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Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Watch SE 2: I compared the two models, and there's a clear winner

Apple just released an updated Watch SE for the first time in three years. Here's what to know about the SE 3.

Apple Watch SE 2 (2022)Apple Watch SE 3 (2025)Battery life 18 hours18 hours, 32 hours in Low Power Mode; Fast-Charging capabilities Screen size 40mm and 44mm40mm and 44mm Hardware S8 SiP chip S10 chip Storage 32GB64GB Durability 50m water resistance50m water resistance, 4x more crack-resistant Ion-X glass than previous generation Finish Aluminum Aluminum Colors Midnight, Starlight, SilverMidnight, Starlight Connectivity Wi-Fi, LTE and UMTS GPS + CellularWi-Fi, 5G and LTE GPS + Cellular Display OLED Retina display Always-On OLED Retina display Brightness Up to 1,000 nitsUp to 1,000 nits Special features Heart health, Sleep Score, Cycle tracking, SOS, Fall and Crash detectionSleep Apnea tracking, Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retroactive ovulation estimates, wrist flick and double tap gestures, on-device Siri health access, play music via watch speakers Price Starting at $249 (typically around$189 with sales) Starting at$249 A refreshed set of features, including wrist temperature, more insightful menstrual cycle tracking, sleep apnea detection, and more, upgrade the model to remain competitive with similar-priced wearables from Apple's rivals. The Watch SE 3 has a batch of new features that can't be ignored, including the S10 chip, fast charging, a more durable display, an Always-On OLED screen, and more advanced health metrics, such as sleep apnea detection and better cycle tracking.

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