Apple Watch Series 2 38mm
The Apple Watch Series 2 38mm is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Apple S2 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · watchOS 3.0ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓1.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 41.9g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 273 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Apple S2 (16 nm) for simple tasks only
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Apple S2 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7
OS
watchOS 3.0, upgradable to watchOS 6.2.8
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
290 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Retina OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
