Who needs every health feature, anyway?
The SE, starting at $279, bests its competitors in almost every respect.
The screen is clear, sharp, and bright, and the performance is zippy.
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Ill come right out and admit thatI recently bought the Series 6.
Do I regret the decision?
No, but Im not sure that everyone needs an Apple Watch for its health features.
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Are you the kind of person who Googles strange disease symptoms?
The Series 6, with all its health bells and whistles, might keep you up at night.
In that case, you might be better off with the SE.
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The SE also features the larger display introduced with the Series 4.
Its a huge upgrade from the Series 3 and gives you the ability to see more information at once.
Id recommend the SE to potential buyers for this reason alone.
On the other hand, an always-on screen can be a distraction for some.
Coming from the Series 3, the SE I tried recently was a revelation in terms of speed.
It lagged slightly compared to the Series 6, but not enough to make a difference in daily use.
Battery lifecan hit 18 hours, according to Apple.
The Series 6 supposedly charges slightly faster.
I was surprised to find that a lot of the music I listened to was way too loud.
There are also all the activity features baked into iOS to get you moving.
The three activity rings for calories, exercise minutes, and standing time will keep you honest.
Youre not giving up much by opting for the Apple Watch SE.
And these days, with the economy cratering, the extra cash is no small thing.
Overall, the SE is a great value and a solid choice for anyone tied into the Apple ecosystem.
