Apple Watch SE 3: Improvements, limits, and is it worth $250?

Summary: The Apple Watch SE 3 keeps the same screen size as the SE Gen 2 but adds the S10 chip (same as newer Series models), on-device Siri, an always-on display, faster charging (about 8 hours of use after ~15 minutes of charging), and a temperature sensor for cycle tracking. It lacks ECG and blood-pressure/hypertension detection sensors. The case is aluminum and the price remains $250.

Key details

• Processor: S10 chip (enables features like Workout Buddy, Live Translation, Double Tap gesture)
• Display: same 759 mm² area as SE Gen 2 (no larger screen)
• Always-on display: yes
• Charging: much faster — ~8 hours from a 15-minute charge
• Sensors: heart-rate tracking, temperature sensor (for cycle tracking), no ECG, no hypertension detection
• Build: aluminum alloy case
• Price: $250

Pros

• Powerful S10 chip on a budget model
• Faster charging makes overnight use + daytime charging practical
• On-device Siri and useful gestures
• Same $250 price point

Cons

• No ECG or hypertension detection — not a medical-grade substitute
• Screen size unchanged (may feel small compared to Series 9/10/11)

Want to shop or compare prices? Find Apple Watch SE 3 listings on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple+Watch+SE+3&tag=f1rede-20

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