Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, GPS)
Color
Starlight
Case Size
40mm
Connectivity
GPS
Band Material
Rubber
Band Style
Sport Band
Band Color
Starlight
Band Size
S/M
AppleCare+
Description
Apple Watch SE 3 is packed with health, fitness, connectivity, and safety essentials—all for a great value. Track your sleep score. Get richer health insights in the Vitals app. Stay active with a wide range of workouts. Save time with fast charging. See your info at a glance with the Always-On display. And still get all-day, 18-hour battery life.
HEALTH ESSENTIALS Temperature sensing enables richer insights in the Vitals app and retrospective ovulation estimates. You’ll also get a daily sleep score, sleep apnea notifications, and be alerted if you have a high or low heart rate or an irregular rhythm.
GREAT BATTERY LIFE Enjoy all-day, 18-hour battery life. Then charge up to twice as fast as SE 2 and get up to 8 hours of battery in just 15 minutes.
ALWAYS-ON DISPLAY Now you can read the time and see the watch face without raising your wrist to wake the display.
A GREAT FITNESS PARTNER SE 3 gives you a healthy number of ways to track your workouts. With real-time metrics and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence from your nearby iPhone, you’ll hit your goals like never before.
STAY CONNECTED Send a text, take a call, listen to music and podcasts, use Siri, and get notifications. SE 3 (GPS) works with your iPhone or Wi-Fi to keep you connected.
SAFETY FEATURES SE 3 can detect a hard fall or severe car crash, automatically help connect you with emergency services, and notify your emergency contacts. Check In can automatically notify a loved one when you’ve arrived at your destination.
APPLE WATCH FOR YOUR KIDS Set up Apple Watch For Your Kids, even if they don’t have their own iPhone. So they can call, text, and share their location.
YOUR WATCH, YOUR WAY Express yourself with dozens of easily customizable faces and a wide range of bands in different colors, styles, and materials.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Apple Watch SE 3 | • 44mm or 40mm case size • Aluminum • Microphone • Speaker |
| Chip | • S10 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor • 4-core Apple Neural Engine • 64GB capacity |
| Connectivity and Communication | • L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS • Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) • Support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks • Bluetooth 5.3 • Apple Pay • GymKit • Support for Apple Watch For Your Kids • International roaming |
| Controls | • Digital Crown with haptic feedback • Side button • Double tap and wrist flick gestures • Siri with on-device processing |
| Display | • Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO3 • Tough Ion-X front glass with 4x crack resistance • Up to 1000 nits peak brightness • 326 pixels per inch |
| Durability | Water resistance 50m (swim proof) |
| Environmental Requirements | • Operational temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C) • Nonoperational storage temperature: 4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: 0 feet to 10,000 feet (0 m to 3000 m) |
| Health and Wellness | • Cycle Tracking app with retrospective ovulation estimates • Heart Rate app • High and low heart rate notifications • Irregular rhythm notifications • Medications app • Mindfulness app with state of mind tracking • Noise app • Sleep app including sleep stages • Sleep score • Sleep apnea notifications |
| Power and Battery Life | • All-day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use • Up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Fast-charge capable • Up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes • 15 minutes for up to 8 hours of normal use • 8 minutes for up to 8 hours of sleep tracking |
| Sensors | • Second-generation optical heart sensor • Temperature sensor • Compass • Always-on altimeter • High-g accelerometer • High dynamic range gyroscope • Ambient light sensor |
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Case
Band
1m Magnetic Charging Cable
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Legal information
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band - S/M - Legal information
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Display and Design: Compared to previous generations.
Cellular and Wireless: Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
Sleep Apnea Notifications: As of September 9, 2024, the Sleep Apnea Notification Feature is currently under FDA review and expected to be cleared this month, with availability on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 this month. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
Emergency SOS: Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.
Fast Charging: Charge times are from 0‑80% and 0‑100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A2515), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained Apple Watch units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with region, settings, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Up to 40% Brighter: When angled away from the user.
ECG: The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE) and can generate an ECG similar to a single‑lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old and over.
IRN (Irregular Rhythm Notification): Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Vitals: The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
Temperature Sensing: The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available only on Apple Watch Series 8 and later and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Cycle Tracking: The Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition.
International Emergency Calling: Requires Apple Watch Series 7, SE, Ultra, or later. For a list of supported countries and regions, see apple.com/watchos/feature‑availability.
Water and Dust Resistance: Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 10 have a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 and may be used for shallow‑water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. Series 10 can also be used for snorkeling to 6 meters. They should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 and may be used for high‑speed water sports and recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters. It should not be used for diving below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/HT205000. Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are also rated IP6X dust resistant.
Gestures: Requires Apple Watch Ultra 2 or Series 9 or later.
Precision Finding for iPhone: Requires an iPhone and Apple Watch with second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
Power and Battery: Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
Carbon Neutral: Learn more at apple.com/2030.
Apple Fitness+: Apple Fitness+ requires a subscription.
Bands: Bands for illustrative purposes only and subject to availability.
Compatibility: Apple Watch requires iPhone XS or later with the latest iOS version.
Feature Availability: Features subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. See apple.com/watchos/feature‑availability for complete list.
Apple Watch For Your Kids: Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
Check In: Check In requires watchOS 11 or later for the sender and iOS 17 or later for the recipient. Location sharing is not supported in South Korea and might be unavailable in other regions due to local laws.
Blood Oxygen: The ability to measure blood oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States beginning January 18, 2024. These are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A. Learn how to identify your Apple Watch at support.apple.com/HT204507.
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Features
Apple Watch SE 3 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
Fast charging is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7 and later, any Apple Watch Ultra model, and Apple Watch SE 3.
Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available only on Apple Watch Series 8 and later and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Model A2515), and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115.
Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available. Some cellular networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular cellular network, if isn’t set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information.
Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Check support.apple.com/en-us/109036 for details. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/watch/cellular.