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Series

Apple Watch SE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Apple Watch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2722, A2723, A2726, A2727, A2725, A2724, A2855, A28562Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026GPS: 40mm A2722, 44mm A2723. GPS + Cellular 40mm: A2726 North America, A2725 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2855 China mainland. 44mm: A2727 North America, A2724 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2856 China mainland.

A2978, A2980, A2982, A29844Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Identify your Apple Watch: Series 9 GPS 41 mm A2978 and 45 mm A2980. GPS + Cellular 41 mm A2982 and 45 mm A2984 for North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. China mainland A2983 and A2985 are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Release dated September 7, 2022.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Maker press release dated September 12, 2023.

Status

Discontinued8Press articlewccftech.com/apple-discontinues-three-older-apple-watch-models-as-se-3-series-11-and-ultra-3-take-the-spotlight/ampRead 10 October 2026Dated September 9, 2025. Apple discontinued the SE 2 after the SE 3 launch and removed it from sale. A second report (appleosophy.com, September 11, 2025) says the SE 2 is no longer in production.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple Watch Series 818Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-8-vs-series-9Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Series 9 replaces the Apple Watch Series 8 in Apple's lineup.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Watch SE 37Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026Apple introduced the next generation of Apple Watch SE with the Apple Watch SE 3.31Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-se-3-unveiled-cost-release-date-key-features-battery-and-moreRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says Apple left the SE alone since 2022 and calls the SE 3 the refreshed Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) after the SE (2nd gen).

Apple Watch Series 1019Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-10-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide reviews the Apple Watch Series 10 against last year's Apple Watch Series 9.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch SE starts at $249 (US). The release does not list per-configuration prices, so only the starting price is stored on the 40mm GPS model.

From $3991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20264Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 202617Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026German release: Apple Watch SE ab 299 Euro inkl. MwSt. Starting price, applied to the 40mm GPS model.

From €4491Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20264Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 202617Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

AU, CA, FR, DE, IN, JP, AE, GB, US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US and more than 40 other countries and regions could order at launch. Only the named countries are stored.

US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GB2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the U.K., the U.S. and more than 40 other countries and regions could order. Only the named countries are stored.3Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026German release also lists Germany among the countries with ordering from September 12 and store availability from September 22, 2023.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Silver2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Midnight, Starlight or Silver aluminum.

Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Gold, Graphite1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Presented as one of the two best-selling smartwatches, the lower-priced Apple Watch.

Smartwatch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

41, 45mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Marketed 41 mm and 45 mm cases. Each variant row repeats its own size.

Case shape

Rectangular2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch cases are rounded rectangles. Case sizes are not screen diagonals.

Rectangular4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Maker model photos show a rounded rectangular case. Case-size names are not screen diagonals.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker names Aluminum case and Stainless steel case. Base is the aluminum case. Stainless rows are separate.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Molded nylon composite2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Ion-X glass, Retina display and molded nylon composite back.

Ceramic4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a ceramic back for GPS, aluminum cellular and stainless steel cellular models. The GSMArena entry says ceramic/sapphire crystal back.17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026Build: glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height40Width34Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.3 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: height 40, width 34, depth 10.7 mm. 44mm: height 44, width 38, depth 10.7 mm.

Height41Width35Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 41 mm as height 41, width 35, depth 10.7 and 45 mm as height 45, width 38, depth 10.7. Orientation kept as published. The page does not say whether the heart sensor bulge is included.6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 10 October 2026Series 9 Case rows: 41mm by 35mm by 10.7mm and 45mm by 38mm by 10.7mm.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

26.4g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 26.4 g GPS and 27.8 g GPS + Cellular. 44mm: 32.9 g GPS and 33 g GPS + Cellular. Apple lists weight by case size and radio, not by band.

31.9g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker weights 41 mm aluminum GPS 31.9 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 32.1 g, stainless steel 42.3 g. 45 mm aluminum GPS 38.7 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 39.0 g, stainless steel 51.5 g. The compare page places the same figures under Case, with bands listed separately. Case only, no band.6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 10 October 2026Series 9 weights are listed under the Case heading, with bands in a separate section. This confirms they are case-only weights.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Water resistance 50m (swimproof). Footnote 6: 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 for shallow-water use. Not for scuba diving.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 9 gives 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010. 50 m is 5 ATM. It is a pressure rating, not a dive depth.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 9: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving.

