Testseek.com have collected 140 expert reviews of the Apple Watch SE and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Watch SE.
October 2020
(84%)
140 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
3000 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
840100140
The editors liked
Design and display is identical to the Series 6
Price for the LTE model is 50% less than Series 6
Processor and LTE are pleasantly fast
Same screen size and resolution as the Series 6
Supports fall detection
Heart health notifications
And Emergency SOS
Always-on altimeter for real-time elevation tracking
WatchOS 7 adds a handwashing countdown timer and sleep tracking
Best third-part
High-quality hardware
Bright display
Plentiful features
Affordable
A cheaper Apple Watch
Fall detection and emergency SOS
Compass
Health
And fitness tracking
Noise monitoring and Always-on altimeter
Optional LTE connectivity
All-day battery life
Affordable without skimping on core features
Twice as fast as Apple Watch SE
Comes with watchOS 7
International emergency calling (LTE versions)
Always-on altimeter
Affordable balance of features
Excellent battery life
Family Setup could be a game-changer
Great value smartwatch
Fall detection and heart health notifications
Impressive fitness features
Bright and responsive touch screen
Seamless integration with iPhone
Fast performance
Great smartwatch software
Reliable battery life
More affordable price
Great deal on cellular model
Great variety of high-quality watchfaces
Very comfortable to wear
Very accurate heart rate measurements for a smartwatch
Powerful OS
Responsive performance
Comfortable design
Comprehensive features for the price
The editors didn't like
Lack of alwayson display is glaring
Doesn't have nextgen health sensors
Battery life is only adequate
No always-on display mode
Lacks ECG and SpO2 sensors
Short battery life
No ECG
Limited sleep tracking
Limited color selection
Always-on display
ECG and Blood Oxygen apps
Stainless steel or titanium finish
U1 chip
No always-on display
No ECG features
No SpO2 monitoring
Battery life could be a little longer
Advanced health-tracking needs a Series 6 instead
Can be slow to load certain apps
You still have to charge it daily
Expensive option for kids
No third-party watch faces
No ECG or blood oxygen monitoring
No always-on screen
Still have to charge it every day
Sleep tracking less useful than on rivals
No blood oxygen sensor
Does not work with Android phones
Sleep tracking lags the competition
Summary
The Apple Watch SE packs plenty of modern smartwatch features into a compact
Low-profile package. It's not the prettiest watch
And its sleep-tracking reports aren't as insightful as the
Sleek looking, Offers most of Series 6's key features, Excellent activity monitoring
No always-on display, Expensive, Disappointing battery life
"If you don't know what you're missing with the always-on display and are looking to buy an Apple Watch for the first time, you'll likely find value in what the Apple Watch SE offers"...
Great design, Relatively lightweight, and helped by some nylon on the inside, Solid performance, Has most of the features you might want to use, Comparatively affordable
Battery life isn't amazing, Not super durable
As much as we love the best and brightest in any gadget, the fact of the matter is that's not something everything cares about. There's a reason Apple sells both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, because some people might want a better version of the year'...
Published: 2020-09-30, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
The Apple Watch SE is currently in a weird spot. On the one hand, for $80 more than the Series 3, the speed and feature upgrades make it an absolute no-brainer. My original Apple Watch Series 3 is quite slow compared to the SE, and there's no guarantee th...
The Apple Watch Series 3 is a great entry point for the Apple Watch platform, but it's getting a little long in the tooth now. If you can find the extra £70/$70 then it's well worth plumping for the Apple Watch SE instead. Not only do you get the newer pr...
Premium design, Excellent phone companion, Great range of features
Lacks always-on display, Battery life lacking
If you know you want an Apple Watch, the Watch SE is the one to go for: it's got all the useful features of the Watch 6, but it's much cheaper, and thus one of the best smartwatches around. The always-on display is sorely missing, but the fitness tracking...
Lower price, Extensive features, Superb battery life
Fewer colour choices, Screen turns off, Lacks health monitoring tools
The Apple Watch has a lot to offer. Sure it lacks the blood oxygen measurement and ECG abilities of the Apple Watch 6, but those probably only matter to you if you have a condition that requires monitoring. The only other thing that the Watch SE doesn't o...
Premium design and build quality, Fall Detection, watchOS is a joy to use
No always-on display, Lacks ECG or SpO2 monitor, 18-hour battery life
If you're new to the Apple Watch ecosystem, the Apple Watch SE is the perfect option. It's more budget-friendly than the premium Apple Watch Series 6, and while it doesn't offer headline features like the always-on display, ECG or SpO2 monitors, it does o...
Published: 2020-10-08, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
excellent haptics, good health tracking, solid activity tracking, 50metre water resistance, good battery, comfortable, quickswap straps, Apple Pay
screen not on all the time, only works with an iPhone, sleep tracking not great, no ECG
The Apple Watch SE is almost a resounding success, but is let down by one cut corner too many.It has all the major features that make an Apple Watch good. Excellent notifications, pin-sharp haptics, snappy performance and good battery life. Sleep tracking...
Excellent value, Huge range of tracking features, The best smartwatch OS around, Wide variety of straps available,
No always-on display, Battery life still only really a day,
It might not be the best Apple Watch in terms of features, but for most people the Apple Watch SE is the one you should buy. It retains all the vital tech (IP rating, GPS, sharp OLED) and ditches the ones that make the most sense.ProsExcellent valueHuge r...
