S0 -> S3 = revelation.

[AppleRobert]

Just got mine this morning, the sync between phone and watch was so much faster thank goodness.

Hey Siri is very quick and I very much appreciate her voice responses.

 

[Leo90]

I felt exactly the same way when I updated from my S0 to Series 1. The processor bump does really make a massive difference to the overall experience with watchOS as the S0 was remarkably slow. I am super happy with my current Series 1 so I will stay with it until Series 4 ou 5 comes out.

 

[NavySEAL6]

S0 to S3 everything is lightning fast it’s remarkable. No lag to be found everywhere.

Also, PSA - Force touch on your app screen for list view, so much better than the blob.

 

[MJedi]

The speed difference is the first thing I noticed. I wasn't sure about keeping the S3 because I only used my S0 for notifications, workout and weather, and those worked fine. Now, I'm definitely keeping the S3. Apps that I wanted to use, which took minutes to launch on the S0, are now loaded instantly.

 

[SoN1NjA]

I have a S0 with Link Bracelet and a SB Series 2

As much as I love the Link Bracelet, considering how slow the watch is it’s not even worth using

I was blown away when I first got my S2 in June

 

[Coffee50]

I have an S0 & was planning on picking up a series 3 in Nov. ( thinking there might be sales or promos), but this thread is making me want to make the jump now, lol

 

[kingalien]

I also had the S0, sold it and was going to get the third iteration (S2) but resisted and made up my mind to get a S3 no matter what. Agree with everyone, the performance and experience is so much better now.

 

[WilliamG]

New benefit: S3 unlocks my 2014 5K iMac so much faster than my S0. Heh!

 

[eagleglen]

I agree with everyone here that the upgrade from the S0 to the S3 is transformative and makes for an entirely different experience. I went with the non-LTE version but now thinking I might exchange it for the cellular since the watch is much more useful. Having Siri speak is also nice.

 

[Dopestar]

Lag between scrolling watch faces has gone?

What about boot time and your general experience with set up?

I noticed a slight lag when trying to review the steps and miles in the activity app. I honestly thought it would be snappier but in general the watch is fast. Hopefully with a new watchOS batch the activity app can be quicker at refreshing the step counter?

 

[meikdunj]

I concur. Anyone on series 0 should really consider upgrading, makes using the watch much more enjoyable.

 

[ersan191]

I bought a S0 the day it came out and sold it a year later because it was extremely slow. The LTE in the series 3 interested me so I picked it up and it really is night and day with how fast it is.

 

[44267547]

Just got mine this morning, the sync between phone and watch was so much faster thank goodness.

Hey Siri is very quick and I very much appreciate her voice responses.

I definitely think the faster dual core processor will really help with faster load times, applications and less lag overall. But giving Siri a voice with audible feedback, is really nice to have without having to look at your Watch for the actual response.

 

[broadbean]

I bought a S0 the day it came out and sold it a year later because it was extremely slow. The LTE in the series 3 interested me so I picked it up and it really is night and day with how fast it is.

So that sounds like you missed the watchOS 3 improvements.

 

[netdog]

I use my S0 for activity/workouts and messages primarily, and I’m quite happy with that but the S0 was really lagging.

Just before going down to Apple, I removed apps I don’t use, but then I actually did a clean install of OS4.

After rebooting the watch, the speed was so improved that, at least for my purposes, I decided that I’m better off waiting for the must-have improvements that come with S4. For now, my S0 may not have Talking Siri or RHR, but it’s doing what I use it for very very well again.