Apple Watch SE 4: Worth It at $249? Our Take

Apple Watch SE 4: Worth It at $249? Our Take

Apple's Budget Watch Gets a Meaningful Refresh

The Apple Watch SE 4 brings the biggest update to Apple's budget line yet.

What You Get

The SE 4 adopts the same 45mm rectangular display as the Series 10. You get the S10 chip, crash detection, fall detection, and ECG.

What's Missing vs Series 11

  • No always-on display
  • No blood oxygen sensor
  • No temperature sensor
  • No ultra-wideband chip
  • Aluminum only
  • GPS only, no cellular

Performance and Battery

The S10 chip ensures the SE 4 feels identical to the Series 11. Battery life is 18 hours rated, roughly 24 hours in testing.

Who Should Buy It

The SE 4 is ideal for first-time Apple Watch buyers and upgraders from Series 5 or earlier.

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Rachel Torres

Contributing writer at ElectronNexus - Your Guide to Consumer Electronics.