Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) vs Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Apple Watch Series 9

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation): 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple Watch Series 9: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation)Apple Watch Series 9
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Display size40 millimeters bestbuy.com41 millimeters bestbuy.com
Display typeOLED bestbuy.comOLED bestbuy.com
GPS / GNSSGPS bestbuy.comGPS bestbuy.com
SensorsNot yet sourcedAccelerometer bestbuy.com
Weight0.93 ounces bestbuy.com1.26 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$249.00 bestbuy.com$399.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation): Battery life, Water rating, Sensors. Apple Watch Series 9: Battery life, Water rating. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes battery life or water rating yet.

Verdict: Pick Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) if you prioritize a lower $249 price and lighter 0.93‑ounce weight, both sharing the same 164.04‑foot water resistance. Pick Apple Watch Series 9 if you want the larger 41 mm OLED display, 64 GB storage, and added accelerometer sensor despite the higher $399 price and 1.26‑ounce weight. Neither publishes battery life or water rating yet.

Winner: Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): 7.2/10

Apple Watch Series 9: 8.1/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Apple Watch Series 9
Display size40 millimeters41 millimeters
Display typeOLEDOLED
Resolution324 x 394—
GPS / GNSSGPSGPS
Storage32 gigabytes64 gigabytes
Case size40mm41mm

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

What works

  • Lower price at $249
  • Lightest among the two at 0.93 ounces
  • Same water resistance depth of 164.04 feet

What doesn't

  • Smaller 40 mm display
  • Half the storage of Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9

What works

  • Larger 41 mm display
  • Double the storage at 64 GB

What doesn't

  • Higher price at $399
  • Heavier at 1.26 ounces
  • Same water resistance depth as SE

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple Watch Series 9.

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