I'm considering picking up a series 2 from Best Buy since they are on sale for $329.99. Is there any reason to get the Series 3 non-LTE over the series 2? Seems like they are basically the same sans the upgraded processor - coming from a series 1.
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For a non-LTE user what's the difference between the Series 2 & Series 3?
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Yes, Looking at aluminum options. Bummed that the only SS on series 3 is the cellular models.
Another difference with the Series 3 has the W-2 chip. Also, you can still purchase the Series 3 in stainless, but you don't have to activate the LTE if you don't want to. It's not mandatory.
Just found a SS series 2 at a local target. So now the question becomes SS series 2 or aluminum space gray series 2 or 3...
$329 for AW2 vs $359 for non-LTE AW3.
I'd spend the $30 for the upgraded processor and barometric altimeter difference.
Are you coming from a series 0 or series 1?
The series 1 already has the same CPU as the series 2 so you’d only be getting GPS, brighter screen and better waterproofing.
The brighter screen and waterproofing is enough for me! Just want to know if what series 3 brings is worth the extra cash!