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Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) vs Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) (2023, listed at $249) and Apple Watch Series 10 (2024, listed at $399) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

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Leads on raw specs: Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)(2–1)
Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)
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Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)

Best-value Apple Watch — core fitness, calls and Apple Pay without the ECG/SpO2 premium.

$249list price
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Apple Watch Series 10
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Apple Watch Series 10

The all-rounder for iPhone users — thinnest Apple Watch ever, faster charging, full health suite.

$399list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) wins on weight (33 g vs 36 g) and price ($249 vs $399); Apple Watch Series 10 wins on tracked features (7 vs 4).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) and Apple Watch Series 10 specifications
SpecApple Watch SE (2nd gen)Apple Watch Series 10
Battery (rated)1.2 days1.2 days
Weight33 g36 g
List price$249$399
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features47
Case size44 mm46 mm
DisplayOLEDAMOLED
Works withiPhone onlyiPhone only
Listed best foreveryday wellness, gym and strength work and runningeveryday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running
Released20232024

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (4)

  • built-in GPS
  • on-device music
  • contactless payments
  • swim tracking

Only Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Apple Watch Series 10 (3)

  • ECG
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • AMOLED display

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $150 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 33 g vs 36 g.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.2 days per charge.

Pick the Apple Watch Series 10 if…

  • You need ECG, blood-oxygen (SpO₂) and AMOLED display, which the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) does not list.
  • Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) is not.
  • You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
  • You want a bright AMOLED screen.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.2 days per charge.
  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Apple Watch Series 10?

They are rated the same, at about 1.2 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.

Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Apple Watch Series 10?

The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) has the lower list price: $249 against $399 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) and Apple Watch Series 10 work with iPhone and Android?

Yes, they have the same phone support: iPhone only.

Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Apple Watch Series 10?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

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