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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 4300 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the Watch SE 2nd Generation's ease of use, battery life, and compact size, frequently praising its user-friendliness and performance. Many also appreciate the watch's price point and the range of features offered. While some have expressed concerns about the included band, the overall feedback highlights a positive customer experience.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comprehensive Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) is a fantastic entry point into the world of Apple's smartwatches. It's a device that offers a comprehensive range of features, making it a worthy upgrade from a Fitbit or any other fitness tracker. The Apple Watch SE is a stripped-down version of the more expensive models, but it doesn't skimp on the essentials. It offers all the functions of the other models, except for cellular connectivity. This means you can't make calls or send texts without your iPhone nearby, but for many users, this won't be a deal-breaker. The design of the Apple Watch SE is sleek and modern, with a size that fits perfectly on a medium-sized wrist. It's comfortable to wear throughout the day, and the screen is bright and easy to read. The watch also comes with a variety of customizable watch faces, so you can personalize it to match your style. One of the standout features of the Apple Watch SE is its fitness tracking capabilities. It can monitor your heart rate, track your workouts, and even remind you to stand up if you've been sitting for too long. It's a step up from a Fitbit, offering a more comprehensive and integrated fitness experience. The Apple Watch SE also integrates seamlessly with your iPhone, allowing you to receive notifications, control your music, and even use Apple Pay right from your wrist. It's incredibly convenient and makes everyday tasks just a little bit easier. The battery life on the Apple Watch SE is also impressive. It can easily last a full day on a single charge, and it charges quickly, so you won't be left without your watch for long. After using the Apple Watch SE, I've definitely been bitten by the Apple Watch bug. It's a fantastic piece of technology that offers a lot of value for its price. I'm now eager to upgrade to the newest model to see what additional features it offers. In conclusion, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) is a great introduction to the Apple Watch series. It offers a wide range of features, has a comfortable and stylish design, and provides a comprehensive fitness tracking experience. It's a great piece of technology that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their fitness tracker or dive into the world of smartwatches.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek Design Meets Everyday Convenience

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation is impressively functional and stylish. Its lightweight design, accurate GPS, and fitness tracking enhance daily activities efficiently. Battery life is decent, lasting through the day with moderate use. Highly recommended for everyday wear

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE 2 (In Silver)

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I received this watch as birthday gift from my son, who know that I kept checking my wrist! But my older generation Apple Watch gave out just a few weeks before my birthday! I love it of course! It does everything you need it to do. I don’t bother to get one with cellular, it’s just not something that I find to be a necessity… but the watch is great especially when you have to set many alarms, to keep up with taking medications at a specific times, obviously it does much more then that as we know! But I like that Apple came back with a cheaper version, I’ll spend the money on a pro or pro max, bc it’s a computer in my hand! But this is perfect for my needs… just make sure that your phone isn’t too far and you won’t have any trouble. So far anyone I’ve spoken to has been able to hear me nice and clear. They can’t tell I’m on my watch. My son had it delivered, & I believe he said it arrived the next day… so you can’t beat that! I do wish that apple would give longer cords, as well as charging bricks. The way they used to- I mean hey- I’m all about recycling! But when you’re paying good money for something, they really should give you the necessities. That’s driven me nuts since they stopped. But that’s not specific to this item. I definitely give it 5 stars- the product as well as the service from Best Buy- and of course my son gets 10! Bc he’s my son! Thanks for a great deal Best Buy! I couldn’t be happier! Of course I’ve already purchased several cute bands for it!! As well as protectors for the face! Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best watch ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely thrilled with the Apple Watch SE purchase from Best Buy! It's been a game-changer for my wife, who has simply fallen in love with it. Not only is it sleek and stylish, it seamlessly fits into her active lifestyle, keeping her updated and connected without missing a beat. The myriad of health-tracking features it offers has been a standout aspect, inspiring her to meet daily fitness goals. The ease of use and battery life are commendable, making this smartwatch a winning choice. Safe to say, it's worth every penny!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Probably The Best Apple Watch For 85% Of Us!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my wife as a Christmas gift. She had been wanting a Smart Watch for a long time. She got a iPhone 14 Pro Max for her birthday so I knew when I got her one I would go with the Apple Watch... The question however was which one? I highly recommend that you educate yourself on the different versions of the Apple Watch that are offered. There are slight differences between the SE (Gen 1), SE (Gen 2), Series 8, Max etc. The key is finding the ones that checks all the boxes (or most of them) at the price point you are willing to spend. The biggest features the SE Gen 2 lacks vs the Series 8 is 1. No AOD (Always on Display) 2. No EKG or SpO2 sensors (More extensive health monitoring) 3. Lesser Display (This thing still has an amazing display in its own right though!) 4. No IP6X This is a great watch to start out with and also a great watch in general if you are willing to sacrifice the AOD and additional health sensors. Pros: - Easy to put on band - Display - Colorway - Fast Charging - Comfort - Battery Life (My wife tends to get a day and a half charge on average. This could possibly be stretched by further customizing the alerts you receive.) Cons: - Charger (Make sure it is sitting on it just right there has been a time or two that it was magnetized but not charging. Ensuring you see the icon popup will take the guessing away though!)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup. Very good functionality. Perfect size of screen 40mm and easy to read words. receive calls, txt messages, email and notifications as long as the phone is within reach of the watch. No additional monthly subscription for a LTE plan. I love this watch for my wife. Excellent coverage of warranty. Highly recommend to everybody.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Apple Watch !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love love my new Apple Watch ! It’s so easy to set up and a very good investment if you are a person who can’t have a phone in your work area ! I love being able to red my messages and make phone calls with having my phone on hand alll I have to do is say “hey siri”and it done. This is my very first Apple Watch and it’s the best thing that happened too me . I even found a cute band. I also love being able to track my fitness throughout the day

