Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm vs Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 14.5 cm (5.7 in) round, the 46mm's lugs overhang and the 42mm's do not; the 42mm fills the wrist at 13.5–15.5 cm, the 46mm at 15–17 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the 46mm has the larger screen, 1.96 in across against 1.6 in on the 42mm.
- Battery: about 24 hours each in everyday use.
Among the 22 smartwatches 39mm across that we hold thickness for, the Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm is thinner than 91%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
The Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm is 3mm wider, 4mm longer and 7.5g heavier than the Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm.
Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm
Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm
Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium: 42mm or 46mm by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | 42mm | 46mm |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Sweet spot (1.6mm) | Overhangs (0.4mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Sweet spot (3.2mm) | Bold (1.2mm) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Balanced (4.8mm) | Sweet spot (2.8mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Balanced (6.4mm) | Balanced (4.4mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Balanced (8mm) | Balanced (6mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Understated (9.6mm) | Balanced (7.6mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Understated (11.3mm) | Balanced (9.3mm) |
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Battery life compared
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm 36mm × 42mm · 9.7mm thick
- Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm 39mm × 46mm · 9.7mm thick
3D preview
Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm vs Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | AppleWatch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm | AppleWatch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 36mm | 39mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 42mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 9.7mm | 9.7mm |
| Weight | 30.3g | 37.8g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.6 inches | 1.96 inches |
| Battery life | 1 day | 1 day |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Where the specifications differ
7 differences| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 42mm | Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 36 | 39 |
| height | 42 | 46 |
| volume | 14.67 cm³ | 17.4 cm³ |
| weight | 30.3 g | 37.8 g |
| resolution | 374 x 446 px | 416 x 496 px |
| screen size | 1.6 inches | 1.96 inches |
| pixel density | 352 ppi | 330 ppi |
The other 108 specifications both list are identical.
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