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Watch SE 2

The 2022 Apple Watch SE is light, quick and cheap, but it has no always-on screen or ECG.

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8.5/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the second-gen Apple Watch SE used if you want the core Apple Watch experience for the least money: reviewers praised its speed, light weight, crash detection and value. Skip it if you want an always-on screen, ECG or blood-oxygen readings, which it lacks; the SE 3 adds an always-on display and a newer chip with a warranty. It has large bezels and no dust-resistance rating, and it's iPhone only.

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Key specs
Battery life
18
Display
44 mm
Weight
26.4 g (40mm GPS) / 32.9 g (44mm)
Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
Body
Dimensions
height: 44mm; width: 38mm; depth: 10.7mm
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Product highlights

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DisplayOLEDOLED
ChipsetS8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
19 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the second-gen Apple Watch SE used if you want the core Apple Watch experience for the least money: reviewers praised its speed, light weight, crash detection and value. Skip it if you want an always-on screen, ECG or blood-oxygen readings, which it lacks; the SE 3 adds an always-on display and a newer chip with a warranty. It has large bezels and no dust-resistance rating, and it's iPhone only.

Best for

Kids, first-time users and budget buyers who want basic Apple Watch features on an iPhone.

Not for

Anyone who wants an always-on screen or ECG, and Android users.

Main strengthSnappy performance
Main weaknessApple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
Snappy performance
Very light and comfortable
Crash detection and solid fitness tracking
Great value
Reasons to avoid
Apple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
No always-on display
No ECG, blood-oxygen or temperature sensors
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewApple Watch SE (2022) reviewKate Kozuch · Oct 2022Read on Tom's Guide ↗
The Verge7/10
Article · Full reviewApple Watch SE (2022) review: a gateway smartwatchVictoria Song · Sep 2022Read on The Verge ↗
TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple Watch SE 2 reviewMatt Bolton, Gareth Beavis · Sep 2022Read on TechRadar ↗
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Chipset
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Product data

Full specifications

19 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
18

Display

Display
44 mm
Display type
Retina LTPO OLED display
Brightness
1000

Performance

Neural engine
2-core Neural Engine

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Body

Weight
26.4 g (40mm GPS) / 32.9 g (44mm)
Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010)
Dimensions
44 x 38 x 10.7 mm
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