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General

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Series

Apple Watch SE1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Apple Watch Ultra2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

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

A3324, A3325, A3326, A3328, A3391, A3392, A3327, A33294Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 30 September 2026GPS 40mm A3324, 44mm A3325. GPS + Cellular 40mm A3326, 44mm A3328 (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific). China mainland A3391, A3392, A3327, A3329

A32812Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Identify Apple Watch. Exact Series 11 or Ultra 3 heading names North America/Europe/Asia-Pacific models. China and Hermes editions omitted.

GTIN / EAN

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

9 September 20255Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultra-3Read 5 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

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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.

Apple Watch SE 25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Apple calls the Apple Watch SE 3 the next generation of Apple Watch SE.19Reviewtomsguide.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 Ultra 225Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-2-vs-ultra-3Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 3 replaces the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra.

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.

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Apple Watch Ultra 426Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-watch-ultra-4-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-whats-changed-and-should-you-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Apple Watch Ultra 3 the previous gen of the Apple Watch Ultra 4.27Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/09/16/apple-watch-ultra-3-vs-ultra-4Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 improves on its predecessor and notes the Ultra 3 launched last year.

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

$2495Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: starting US launch price.

$7993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultra-3Read 5 October 2026Starting US MSRP. Series 11 base 42 mm GPS or Ultra 3 standard configuration.

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.

€2699Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: starting EUR price including German VAT.

€8994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultra-3Read 5 October 2026German starting launch price including VAT.

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

US, CA, GB, DE, FR, AU, JP, IN, AE, CN4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Pre-order in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the U.S. and more than 50 other countries and regions

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Natural, Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Listed under Watch on apple.com as the entry smartwatch

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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.

40, 44mm1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

49mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Case shape

Rectangular1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Rounded rectangular outline observed in the model-labeled In the Box manufacturer illustration. Geometry classification only, not a size or material inference.

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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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Aluminum1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Titanium case, Grade 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Aluminum4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 30 September 2026Ion-X glass, Retina display, and aluminum back

Ceramic back2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

Height49Width44Thickness12mm(1.9 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Base is 49 mm natural titanium.

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

26.3g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 202640mm GPS 26.3 g, GPS + Cellular 26.4 g. 44mm GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 g. Case only3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

61.6g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Natural case 61.6 g, Black case 61.8 g. Strap not included in the case 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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Water resistance 50 m (swimproof) under ISO 22810:2010

10ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Durability and footnote. 100 m water-pressure rating. 100 m is 10 ATM.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Durability and footnotes.

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Durability and footnote. 100 m water-pressure rating, recreational scuba maximum 40 m with compatible app.

Dust and water rating

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IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Dive rating

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EN133191Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

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40m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Durability lists tested MIL-STD-810H subsections. This is not certification of every method.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Altitude, High temperature, Low temperature, Temperature shock, Immersion, Freeze with thaw, Ice and freezing rain, Shock and vibration1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Environmental Requirements. General operation 0 to 35 C. On-wrist -20 to 55 C and diving 0 to 40 C are separate conditions, not combined into the base range.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Always-On Retina display with OLED and LTPO1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

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Resolution

324 × 394px1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

422 × 514px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

326ppi1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Display area

759mm²1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

1,245mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/27Read 30 September 2026Basics: tap/swipe touchscreen controls.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Use buttons and gestures. Tap and swipe the display to interact with Apple Watch.

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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1Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

3,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Minimum brightness

2nits1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Tough Ion-X front glass with 4x crack resistance

Sapphire1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Flat sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

watchOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

OS at launch

watchOS 265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

watchOS 263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultra-3Read 5 October 2026Featuring watchOS 26 section.

Software

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Latest OS

watchOS 27.0.110Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 30 September 2026Get the latest software updates: latest watchOS is 27.0.1, expanded September 28. SE 3 eligibility is also explicitly confirmed in 9to5Mac September 28 coverage.11Press article9to5mac.com/2026/09/28/watchos-27-0-1-is-now-available-for-all-compatible-apple-watch-modelsRead 30 September 2026Eligible models list explicitly includes Apple Watch SE 3.

watchOS 27.0.116Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 5 October 2026Get the latest software updates. Latest watchOS is 27.0.1. September 28, 2026 release expands beyond the September 23 Series 12 and Ultra 4 release. Model eligibility comes from the compatible-model guide.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2054d0d5b/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Apple Watch models. The watchOS 27 compatible-model list explicitly includes Series 11 and Ultra 3. Latest 27.0.1 version comes from security releases.

