

That works fine, but the convenience of being able to peep your wrist without having to make any sort of motion is quite nice.

The SE, on the other hand, only turns on the display when you tap it or raise your wrist to interact with it. The Series 7 also features an always-on display that can keep the time on the screen, even when you're not using the watch. The extra millimeter on the Series 7 models (which makes the Series 7's display about 20% bigger than the one on the SE) lets the display stretch out to the edges of the watch's chassis, and creates a sort of wrap-around effect that looks pretty nice-especially with Apple's custom watch faces designed for the new screens. The Series 7 has a slightly bigger display, with 45mm and 41mm models available, while the SE's display comes in 44mm and 40mm models. The Contour watch face looks nice, but it's exclusive to the Series 7. Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 Connectivity That doesn't mean they don't have any value (you can use the tracking to spot trends over time), but you shouldn't spend a couple hundred bucks extra hoping for this to replace consultations with your doctor. Both watches are also water-resistant up to 50m, so you should be fine taking it for a swim, and they both support Apple Fitness+ for workouts.īefore deciding whether those extra features are worth it for you, it's worth noting that even Apple acknowledges is meant for fitness and wellness tracking, not for full-on health assessments. On the other hand, both watches can notify you of high or low heart rates or irregular heart rhythms, and they both support fall detection and cycle-tracking. The SE can't do either, but, again, it's also significantly cheaper. The Apple Watch Series 7 is packed with a few more health-tracking features than the SE: It can measure your blood oxygen levels, as well as run an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure your heart's rhythm. The Apple Watch SE offers great fitness tracking features Our pick: Apple Watch SE Fitness and health tracking If you're looking for the best bargain, the SE with GPS is tough to beat. You'll get more for your money with the Series 7 (more on that later), but it's still $120 more than the SE. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch SE starts at $280 for a GPS-only model and goes up to $330 for GPS and cellular. The Series 7 starts at $400 for the 41mm aluminum model with GPS and no cellular connection and goes up to $750 for a 41mm stainless steel model with GPS and no cellular connection. The most immediately noticeable difference between the Series 7 and the SE is the price. Get the Apple Watch Series 7 Get the Apple Watch SE Price Here's how the Apple Watch Series 7 and the Apple Watch SE stack up. Whether you're concerned with the latest and greatest in health metric tracking, or you're just looking for the most cost-effective way to peep your notifications from your wrist, there's an Apple Watch for you. But there are still some important differences between those models, and it's worth taking a second to figure out which device will suit you best before hitting that buy button. There are a few models to choose from, and they have a lot in common. Picking the right Apple Watch can be tricky.
