This is my first Apple Watch, so I will be writing this from the perspective of having never owned Apple’s wearable. I have a sneaking suspicion that most people considering the SE are new to Apple Watch, so hopefully, my fresh perspective will give you an idea of what to expect. This...
Two-minute review Before you dive into this Apple Watch SE review, think about one thing: what do you actually want from a smartwatch? Because if it's just 'an Apple Watch', then the Apple Watch SE is an underrated hit in the making, the high-value smartwatch with all the best ...
Although the Apple Watch SE trends familar territory, it does blaze its own trail when it comes to price. With most of the functionality you've come to expect from Apple Watch over the years baked rig
While the second-gen Apple Watch SE doesn't really change much, everything around it has moved on considerably. It's no longer the best smartwatch for most people, but it is undoubtedly the top option for first-timers, and those giving their child a watch through Apple Family Setup. The...
Apple sent me a size 4 loop with my review unit of the Apple Watch SE, and it felt a bit snug. Had I measured my wrist before ordering, which Apple recommends, I probably would've been better off with a size up. The loop will stretch a bit over time, however, so if you're in...
About the Apple Watch’s square(ish) shape. When you put on the Apple Watch SE, or any Apple Watch actually, you immediately notice how little it interferes with clothes and movement. The Digital Crown never pokes into your wrist, and the lugs on the strap have very little overhang, so...
The Apple Watch SE does not have the so-called “always-on” display that the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra have. This means when the wrist is lowered, as it is while I’m sitting typing this review, the screen is completely black and inactive/off. The screen then ...
I have a bone to pick with the Apple Watch SE, though. Given Apple's consistent push to bring health features to everyone, I find it odd that it would yank them on the new midrange watch in the same year it announces Family Setup for WatchOS. Would it really have been so hard to ...
Apple Watch SE: Specs Starting price:$279 (GPS), $329 (LTE+GPS) Size:40, 44mm Display:324 x 394 (40mm), 368 x 448 (44mm) Heart rate sensor:Yes ECG:No Blood Oxygen sensor:No Compass:Yes Storage:32GB Water resistance:50m TheApple WatchSE is the “better” part of Apple’s new ...
Apple Watch models, the SE has Apple’s Ion-X glass instead of the sapphire used on the stainless and titanium watches. Ion-X glass is tough, but it’s definitely more prone to scratches and breaking — in fact, I dropped the SE about four feet onto a tile floor during my review ...