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Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) vs Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm)
Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) ($91) vs Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) ($114) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) | Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $91 | $114 |
| Weight | 38.8g | 32.9g |
| Chip | S7 SiP | S8 SiP |
| Case | 45mm aluminium, GPS | 44mm aluminium, GPS |
| Display | Always-on Retina, larger than Series 6 | Retina, not always-on |
| Water | 50m, WR50 | 50m, WR50 |
| Durability | IP6X dust resistant | — |
| Weight | 38.8g (Apple published) | 32.9g (Apple published) |
| Sensors | — | Heart rate, Crash Detection |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm)
- Bigger display than the Series 6 in a similar footprint
- IP6X dust resistance
- The cheapest always-on Apple Watch worth buying
- No temperature sensor
- Older S7 chip feels slower on modern watchOS
- Will drop off watchOS support before the others here
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 Series 7 (45mm) is the better value at $91. If weight matters most, Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44mm) carries lighter at 32.9g. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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