Apple Watch SE

Launch Date9/9/2022
Launch Price249 USD
Official websiteVisit Site

Expert Reviews

81/100
16 experts
Android Authority

Android Authority

8/10

“The Apple Watch SE is the smartwatch most people should buy. ”

Android Central

Android Central

4/5

“The new double tap gesture and brighter screen are great, but the Series 9 doesn't offer any meaningful reasons to upgrade. ”

Android Police

Android Police

8/10

“The Apple Watch Series 9 offers new features and fitness tracking capabilities thanks to its improved S9 SiP and updated ultra wideband chip.”

CNET

CNET

8.5/10

“Apple Watch SE review: The best compromise between price and features”

digitaltrends

digitaltrends

9/10

“Apple Watch SE 2 review: simple, cheap, and brilliant”

Engadget

Engadget

89/100

“Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band S/M. Fitness & Sleep Tracker, Crash Detection, Heart Rate Monitor”

Gizmodo

Gizmodo

4/5

“Oct 13, 2023 ... Apple's latest smartwatch boasts a new gesture that makes it easier to use one-handed, plus a faster processor with on-device Siri.”

Notebookcheck

Notebookcheck

/100

“Apple Watch Series 7 review - More display area for Apple's smartwatch”

PCMag

PCMag

4/5

“The best smartwatch next to the Series 6—for $120 less”

Phone Arena

Phone Arena

8.9/10

“Apple Watch SE Review: price innovations”

T3

T3

4/5

“Second-gen Apple Watch SE continues to be an excellent value-for-money option for fans of the Cupertino-based tech giant”

TechRadar

TechRadar

4/5

“The Apple Watch SE is the best Apple Watch for the money”

The Verge

The Verge

7/10

“Apple Watch SE (2022) review: a gateway smartwatch”

Tom's Guide

Tom's Guide

3.5/5

“The mid-range Apple Watch SE is a very good smartwatch, but it feels a bit pricey for what it offers.”

Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews

4.5/5

“Apple Watch SE is Apple’s first attempt at a cheaper wearable”

Wired

Wired

8/10

“With Crash Detection and longer battery life in Low Power mode, the wearables seem to be designed for an increasingly terrifying world.”

User Reviews

95/100
1421 users

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Apple Watch SE review: all the key smartwatch features for under $300

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Description

An entry-level wearable smartwatch with essential features and a lower price point.

Highlights

  • Lower price
  • Same performance as Series 8
  • Car-crash detection for additional safety
  • Impressive battery life
  • New Low Power mode

Specifications

display OLED, 40mm or 44mm
processor Same as Series 8
battery life 18 hours (up to 36 hours with Low Power mode)
water resistance 50 meters
colors Midnight, Starlight, Product Red, Blue, (Green for some models)

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium design
  • Excellent phone companion
  • Great range of features
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Lacks always-on display
  • No QWERTY keyboard
  • Most new features can be found on older watches too

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