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Head to head · 2 watches

Watch SE 3 vs Watch Series 9

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 watches
Watch SE 3
Watch SE 38.7Very good· Top score
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Watch Series 9
Watch Series 98.5Very good
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The short verdict

Watch SE 3 edges it on score

The Watch SE 3 leads overall; pick the Watch Series 9 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Watch SE 3
8.7
Watch Series 9
8.5
Choose the Watch SE 3 if
  • iPhone owners, kids and first-time buyers who want core Apple Watch features at the lowest price.
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Choose the Watch Series 9 if
  • iPhone owners who want an always-on Apple Watch on a tight used budget.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWatch SE 30 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theWatch Series 91 win
+100%Brighter screen outdoors2,000 vs 1,000 nits peak
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Side-by-side specifications

Display3 differences
Panel
44 mm
45 mm
Display type
Always-On Retina display with OLED and LTPO
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Brightness
1000
2000
Performance1 difference
Chipset
S10 chip with 64-bit dual core processor
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
Body3 differences
Weight
26.3 g (40mm GPS) / 32.9 g (44mm)
31.9 g (41mm aluminum GPS) / 38.7 g (45mm)
Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010)
50 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
Dimensions
height: 44mm · width: 38mm · depth: 10.7mm
height: 45mm · width: 38mm · depth: 10.7mm
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