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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) vs Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)Apple
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

2022 · $219 today

7160
Apple Watch Series 3

2017 · $90 today

8356
Health trackingFitnessBatteryDisplayDesignValue
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)Apple Watch Series 3

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is better

No standout numeric advantages.

Why Apple Watch Series 3 is better

  • Weight: 32.3 g vs 33 g(lower)

Verdict

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecApple Watch SE (2nd Gen)Apple Watch Series 3
Display
Screen Size44 mm
Resolution368 x 448
Always-On DisplayNo
Health & Fitness
Heart Rate SensorOptical HR
ECGNoNo
Blood Oxygen (SpO2)No
GPSBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery & Build
Battery Life18 hours
Weight33 g32.3 g
Water Resistance50 m
Connectivity
Cellular OptionYes
OSwatchOS
Health & fitness
Heart rateOptical, continuous
ECGNoNo
GPSBuilt-inBuilt-in
Water resistance50 m
Hardware
Display1.65" OLED, 1000 nits
Battery18 h
CellularLTE option
Weight33 g32.3 g