The short verdict
Watch SE 3 edges it on score
The Watch SE 3 leads overall; pick the Watch Series 8 if its strengths below matter more to you.
Watch SE 38.7
Watch Series 88.4
Choose the Watch SE 3 if
- iPhone owners, kids and first-time buyers who want core Apple Watch features at the lowest price.
Choose the Watch Series 8 if
- iPhone owners who want ECG and temperature sensing at a used price.
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