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The Apple Watch SE 3 is the best deal right now - but I'm not upgrading for 2 big reasons


The refreshed Apple Watch SE 3 offers competitive value, but I won't be replacing my Watch SE 2. This is why.

I bought a Watch SE 2 to ease myself into smart wearable territory, generate a lifestyle shift, and become comfortable with core features without spending too much money. It's a bit bigger, but still offers slightly elevated features over the SE 3, like longer battery life, blood oxygen tracking, hypertension notifications, and the ECG app. I'm also a big fan of the sleek, jewelry-like design of smart rings, which offer many of the same health and fitness features as the Apple Watch ( sans the text syncing), but without the extra bulk.

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