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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 826 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 12 reviews

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation for its reasonable price, user-friendly interface, and stylish design. Many appreciate it as a thoughtful gift and enjoy its fitness tracking capabilities. However, some users express concerns about its limited battery life.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple watch

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

    Oh, I absolutely love the Apple Watch! It's like having a mini iPhone on your wrist. It's super handy for tracking fitness goals, and checking notifications without having to pull out your phone. The design is sleek and stylish too! The ability to customize the watch face is a neat touch. Can't forget about the handy features like the ECG and fall detection - it's just so technologically advanced! Definitely a worthy investment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE

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

    Its sleek design and bright display make it stylish and practical for daily use. Health features like heart rate monitoring and workout tracking are excellent for keeping active. Battery life is decent, lasting through a busy day. Overall, the Apple Watch SE offers great value with its blend of style, functionality, and performance.

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

    Lost without my watch. Crucial for work and getting ready. I don’t have to keep looking for my phone to watch the time. I never miss a call or text while I’m cutting hair and can respond and answer hands free. NEED NEED NEED!!! Worth every penny!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just okay

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

    I like the look of the watch. I got it for Christmas, and I’m posting this review on 1/5/2024 - it’s already got one small scratch on the screen, and I have an office job. The strap it comes with is pretty comfortable and breathable, and is easily adjusted, so I love that. A lot of the watch faces have too much information for my taste. I like a more simple look to my watch face. You can see on the photo, that’s one of the more simple watch faces available. I am a fan of all the different apps and functions available. I use the find my device feature all the time to locate my iPhone. It also has the wheel on the side that makes it pretty user friendly. Overall I do like the watch. The battery on it lasts me just under two days, which doesn’t impress me, but it’s a nice watch and a good gift.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation 40mm

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

    This watch has been amazing!! It’s so nice and smooth. Works very well. And I got it for a really good price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch with useful features for a senior

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

    I bought this watch for a senior for Mother's Day. I was interested in the fall detection, emergency call option, and cell phone features in case she needed to call family. She has an iPhone but does not always have it with her. I didn't care for the band, so I bought her a nicer style. The biggest challenge is the instruction book, which is almost 400 pages long. I wish there were a non-technical senior version in large print that walks a senior through the basic steps of the most common features they would use. Using Siri or non-Siri to operate. I think she is confused about how to use the watch, and I will need to keep working with her to feel comfortable using it. It would be hellpful to have a basic Apple Watch video guide for seniors. I printed out pages that I think would apply to her uses, and placed in a binder. Older folks like hard copies to read and make notes on. There are so many features and compilations, that it can be overwhelming, and I am concerned she won't wear the watch regularly. But hopefully she will be able to use it if she needs to, and finds the call features useful.

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

    Save some money!!

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

    Big fan of how this turned out. Bought the excellent condition and the battery was good as new. Came with original packaging and accessories and I am very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch

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

    Helps me out so much with work. Lots of useful features I use when I run as well. Can not miss work calls and texts and it’s nice not having to have my phone on me.

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

    Apple Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Apple Watch it holds up especially for my job and us able to get wet and not get ruined either

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

    Super smooth transaction ordering online

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

    Ordered online for store pickup and received a notification in less than 10 minutes letting me know it was ready for pickup. Seamless transaction in the store. Took me longer to park and walk inside than anything else. I wish other retailers would get it together like Best Buy! originally purchased from Best Buy because the price was a little bit better than everywhere else, but after this I will purchase from them, even if the price is a little bit higher due to the ease of the whole transaction.

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

    Best 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.

    Amaaaazing!!!! My husband loves it sooo much!! 10/10 also battery life is great! & the band is so comfortable we want every color! Buy now!!

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

    Apple watches

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

    Very great product and the best service as always!

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

    Comfort

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome purchase love the sport band so much comfort !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for beginners

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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.

    This watch is great has almost all tge features the apple watch had in a great price

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

    Good watch

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

    It is a really nice product. Love the color and the details on the body of the watch

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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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 a gift for my niece for Christmas and she absolutely loves it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Love it. Works perfectly, I love the blue and the band fits perfectly.

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

    I 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.

    I love this!!! I track all my workouts on it which is so helpful because my phone can track my heart rate! I can change my music and connect to my airpods which is so helpful for my long runs so i don’t have to hold my phone to track my run or keep my music! I can also text and call on it which comes in handy at work! recommend!

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

    Must buy!

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

    Loved it. The color and the way it functions, everything was perfect!

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

    Great

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

    Excelente! Love the color and how it fits perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend

What experts are saying

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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 12 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about usability, design, portability and price. Editors have mixed opinions about battery. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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  • The VergeRating, 3.5 out of 5Victoria Song on September 26, 2022

    The Apple Watch SE is a first-time buyer's smartwatchWhen I reviewed the original Apple Watch SE in 2020, I was certain it was the best option for most people. In fact, my SE review was titled, “ Just get the Apple Watch SE .” Back then, the always-on display was relatively new, the bigger screen

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  • Tom's GuideOctober 20, 2022

    Apple Watch SE (2022) reviewThe new Apple Watch SE (2022) pairs an up-to-date processor with many of Apple's latest smartwatch features, including watchOS 9 and low power mode. Plus it checks out at a lower starting price.

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  • Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 5Henry Burrell on October 26, 2022

    Apple Watch SE (2022) reviewThe updated Apple Watch SE is more than enough for most people at a very un-Apple price point

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  • Phone ArenaRado Minkov on June 5, 2023

    Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) review: The affordable Apple Watch; why pay more?For its starting price of $249, the Apple Watch SE 2 offers pretty much everything most people would want from a smartwatch

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  • T3Rating, 4 out of 5June 30, 2023

    Apple Watch SE 2 review: more than just an affordable smartwatchSecond-gen Apple Watch SE continues to be an excellent value-for-money option for fans of the Cupertino-based tech giant

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  • CreativeBloqRating, 4.5 out of 5Matthew Bolton on September 27, 2022

    Apple Watch SE (2022) review: All Apple for part of the priceThe new cheap Apple Watch SE feels like a full-price experience

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  • Pocket-lintRating, 4.5 out of 5Britta O'Boyle on September 25, 2022

    Apple Watch SE (2022) review: Best of the bunch?Apple has three smartwatches in its 2022 line up, including a second generation Watch SE. Is it the one to buy? Here's our review.

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