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch !!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new SE second generation watch! Upgraded from the Series 3. I didn't need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive watches and this one fills my needs. The band was a bit small so I just changed it out with my other bands I have. I can charge it every other day if need be, but I like to put it on the charger each night and use it as my clock! I'm very happy with it and should last me a long time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE 2nd gen

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Apple Watch was very easy to set up with my apple iPhone XR. Very easy to use and access, love the convenience of not having to be pulling my phone out to check messages, calls and notifications. Love the color midnight blue have had many compliments. Battery last all day since I choose what to respond too at that moment o wait till I use the phone. I also loved that it came with the watch charger cable no box just cable. Will need a usb-c power adapter. Bumper case bought separately.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, 40 mm GPS) nails the

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All‑day fitness tracking – Rings, GPS workouts, sleep stages, heart‑rate alerts, and high/low cardio fitness notifications keep me honest about moving more. 18‑hour “day‑long” battery – True to Apple’s spec; top it up during a shower and it’s good to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple A Day

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was the first Apple watch I have purchased. I have been incredibly pleased at the options it provides. First, I'm able to challenge myself to exercise every day due to the Health app which reminds me of how many steps and miles I have walked each day. Second, if I'm walking and listening to a podcast and receive a text or message on Teams, Siri reads the messages for me instead of me having to stop walking and look down at my phone. Third, and finally, the watch retains a long-lasting battery life after it has been charged for a short amount of time, an option that helps me travel between work and home without having to worry about the device dying. You know that saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" This options this device has reinforces that!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can’t live without it

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Apple Watch!! It was made my life easier. I love the ability to answer the phone phone from my watch .I also love the silent mode just vibrate .I have never liked the ringing of the phone ,So this is very helpful for me . I don’t miss calls anymore because my phone is always on silent. I also love the timer. I bake a lot being able to not only set a timer, but multiple timers at once is also so helpful. It’s also improved my house because now I can see my activity level’s and encourage me to take walks and I have actually lost some weight in the past year. It just helps me keep track not my activity, but my heart rate my husband also purchased one at the same time as we both don’t know if we could ever go back to not having Apple watches this version not only a great introduction for us, but he was agree entry price point for us definitely recommend. I also love the customizable face watches and the ease of changing bands to change the style and look depending on what I am wearing it charges relatively quickly in a few hours. I always do it at night before bed and I don’t have any problems the following day it stays charged all day. I’ve never run out of battery. I also love the Apple Pay on it. It’s been a couple times I forgot my wallet and was able to pay with my watch comes in very handy.great purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had this for over a year and still love it. It works great, the battery life will last 24+ hours and the screen is the perfect size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic purchase! I have never been someone who likes to wear watches but this fitness watch is unlike no other. It is light and chic. The versatility allows you to dress up or dress down the watch. I love being able to read/send text messages. The microphone is clear so phone calls can be made. Furthermore, the theatre mode option is a great feature that also helps to preserve the battery life of the watch. I wish I would purchased this sooner because now I feel lost without my Apple Watch. The added fitness benefits of being able to track workouts and close out fitness rings have improved my health significantly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Band

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch but…

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the watch. It was very easy set up with apple phone. Only drawback is, for the price it should come with a face cover and nicer more comfortable band. I would buy again and recommend to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just purchased this yesterday and I already love it. Very comfortable and easy to use. I have a small wrist so I purchased a 40m one. This has all the features that I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It the same as in apple but cheqper and came with 4 months of apple music for free so it was a huge deal if you ate into apple music, baterry last a lot and i work out all days i can go without charge for 2 days

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Series 3 upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice upgrade from Series 3 38mm! The 40mm screen feels so much bigger than the 38 but the watch is also not too big. This has decent storage and supports all the newer watch faces. I would definitely recommend this to someone who wants a newer Apple Watch without spending too much. The battery life isn’t amazing but it can get through a day. It probably can last about 30hrs. I do recommend that the noise monitoring is turned off otherwise this will barely last from morning to night with light use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE 2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great valve for your money it has most the cool features that you get when compare to the move newer watches. Mine fits perfectly and the bands sits comfortably in my wrist, I really recommend this watch for the persons on a budget. Thanks Bestbuy .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Life Improving!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time having an apple watch and I absolutely love it. It has helped me so much in my fitness journey but also being able to track my sleeping habits and improve my overall life. I personally find the 40mm size perfect for my small wrists, I was scared it would look bulky on me or masculine but it doesn't. There's also so many watch bands to choose from so you can customize it. The one thing to keep in mind is you will need to charge it everyday, (it charges decently fast) I think its worth the wait time. Overall I highly recommend!!

    I would recommend this to a friend