Dust and water rating

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IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 10: rated IP6X dust resistant.

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Environmental requirements: operating temperature 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C). Storage -20 to 45 C is excluded.

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Operating 0 to 35 degrees C (32 to 95 F). The nonoperating storage range of -20 to 45 degrees C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display.

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.57in(4 cm)24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Lists 1.78 inches for the 44mm model (448 x 368 pixels). A 1.57 inch 40mm value is not listed here.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 202640 mm: 1.57 inches, 394 x 324 pixels. 44 mm: 1.78 inches, 448 x 368 pixels. 326 ppi from Apple fits both.

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Resolution

324 × 394px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 324 by 394 pixels. 44mm: 368 by 448 pixels.

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Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026326 pixels per inch, as published. The sheet gives it once for both sizes.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker states 326 pixels per inch for the display. Stored as published.

Display area

759mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 759 sq mm. 44mm: 977 sq mm.

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Touchscreen

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: tap, touch and hold, and swipe on the screen.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026LTPO OLED touch screen, 16 million colours.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide describes tap, touch and hold, and swipe on the screen.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits maximum brightness. Conditions are not stated.

2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 2000 nits maximum brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.

Minimum brightness

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1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Always-on display

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 'now features an Always-On display', so the previous generation (SE 2) has none.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no always-on display. The screen turns off when the wrist is lowered.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Ion-X front glass on aluminum cases and sapphire front crystal on stainless steel cases. Each variant row carries its own cover.

Display cover (as published)

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Ion-X front glass.

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

watchOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 platform.

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

OS at launch

watchOS 93Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026With watchOS 9, SE users get the new Compass app. watchOS 9 came on September 12, 2022.

watchOS 102Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Release states Series 9 runs watchOS 10.

Software

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Latest OS

watchOS 26.620Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 10 October 2026Apple security releases list watchOS 26.6 (July 27, 2026) for Apple Watch Series 6 and later. watchOS 27 (September 14, 2026) is for Apple Watch Series 9 and later, which excludes the SE (2nd generation).21Press articleslashgear.com/2190231/apple-watchos-27-compatible-modelsRead 10 October 2026Lists the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) among the models that will not be updated to watchOS 27.22Press articlemacobserver.com/news/watchos-26-6-now-available-how-to-update-and-whats-newRead 10 October 2026watchOS 26.6 (July 27, 2026) is available for Apple Watch Series 6 and later, Apple Watch SE 2 and later, and every Apple Watch Ultra model.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac: maximum OS watchOS 26.x. The SE 2 does not support watchOS 27.

watchOS 278Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 lists Apple Watch Series 9 as compatible. Checked on the access date.

Works with

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Phone requirement

Current sheet: iPhone Xs or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 18 or later. At launch: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Compatibility line is the current sheet requirement. The launch release names iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.

Launch: iPhone XS or later with iOS 17. Current watchOS 27 requires iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Compatibility line: iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later. Current requirement is on the watchOS page source.8Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 requires iPhone 11 or later or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) with iOS 27. The launch minimum of iPhone Xs with iOS 17 comes from the tech specs page.

App store

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/get-apps-apd99e3c6a68/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: open the App Store on the watch and tap Get to install an app. watchOS 26 supports this model.

Yes16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-apps-apda1bf1a95b/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide lists the App Store app and links to Get apps in the App Store on Apple Watch. Series 9 runs watchOS 27.

Voice assistants

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Controls list Siri.

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Chipset

Apple S8 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor and 2-core Neural Engine.

Apple S9 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the S9 SiP with a 64-bit dual-core processor and a 4-core Neural Engine.

Process

7nm29Press articleithome.com/0/640/466.htmRead 10 October 2026Article dated September 12, 2022: the S6, S7 and S8 are based on the A13 Bionic and made on TSMC's 7nm process, with the same CPU identifier T8301. The claim comes from chip identifiers, not from Apple, which does not publish the node.30Press articleiphone-mania.jp/news-485990/ampRead 10 October 2026Article dated September 13, 2022, citing MacRumors: the S8 has the same CPU identifier as the S6 and S7, which were made on TSMC's 7nm process. Notebookcheck's spec table also lists 7 nm for the S8, per search snippet only.

