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apple watch 38 vs 42mm

by Dr. Kristopher Berge IV Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

There is no big difference, but in the case of width, the 38mm varied has 33.3mm width while the 42mm variant has 35.9mm width. There is also a small difference in both, and the Apple Watch 42mm has 312 x 390 pixels of resolution, whereas 38mm offers 272 x 340 pixels resolution, which is again a minute difference.

Full Answer

Which is better 38 or 42 Apple Watch?

The 42 has a bigger, more readable screen and a bigger battery. But if it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t fit. Battery size shouldn’t be a factor when choosing a watch. 38 would look right at home, 42 would look like you're boasting. Definitely 42mm.

Which size Apple Watch should you get?

The Apple Watch 7 is available now and starts at $399 for the 41mm model. The larger 45mm model starts at $429. For cellular support, which lets your Apple Watch optionally work untethered from your iPhone, you'll spend $499 for the 41mm size or $529 for the 45mm size. APPLE Watch Series 7 -... APPLE Watch Series 7 - Green...

What is the best Apple Watch size?

The difference between apple watch 38 and 42mm

  • the 42mm apple smartwatch is a big size that clearly offers a larger screen display than 38mm cousin.
  • the 42mm costs $50 more for the base Apple Watch for Sport as compared to its 38mm model
  • 42mm is a slightly larger model, which may have a slightly larger and longer battery life than the slim 38mm watch.

What are the sizes of the Apple Watch?

These are size options for official Apple Watch bands:

  • Apple Watch Sport Band: S/M (shorter) and M/L (longer) are available for each watch size. ...
  • Apple Watch Sport Loop Band: One size band for each watch size. ...
  • Apple Watch Solo Loop Band: Comes in 12 sizes for each watch size. ...
  • Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop Band: Comes in 12 sizes for each watch size. ...

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Which is better 44mm or 40mm?

The 44mm watch is bigger, and Apple chooses to use that extra space for a little more battery as opposed to “some air”. However if it isn’t comfortable on your wrist, or looks dumb, I’ll bet “a little less battery” on the 40mm would work better for you.

What can an Apple Watch do?

Apple watch can do many things other watches can do, and some may call it more stylish and user-friendly as well. If you would like to make calls at ease, send messages, check the time (obviously), check your heartbeat, as well as other cool features presented with the apple watch, then that will be the way to go.

Is the 38mm Apple Watch smaller than the 42mm?

The 38mm, while it may not seem as much smaller (4 mm), actually appears way smaller than the 42mm Apple Watch. I personally wear the 42mm Apple Watch and I think it is the perfect size. The 38mm is really for people with smaller wrists, and is generally more for women.

Is 40mm lighter than 44mm?

The 40mm is smaller and lighter, even more so for the steel model. That might contribute to which one feels better on your wrist (which I imagine is more important then the weight in and of itself). The 40mm fits new 40mm bands, the 44mm fits new 44mm bands. Almost all bands are available in both “sizes”.

Which is better, 42mm or 38mm?

as a regular watch wearer and someone who spends way too much time admiring watches on other people's wrists, i still think the 38mm looks way better on your wrist than the 42 mm. the 42 mm is overpowering on your wrist. the 38 mm leaves room for the band to also showcase on top of your wrist where as the 42 mm is almost all watch and no band on top of your wrist.

Can a girl wear undersized watches?

However, as a guy you can't really wear undersized watches without looking silly.

Is 42mm perspective tricky?

In the pictures, I 100% agree. Perspective is tricky, though -- I didn't believe it either until I tried them on in the store and saw the way 42mm actually looks.

Do women look good in watches?

Other than formal wear, women look good in any size watch they prefer. I'm very observant as a hard core watch collector. I see a wide variety of sizes, styles and colors here in California.

Is 42mm a good size for wrist?

That's really interesting. So from the wearer's perspective, the 42mm looks fine on your own wrist. Maybe from the perspective of someone looking at you, it will look big on your wrist. Wouldn't that be weird.

How wide is the 38mm?

For the 38mm model, the width is 33.3mm, while the 44mm sibling has a width of 35.9mm. Again, like with the Series 4, there's no disparity in the depth of each device, with both coming in at 10.5mm.

What size is the Apple Watch SE?

In 2018 Apple moved to a new size standard for its smartwatches. That means the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE now come in 40mm model and 44mm models . The first three generations of the Apple Watch – including the Series 3 (which is still on – come in 38mm and 42mm. Not sure which Apple Watch size is for you?

How much does a 40mm case weigh?

So, for the 40mm model, expect a width of 34mm, depth of 10.7mm and a case weight of around 30g. For the bigger 44m model, you'll have to deal with a width of 38mm, the same 10.7mm depth and a 36g case weight.

How big is an Apple Watch band?

Generally speaking, a small wrist is 5 - 6.5 inches and a large wrist is between 7 - 8.5 inches, but the good thing about many Apple Watch bands is that you can adjust with velcro or within the perforations of sports straps to find a very specific fit.

Is there a third party Apple Watch band?

There's also a full crop of third-party Apple Watch bands that you can explore. They're almost always cheaper, and many can pass as the same style as the Apple-own variants.

Does it hurt to cut out a paper equivalent for your wrist?

These sizes are important for establishing which face will be best suited to your wrist, so it doesn't hurt to cut out a paper equivalent to compare on your wrist – or, you know, just go to an Apple store and try on all four sizes.

Can you wear an Apple Watch too tight?

Just don't go too tight or too loose – not only can it become uncomfortable, but it also affects the accuracy of the Apple Watch's heart rate monitor .

How tall is the 38mm?

Because the 38mm is actually 38.6 mm tall and the 40 mm exactly 40mm tall. Likewise the 42mm is 42.5 mm tall and the 44 is exactly 44mm tall. To add to this, the 38 and 40 have similar widths whereas the 42/44 are substantially wider. It gives a much great sense of how much “bubblier” the new design is.

What is r/AppleWatch?

r/AppleWatch is the community to discuss and share information and opinions about Apple Watch, the smart watch from Apple.

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