Apple
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm
A entry-level smartwatche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 8 hours.
52/100
8 hourswatchOSiPhoneAluminiumSiri
£219best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Always-on display
- Fast charging
- Heart rate
- No ecg
- No blood pressure
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Always-on displayYes
Battery
Battery life8 hours
Fast chargingYes
Health
Heart rateYes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Fall detectionYes
Crash detectionYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Design
Weight26.4 g
Case diameter40 mm
Case materialAluminium
Water resistance50
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Platform
OSwatchOS
Compatible withiPhone
Voice assistantSiri
More specs
Size40 mm
Skin temperatureYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm vs Apple Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mmApple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
| AppleApple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mmThis page | AppleApple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 8 hours | 24 hoursBetter |
| Ecg | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartwatche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need ecg, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other smartwatches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin fēnix 8 Pro?
The Garmin fēnix 8 Pro scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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