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CPU cores

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Dual-core processor. The Neural Engine cores are not counted.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Two cores from 64-bit dual-core processor. The four Neural Engine cores are not CPU cores. Clock speed, GPU, RAM and process node are not stated by the maker.

CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

1GB24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Internal: 32GB 1GB RAM.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists 1 GB onboard RAM for the SE 2 (asterisked, Apple does not publish it).26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 20261 GB RAM with 32 GB storage.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202632GB capacity.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: 64GB capacity. Not RAM.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Second-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists an electrical heart sensor and a third-generation optical heart sensor.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Footnote 5 of the Apple Watch Ultra sheet: the ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or later, not including Apple Watch SE.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with the ECG app. The app needs a supported country and a user aged 22 or older (footnote 2).

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

No14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no SpO2 sensor.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/120358Read 10 October 2026Blood Oxygen app is on Apple Watch Series 6 or later and all Ultra models. Footnote: not supported on Apple Watch SE.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Blood Oxygen app is for wellness and not medical use. Measurements are calculated on iPhone and viewed in Health (footnote 26). US models bought after January 18, 2024 with part numbers ending LW/A or LS/A have extra software conditions.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 adds wrist temperature sensing and a more advanced set of health features than the previous generation.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no wrist temperature sensing, which the Series 8 has.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102674Read 10 October 2026Wrist temperature needs Apple Watch Series 8 or later, any Ultra, or SE 3. The SE (2nd generation) is not listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists temperature sensing and nightly wrist temperature tracking. It is not a core body thermometer and not for medical use (footnotes 1 and 27).

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

None25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac: the SE 2 does not support Hypertension notifications.

Hypertension notifications9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 notes: hypertension notifications are available on Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later. They alert on consistent signs of chronic high blood pressure over 30 days. They give no mmHg reading. For users 22 or older without a hypertension diagnosis and not pregnant.

Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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FDA 510(k) clearance for Sleep Apnea Notification Feature (US), FDA 510(k) K250507 for Hypertension Notification Feature (US)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 10 October 2026Maker release names Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 for sleep apnea notifications and states the feature followed FDA 510(k) clearance. US jurisdiction only. Other countries need their own authorization.14Regulatory filingaccessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf25/K250507.pdfRead 10 October 2026FDA 510(k) K250507 covers the Hypertension Notification Feature on Apple Watch. Eligibility of Series 9 is shown by the watchOS 26 maker page. It is a notification algorithm, not a blood pressure measurement.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026The sheet lists an always-on altimeter. Apple does not name the sensor type.

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors line lists accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2 and temperature.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Noise monitoring1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Listed: high and low heart rate notifications and irregular rhythm notifications (not for people under 22 or previously diagnosed with AFib), Noise app, and Sleep app including sleep stages.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep apnea notifications, Hypertension notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Noise monitoring1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Health and Wellness list: high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood Oxygen app, sleep tracking, sleep apnea notifications, hypertension notifications, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, nightly wrist temperature tracking, noise monitoring. Country, age and phone limits are in the footnotes. Vitals app, sleep score, Mindfulness, low cardio fitness notifications and GymKit have no matching option and are not stored.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026Hypertension notifications confirmed for Series 9 by this page. Country, age and iPhone limits apply.13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 10 October 2026Sleep apnea notifications are for adults 18 or older without a sleep apnea diagnosis. They are available on Series 9.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Training load, Running dynamics, Interval workouts, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Listed: Custom workouts, Training load, stride length, ground contact time and vertical oscillation, Pool swim or open water swim, and Backtrack GPS data.

