Background and Identification

Keeping in line with Apple’s other SE devices marketed as “heavy on features, light on price,” the first-generation Apple Watch SE became available on September 18th, 2020, featuring the same design and display as the Apple Watch Series 6. Unlike the Series 6, though, the SE doesn’t have an always-on display—and internally, it uses the same processor as the Apple Watch Series 5.

The aluminum-only Apple Watch SE starts at $279 and comes in either Silver, Gold, or Space Gray. Like other Apple Watches, both GPS-only and GPS + Cellular models are available.

Specifications

Sizes: 40 mm or 44 mm

Display:

  • LTPO OLED Retina display
  • 1000 nits brightness
  • 368 by 448 pixels (44 mm), 324 by 394 pixels (40 mm)

Processor: S5 System in Package with 64-bit dual-core processor

Operating System: WatchOS

Sensors: Accelerometer, second-generation optical heart sensor, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, ambient light sensor

Wireless Connectivity:

  • LTE and UMTS in cellular models
  • GPS/GNSS
  • 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 5.0

Compatibility: Requires iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later

Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine

Miscellaneous Features:

  • Water-resistant up to 50 meters
  • Compass
  • GymKit
  • Apple Pay and Siri
  • Qi wireless charging

Additional Information