Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS 16 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 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26.4 g
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Composite back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L Regular
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 White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1P S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Siri Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2722
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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