Released alongside Apple Watch 6 was Apple Watch SE, a cheaper but lower-end smartwatch lacking an always-on display, ECG, and blood oxygen tracking. Although Apple Watch SE is available in Cellular and GPS models, it’s only available in aluminum material just like Apple Watch Series 3. In this comparison, we’ll compare the differences between Apple Watch SE vs Series 3 to find out which is a better smartwatch. The cellular model of Apple Watch 3 has been discontinued, so this comparison is between the GPS model of the Apple Watch SE and the GPS model of Watch 3.
Apple Watch SE vs Series 3 – Specifications Compared
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Apple Watch SE GPS/Cellular vs Series 3 Features Compared
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Which is Better?
It obvious Apple Watch SE is a better smartwatch. Although less compact than Series 3, it has a larger display that allows you to see more at a glance. It also has a digital crown with haptic feedback that makes navigation easier.
Apple Watch SE is powered by a more refined S5 chip which offers significantly better performance than the S3 chip powering Series 3. And it has better sensors like an improved heart rate sensor and accelerometer. It also has a louder speaker and more storage capacity, 32GB vs 8GB of Series 3, and with Bluetooth 5.0 on Apple Watch SE, you get a longer range connection with better call quality than v4.2 on Series 3.
Moreover, if you choose to go for the cellular model of Apple Watch SE, you’ll get access to more features such as Family Setup, incidental fall detection, and international emergency calling which certainly makes it a more comprehensive smartwatch than Series 3.
Overall, Apple Watch SE is a better smartwatch to buy than the Series 3. It’s a better investment as it gives you the best experience very close to what you get with Apple Watch 6.
However, Apple Watch Series 3 is a cheaper alternative and a decent entry-level smartwatch for Apple Watch lovers.
Apple Watch SE review
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