Apple Watch SE
Smartwatches

Watch SE

Apple

Released Sep 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 23, 2026

Apple Watch SE Aluminum offers fitness tracking, a lightweight design, an always-on screen, and Apple Pay. The Apple Watch SE scores 78/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Wareable, Theguardian, Pcmag, and Fratellowatches.

Critic Score

What's this?
78

based on 5 expert reviews

WareableTheguardianPcmagFratellowatchesDcrainmaker

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$137.99

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Pros

  • Good value for money(2)
  • Fitness tracking(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(2)
  • No always-on display(2)
  • No ecg(2)

5 Expert Reviews

90
Nov 14, 2025

The Apple Watch SE 3 is an outstanding smartwatch—and continues the line's legacy as the best choice for most first-time smartwatch buyers with an iPhone.

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.

80
Nov 20, 2024

The second-generation Apple Watch SE offers a faster processor, better battery life, and a lower price than its predecessor, making it an excellent budget-minded alternative to the Series 10.

72
Feb 4, 2024

The Apple Watch SE provides utility and convenience but doesn't replace traditional watches, instead complementing them when worn on the opposite wrist.

65
Sep 22, 2020

The Apple Watch SE has GPS accuracy issues with corner cutting and uses an older optical HR sensor generation, though it offers good value with the same storage and software as the Series 6.