Works with

iOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Phone requirement

iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026As listed on 2026-09-28. At launch it was iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26

iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 26 or later1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

App store

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/27Read 30 September 2026App Store section: install apps on Apple Watch.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109023Read 5 October 2026Get apps from the App Store on Apple Watch. Download and install third-party apps from the watch or paired iPhone.

Voice assistants

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Chipset

Apple S101Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026S10 chip with 64-bit dual core processor, 4-core Neural Engine

Apple S101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Process

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CPU cores

21Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

64GB1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 202664GB capacity

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Second-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

No2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Compare section: ECG app not applicable

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

No2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Compare section: Blood Oxygen app not applicable

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Sensors and Health and Wellness. Wellness use only. US post-January-2024 units analyze and display results on the paired iPhone.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Two temperature sensors for wrist temperature sensing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

None2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Compare section: Hypertension notifications not applicable

Hypertension notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: always-on altimeter. A barometric altimeter is confirmed by the GSMArena sensor specification as well.

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Compass

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

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40m11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd9073c83d6/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Depth app overview and specifications for Apple Watch Ultra models. Maximum depth of operation 40 m, accuracy +/-1 m. Not the 100 m static water resistance rating.

Water temperature sensor

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Noise monitoring1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Heart Rate app with high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, Sleep app including sleep stages, sleep score, sleep apnea notifications, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, Noise app. HRV from the Apple compare section on the overview page2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Compare section lists HRV and heart rate tracking. Readiness app not applicable5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Hypertension notifications, Noise monitoring1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Named Health and Wellness items. ECG and irregular rhythm ages 22+, apnea 18+, hypertension excludes diagnosed hypertension and pregnancy. Region, phone and app conditions apply.

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.

VO2 max, Training load, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Route navigation, Trackback, Interval workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Training Load, VO2 max, Cadence, Stride Length, Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation and Running Power, pool and open water swim, offline maps with custom route creation, Backtrack15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd66fcd5c5c/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Create a Custom Workout explicitly supports repeating work and recovery intervals, with optional warmup/cooldown. It excludes Multisport and Open Water Swim from custom workouts. The added entry is interval_workouts only. The SE 3 is an eligible watchOS 27 model.

Training load, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Trackback, VO2 max, Running power1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd66fcd5c5c/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Create a custom workout. Repeating work and recovery intervals are explicitly supported.

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 cadence13Reviewwareable.com/apple/apple-watch-se-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 40 mm review explicitly says an external heart-rate chest strap can be paired. Power meters and speed/cadence sensors are supported separately by the maker cycling guide. Partial daily discharge with 20% remaining and 40-50 minute top-up advice do not prove full endurance or 0-100% charging, so no measured numeric field is added.16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd4cbc876c7/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Connect to compatible Bluetooth accessories for cycling workouts and About Power Zones explicitly identify external power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors. Pair in Settings > Bluetooth > Health Devices. Physical built-in sensors and phone GPS are excluded. Supports the native watchOS 27 cycling feature on the listed compatible model, not an inferred ANT+ capability.

Power meter, Speed and cadence1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 202622Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd4cbc876c7/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Connect to compatible Bluetooth accessories for cycling workouts and About Power Zones explicitly identify external power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors. Pair in Settings > Bluetooth > Health Devices. Physical built-in sensors and phone GPS are excluded. Supports the native watchOS 27 cycling feature on the listed compatible model, not an inferred ANT+ capability.

