Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
Head to head · 2 watches

Watch 42mm (1st gen) vs Watch Series 3

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 watches
Watch 42mm (1st gen)
Watch 42mm (1st gen)—Score pending
Check priceat eBay
Check price
Watch Series 3
Watch Series 3—Score pending
Check priceat eBay
Check price
The short verdict

Scores pending

We haven’t scored these yet. Use the measured differences and full specs below.

Watch 42mm (1st gen)
—
Watch Series 3
—
Choose the Watch 42mm (1st gen) if
  • Lighter in the hand (50 vs 53 g)
Check price at eBay →
Choose the Watch Series 3 if
  • Fitness beginners who want a simple, proven watch
Check price at eBay →
At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWatch 42mm (1st gen)1 win
−3 gLighter in the hand50 vs 53 g
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Why pick theWatch Series 32 wins
+12%Bigger battery279 vs 250 mAh
−$148Cheaper today$151 vs $299
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery2 differences
Battery life
250 mAh
279 mAh
Battery capacity
0.94 mAh
1.07 mAh
Display1 difference
Display type
AMOLED
OLED
Performance2 differences
Chipset
520 MHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core
Storage
8 GB
16 GB
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 4.2
Body1 difference
Weight
50 g
53 g
Where to buy
eBayCheck price
eBayCheck price

Specs verified against manufacturer data. Prices in USD before tax; we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Community

Which would you buy?

One vote per person. Results appear after you vote.