The Apple Watch Series 5 debuted this week with an all-new titanium case that, according to the manufacturer, offers "superior strength to weight ratio." Apple claims that the new premium material in titanium watches is lighter than stainless steel models, but what's the difference and what to expect?
When comparing Apple Watch Series 5 titanium and stainless steel models, we see a difference of 5 grams. The new titanium Apple Watch won't be as lightweight as the aluminum models, but it is noticeably different from the stainless steel watch.
Here's how the weight of each Apple Watch Series 5 case varies with a 40mm diameter:
- Aluminum: 30.8 g
- Titanium: 35.1 g
- Ceramic 39.7 g
- Stainless steel: 40.6 g
And the same comparison in 44mm:
- Aluminum: 36.5 g
- Titanium: 41.7g
- Ceramic: 46.7 g
- Stainless steel: 47.8 g
Apple's Titanium is about more than minor weight loss. The new Apple Watch case has special features that help you wear it better over time:
- Titanium, which can only be found in the most exclusive watches, is exceptionally durable, lightweight and beautiful. For the natural titanium coating, Apple has developed a special surface coating that prevents yellowing, discoloration and fingerprints.
- The custom-engineered Apple surface also visually differentiates itself from stainless steel with a natural brushed metallic pattern, available in two finishes. The steel also has a mirror finish compared to the more durable matte appearance of titanium.
Apple's aluminum watch is still lightweight and low-priced, but the new titanium models give customers a sense of lightness with high aesthetic performance.
The new device from Apple is equipped with a new Always-On Retina display, and the volume of the built-in flash memory of the new product has doubled to 32 GB.
