De eerste reviews voor de nieuwe Apple Watch SE 3 zijn gepubliceerd, en het lijkt niet verrassend dat die erg positief zijn. Want ook dit keer biedt de Apple Watch SE heel erg veel voor een relatief lage prijs, en dat lijkt ook dit keer weer een recept voor succes.

De pluspunten zijn niet alleen de prijs, de Apple Watch SE 3 doet op meerdere vlakken niet onder voor de duurdere Apple Watch Series 11.





• The Verge: The Apple Watch SE 3 is the one to buy

The true decision boils down to whether you think a bigger display, thinner bezels, EKGs, and blood oxygen are worth an extra $150. If you have to buy now, I’d recommend getting the 44mm SE 3 to mitigate the screen issue. But unless you have legitimate health reasons for needing the latter two metrics? Save that extra $120–$150 for a rainy day.

• Tom’s Guide: The Apple Watch SE is easily the best smartwatch value around right now

In other words, Apple’s entry-level watch is starting to look a lot less entry-level. In fact, for me, a certified Apple Watch enthusiast, it's the most exciting pick among the best Apple Watch options, looking at the upgrades available to this year's family alone.

• PCMag: Major Upgrades, Stellar Battery Life, Same Price

The Apple Watch SE 3 offers many key upgrades over its predecessor, including an always-on display, a scratch-resistant screen coating, gesture controls, and sleep apnea notifications. It has numerous lifestyle features thanks to watchOS 26, accurate exercise monitoring, and detailed sleep tracking. The Series 11 has a nicer screen, additional sensors, and more safety features, making it our Editors’ Choice winner in the Apple Watch lineup. But if you don’t need all of those features and simply want a smartwatch for reliable connectivity and casual fitness tracking, the SE 3 will satisfy while saving you money.