Interval workouts, Running dynamics, Training load, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Workouts and Activity list: custom interval workouts, stride length, ground contact time and vertical oscillation (running dynamics), Backtrack GPS data, pool and open water swim, and training load under Health and Wellness. Race Route, heart rate zones, waypoints, power zones, FTP and cadence, SWOLF and multisport have no matching option and are not stored.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apd4cbc876c7/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 cycling guide: Bluetooth cycling accessories such as power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors connect automatically. The SE 2 sheet also lists connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth. Heart rate strap: see the DC Rainmaker review. No ANT+ is claimed.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review states a Bluetooth heart rate sensor can be paired in the Bluetooth settings (watchOS 9 at review time).

Power meter, Speed and cadence1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth. The launch release names power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors.2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Release states watchOS 10 brings Bluetooth connectivity for power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors for cyclists.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Fall Detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Fall Detection.

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Crash Detection. Requires Apple Watch Series 7, SE, Ultra or later per footnote 4.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Crash Detection. Footnote 7 requires Series 7, SE, Ultra or later and a supported country.

Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Emergency SOS. Needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling from the watch or a nearby iPhone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Emergency SOS. It needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone (footnote 7).

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Connectivity: L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and QZSS, as published. Signal bands other than L1 are not named.

L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou. GLONASS and QZSS come from the GSMArena entry. No dual-frequency signal is listed by the maker.17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS. Apple lists L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou. No dual-frequency signal is listed by either source.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Sheet lists L1 GPS only. The Ultra sheet lists L1 and L5 GPS for comparison.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists L1 GPS only. The dual-frequency L1 and L5 signal is not listed for Series 9. Stored as false from the L1-only statement.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hiking list: offline maps with custom route creation.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-mt/guide/watch/-apd0111bf788/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 guide: synced offline maps are available on the watch when the paired iPhone is not nearby. Series 9 runs watchOS 27. Maps are limited to select regions.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, no dual-band note. EveryMac and Vodafone state 2.4 GHz.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026All Apple Watch SE 2 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026802.11 b/g/n on the 2.4 GHz band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band. Read as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The maker states only Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Sold as GPS and GPS + Cellular. Connectivity lists LTE and UMTS. Needs a carrier plan.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists LTE and UMTS for GPS + Cellular models. GPS rows have no cellular radio. Wireless service plan required.5Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Series 9 cellular models A2982 and A2984. GPS models A2978 and A2980 have no cellular radio.

Network

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026LTE only. UMTS is a 3G technology and has no matching option.

4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 6624Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026USA, LATAM, Canada models A2726 and A2727: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66. The base value is the cellular reference model, as for the other cellular fields, and the GPS rows have no LTE. International, China and Hong Kong models (A2725, A2724, A2855, A2856) are not stored because GSMArena lists band 6 for them and EveryMac does not.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026A2726 LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41 and 66. Not compatible with bands 8, 20 and 28. The A2727 page lists the same bands. The A2725, A2724 and A2856 pages list international bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41 and 66, without band 6, so the international models are not stored.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Apple Pay is listed. NFC itself is not named.

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: Yes.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Apple Pay. Eligible cards, banks and regions required.

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109512Read 10 October 2026Apple's Ultra Wideband availability page lists the watches with a first or second generation chip: Series 6 and later and the Ultra models. No Apple Watch SE is listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Availability varies by region (footnote 12).

Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Hardware and Buttons diagram labels a speaker/air vent.

Microphones

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hardware and Buttons lists one Microphone.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Hardware and Buttons diagram labels one Microphone. The speaker air vent is not a microphone.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Cellular models call without the iPhone. The sheet lists Auto-Answer Calls and Wi-Fi calling for Emergency SOS.

Cellular or phone5Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Maker cellular page lists Series 9 models A2982 (41mm) and A2984 (45mm). With an active service plan they make calls without the iPhone. GPS models need the paired iPhone or Wi-Fi calling.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/add-music-apd483798d11/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: to play music when not connected to the internet, download it to the watch first.

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026The maker battery test uses music playback from the watch via Bluetooth. GSMArena lists a loudspeaker and 64GB storage.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hardware lists a Digital Crown and a side button. The crown is not counted.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026One operating Side button. The Digital Crown and band release are excluded.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker diagram names Side button. Digital Crown is listed in Crown.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Controls: Digital Crown with haptic feedback.

