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Watch Series 2 42mm vs Watch Series 4

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

Comparing 2 watches
Watch Series 2 42mm
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Watch Series 4
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The short verdict

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Watch Series 2 42mm
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Watch Series 4
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Choose the Watch Series 2 42mm if
  • Easier one-handed use (1.7" vs 1.8")
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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 Series 2 42mm1 win
−0.1"Easier one-handed use1.7" vs 1.8"
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Why pick theWatch Series 42 wins
+8%Larger screen1.78 vs 1.65 in
−4 gLighter in the hand48 vs 52 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display5 differences
Screen size
1.65"
1.78"
Panel
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Display type
AMOLED
LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
390 x 312
448 x 368
Pixel density
303 ppi
326 ppi
Performance2 differences
Chipset
Dual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core
Storage
8 GB
16 GB
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Body1 difference
Weight
52 g
48 g
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