Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
The Apple Watch SE is the budget Apple Watch, keeping core fitness, crash detection and notifications while skipping ECG and the always-on display.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Smartwatches
- Released
- 2022
- Price
- $249
- VersusAnything Score
- 54/100
Key features
- Most affordable Apple Watch
- Crash detection and fall detection
- Same core fitness tracking
Best for first-time smartwatch buyers and kids via Family Setup.
Apple Watch SE specifications
| Case size | 40 mm or 44 mm |
|---|---|
| Display | OLED (not always-on) |
| Weight (case only) | 33 g |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| ECG app | No |
| Key health sensors | Heart rate, sleep, crash detection |
| GPS | Single-frequency GPS |
| Rated battery life | 18 h |
| Works with | iPhone only |
| Launch price (USD) | $249 |
Score breakdown
- Health (30%)
- Battery (25%)
- Design (15%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every smartwatch in our database using the smartwatches weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Most affordable Apple Watch
- Crash detection and fall detection
- Same core fitness tracking
- Strong value score (100/100 within smartwatches)
- Strong design score (83/100 within smartwatches)
Cons
- Weaker battery score (8/100 within smartwatches)
- Weaker health score (33/100 within smartwatches)
Compare Apple Watch SE against
Alternatives to Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 10 34/100
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 40/100
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 62/100
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 56/100
- Garmin Venu 3 50/100
- Google Pixel Watch 3 53/100
Sources
- Apple Watch SE: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.