Apple Watch Series 2 vs Series 1: Everything you need to know

With the announcement of a new generation of Apple Watches — comprised of two base models, called Series 1 and Series 2, as well as sub variants for the latter — we now have a duo of Apple smartwatches on our hands that look very similar on the surface, but are quite different on the inside. Since the visual similarities and numerous sub models are likely to cause some confusion when choosing a new Apple watch, we've decided to take a detailed look at all of the available choices and outline all their differences.

Apple Watch Series 2 ($369)

The Apple Watch Series 2 is the bigger deal here, no doubt about that. It is faster than the original, thanks to an all new dual-core processor, and packs a handful of much-welcomed features, all the while remaining visually identical to the first Apple Watch. One of the most exciting new additions is, perhaps, the inclusion of a built-in GPS, which somewhat frees the Series 2 Apple Watch from the shackles of the iPhone. This is good for fitness, as it allows you to track your location, without the need to carry your iPhone with you at all times. If, say, you are going out for a run, or a bike ride, you may not necessarily want to have a phone with you, and the Apple Watch Series 2 allows you this freedom with its built-in GPS.