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Apple Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen)

Apple Apple Watch Series 11 ($399) vs Apple Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) ($249) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.

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Apple Watch Series 11
$399
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Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen)
$249
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple Apple Watch Series 11Apple Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen)
Price$399$249
Weight39g26g
Case42mm / 46mm Aluminum
Battery18h18h
WR50m50m
DisplayAlways-on LTPO40mm or 44mm LTPO
HealthECG, AFib, Crash detection
ChipS10S9
SensorsAccelerometer + heart rate + GPS
Price$249 (40mm)
Pros & Cons

Apple Apple Watch Series 11

  • Best app ecosystem
  • Deep iPhone integration
  • ECG + AFib detection
  • Fall and crash detection
  • Excellent design
  • Daily charging required
  • iPhone-only
  • More expensive than rivals

Apple Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen)

  • Half price of Series 11
  • S9 chip runs everything fast
  • Same design language
  • Crash Detection included
  • All Apple Watch apps run
  • No ECG or Blood Oxygen
  • Aluminum only (no titanium)
  • Older design vs Series 11
Apple Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) is the better value at $249. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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