Apple Watch SE 3

If you want a straightforward smartwatch that covers fitness, sleep and basic health monitoring without paying for the Series flagship, this is aimed at most iPhone users who want capable sensors and smooth performance at a lower cost. It tracks workouts, heart rate, sleep score and adds temperature-based insights and crash/fall detection so you get better health signals without a premium outlay. ## What makes it worth it Apple shipped the SE 3 with the S10 chip (the same silicon family used in higher-end models), which makes app launches and activity tracking feel noticeably snappier than previous SE versions; the 44mm 1.78" display is larger and the watch finally gets an always-on screen so you can glance at complications without raising your wrist. Health features now include a temperature sensor that enables retrospective ovulation estimates and richer Vitals data, plus standard heart-rate monitoring, sleep scores and automatic crash and fall detection. Battery life is the familiar “all‑day” ~18 hours, but charging is substantially faster than the SE 2 — Apple says 15 minutes can add up to 8 hours of typical use. ## Where it falls short Battery life remains average for the category—most non-Apple wearables stretch to multiple days—so you’ll still be charging nightly if you use GPS and always-on display. Also, if you need advanced metrics like onboard ECG or full-depth GPS mapping you’ll want to step up to the Series or Ultra models. Buy it if you want an iPhone-first smartwatch that brings flagship speed, always‑on convenience and newer health sensors at a lower cost; skip it if you need multi-day battery life or the advanced health/GPS features found on pricier models.

£224.1