Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 26.4 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 40 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size Regular Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Midnight | Starlight Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S8 SiP S8 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2722 A2770
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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