Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 30.49 g Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GNSS 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) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size Regular S/M/L
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 Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S5 SiP S6
Features W3 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch SE (GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (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) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2351 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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