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LTE vs Non-LTE

HonestChicken

HonestChicken

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Jul 13, 2016
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Hey Everyone,

I want to buy the apple watch series 3 but I don't need the LTE. However, I noticed the Non-LTE version has composite back which is very disappointing. I'm planning to use the watch for 2 years, does anyone know if the composite back would hold up for that long? And that when it gets scratched, would the heart rate sensor be less accurate?

Thank you very much
 
Alexanderyan said:
Hey Everyone,

I want to buy the apple watch series 3 but I don't need the LTE. However, I noticed the Non-LTE version has composite back which is very disappointing. I'm planning to use the watch for 2 years, does anyone know if the composite back would hold up for that long? And that when it gets scratched, would the heart rate sensor be less accurate?

Thank you very much
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I had a S0 sport that had the composite back. I had it since launch day and just recently replaced it with a LTE series 3. The composite back holds up fine and it will get fine scratches from the charger when charging. I never noticed any effect on the heart sensor.
 
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dave006 said:
The LTE model also includes 16 GB vs 8 GB for the standard Series 3.

Dave
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Yeah, but I am not gonna store music on it and the only app i use is Gymatic for workout so I guess it won't make a difference for me? TBH, the only reason I am getting it is because I came across a study shows that Apple Watch is the most accurate heart rate sensor compares to other fitness trackers with the same optical sensor technology. So i can lose the chest strap for heart rate monitoring lol
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deadworlds said:
I had a S0 sport that had the composite back. I had it since launch day and just recently replaced it with a LTE series 3. The composite back holds up fine and it will get fine scratches from the charger when charging. I never noticed any effect on the heart sensor.
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Cooool! Did you get AppleCare+ with it ?
 
Alexanderyan said:
Yeah, but I am not gonna store music on it and the only app i use is Gymatic for workout so I guess it won't make a difference for me? TBH, the only reason I am getting it is because I came across a study shows that Apple Watch is the most accurate heart rate sensor compares to other fitness trackers with the same optical sensor technology. So i can lose the chest strap for heart rate monitoring lol
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Cooool! Did you get AppleCare+ with it ?
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I don’t remember if they were offering AC+ at that time, nor do I think I purchased any form of AC for it.
 
Alexanderyan said:
My main concern is just it would affect the accuracy of the heart rate monitor when it gets scratched.
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I think it's like anything. Just use caution on how you handle it and I wouldn't set the watch backing on any hard surfaces that could potentially scratch it , but you won't have any issues if it's only on your wrist and on the charger.
 
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