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Apple Watch Series 5 Cellular vs Apple  Watch Series 3

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Apple Watch Series 5 CellularApple  Watch Series 3
Title Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandApple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band
Model Apple
Watch Series 5 Cellular
Apple
 Watch Series 3

Basic Info

Suggested Price $499.00$169.00
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Release Nov 2018

Overview

DescriptionLow and high heart rate notifications. Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. You can use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Listen to Apple Music¹ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways. Apple Watch Series 3 lets you do it all right from your wrist.
Top Features
  • Built-in cellular lets you receive calls, send texts, and check your email — even without your phone.
  • You don’t have to raise your wrist or tap to see the time or important information. With the Always-On Retina display, your watch face is always visible.
  • The viewing area stretches deep into the curved corners and is over 30% larger than the Apple Watch Series 3 display.
  • Made for all the ways you exercise, Apple Watch Series 5 has built-in GPS and is swimproof.
  • With the ECG app, you can take an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram right from your wrist.
  • The optical heart sensor can monitor your heart rate and alert you to a high or low heart rate.
  • You can store your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks on your watch. And stream it all — including the entire Apple Music catalog — even without your phone.
  • A built-in compass and GPS enable precise navigation through Maps, while the altimeter tells you how high you go — great for outdoor workouts.
  • Emergency SOS lets you call for help right from your wrist, even when you’re not near your phone.
  • International emergency calling automatically connects you to local emergency services when you’re traveling abroad.
  • GPS
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • S3 chip with dual-core processor
  • watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
  • Aluminum case

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.9 (out of 38 reviews)5.0 (out of 2 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.8 (out of 19760 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Amazed and in love.
Rating: 5
I got this as a gift for myself after a long stressful month of quarantine. It was worth the price. I can’t seem to take it of my wrist. Definitely recommend, especially if your are looking to be more active and healthy.
by Ester on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Apple Watch Series 5
Rating: 5
Absolutely love this watch and the color. No problems makes life easier not having to take my phone out. Definitely recommend it.
by Jennifer on 2020-05-01T17:00:00

Apple Watch 5 Aluminum Sport
Rating: 5
Battery life doesn’t seem like it’s much improved, but I suppose that’s due to the “always on” functionality. I previously owned the Apple 3 Stainless, and I have to say the quality of the aluminum design is so nice that I don’t even notice the difference other than weight and the subtle matte finish. Screen size is fantastic and the new watch faces are beautiful.
by ADray on 2020-08-26T17:00:00

Apple does it again!
Rating: 5
It is another great Apple product. Simple to switch from one apple product to another. Great packaging and beautiful product. Love that you can always see the time and the extra face options. The raise to summon SIRI is new and I keep forgetting that but I love it.
by J Hopke on 2020-07-30T17:00:00

Opportunity
Rating: 5
If you have a fast pace lifestyle with several responsibilities, this is the product for You! The watch makes it simple to be available for our loved ones who also depend on our reliability.
by Rebeca SN on 2020-08-05T17:00:00

It’s Okay
Rating: 5
I Not very different then the Series 3 for the features that I use. I do like the design though. I give it a 5 because I would give the Series 3 five stars.
by AScott031 on 2020-07-13T17:00:00

The Best Watch Ever!
Rating: 5
I bought the Apple Watch for my wife, she has been struggling with an Arrhythmia of the heart and fibromyalgia, and a friend of mine told me that the Apple Watch is great for monitoring heart rates, and oxygen levels, and that it also helps with breathing techniques. My wife is definitely a fan and loves how user friendly the Apple Watch is.
by Jean Pierre on 2020-02-06T16:00:00

Nice smart watch
Rating: 4
I like it, wish I would have purchased the bigger sized one because the 40mm seems so small. This seems like a very smart watch, not like the ones trying to pass off as one. Love the battery life, not all smart watches out there last very long. Or have all the features that’s this watch has.
by New watcher on 2020-08-14T17:00:00

