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I recently purchased the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) with GPS in the 40mm size, featuring the Midnight Aluminum Case and Midnight Sport Band, and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance. This smartwatch offers a wide range of features at a reasonable price point, making it excellent value for money.
The design of the watch is sleek and modern, and the Midnight Aluminum Case gives it a premium look and feel. The Midnight Sport Band is comfortable to wear all day and is perfect for both workouts and everyday use.
The display is bright and vibrant, making it easy to read notifications and messages at a glance. The GPS functionality works smoothly, allowing me to track my runs accurately without needing to carry my phone.
Overall, I highly recommend the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) to anyone looking for a reliable smartwatch with essential features. It delivers great performance and style without breaking the bank.
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| Price | From: $189.00 | From: $299.00 | From: $749.00 |
| Ratings | (5,628) | (945) | (75) |
| Case Size | 40mm, 44mm | 41mm, 45mm | 49mm |
| Display | Retina display. Up to 1000 nits | Always-On Retina display. Up to 2000 nits | Always-On Retina display. Up to 3000 nits |
| Processor | S8 SiP | S9 SiP | S9 SiP |
| Optical Heart Sensor | High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications. | High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications. | High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications. |
| Electrical heart sensor (ECG app) | N/A |
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Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates | Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates |
| Fall Detection & Crash Detection |
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| Water Resistance | 50m Swimproof | 50m Swimproof | 1000m Swimproof, High-speed water sports, Recreational dive to 40m |
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| Battery | up to 18 hours | up to 18 hours Fast charging | up to 36 hours Fast charging |
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Works mostly well, but should have gone with the 8
I bought this watch on Prime Day at a great price of $200. It works mostly well for what I use it: running, sleep tracking, receiving texts and emails, paying for stuff, and a few other apps.The running function works with or without the accompanying iPhone. It tracks pace, distance, time, etc., and it is programmable for special workouts, like intervals. That's a huge upgrade over my previous older Garmin watch. Programming it is a bit tedious, but once it's programmed, you're done.It does a great job of tracking my sleep. I can reply to texts, but not emails, either by dictating or "hand writing": you get a screen to use your finger to write each letter. It's a bit time consuming but it's a good option if you're in a place where you can't speak.The notifications mirror what you get on your iPhone, but because the Gmail app is not available for the watch, you get the notifications, but you can't reply. However, if you have added Gmail to the native Apple mail app, you can use that to reply to emails.I like that the screen is fully customizable as well. Choose from the various options offered by the watch, or get one that suits your needs. You can have the Metropolitan, with a chronograph-looking face, or choose one with personal photos that rotate.One thing I did not like and could not wait to change was the wristband. The watch comes with a silicone wristband (pictured) that is not a traditional band with a belt loop-type. It is awkward to put on and take off. I bought a velcro one that works well for my needs, especially for running. It's easy to put on.The reason I should have spent the extra $80 for the 8 is the "always on" display. The 8 was priced at an incredible bargain -- reduced form $399 to $279 on Prime Day-- and I regret not buying that one instead. As well as the SE works, when you pull up your hand, it doesn't always work, which is very annoying while running or doing any other activity. No matter how much I move my hand or wrist to activate the display, sometimes it just doesn't work, and I have to tap the screen. If I'm running, I just want to be able to take a quick glance at my stats.I also wish the screen were a little bigger. Mine came with a 40 mm, and I thought it was enough, but now that I've had it, I wish I had chosen the 44 mm. Those extra 4 mm make a difference!I will eventually upgrade to the 8, or whatever replaces it, on a future Prime Day. For now, I have the SE.
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The running function works with or without the accompanying iPhone. It tracks pace, distance, time, etc., and it is programmable for special workouts, like intervals. That's a huge upgrade over my previous older Garmin watch. Programming it is a bit tedious, but once it's programmed, you're done.
It does a great job of tracking my sleep. I can reply to texts, but not emails, either by dictating or "hand writing": you get a screen to use your finger to write each letter. It's a bit time consuming but it's a good option if you're in a place where you can't speak.
The notifications mirror what you get on your iPhone, but because the Gmail app is not available for the watch, you get the notifications, but you can't reply. However, if you have added Gmail to the native Apple mail app, you can use that to reply to emails.
I like that the screen is fully customizable as well. Choose from the various options offered by the watch, or get one that suits your needs. You can have the Metropolitan, with a chronograph-looking face, or choose one with personal photos that rotate.
One thing I did not like and could not wait to change was the wristband. The watch comes with a silicone wristband (pictured) that is not a traditional band with a belt loop-type. It is awkward to put on and take off. I bought a velcro one that works well for my needs, especially for running. It's easy to put on.
The reason I should have spent the extra $80 for the 8 is the "always on" display. The 8 was priced at an incredible bargain -- reduced form $399 to $279 on Prime Day-- and I regret not buying that one instead. As well as the SE works, when you pull up your hand, it doesn't always work, which is very annoying while running or doing any other activity. No matter how much I move my hand or wrist to activate the display, sometimes it just doesn't work, and I have to tap the screen. If I'm running, I just want to be able to take a quick glance at my stats.
I also wish the screen were a little bigger. Mine came with a 40 mm, and I thought it was enough, but now that I've had it, I wish I had chosen the 44 mm. Those extra 4 mm make a difference!
I will eventually upgrade to the 8, or whatever replaces it, on a future Prime Day. For now, I have the SE.
Works mostly well, but should have gone with the 8
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
I bought this watch on Prime Day at a great price of $200. It works mostly well for what I use it: running, sleep tracking, receiving texts and emails, paying for stuff, and a few other apps.Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
The running function works with or without the accompanying iPhone. It tracks pace, distance, time, etc., and it is programmable for special workouts, like intervals. That's a huge upgrade over my previous older Garmin watch. Programming it is a bit tedious, but once it's programmed, you're done.
It does a great job of tracking my sleep. I can reply to texts, but not emails, either by dictating or "hand writing": you get a screen to use your finger to write each letter. It's a bit time consuming but it's a good option if you're in a place where you can't speak.
The notifications mirror what you get on your iPhone, but because the Gmail app is not available for the watch, you get the notifications, but you can't reply. However, if you have added Gmail to the native Apple mail app, you can use that to reply to emails.
I like that the screen is fully customizable as well. Choose from the various options offered by the watch, or get one that suits your needs. You can have the Metropolitan, with a chronograph-looking face, or choose one with personal photos that rotate.
One thing I did not like and could not wait to change was the wristband. The watch comes with a silicone wristband (pictured) that is not a traditional band with a belt loop-type. It is awkward to put on and take off. I bought a velcro one that works well for my needs, especially for running. It's easy to put on.
The reason I should have spent the extra $80 for the 8 is the "always on" display. The 8 was priced at an incredible bargain -- reduced form $399 to $279 on Prime Day-- and I regret not buying that one instead. As well as the SE works, when you pull up your hand, it doesn't always work, which is very annoying while running or doing any other activity. No matter how much I move my hand or wrist to activate the display, sometimes it just doesn't work, and I have to tap the screen. If I'm running, I just want to be able to take a quick glance at my stats.
I also wish the screen were a little bigger. Mine came with a 40 mm, and I thought it was enough, but now that I've had it, I wish I had chosen the 44 mm. Those extra 4 mm make a difference!
I will eventually upgrade to the 8, or whatever replaces it, on a future Prime Day. For now, I have the SE.
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