Watch Series 4 44 mm

Apple Watch Series 4 models brought a major update with larger displays, improved input, faster internals, and new sensors like an accelerometer and gyroscope for fall detection and an electrical heart sensor. This version, the Apple Watch Series 4 (Aluminum, GPS, 44 mm), is a GPS-only model and needs to be connected to an iPhone 5s or later running iOS 12 or newer for most of its capabilities. It features a Digital Crown with haptic feedback. The 44 mm GPS model has a 368x448 LTPO OLED display with Ion-X glass, an aluminum case, and a ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Battery life is rated for up to 18 hours. Six configurations were offered, pairing silver, gold, or Space Gray aluminum cases with either a Sport Band or Sport Loop.

The 44mm Series 4 became the gold standard for smartwatch displays, with users and reviewers consistently amazed by how the larger screen transformed the entire user experience without making the device feel cumbersome. The enhanced Digital Crown with haptic feedback received particular acclaim for adding a satisfying tactile dimension to navigation that made scrolling through lists and adjusting settings feel more precise and engaging. Sports and fitness enthusiasts especially appreciated the larger display for viewing workout metrics, though some noted that the improved performance came at the cost of potential battery anxiety during extended GPS activities.