759 sq mm display area.
Apple watch 40mm vs 42mm screen size.
Cheaper than 44mm version.
977 sq mm display area.
4 advantages apple watch 3 42mm 42 grams 1 47 ounces 26 lighter.
The display size of 38mm watch is 340 272 pixels while that of 42mm watch is 390 312 pixels.
The apple watch 5 series comes with a screen that extends to the very edge of the corners meaning that it s not only the size of the actual watch but it does show in display size as well.
The rounded rectangular shape of the apple watch makes it hard to compare directly with your average round watch but in the traditional watch world.
Due to the larger screen size the tap targets or touchable elements on screen are discernibly bigger in some scenarios.
Which size option is right for you.
The new apple watch series 5 was just released and it comes in two different sizes 40mm and 44mm.
Vs 390x312 pixels 32 higher resolution screen.
The newer apple watch series 4 series 6 models come in 40mm and the 44mm though you can still buy the older models series 3 or lower with the.
Costlier than 40mm version.
Why do i prefer the 42mm apple watch.
Not as good as 44mm.
Just know that if you re hoping to use existing apple watch bands with your new watch you ll need to get the 40mm version to work with 38mm bands and the 44mm version to work with 42mm bands.
Apple watch 40mm apple watch 44mm.
1 advantage apple watch 3 38mm.
38mm v 42mm 40mm v 44mm.
The size differences of the apple watch se apple watch series 4 apple watch series 5 and apple watch series 6 models might not sound like very much 3 4mm here or there but 4mm out of 40mm is one tenth of the apple watch s dimensions.
The bigger touch targets of the 42mm left versus the 38mm.
On a screen this small every little bit counts and although the difference is only 4mm it makes a difference.
The number of pixels may not be a matter of concern for many but if you re looking to have more pixels to have bigger images and text to show on your apple watch display then you should take this thing into consideration.
For me i like to use my watch to see my notifications switch soundtracks take calls and read texts etc.
The apple store app does a surprisingly good job of simulating the way the apple watch sizes look on your wrist though it s no arkit demo.
10 to 20 better than 40mm.
Kids smaller.
53 grams 1 86 ounces 340x272 pixels.