Which Apple Watch size do you choose?
You can choose from different Apple Watch sizes. The Apple Watch Series 10 comes in 42mm or 46mm. The Apple Watch SE (2022/2023/2024) is the smallest Apple Watch in 40mm or 44mm. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the largest at 49mm. In this article, you can read what to look out for when choosing the right Apple Watch size for you.
In short
| Suitable for wrist circumference | Size | Height | Width | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Ultra/Ultra 2 | 19 to 22cm | XL | 49mm | 44mm |
| Apple Watch Series 10 | 15 to 17cm | M | 42mm | 36mm |
| 17 to 19cm | L | 46mm | 39mm | |
| Apple Watch Series 9 | 13 to 15cm | S | 41mm | 35mm |
| 17 to 19cm | L | 45mm | 38mm | |
| Apple Watch SE (2022/2023/2024) | 13 to 15cm | S | 40mm | 34mm |
| 15 to 17cm | M | 44mm | 38mm | |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | 13 to 15cm | S | 41mm | 35mm |
| 17 to 19cm | L | 45mm | 38mm |
Choose the right Apple Watch size
In the Apple Store app (not the App Store), you can see the true size of the Apple Watch. Follow these steps to do that:
- Open the Apple Store app. It's already on your iPhone and has a blue bag icon.
- Look for the Apple Watch and choose your Apple Watch.
- Under the header 'case size', there's a block that says 'Need help choosing your size?'. Then select the i next to it.
- You'll now see a screen where you can choose between the different sizes.
- Hold your iPhone on your wrist to see how large the watch case looks on your wrist.
Apple Watch straps
Do you have an old Apple Watch strap lying around? There's a good chance it'll fit your new Apple Watch. You can see which straps fit on which sizes Apple Watch cases.
- Apple Watch 38/40/41/42mm
- Apple Watch 42/44/45mm
- Apple Watch 44/45/46/49mm
It's possible that the colors of the straps aren't the same as the watch case colors or the newer Apple Watch models.
Article by:
Lodi
Smartwatch Expert.
