Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 28.7 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Nike sport band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S3 S5 SiP
Features W2 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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