Head to head · 2 watches

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

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

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

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Watch Series 4
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Watch Sport 38mm (1st gen)
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Choose the Watch Series 4 if
  • Health-focused buyers who want ECG and fall detection
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Choose the Watch Sport 38mm (1st gen) if
  • Easier one-handed use (1.5" vs 1.8")
  • Lighter in the hand (25 vs 48 g)
  • Cheaper today ($49.98 vs $175)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWatch Series 41 win
+19%Larger screen1.78 vs 1.5 in
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Why pick theWatch Sport 38mm (1st gen)3 wins
−0.3"Easier one-handed use1.5" vs 1.8"
−23 gLighter in the hand25 vs 48 g
−$125Cheaper today$49.98 vs $175
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

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

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