5 Reasons the Aluminum Apple Watch is Better Than Stainless

The Aluminum Apple Watch is better than the Stainless Steel models for most users. This is essentially an Apple Watch Sport, and it’s the Apple Watch most buyers should choose.

The models are simply Aluminum, Stainless, Nike+, Titanium and Hermes. The Nike+ and Aluminum models are essentially the same.

If you’re looking at the Apple Watch 3, Apple Watch 4, Apple Watch 5, or Apple Watch 6 these are the same options.

The Apple Watch 3 is still a good deal in 2020, and you can find it as low as $169 on sale. The Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 6 are the newest models and offer more features at higher price points. Here are all the cool things the Apple Watch can do.

After using the Aluminum Apple Watch for years and comparing that to the more expensive Stainless Steel Apple Watch, these are the reasons that the Aluminum Apple Watch is a better choice for most users.

I bought the 44mm Apple Watch 6 GPS + LTE in aluminum. I think you should also consider the aluminum model.

After an extended time using the Aluminum Apple Watch and looking at some of the Apple Watch problems that come with the Stainless Steel model, here are five reasons the Apple Watch Sport is better than the Apple Watch.

We are already seeing a wide variety of Apple Watch accessories and there are a multitude of new Apple Watch bands from third-parties that plan to add new styles and cheaper options to change the look of your watch without upgrading. There are also a number of stands and docks that work with both models featured in this comparison for a more elegant charging solution.

Aluminum Apple Watch is Lighter

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If you aren't used to wearing a watch and you want to work out, the aluminum Apple Watch is a clear win. The aluminum case is lighter which means you won't notice it on your wrist as much as the Apple Watch with a Stainless Steel case. The aluminum Apple Watch weighs 26.7 grams in 38mm and 32.3 grams in 42mm. Cellular connectivity adds about 2 grams to the aluminum models. The Stainless Steel Apple Watch is 42.4 grams in 38mm and 52.8 grams in 42mm thanks to the heavier Stainless Steel. With the Apple Watch 4, the aluminum model is 30.1g for the 40mm and 36.7g for the 44mm. The Stainless Steel model is 39.8g for the 40mm and 47.9g for the 44mm model.   The Apple Watch 5 in aluminum is about 10 grams lighter than the stainless steel models.  The Apple Watch 6 in aluminum is about 9 grams lighter than stainless.  A nickel weighs 5 grams, so if you want to feel the difference you can hold two or three nickels in your hand. It's not a major difference, but it will matter to some users. You can also try on the Apple Watch models at a store to see the difference for yourself.

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