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Smartwatches · Apple

Apple Watch SE (3rd gen)

Gen 3 · 2025

Nearly all the everyday tracking of the flagship for far less; you lose the always-on screen and ECG.

8.6FitHQ score / 10

The verdict in brief

Pros

  • Most of the everyday tracking for far less
  • Same core fitness features
  • Light and comfortable

Cons

  • No always-on display
  • No ECG or blood-oxygen

Specs

  • ~2-day battery
  • No always-on
  • No ECG
Battery life~18 hours
DisplayRetina OLED, no always-on
GPSSingle-band
Water resistance50m
EcosystemiPhone only

Our take

Nearly all the everyday tracking of the flagship for far less; you lose the always-on screen and ECG.

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