Apple Watch or Apple Watch Sport?

Apple has just recently launched the first generation of Apple watches- Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport. Due to this dual launch of Apple smartwatches everyone is wondering which are the differences between the two products and which exactly would be better to buy.

First of all, let's find out exactly what's with the first Apple watches ever.
Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport are technically the same product- the only difference is the design. While Apple Watch aims to a glossy, elegant finish, designed specifically for those who wish a dressy smartwatch, Apple Watch Sport is well... sporty.

Apart from the design differences, the two watches are exactly the same- there is nothing Apple Watch can do in plus of Apple Watch Sport; they both have the same features, functions, battery life, applications etc.

Yet, Apple launched two watches in the idea of fitting everyone's needs. Therefore, Apple Watch Sport is a variation of Apple Watch, designed specifically for those that wish to work outwhile still wearing a watch or for those that simply have an active lifestyle and they need something sporty to get around with, while still getting absolutely all the features of the basic Apple Watch.

Now, let's see which are the things that make Apple Watch Sport suitable for an active lifestyle and what exact design features make Apple Watch look like a high-end products by comparing the two products.

Price
Keep in mind that it is all about the design- you won't get any extra features if you buy the more expensive product.

The cheapest version of Apple Watch is being sold for around £180 more than Apple Watch Sport- the start price would be £480, compared to £300 for Apple Watch Sport.

Depending on what kind of handband you choose for your Apple Watch, the price can raise up to £950, this being the most expensive in this category.

Display
Both Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport have very resistant displays that promise to be unscratchable for the first one and hardly scratchable for the last one.
While Apple Watch Sport's display is made out of strenghtened Ion-x glass, Apple Watch's display is made out of sapphire glass. About Apple Watch's display Apple representants have said that it can't be scratched, even if exposed to harsh conditions.

The displays look both nice, shiny and smooth, yet the polished shappire glass shines twice as hard as the Ion-x glass in strong light, offering an extra luxurious feeling to the Apple Watch.

The one disadvantage that can be listed for Apple Watch's shappire glass display is that it might show washed colors due to the enhanced light reflectionof the perfectly smooth surface.

Handband
If Apple Watch Sport comes with a universal Sport handband, sold in white, black, green, blue or pink, if you decide to purchase an Apple Watch you get the chance to choose your own handband. While the most handbands are elegant choices made out of leather and metal, the options are: the classic buckle, the milanese loop, the leather loop, the link bracelet and the modern buckle.

Yet, if you do buy an Apple Watch Sport your options are not limited to the handband provided in the package. Third-parties have in plan to produce handbands and Apple watch accessories, so that you can change your Apple watch's look without having to upgrade.

Currently, you can buy a separate Apple Watch Sport handband for £39.

Case materials
If the shape is exactly the same, the materials used are different from Apple Watch to Apple Watch Sport.

For Apple Watch, the case is made out of stainless steel case, while for Apple Watch Sport, out of aluminium.

An important difference between the two is the fact that due to the aluminium case, Apple Watch Sport is lighter, weighting only 25 g, compared to Apple Watch's weightof 40g. The difference is not significant in numbers, but it can be very helpful if you do have an active lifestyle, you practice sports or you are really a practical person and you plan on wearing your Apple watch daily.

While the stainless steel case impregnates a sense of prestige, it has it's disadvantages. Customers have previously remarked that the stainless steel case is easily scratchable- although it is also simple to erase the scratches.

Which one should you buy?
Well, if you do prefer a stylish product and you have enough money to spend, you should choose Apple Watch. But, if you are an active person, that prefers a cozy, practical watch instead of a dressy one, Apple Watch Sport is the right one for you.

But even if you are attracted of Apple Watch's high-end finish, you should consider the fact that this is only the first generation of Apple watches and most probably Apple Watch 2 will be considerably improved. Therefore, you should think twice before paying a large amount of money for Apple Watch, when you can get the exact same features with Apple Watch Sport, but for a lower price.