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Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) ($114) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($320) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) | Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114 | $320 |
| Weight | 32.9g | 61.4g |
| Chip | S8 SiP | S9 SiP |
| Case | 44mm aluminium, GPS | 49mm natural titanium |
| Display | Retina, not always-on | 3000 nit always-on Retina |
| Water | 50m, WR50 | 100m, EN13319 dive rated |
| Sensors | Heart rate, Crash Detection | — |
| Weight | 32.9g (Apple published) | 61.4g (Apple published) |
| Battery | — | 36 hours, 72 in low power |
| Extras | — | Action button, 86dB siren, depth gauge |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm)
- 32.9g, the lightest way to wear an Apple Watch
- Same S8 chip as the Series 8, so it is not slow
- Crash Detection and fall detection included
- No always-on display
- No ECG, blood oxygen or temperature sensing
- Smaller display than a Series 7 or later
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
- 36 hour battery, double any other Apple Watch here
- 3000 nits is readable in direct sun
- Dive rated to 100m with a real depth gauge
- Titanium case takes abuse
- 61.4g, nearly double the SE
- Large 49mm case does not suit small wrists
- Overkill unless you actually use the battery or the depth rating
Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) is the better value at $114. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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