Apple Watch SE

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 LifeUp to 18 hours with normal use
Available ColorsMidnight, Starlight, Silver
Display Size368 by 448 pixels
Metrics TrackedHeart rate, heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, sleep duration, cycle tracking, fitness activities, daily steps, calories burned
Water Resistance50 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.