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Apple Watch Series 2 38mm

Name: Apple Watch Series 2 38mm
Brand: Apple

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

Overall

Performance

Display

B+

Battery

B+

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size1.5" · 38.6 x 33.3 x 11.4 mm (1.52 x 1.31 x 0.45 in)

ChipsetApple S2 (16 nm)

RAM512MB

Storage8GB

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ 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

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2016, September. Released 2016, December

Also Known As

Version: A1757

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Apple S2 (16 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Dual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR G6200

watchOS 3.0, upgradable to watchOS 6.2.8

RAM

512MB

Heavy multitasking without slowdowns

Storage

8GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

1.5"

Resolution

340×272

Sharpness

290 ppi

Adequate sharpness for daily use

Panel

Retina OLED, 1000 nits (peak)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Sapphire crystal glass

🔋 Battery

Capacity

273 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Ion 273 mAh (1.03 Wh), non-removable

Charging

Wireless

📱 Design & Build

Weight

41.9g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

38.6 x 33.3 x 11.4 mm (1.52 x 1.31 x 0.45 in)

Build

Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame

SIM

Colors

Sport band: silver case/white, black case/black Leather band: silver case/blue, brown, gray, red Stainless Steel band: silver case/silver, black case/black

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate

📶 Network

Technology

No cellular connectivity

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS

USB

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm does not support 5G — it supports No cellular connectivity.

Yes, the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

Yes, the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm supports wireless charging (Wireless).

No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm.

Charging details: Wireless.

No, the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm does not support a memory card.

The Apple Watch Series 2 38mm SIM configuration: No.

No, the Apple Watch Series 2 38mm does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Apple Watch Series 2 38mm uses No.

The Apple Watch Series 2 38mm supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

The Apple Watch Series 2 38mm has 4.0, A2DP.

Apple Watch Series 2 38mm

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