{"id":230,"date":"2018-09-19T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idguk-mw-3684027"},"modified":"2018-09-19T14:19:00","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T14:19:00","slug":"apple-watch-series-4-vs-series-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/apple-watch-series-4-vs-series-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Series 4 vs Series 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Apple Watch Series 4<\/a> was announced on 12 Sept 2018 and went on sale<\/a> on 21 Sept. But how does it compare to previous editions of Apple’s wearable?<\/p>\n

We’ve previously looked at the differences between the Series 4 and 3<\/a>, but in this article the new kid on the block goes head to head with the Series 2<\/a>, for many of us a high point of the series. We compare design, features, specs and value for money.<\/p>\n

Should Series 2 owners upgrade to the Series 4? We’re going to help you decide.<\/p>\n

Price & Availability<\/h2>\n

The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at \u00a3399\/$399 with GPS, or \u00a3499\/$499 with cellular. You can pre-order from Apple’s website now, and pre-ordered units will ship on 21 Sept.<\/p>\n

Here’s the full price list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Material<\/strong><\/td>\nStrap<\/strong><\/td>\n40mm, GPS<\/strong><\/td>\n44mm, GPS<\/strong><\/td>\n40mm, cellular<\/strong><\/td>\n44mm, cellular<\/strong><\/td>\nBuy link<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\nSport Band<\/td>\n\u00a3399\/$399<\/td>\n\u00a3429\/$429<\/td>\n\u00a3499\/$499<\/td>\n\u00a3529\/$529<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\nSport Loop<\/td>\n\u00a3399\/$399<\/td>\n\u00a3429\/$429<\/td>\n\u00a3499\/$499<\/td>\n\u00a3529\/$529<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\nNike Sport Band<\/td>\n\u00a3399\/$399<\/td>\n\u00a3429\/$429<\/td>\n\u00a3499\/$499<\/td>\n\u00a3529\/$529<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\nNike Sport Loop<\/td>\n\u00a3399\/$399<\/td>\n\u00a3429\/$429<\/td>\n\u00a3499\/$499<\/td>\n\u00a3529\/$529<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nSport Band<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a3699\/$699<\/td>\n\u00a3749\/$749<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nSport Loop<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a3699\/$699<\/td>\n\u00a3749\/$749<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nMilanese Loop<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a3799\/$799<\/td>\n\u00a3849\/$849<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nHermes Leather Single<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a31,249\/$1,249<\/td>\n\u00a31,299\/$1,299<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nHermes Leather Double<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a31,399\/$1,399<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nHermes Leather Rallye<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a31,399\/$1,399<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nHermes Leather Deployment Buckle<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n\u00a31,499\/$1,499<\/td>\nApple Store<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Series 2 was a little cheaper, starting at \u00a3369\/$369. However, it’s no longer sold by Apple. It was discontinue in September 2017 after only a year on sale, so you may struggle even to find units on third-party reseller sites, although eBay is always a possibility.<\/p>\n

It’s always disappointing when a product gets more expensive for a new generation – Apple historically has been quite keen to pitch each device at the same price its predecessor cost a year before. But considering the improvements in the Series 4 we think this small increase is more than justified.<\/p>\n

Design & Build<\/h2>\n

Apple kept the same design for three generations, and the Series 2 looks the same as the original model before it and the Series 3 after. But things changed a fair bit when the Series 4 came along.<\/p>\n

Most straightforwardly, the Series 4 is slightly taller and wider than the earlier models: it’s now sold in 40mm and 44mm sizes rather than 38mm and 42mm. Note that this measurement refers to the height of the case. But it’s also flatter, and Apple says each Series 4 will have a lower volume (and, we would imagine, weight) than the equivalent Series 3 or earlier.<\/p>\n

The Series 4 has far smaller bezels: the screen goes virtually to the edge of the chassis, and indeed curves at the corners to more closely fit the device’s contours. This, combined with the slightly larger body, enables Apple to offer screens that are more than 30 percent bigger than on the Series 3 and earlier.<\/p>\n

Here’s what the Series 2 looks like:<\/p>\n

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And now here’s the Series 4:<\/p>\n

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The Digital Crown has been redesigned for the Series 4 and now provides haptic click feedback for more accurate scrolling. The newer model also gets a black ceramic back (which allows radio waves to penetrate in order to improve cellular reception), and a repositioned microphone and upgraded speaker, which Apple says provides better call quality and 50 percent more sound volume.<\/p>\n

Colour options<\/h3>\n

The Series 4 gets a new gold stainless steel finish. It’s available in the following material\/colour combinations:<\/p>\n