Safety

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd1132106dc/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Find a friend's location: a worn Apple Watch with cellular service shares its location when the wearer has no iPhone or iPad nearby. Find My sharing must be configured with recipients and Location Services. The GPS-only reference uses the paired iPhone sharing path. The documented standalone path requires a GPS + Cellular model with service and network coverage. This network-based feature is separate from manual satellite location updates.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/jg49jxgqs19v/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Set up Find My on Apple Watch explicitly supports sharing location from the watch app with a selected recipient and sharing duration. Find My must be set up for the paired account. The iPhone guide identifies when the location source moves from phone to a worn GPS + Cellular watch.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph01954dc44/iosRead 8 October 2026Set up location sharing requires Share My Location and Find My Location Services. The location source can be the paired iPhone. Apple explicitly says the worn GPS + Cellular watch becomes the sharing source when out of iPhone range. This does not assign standalone cellular sharing to a GPS-only model.

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd1132106dc/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Both A3281 finish rows are GPS + Cellular. Find My can share the worn watch's location when the paired iPhone or iPad is not nearby, with cellular service and network coverage. The paired-iPhone sharing path remains available. Configure recipients and Location Services before sharing. This routine network-based location sharing is distinct from manual satellite updates.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/jg49jxgqs19v/27/watchos/27Read 8 October 2026Set up Find My on Apple Watch explicitly supports sharing location from the watch app with a selected recipient and sharing duration. Find My must be set up for the paired account. The iPhone guide identifies when the location source moves from phone to a worn GPS + Cellular watch.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph01954dc44/iosRead 8 October 2026Set up location sharing requires Share My Location and Find My Location Services. The location source can be the paired iPhone. Apple explicitly says the worn GPS + Cellular watch becomes the sharing source when out of iPhone range. This is the applicable A3281 watch-origin path, with the paired-phone path still available.

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.

GPS (L1), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026L1 GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou)

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

No13Reviewwareable.com/apple/apple-watch-se-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly tests 40 mm Starlight and identifies single-band L 1 GPS. This corroborates the maker L 1 specification, not a chipset-based guess. Cellular edition is not identified, so no radio-dependent runtime result is imported.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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.

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Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026GPS + Cellular models A3326 and A3328 support RedCap for 5G and LTE

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Network

LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026FDD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71. TDD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41. Models A3326 and A33283Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71, 38, 39, 40, 41, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly lists A3281 LTE bands. No China A3282 row is inherited.

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

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n71, n38, n40, n411Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026FDD-5G NR n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n71. TDD-5G NR n38, n40, n413Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125094Read 30 September 2026

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n71, n38, n40, n41, n531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly lists A3281 RedCap 5G NR bands. Full-bandwidth smartphone 5G is not implied.

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

Yes6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_3-14133.phpRead 30 September 2026

Yes15Reviewpickr.com.au/reviews/2025/apple-watch-ultra-3Read 5 October 2026Features section explicitly lists NFC for Apple Pay in the exact Ultra 3 model.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Connectivity names Apple Pay. Compatible card and supported region required.

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Satellite

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Emergency SOS, Messaging, Location sharing1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Safety and footnote 12. Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My supported in eligible regions. Messages and Find My require carrier plan, SMS requires powered-on online paired iPhone. Two free years after activation.19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125128Read 8 October 2026Exact support for Ultra 3 and later: Find My Send Location is a manual update available once every 15 minutes, outside cellular/Wi-Fi coverage. An active carrier plan on the watch is required. Configure Share My Location and intended recipients before going off-grid. A clear view of sky/horizon is required. Nearby paired iPhone in Airplane Mode prevents satellite use. Free for 2 years after activation, not an unlimited free-service promise. Published availability includes Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, UK and US. Luxembourg requires carrier activation in another country. Mexico needs watchOS 26.0.1+. Carrier support and purchase-country exclusions remain applicable. This is distinct from live_tracking and messaging.20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123924Read 8 October 2026Connect to a satellite explicitly covers Ultra 3 and later, supplied by Globalstar or its partners. Satellite services are not offered on units purchased in Armenia, Belarus, China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan or Russia. Region availability, open-sky conditions and activation apply. Find My and Messages require a carrier plan. Only satellite location_sharing is newly added.

ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Microphones

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31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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 phone2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026Take and make phone calls from the wrist. Cellular models work without iPhone5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Cellular or phone7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apdc38d7a95e/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Make calls. Watch Phone app and supported Wi-Fi calling. Cellular edition can call via its cellular subscription. GPS edition relies on paired phone or supported Wi-Fi calling.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Media playback. Battery test includes music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd483798d11/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Add music. Download playlists/albums to watch for playback without Internet or nearby iPhone.

