Apple
Apple Watch SE (2024)
The best budget Apple Watch — crash detection, fall detection, and core health tracking for $150 less than the Series 10.
Our Review
The Apple Watch SE delivers 80% of the Series 10 experience at 60% of the price. You get the same S9 chip, crash detection, fall detection, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and full watchOS 11 — just without the always-on display, ECG, and blood oxygen sensors. For most people, those omissions don't matter day-to-day. The SE is the perfect Apple Watch for first-time buyers, kids (with Family Setup), and anyone who wants iPhone integration without the premium price. At $249, it's the smartwatch sweet spot.
✅ What We Like
- Best value Apple Watch
- Same chip as flagship model
- Crash and fall detection included
- Family Setup is unique to Apple
⚠️ Worth Noting
- No always-on display
- No ECG or blood oxygen
- Smaller display than Series 10
- Design hasn't changed
Key Features
- Same S9 chip as Series 10
- Crash detection and fall detection
- Heart rate and sleep tracking
- Family Setup for kids without iPhone
- watchOS 11 with full app support
Specifications
| battery_life_hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| blood_oxygen | False |
| display | Retina LTPO OLED |
| display_size_mm | 44 |
| ecg | False |
| gps | True |
| heart_rate | True |
| nfc_payments | True |
| os | watchOS 11 |
| sleep_tracking | True |
| warranty_years | 1 |
| water_resistance | 50m (WR50) |
Best For
- Budget
- Apple
- Kids