Apple Watch SE CEL, 44mm Silver Alum Case w Deep Navy Sport Lp MYEW2X/A review

Apple Watch SE does exactly what it was designed to do – provide the stellar Apple Watch experience at a more accessible price. While you miss out on a few premium features, there’s little to be disappointed about in this reasonably priced wonder.

Apple Watch SE CEL, 44mm Silver Alum Case w Deep Navy Sport Lp MYEW2X/A review

The Apple Watch SE is almost a resounding success, but is let down by one cut corner too many. It has all the major features that make an Apple Watch good. Excellent notifications, pin-sharp haptics, snappy performance and good battery life.

Apple Watch SE CEL, 44mm Silver Alum Case w Deep Navy Sport Lp MYEW2X/A review

The packaging around the new Apple Watch SE is typically slick, and now pretty thin. That’s because there is no plug for the wall included – you just get the puck-like charger on a USB-A cable. As you can see, the watch itself and the strap come in separate boxes which are then wrapped into one.

Apple Watch SE review: The smarter choice for your wallet

By pulling together many of the best bits from the now-discontinued Series 4 and Series 5, the SE is an affordable entry into the Apple Watch experience that will suit a majority of users. It's the perfect middle ground for those users who aren't fussed about having multiple high-end health sensors and the additional expense that brings in the S6 model.

Affordable price; Ease of use; Apple Pay; Heart-rate sensor; Interchangeable straps;

No always-on display; Missing some of the sensors found in Series 6 model;