We purchased the Apple Watch SE so that our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.
Apple Watch SE 2 Review (The Best Watch for Most People)
Like the iPhone, the Apple Watch has become a reliable annual device, with a new and improved version replacing the previous edition each year. The new model always comes with a premium price tag, so Apple typically keeps an older version at a lower price. But Apple did something different in 2020.
Complementing the new Apple Watch Series 6 is the also-new Apple Watch SE, a more affordable model that acts as a hybrid of features from previous editions. It has the Series 5’s processor but not the Series 6’s always-on display or wellness-related sensors, but it costs $120 less than the current top-of-the-line model. All in all, the Apple Watch SE is still a capable smartwatch for those who can live with the omissions, but if you’re considering an Apple Watch, which version is really worth your money?
The Apple Watch SE has the exact same dimensions and design as the Series 6 and Series 5, with the familiar, mini-iPhone-esque rounded rectangular shape. Whether you opt for the 40mm or 44mm (as tested) version, the bright and compact touchscreen is really the star of the Apple Watch experience, providing a colorful, responsive canvas for watch faces, apps, wellness and fitness tracking, and more.
