If the Apple Watch had the honors of the September keynote, it was both to put the 2022 version (Apple Watch Series 8) into orbit and to hit the spirits with the Watch Ultra, intended for lovers of extreme sports.
Stagnant at the end of the presentation, the Apple Watch SE offers a second generation and an upgrade in both performance and design. All without leaving its DNA: a more contained price and some concessions in the functions.
Enough to continue to be an investment that is still just as interesting for potential users.
Because its design has nothing to envy to others
The Watch SE is available in 40 and 44mm cases. This was the screen size of the Watch Series 4 and Series 5. This corresponds to the same watch sizes as the Series 8, but with a 1mm smaller screen, albeit quite bright. And the latest arrival also features the same waterproofing that allows you to dive down to 50m to support swimming activities.
The Apple Watch SE is only offered in an aluminum case, but in the standard colors (black, silver, and light gold). A little touch of elegance: the back is now matching and no longer made of light metal. It is also made with recycled material to minimize its carbon footprint. It’s a bit more elegant. Too bad Apple has given up on the red and blue versions of the watch. However, you can benefit from the same bracelets in 41 or 45mm sizes.
Because she doesn’t care about your health.
It is true that some sensors are missing, such as the oximeter to calculate the rate of oxygenation in the blood, or the ECG sensor that allows you to make an electrocardiogram thanks to your watch. But the Watch SE is rich in other sensors and even the latest technologies. It is still possible to track your heart rate, the quality of your sleep, track your monthly cycle (but not the ovulation period as in the Series 8 or the Watch Ultra) or to protect your ears with the integrated noise detector that informs you of the sound level of your surroundings.
With watchOS 9 installed, it is also possible to keep track of your prescription through the Health app, which is still rich in information and in tracking your health status. By entering the list of medications taken and the dosage, Apple Watch SE sends reminders so you don’t forget to take them. The “complications” displayed on the screen may include the medication schedule. The app will also be able to inform you about dangerous interactions.
Because it is just as modern and efficient
For its second generation, the Watch SE is equipped with the S8 chip, the same one found in the Apple Watch Series 8. Therefore, the watch promises to be just as powerful and designed to last a long time. Its autonomy has also been increased and it easily lasts more than a day. The arrival of the Energy Saving function even doubles its autonomy to over 30 hours.
The 2022 vintage benefits from the same new sensors as those built into the Watch Series 8 (improved gyroscope, more accurate accelerometer, more efficient compass) added to the GPS or even the barometer. This will make it possible to find your starting point on the clock and resume your journey in reverse to accurately retrace your steps.
Because she only sacrifices the superfluous
Like its peers, the Apple Watch SE is there for everything: sports activities, fitness tracking, listening to podcasts and music with Bluetooth headphones, weather information, phone calls and more. It certainly limits its health functions, but it incorporates new possibilities for accident detection thanks to its sensors, microphone and GPS to understand the situation. As with fall detection, Apple Watch will wait 10 seconds without your reaction before notifying family members in the emergency contact list and alerting emergency services.
The bike fall detection is also taken into account when you have activated the Cycling activity on the watch.
Because you also think about caring for others
When we think of Apple Watch, it’s often for individual use, in line with your own iPhone. But the Watch SE can also be a good bet to set up for a child or older family member you need to monitor, for peace of mind and to make sure everything is okay.
To do this, Apple created Family Setup which involves setting up an Apple Watch for a third party who doesn’t have an iPhone. It is enough that you have an iCloud account, but also that you have taken a cellular plan to use the watch without a smartphone nearby. An additional monthly cost (depending on the operators) that, however, allows the user to use the Apple Watch SE normally and, for the account holder, to be aware of the uses, share information and be notified first in case of problem .
Because its price is lighter.
The Apple Watch Series 8 now starts at 499 euros due to the rise of the euro against the dollar (the price without VAT in the United States remains the same), the various added taxes and various fees. But if the price is less than 299 euros (a lieu of 279 euros for the premiere version), the Watch SE has a good investment for the reason why it is connected to Apple and who does not have a kiss on the tools. of health.
4G/5G version is also available and is enhanced with international roaming. By opting for an eSim package, it can also be used abroad without the need for the iPhone. And you can still launch international alerts if something goes wrong.
Source: BFM TV
