Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) vs Honor Watch ES

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartwatches Battle

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Apple

Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)

90/ 100

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HONOR

Honor Watch ES

78/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) BETTER THAN Honor Watch ES?

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Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)Winner 🏆

Honor Watch ES

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Watch Edition	Honor Watch	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	1,500 mAh	180 mAh	+1,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	1.65"	1.64"	1.65"
Chassis Weight	69g	21g	21g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen):

✓Larger 1,500 mAh battery capacity (+1,320 mAh more capacity)
✓1.65" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Honor Watch ES:

✓48g lighter chassis (21g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓1.64" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)	Honor Watch ES
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
os	Feature phone	Proprietary OS
soc	Apple S1	—
ram gb	1	4
cameras	—	None
display	OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 1.65" (390x312) 303 PPI	AMOLED 1.64" (280x456 pixels) 326 PPI
weight g	69	21
battery mah	1500	180
connectivity	nfc: true, wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth: 4.0, LE	—
release date	2014-01-01	2020-09-01
storage options gb	8	4
Launch MSRP	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen):

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 78.0 · Larger battery capacity: 1,500 mAh (+1,320 mAh more)

When to choose Honor Watch ES:

Lighter body: 21g (48g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) vs Honor Watch ES

Which is better: Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) or Honor Watch ES?

Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Honor Watch ES (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 78.0 and Larger battery capacity: 1,500 mAh (+1,320 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) and Honor Watch ES?

Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) is equipped with a 1.65-inch display and 1500 mAh battery, while Honor Watch ES features a 1.64-inch display and 180 mAh battery.