Apple Watch SE
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Affordable pricing
18-hour battery life
Seamless integration with other Apple devices
Tracks most of the standard health features
Smaller than the Series 10
Can be used with Schooltime screen locking for children
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Affordable pricing
- Smaller design
- Battery lasts up to 18 hours
- Can be upgraded to the cellular data version
What Needs Improvement...
- No ECG or sleep apnea monitoring
- The processor is a little older and slower
- May not be compatible with future watchOS updates due to older processing chip
Specs
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours with normal use |
|---|---|
| Available Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Silver |
| Display Size | 368 by 448 pixels |
| Metrics Tracked | Heart rate, heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, sleep duration, cycle tracking, fitness activities, daily steps, calories burned |
| Water Resistance | 50 meters |
Summary
The Apple Watch SE is an affordable watch that tracks most of the same health and fitness features you'd expect from an Apple Watch. The processor is a little slower and it doesn't have ECG or sleep apnea alerts, but most of the other features are the same.