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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE (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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (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: 39.7 g Case only: 30.49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
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
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (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 Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L 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 Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S6 S5 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2375 A2351
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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