Apple Watch Series 4 (Aluminum, GPS, 44 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 4 44 mm - MU6A2LL/A** - Watch4,2 - A1978* - 3229*
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The Apple Watch Series 4 models look similar to earlier models, but have larger displays, more advanced input capabilities, more powerful internals, and more advanced sensors (most notably a new accelerometer and gyroscope that can detect falls and an electrical heart sensor).
This particular model, the Apple Watch Series 4 (Aluminum, GPS, 44 mm) does not have wireless cellular capability, but higher-end models in the series also are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone. This "GPS" model is required to be connected to an iPhone 5s or newer running iOS 12 or later for most functionality.
All Apple Watch Series 4 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a Force Touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch Series 4, the GPS model in the 44 mm size, features a 368x448 LTPO OLED screen with "strengthened, lightweight Ion-X glass" packed in a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing with an "all ceramic and sapphire crystal back" that connects to the charger.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 2 hours" of talk time connected to an iPhone, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 10 hours" working out indoors and "up to 6 hours" working out outdoors with GPS.
There are six different options for this particular Apple Watch Series 4 model. Options include a silver colored aluminum case with a white fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" or "Seashell" gray fabric "Sport Loop" (pictured, right); a gold colored aluminum case with a "Pink Sand" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" or "Pink Sand" fabric "Sport Loop"; or a dark "Space Gray" colored aluminum case and a black fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" (pictured, left) or black fabric "Sport Loop."
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- What are the differences between the Apple Watch Series 4 and earlier models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2018* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 10, 2019 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on September 12, 2018, was available for pre-order on September 14, 2018, and first was available in stores on September 21, 2018. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S4* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the processor in the Apple Watch Series 4 models is a 64-bit dual core Apple "S4" processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
8 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 4 models have 16 GB of internal flash storage regardless of wireless capability. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Series 4 (44 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 4 has a 44 mm form factor and uses a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing. |
| Housing Color: |
Aluminum* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Series 4 model uses a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing. It is available in silver, gold, and dark "space gray" aluminum housing options. |
| Built-in Display: |
2.0" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
368x448 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 44 mm Apple Watch Series 4 contains a roughly 2.0" (368x448) LTPO OLED "Retina" display with Force Touch capability. It has rounded corners and a 977 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 1000 nits. This Apple Watch Series 4 display, and all others with aluminum cases, is covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 4 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0. This specific model also has GPS (as well as GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS) support, but not cellular capability. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
2-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 4 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this GPS-only device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60 minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours." Battery life for other uses varies -- reportedly "up to 2 hours" of talk time connected to an iPhone, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 10 hours" of working out indoors, and "up to 6 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS. |
| Apple Order No: |
MU6A2LL/A** |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 4 44 mm |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that the Apple Watch Series 4 models completely charge in "about 2 hours" and charge to 80% capacity in "about 1.5 hours."
**For 44 mm models, MU6A2LL/A is the order number for the silver colored aluminum case with a white fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band." With a silver colored aluminum case and a "Seashell" gray fabric "Sport Loop," the order number is MU6C2LL/A. The gold colored aluminum case with a "Pink Sand" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and "Pink Sand" fabric "Sport Loop" are MU6F2LL/A and MU6G2LL/A, respectively. Finally, with a dark "Space Gray" colored aluminum case and a black fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" or black fabric "Sport Loop," are MU6D2LL/A and MU6E2LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1978* (EMC 3229*) |
Model ID: |
Watch4,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A1978* Model Number, the 3229* EMC Number, and the Watch4,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 5.0 (16R364) |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 10.x |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the last version of watchOS 5 and watchOS 6. It supports the final version of watchOS 7 and watchOS 8, but not all features are available. It additionally supports watchOS 9, but it does not include Apple Watch Mirroring or the expanded global keyboard options.
Finally, this model supports watchOS 10, but it does not measure time in daylight. It does not support watchOS 11 or later versions of the operating system.
watchOS 6 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later, watchOS 7 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later, watchOS 8 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later, watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, and watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.4 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (44 mm x 38 mm x 10.7 mm, 36.7 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$429* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$125-US$200 |
| Details: |
*All 44 mm Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS-only) models originally were US$429 regardless of finish and included band.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used devices is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 4 (Aluminum, GPS, 44 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$559 |
Brazil: |
R$4.199 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $10,199 |
United States: |
US$429* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€459 |
Belgium: |
€459 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 3,599 |
Finland: |
€469 |
| France: |
€459 |
Germany: |
€459 |
| Ireland: |
€469 |
Italy: |
€469 |
| Luxembourg: |
€443,83 |
Netherlands: |
€459 |
| Norway: |
NOK 4,690 |
Portugal: |
€469 |
| Spain: |
€459 |
Sweden: |
SEK 5.195 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 479 |
United Kingdom: |
£429 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 3,499 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$3,399 |
| India: |
Rs 43,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 8,500,000 |
| Japan: |
¥48,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 539,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,899 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 26,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$649 |
Taiwan: |
NT$13,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 15,400 |
Vietnam: |
VND 13,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$649 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$749 |
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