In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport 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 Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 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 | Anodised aluminium | Aluminium |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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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) |
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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 |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | 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 | Missed calls, 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 | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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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 Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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Band Size | S/M/L | 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 | Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green | Midnight | Starlight |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S1 | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Sport | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2722 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |