Apple · Smartwatch
Apple Watch SE (1st gen)
The first SE. Stuck on watchOS 10; the SE 3 is the one to buy.
DiscontinuedApple no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 18 hr
- Charging
- 2h 30m
- Weight
- 36.2g
- Case size
- 44mm
- Display
- AMOLED
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- iPhone only
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphone
The original SE (2020) brought watchOS to a $279 price point, but its updates ended with watchOS 10. If you’re shopping the SE line, skip to the SE 3 — the SE 2 also lost support with watchOS 27.
Strengths
- Cheap entry into watchOS
- Most core features (workouts, notifications)
- Apple Pay
Tradeoffs
- No updates since watchOS 10
- No always-on display
- No ECG app, SpO₂, or temp sensors
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Common questions
- How much does the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) cost?
- The Apple Watch SE (1st gen) has a list price of $279.
- Does the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) require a subscription?
- No. Apple sells an optional premium tier at a monthly fee for deeper analysis, but the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) tracks and syncs without it.
- How long does the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) battery last?
- About 18 hr of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) weigh?
- The 44 mm Apple Watch SE (1st gen) weighs 36.2 g.
- How big is the Apple Watch SE (1st gen)?
- The Apple Watch SE (1st gen) has a 44 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 36.2 g.
- Is the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) waterproof?
- The Apple Watch SE (1st gen) is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with iPhone only — there is no Android app.
- Is the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) still worth buying?
- The Apple Watch SE (1st gen) came out in 2020 and Apple has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.