Head to head · 2 watches

Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) vs Watch Series 4

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

Comparing 2 watches
Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)
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Watch Series 4
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The short verdict

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Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)
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Watch Series 4
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Choose the Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) if
  • Easier one-handed use (1.5" vs 1.8")
  • Cheaper today ($49 vs $175)
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Choose the Watch Series 4 if
  • Health-focused buyers who want ECG and fall detection
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWatch Edition 38mm (1st gen)2 wins
−0.3"Easier one-handed use1.5" vs 1.8"
−$126Cheaper today$49 vs $175
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Why pick theWatch Series 42 wins
+19%Larger screen1.78 vs 1.5 in
−7 gLighter in the hand48 vs 55 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display5 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.78"
Panel
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Display type
AMOLED
LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
340 x 272
448 x 368
Pixel density
290 ppi
326 ppi
Performance2 differences
Chipset
520 MHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core
Storage
8 GB
16 GB
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Body1 difference
Weight
55 g
48 g

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