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The best for less

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024

My prior watch was the Apple Watch 5. This is a sweet upgrade. It’s fast, sturdy, responsive, the battery lasts me into day two (I keep WiFi off unless needed it’s a battery drainer). The only function this SE2 doesn’t have is ECG and O2 sensor. I only rarely used those on my watch 5 anyways. Everything else is great, workouts, steps, heart rate and fall and crash detection, and more. I pair it with a hard case protector and a braided band. The only downside is I have an IPhone 8 Plus I adore but because this watch ships with watch os10 it will only pair with IPhone X and up running IOS 17, so I had to pair it with an IPhone 13 I had but wasn’t using. This watch is so worth it and for much less than the fancy ones Apple sells. Buy it!

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Kevin Hermey

Not What I Thought It Would Be

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024

The watch isn’t intuitive like the iPhones, iPads nd MacBooks. Takes a lot of time to learn how to program it to tell time. By the time I was able to get it to tell time, the battery died. Went to charge it and the charger required a USB-C charging block which is not included (they don’t tell you that when you’re ordering it). So I ordered a USB-C charging block. It came the next day. I charged the device and set about trying to figure it out. About 16 hours after taking it off the charger it needed recharging. I looked into the charging time and discovered the charge only lasts about 18 hours I put it on the charger put my Fitbit back on and forgot about not being satisfied with the Apple Watch SE until now and my return period is up.

1. You must provide your own USB-C charging block
2 A fully charged Apple Watch SE will only work about 18 hours and the time decreases with each charging cycle.
3. It isn’t the easiest instrument to learn to use. I haven’t figured out how to use it other than to tell time and I doubt I will ever take the time to do so.
4. The Watch itself is bulky the band is thin and uses Velcro. The band looks cheap against the watch.

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Kevin Hermey

Not What I Thought It Would Be

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024

Color: Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport LoopSize: 40mm CaseStyle: One Size - fits 130–200mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

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S. Mullins

Amazon Warehouse Deal

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024

Color: Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport BandSize: 40mm CaseStyle: S/M - fits 130–180mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I’ve been wanting an Apple Watch for a while, hoping it’ll stop me from just mindless scrolling when I pick up my phone. And it has helped! But I also didn’t want to spend $$$ So that’s why I went the Amazon Warehouse route. It was advertised as “Like New” from packaging and all it really was. Didn’t look like it was ever touched, so saved me maybe $50.

I own an iPhone, MacBook, Mac mini but I’m new to Apple Watches. So the SE 2nd gen seemed like a good entry level version from the research I’d done.

Battery Life your mileage may vary, I started the day (03-28-24) at 8am at 100% and it is now 6:30pm at 78%. But I only use it to receive text messages, or from FB messenger.

Now before today, idk what tomorrow it’ll do. I almost thought about returning it because it seemed the battery would drain so fast in my opinion for what little I used it for. Again for messages. It’d be at 100% at 7:30am then be maybe mid 70% by 4:30pm. Then it stopped or so it seemed to receive notifications. It’s like it was sporadic, used my wife’s phone to send texts to myself. I got them on my phone but not the watch. So I ended up unpairing my iPhone and watch. Then repairing…

Again I’m no expert on what battery life should be, I know it should last 18 hours according to Apple. But Apple states too that’s it 18 hours in accordance with X amount of apps (and hours) you could still use within that time. I’m only using messages and only once used it to control my iPhone with Apple Music paired to my Bluetooth speaker. But I also have the weather app on the face of my watch, so that might cause draining if the weather app has to refresh throughout the day.

I’d like to use the sleep tracker, and maybe use the activity counter. But, if I was really that active and concerned about my health I’d probably invest in one of the newer and better models.

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Rosie

Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024

Color: Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport BandSize: 40mm CaseStyle: S/M - fits 130–180mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I hate to say this because I have been wanting an Apple Watch for so long and finally found this one and figured that I would finally get one. For almost 200$ you would think it would have cellular capability. The ad on Amazon is obviously misleading when it says that this model does have that capability in which it apparently does not. That’s the first most extreme disappointment ever for my first Iwatch. I work 12 hour shifts in a facility that does not allow cell phones and needed a watch where I could receive texts and other notifications.. thinking this watch could do that… so disappointing. On top of that, the charge it came with had a usb-c which I have absolutely nothing that I can connect it to for a charge. I don’t understand that at all. The battery life is already down to 40% and I only wore it outside for about an hour. I’m kinda gutted.. I never spend this amount of money on any such item and when I finally do, I feel like it just through that money away because I cannot connect to cellular. Stupid!

