Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation)

Apple Watch SE 3 Always On display
Apple Watch SE 3 Always-On Display [Apple]
The Verdict:
The “best bang for your buck” wearable. It gets 90% of the features for 40% of the price.
Pros:
Includes Sleep Apnea detection and Fast Charging; utilizes the high-performance S10 chip.
Cons:
No Always-on Display; misses out on the new hypertension notifications reserved for Series 11/Ultra.

If the Ultra and Series models are the flashy options, Apple Watch SE 3 is the quiet MVP. The newest SE keeps the core experience that makes an Apple Watch worth owning. For instance, you get activity rings, notifications, safety alerts, seamless Apple Pay, and basic health tracking.

You still get heart-rate monitoring, temperature sensing, crash detection, fall detection, GPS, and all the key watchOS 26 features, including mental health check-ups and enhanced fitness coaching. However, Apple also added other features like Sleep Apnea detection, and fast charging, thanks to the new S10 chip (which is the same as the more expensive Series 11 and Ultra 3 have).

Unfortunately, Apple didn’t add all health features, so you won’t get the new hypertension notifications. Still, if you just want basic health features and a way to keep track of your fitness life, the Apple Watch SE is the best bang for your buck in 2025.

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