Refurbished- not all items included
Rating: 1
I purchased this watch expecting to receive what is described in the item description. What I received was a refurbished watch. It was not packaged in an apple box, it did not come with the 2 different sized watch bands as stated (and the one it came with is not an apple original) and no wall charger. It was a good price but the description failed to describe what you will actually receive. Very disappointed.
by Paula on 2020-08-27T17:00:00

Hate it - its not like a original new product
Rating: 1
I just wasted my time buying this item! It does not come as a new product in the box, it came in a plastic bag with a bracelet totally different from the original. I just wasted my money and time now to make the return.
by Stephane on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

Very happy!
Rating: 5
Oh wow! So impressed with the delivery time. I think I got my watch 2 days after I ordered it. The watch was very well packaged too! The watch itself is exactly what I needed and wanted. I needed to replace my series 2 watch since the screen cracked and it wasnt worth getting fixed (unfortunately, thanks apple...), so the series 3 is perfect and does everything I need it to. Thank you Walmart!!
by Cara on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

The Little Apple
Rating: 5
I have purchased this Apple Watch 3-series July 13th, 2020, and I absolutely adore this watch. It was inexpensive compared to the Apple Watch 4-series and 5-series, as well, at $169.00 plus applicable taxes and shipping. However, it does everything I wanted to do, plus some: heart-rate monitor, view, read, and respond to text messages; set alarm clock, let you inhale and exhale periodically throughout the day with an app built inside the watch, among others. It is like your smartphone within a smartphone with features as dial and talk, let someone start their vehicle from the watch itself. To make a long story short, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this device. Although, the screen size is incredibly smaller than the 4-series, as well as 5-series.
by Kool on 2020-08-05T17:00:00

Amazing!!!
Rating: 5
i love it! It came the very next morning, band new and in perfect condition. Definitely was a great buy
by Deja on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Apple Watch series 3
Rating: 5
Love my watch even though it was delayed a day or 2. It works perfectly fine and got it at a good price. Happy Online pickup store customer.
by KC on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The best gift eva
Rating: 5
My son loved it he’s 19 !!the best
by Trina on 2020-04-15T17:00:00

This watch is amazing!!
Rating: 5
This watch is amazing!! It tracks my steps and has already helped me make healthier choices.
by purplepanda on 2020-05-04T17:00:00

Chrissy
Rating: 5
Love love love highly recommended
by christina on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Keeps me moving!!
Rating: 5
I am almost 70 and I was able to pretty much set my Apple Watch up by myself without any issues. Had my son show me a couple of other things that I could add on there but so far its been wonderful
by Else on 2020-08-17T17:00:00

Sorry Fitbit therea new Guy on my wrist!!!Hello AW
Rating: 5
This watch was recommended to me by my Niece. She did a great job, with her research, it was at a good and also decent price. My Fitbit put me down but my Apple Watch is Great thus far.
by Cheryl on 2020-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Had mine almost 3 months works great , easy to set up , havent had any problems so far love it would totally recomend
by James on 2020-07-28T17:00:00

All Features

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Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Case MaterialAluminum
SeriesSeries 3
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Screen MaterialIon-X Glass
Operating SystemwatchOS
Usage Time18 hours
Backlit DisplayNo
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
NFC TechnologyYes
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging Cable
Color CategorySilver
Display TypeOLED
Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches
Product Height1.52 inches
RechargeableYes
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3
Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple Pay
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Model NumberMTEY2LL/A
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Vibration AlertYes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Case Thickness0.45 inches
Works WithSiri
Global PositioningGPS
Case ShapeRectangular
Alert TypeVibration
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Screen Size38 millimeters
Clock DisplayYes
Display ScreenYes
Product Weight0.94 ounces
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Band TypeSport Band
Band ColorWhite
Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Voice ActivatedYes
Case Size38 millimeters
Metrics MeasuredCadence
Product TypeSmartwatch
Product Depth0.45 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Water ResistantYes
Case Back MaterialComposite
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Case Width1.31 inches
Form FactorWristwatch
Music PlayerYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Touch ScreenYes
Color DisplayYes
SensorsAccelerometer
releaseNov 2018
ColorSilver Aluminum
Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band
BrandApple

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