Apple SE
Smartwatches

SE

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 20, 2026

Smartwatch with efficient A15 chip performance, reliable battery life, and 50m water resistance for daily durability. The Apple SE scores 80/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Theguardian, Consumerreports, and Sypnotix.

Critic Score

What's this?
80

based on 5 expert reviews

CnetTheguardianConsumerreportsSypnotixPcmag

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$141.99

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Pros

  • Affordable price(2)
  • Good battery life(2)
  • Good performance with a15 chip(2)
  • 50m water resistance(2)

Cons

  • Old design(3)
  • Camera lacks night mode(2)

5 Expert Reviews

87
Mar 23, 2022

With its iPhone 13 processing power and iPhone 8 design, the third-gen SE is your cheapest ticket to everything Apple.

85
Nov 4, 2025

The Apple Watch SE 3 is the best deal in Apple's smartwatch line this year, offering almost everything that's great about the Series 11 but at a significantly cheaper price.

82
Apr 18, 2022

The iPhone SE offers solid performance and features in a compact, budget-friendly package.

75
Jun 15, 2022

The iPhone SE is the best bang for your buck iPhone that Apple has released yet.

70
Nov 22, 2024

The Apple iPhone SE is Apple's most affordable phone, is the only one to still have Touch ID, and is relatively compact compared with Apple's newer iPhones.