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Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) (2023, listed at $249) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (2024, listed at $299) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

The flagship Wear OS smartwatch for Android — body composition, sleep coaching and dual-frequency GPS.

$299list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) wins on weight (33 g vs 34 g) and price ($249 vs $299); Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wins on battery life (1.5 days vs 1.2 days) and tracked features (7 vs 4).

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 specifications
SpecApple Watch SE (2nd gen)Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Battery (rated)1.2 days1.5 days
Weight33 g34 g
List price$249$299
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features47
Case size44 mm44 mm
DisplayOLEDAMOLED
Works withiPhone onlyAndroid 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (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 $50 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 33 g vs 34 g.
  • You use an iPhone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not pair with it.

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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 if…

  • You want fewer charges: about 1.5 days per charge vs 1.2 days.
  • 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 use an Android phone: the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) does not pair with it.
  • You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has the longer rated battery life: about 1.5 days per charge against 1.2 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) has the lower list price: $249 against $299 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 work with iPhone and Android?

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

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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