In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.68 g | Case only: 26.4 g |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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| 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 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | Regular | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy | Midnight | Starlight |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S5 SiP | S8 SiP |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb) | 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2355 | A2722 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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