 deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apple has been fairly conservative with its watch designs: the original and Series 1, 2 and 3 all look essentially the same, whereas the 4 and 5 have an updated design that is… really pretty similar to the old one.<\/p>\n Still, the Series 3 belongs to the old tradition, and the Series 5 to the new. Which means, mainly, that the Series 5 has a considerably bigger screen on a chassis that’s almost the same size: the bezels are smaller and the corners of the screen rounded, which means the screen reaches almost to the edge of the body.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nPrice & availability<\/h2>\n
Design<\/h2>\n