Apple Watch SE GPS (44 mm) review
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- WatchOS
If you’re hankering after an Apple smartwatch, but you’re deterred by the high prices, the Apple Watch SE might be a viable entry route into the club. While not exactly ‘light on price’ (as Apple claims), it’s considerably cheaper than other Apple Watches, and still crammed with features. Read on for our full review of the new ‘cheap’ Apple smartwatch.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What can it do?
- What’s the setup like?
- What’s it like to wear and use?
- How accurate is it?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- What’s the battery life?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
General
- Weight (g)66g
- Width (mm)39.3
- Thickness (mm)12.9
- Operating systemWatchOS
- Removable strap
Test results
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- 71%Average score
- 83%Highest score
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