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Digital Crown with haptic feedback. It rotates, so it is in Crown and not in the button count.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

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Double tap, Wrist flick9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026Wrist flick is available on Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later with watchOS 26. Double tap is on the tech specs page and arrived with a software update after launch.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide describes Wrist flick and Double tap as gestures.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

245mAh24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 296 mAh, listed with the 44mm dimensions.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Non-removable Li-Ion 245 mAh (40 mm) and 296 mAh (44 mm). The 40mm value matches the 3C filing figure in the iPhone Mania report.27Press articleiphone-mania.jp/news-486403/ampRead 10 October 2026Battery capacities from China 3C certification data, as reported via MySmartPrice: SE (2nd generation) 40mm 245 mAh and 44mm 296 mAh.28Retailer pageifixit.com/products/apple-watch-44-mm-se-and-series-5-replacement-batteryRead 10 October 202644 mm replacement battery A2181: 296 mAh, 1.129 Wh, 3.814 V. Listed as compatible with the SE 2 44 mm models A2727, A2724, A2856 and A2723. 296 mAh x 3.814 V = 1.129 Wh.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AApple Watch SE 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026All-day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use. Footnote 2: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music over 18 hours. Apple testing in August 2022.

BApple Watch Series 9

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18
Low power	No	36

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Up to 18 hours normal use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute Bluetooth-music workout. GPS models stay connected to iPhone by Bluetooth. Cellular models use 4 h of LTE and 14 h of Bluetooth. Low Power Mode up to 36 hours: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use and a 60-minute music workout. Cellular models use on-demand LTE and 28 h of Bluetooth. Tested by Apple in August 2023 on preproduction units with prerelease software. Not an always-on-display-only claim. No solar assistance.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026In the box: Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker box content is the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable. It is a proprietary magnetic puck. No Qi compatibility is stated.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Apple measured charge times with the included Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (A2652) and an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (A2305). The adapter is not in the box.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 'features fast charging for the first time', so SE 2 has none.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: fast charging is not included on the SE (2022).18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Apple Watch Series 7 and later, SE 3 and Ultra and later. The SE (2nd generation) is not listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the watch as fast-charge capable.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Series 7 and later.

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

90min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Up to 80% charge in about 1.5 hours. Footnote 3 gives the test conditions.

45min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes. Footnote 6 names the 0 to 80% test, the included USB-C fast-charge cable (A2515) and an Apple 20W USB-C adapter (A2305). The adapter is not in the box and its rating is not the watch's input power. No full-charge time is stated.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8 and Series 9 charge from 0 to 80 percent in about 45 minutes.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 10 October 2026Hold down the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it.

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/remove-and-change-applewatch-bands-apd3cc13d48f/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide: hold the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it. No standard lug width is stated. Apple bands use a proprietary slide-in system.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Apple Watch proprietary slide-in band connector with a case-mounted band-release button. 40mm case: bands for 38mm, 40mm and 41mm cases. 44mm case: bands for 42mm, 44mm and 45mm cases.19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 10 October 2026Bands for 38mm, 40mm and 41mm cases are compatible with each other. Bands for 42mm, 44mm and 45mm cases are compatible with each other.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AApple Watch SE 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band	130	200

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Fits 130-200 mm wrists (40mm) and 140-245 mm wrists (44mm) across the bands that Apple sells.

BApple Watch Series 9

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band	130	200

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: 41 mm fits 130 to 200 mm wrists and 45 mm fits 140 to 245 mm wrists. This is the overall range across bands, not one supplied band size.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Apple Watch SE, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch SE, band, charger cable.

Apple Watch Series 9, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker box: Apple Watch Series 9, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m).

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026No mains adapter in the box. The magnetic cable is not counted.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118331Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Exact Apple Watch Series 9 Tech Specs page, year introduced 2023. No Series 10 or later value is copied.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118331Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Same maker page. It is the complete Series 9 technical sheet.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/26/watchos/2612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 Apple Watch User Guide. Its Apple Watch models page lists Apple Watch SE (2nd generation). watchOS 27 does not support this model.

support.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchos15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch User Guide for watchOS 27. Its model list includes Apple Watch Series 9.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year23Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch warranty, US: one (1) year limited warranty from the original retail purchase. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.