In theory, the SE 3 could outlast its predecessor by roughly double the battery power if you were to level the playing field and turn off that always-on display (which you can do, but I haven't done yet). During my week with the watch, I got between 20 and 25 hours of battery life on a single charge, which for me meant at least one 40-minute outdoor run, no cellular data, a whole night of sleep tracking and with the always-on display enabled, making Apple...

In a mostly unremarkable update year for the flagship Apple Watches, the Apple Watch SE 3 stands out as the most improved since the last generation, and is the model to buy for most. In a mostly unremarkable update year for the flagship Apple Watches, the Apple Watch SE 3 stands out as the most improved since the last generation, and is the model to buy for most. Apple Watch SE 3 review: The go-to among Apple's wearables for 2025 In 2025, users have a lot of choices when it comes to Apple Watch. There is the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Some of t

Following real-world testing, this is our thorough review of the Apple Watch SE 3—including analysis of battery life, design, and features. It's been three long years since we last saw the Apple Watch SE, a smartwatch that has quietly become one of Apple's most important products across its entire spectrum. The SE line has always had to perform a tricky balancing act: it needs to be compelling enough to be the default Apple Watch for the masses, yet not so good that it cannibalizes its more expensive sibling—in this case, the Series 11. With the Apple Watch SE 3, the company has just abo

Featuring a 100% recycled aluminum case, it's offered in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm, starting at $249 and $279, respectively. GPS comes standard, and 5G cellular support costs $50 extra. Apple Watch SE 3 Review: Same S10 Chip & Always-On Display for Almost Half the Price

I should also point out that the ... Siri and Apple Intelligence tasks. In general, I found the SE 3 snappy and responsive, and mostly as fast as the Series 11. Previous Watch SE models tended to be a bit sluggish, so it’s nice to see the SE 3 get this particular bump. The impact of most of the other improvements to the SE 3 depend on how you use a smartwatch. The new 5G support, for example, would be helpful if you get a cellular model and ... Apple Watch SE 3 [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band - S/M. Fitness and Sleep Trackers, Heart Rate Monitor, Alwa

You can only use the Apple Watch SE (2025) with an iPhone. That means you’ll have already agreed to the iPhone’s terms of service and privacy agreements. Using optional services, like Apple Pay, Apple Music, or Fitness Plus, with your SE will also come with their own agreements. Using the Health app also comes with its own terms and conditions. If you choose to enable cellular ...

Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. ... As the entry-level model, the Apple Watch SE 3 is the most affordable Apple Watch in the lineup. It starts at $249 / £219 / AU$399 for the 40mm version with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but jumps to $279 / £249 / AU$449 for the 44mm. If you want cellular ... Speed on the inside, classically-modern aesthetics on the outside

And while we’re talking about audio, the SE 3 has the ability to play media via its tiny (and tinny) speaker, which struck me as somewhat pointless but is an option you may occasionally use. On the connectivity side, the Apple Watch SE gains 5G support this year, and does so at exactly the same time as the Series and Ultra lines. In some ways, that’s less of a big deal than it was when the iPhone got 5G in 2020, because smartwatches don’t rely on cellular ... Apple makes the best smartwatches on the market, but what if your budget doesn't stretch to the $399 Series 11? (Let alone the $799 Ultr