Any significant differences in Sport and Watch screens' usability

[Allograft]

I am aware that Sport versions have Ion-X strengthened glass and Watch editions have the Sapphire. Besides that Sapphire is more scratch resistant, is there any difference in how these actually perform in sunlight or outdoors?

 

[LiveM]

The Sport is a bit brighter, in fact so bright that you will immediately think "I would be totally fine with sapphire."

The Sport has a pretty touch screen. Today I really thought I had earnt my first scratch, on the side of a galvanised retail shelving hook. However, after rubbing the mark it almost went away, so was almost all hook. There is the very tiniest scratch on the edge which I can only find if I look at it at just the right angle. Not even slightly depressed; in fact it made me feel good.

 

[Vihzel]

With the Series 2 versions, they really perform equally outdoors since both screens can be 2x brighter compared to previous generation. Before, the Sport performed a bit better due to its less reflective screen that helped make up for a dim screen.

The feel of the screens are actually quite different when you tap on them. It's hard to explain, but the Sapphire glass feels more "premium" than the Ion-X. The only way that I can describe it is the Ion-X feels plasticky in comparison to the Sapphire glass.

 

[Allograft]

Thanks for the thoughts. I'm considering the watch as a commodity that is likely to be replaced regularly and lose a significant portion of value along the way. Thus, I'm less concerned about scratching either the screen or the body, but I am concerned about functionality and will pay extra if there is a functional difference for the 12-18 months it will be in use.

Interesting about feeling on the Ion-X screen. Besides the quality of the feel, is there a difference in responsiveness to touch input?

 

[44267547]

Thanks for the thoughts. I'm considering the watch as a commodity that is likely to be replaced regularly and lose a significant portion of value along the way. Thus, I'm less concerned about scratching either the screen or the body, but I am concerned about functionality and will pay extra if there is a functional difference for the 12-18 months it will be in use.

Interesting about feeling on the Ion-X screen. Besides the quality of the feel, is there a difference in responsiveness to touch input?

@Vihzel is correct. The Ion-X Glass is essentially the same glass used on the iPhone screen today. The Saphirre to me, has the exact same responsiveness as the Ion-X Glass. If your considering Series 2, the Saphirre display is the same as the first Generation Watch, with the screen being 1000 Nits (Increased brightness).

Touch input really wouldn't be a factor, but the screens do have a screen texture. The Ion-X Glass is more plasticky, where the Saphirre feels more like glass from my perspective.