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Dylin

The perfect balance between Value and Performance

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024

Color: Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport BandSize: 40mm CaseStyle: S/M - fits 130–180mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

> Pros:
- Affordable Price: Starting at $249, the SE 2nd Generation is significantly cheaper than the Series 8, making it an attractive choice for budget-conscious buyers.
- Fast Performance: The SE 2nd Generation is powered by the same S8 SiP chip as the Series 8, ensuring smooth performance and responsiveness.
- Essential Health Features: The watch includes heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, fall detection, and Emergency SOS, providing valuable insights into your well-being and safety.
- Fitness Tracking: GPS, workout tracking, and activity rings motivate users to stay active and meet their fitness goals.
- Sleek Design: The SE 2nd Generation retains the classic Apple Watch design, available in multiple colors and finishes to suit various styles.
- Durable Construction: The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, making it suitable for swimming and other water activities.
- Long Battery Life: While not as long as the Series 8, the battery life offers a full day of usage on a single charge.

> Cons:
- No Always-On Display: The screen turns off when not in use, unlike the Series 8, which can be inconvenient for quick glances.
- Smaller Display: The display is slightly smaller than the Series 8, offering less screen real estate.
- Limited Health Features: It lacks advanced health features like blood oxygen monitoring and ECG, available on the Series 8.
- Not Compatible with Android Phones: Only works with iPhones, limiting its user base.

> Overall:
- The Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation is a solid choice for users who prioritize affordability and core smartwatch functionalities. It delivers a smooth user experience, essential health and fitness tracking, and a stylish design at a fraction of the cost of the Series 8. However, those seeking advanced health features, an always-on display, or a larger screen might consider the Series 8 or look beyond the Apple ecosystem for alternative options.

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tripleshot7

Very short battery life

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024

Color: Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport LoopSize: 44mm CaseStyle: One Size - fits 145–220mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Bought this because wasn’t sure I wanted an Apple Watch (again); so, opted for less expensive option versus the Series 9. For what I need, this watch is fine. I’m still figuring out all the setup stuff. Meantime, though, the battery dies daily unless I remember to turn off WiFi. My last Apple Watch Series 3 would last longer than 2 days. A bummer for this SE model but it is what it is.

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L. Wingard

Too Small

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024

Color: Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport BandSize: 40mm CaseStyle: S/M - fits 130–180mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

This watch is deceptively small. I am a woman with small hands and I found the watch to be too small for me. The band was also too small, even though I measured my wrist before ordering. This watch is ideal for a child or young teenager. An adult will likely struggle with the small size. The software is cool though. I will likely buy another Apple Watch in a larger version.

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OK, it's a watch.

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024

Color: Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport BandSize: 44mm CaseStyle: S/M - fits 140–190mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I needed a watch. I wanted a pedometer. It does those things. It also interrupts periodically with someone's text message. No big deal I guess. But I have NO idea how to do a search (like for a contact) on this thing since it appears that it doesn't have a keyboard. (Yes, I can ask Siri but I don't really want to get her "involved" when I want to be talking to someone else!) And the watch has fallen off my wrist twice in less than a week that I have had it. Doesn't bode well for the screen. And the watch and the watch band are not exactly on the best of terms as I can see the watch sneaking away from the band from time to time.

SO I will live with it until I can't anymore. Or 'til it decides to go for a walk without me. But I am not a great fan.

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Blanca Villatoro

Vino abierto

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024

Color: Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport BandSize: 40mm CaseStyle: M/L - fits 150–200mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Es muy buen dispositivo, pero lo recibí con la caja abierta y se nota que fue manipulado todo ya que venía abierta la correa, el plástico que protege el reloj roto, por lo demás el dispositivo funciona bien. Cambié de un serie 3 a este SE y se siente mucho la diferencia sobretodo en la rapidez del reloj 🥰

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Julie L

Battery life is horrible

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024

Color: Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport LoopSize: 40mm CaseStyle: One Size - fits 130–200mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I was sooo excited to finally have an Apple watch again until I got mine. I fully charged the watch, then got it all set up, less than 6 hours later it was on its last power. So here I go charging it again, fully up! Turn low power mode on, then less than 10 hours later it’s dead again.

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Jodie D Borruano

Doesn’t hold a charge

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024

Color: Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Sport BandSize: 44mm CaseStyle: M/L - fits 160–210mm wristsConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

So frustrating!! A lot of money to pay for a watch that doesn’t stay charged. My last Apple watch barely lasted 4 years. Too bad timex doesn’t make a smart watch. My friends have lower cost smart watches that last longer and pair to their phones. Last Apple Watch I will buy

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