Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm Review
S10 SiP · Aluminum 45mm · 2025
Specdex verdict The Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm scores 83/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Apple's Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm — September 2025 release.
Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm versus its closest rivals
- +Satellite connectivity (Ultra 3)
- +Blood pressure trends (Series 11)
- +watchOS 12
- −iPhone-required
- −Battery ~18 h on Series, ~48 h on Ultra
- −Premium pricing
Who's the Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 72 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Mid-tier pricing at $249 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) Aluminum 45mm.
- Watch
- Magnetic charging cable
- Sport band (M/L)
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip | S10 SiP |
| Case | Aluminum 45mm |
| Release year | 2025 |
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