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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Side button. Digital Crown and band release buttons not counted

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Side button1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026User control buttons only. Digital Crown and band-release buttons excluded.

Action button, Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Rotating haptic1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

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Gestures

Single tap, Double tap, Wrist flick1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 20265Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

Double tap, Wrist flick1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Controls explicitly names Double tap and Wrist flick.

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.

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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 3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18
Low power	No	32
GPS	No	7

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery Life, battery footnotes. Normal-use claim is a mixed workload, not a GPS-only test. Outdoor workout is tested without iPhone, with heart-rate sensor on. AOD assumptions are not stated in the official test footnotes. Low Power Mode is distinct from normal use.

BApple Watch Ultra 3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	42
Low power	No	72

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life and footnote 8. Normal use includes 600 time checks, 180 notifications, 30 min apps, 60 min workout with Bluetooth music and 6 h sleep over 42 h. Cellular 8 h and paired-iPhone 34 h. Low Power has its own 72 h workload.21Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-the-apple-watch-ultra-3-for-an-entire-marathon-weekend-and-the-battery-life-shocked-meRead 8 October 2026Article repeats the maker 42-hour normal-use claim. Its separate observed roughly three-day 100%-to-empty 49 mm weekend run remains narrative only. Start was Friday 13:00, finish was Monday afternoon with no exact end time. AOD was enabled while worn, sleep tracked Friday/Sunday, the watch was off-wrist in low-power mode on Saturday night, and manual low-power mode was used for the final 2% for about another hour. It included a shake-out run and a 2 h 24 min marathon with normal GPS tracking, without watch music. Firmware, LTE activity and brightness are not stated. No precise 72-hour value or pure-AOD endurance is stored.

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

42h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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 pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable

Magnetic puck8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2b717523a/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Charge Apple Watch. Back of watch attaches magnetically to the proprietary charging cable. Not Qi interoperability.

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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

Charge time15 minUse time8 h1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery Life: normal-use hours from a short charge. Sleep-only charging claim is a different workload.

Charge time15 minUse time12 h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life. 15 min charge for 12 h normal use. Separate 5 min/8 h sleep-only claim is not substituted.

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

45min1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery Life, charge footnote: included fast charger cable, Apple 20W USB-C power adapter. Approximate maker time.

45min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life. Approximate 0-80% with included A2515 fast cable and Apple 20 W USB-C adapter. Adapter rating is not maximum watch charging input.

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.

75min8Maker product pageapple.com/uk/watch/batteryRead 30 September 2026Model-specific Charge section. Approximate claim, included fast charging cable with Apple 20W USB-C adapter. Series 12 says about one hour, SE 3 and Ultra 4 about 75 minutes.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026Band release button

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd3cc13d48f/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Remove and change Apple Watch bands. Hold the band release button and slide the band out without tools.

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

Apple Watch proprietary slide-in band connector with case-mounted band-release buttons.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 8 October 2026Changing your band: hold the case band-release button and slide the band sideways. This is the proprietary sliding attachment, not a standard spring-bar width. Compatible size groups depend on the chosen case. The value describes the shared attachment mechanism without substituting an unproved width.

49mm Apple Watch Ultra bands. 44mm, 45mm and 46mm Apple Watch bands for casual everyday use.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 5 October 2026Using the Ocean Band, Alpine Loop and Trail Loop. Non-Ultra 44/45/46 mm bands are limited to casual everyday use.

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 3

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BApple Watch Ultra 3

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
130	210

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight, published Fits wrist range. Aggregate case-fit range, not a claimed size range of every separately sold band.

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 3, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

Apple Watch Ultra 3, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box lists watch, band and charging cable. No power adapter

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2b717523a/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Set up the charger. Power adapter sold separately. The magnetic USB-C charging cable is included.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/apple-watch-se-32Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3Read 30 September 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1250951Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-watch-se-3/specsRead 30 September 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1250951Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125095Read 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/277Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/27Read 30 September 2026watchOS 27 user guide. Models covered include this watch.

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/275Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026

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.

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