Today, the Apple Far Out event finally took place. During their broadcast, those from Cupertino revealed their new family of iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. But this was not all, we could also see the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Ultra variant intended for athletes, including the one we bring you today: the Apple Watch SE 2.
After many rumours, the replacement for the first Apple Watch SE presented in 2020 has finally reached us. It was presented as an economical proposal but capable of offering excellent results to undemanding users. Today, finally, we see its renewal, although it is unlikely that you will find great differences on a physical level.
However, the fact that its physical appearance has not changed drastically does not mean that the Apple Watch SE 2 does not bring news. In fact, It is one of the most powerful wearables todaywith a state-of-the-art processor and that it shares with its older brothers, the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Ultra.
Apple Watch SE (2022) | |
Dimensions | 44mm or 40mm case |
Screen | 386 x 448 (44mm) and 324 x 394 (40mm) Retina OLED display. Up to 1,000 nits of brightness |
connectivity | LTE and UMTS (cellular models), 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
sensors | Heart rate, GPS, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, GLONASS, ambient light sensor |
resistors | Water resistant up to 50 meters deep. |
Drums | Up to 18 hours of duration. magnetic charge |
Price | 299 euros and 6,499 Mexican pesos / 349 euros and 7,899 Mexican pesos |
A new generation in a body we already know
The Apple Watch SE 2 comes with a Retina OLED LTPO technology screen, and a resolution of 368 x 448 pixels for the 44mm version, and 324 x 394 pixels for the 40mm version.
As with all other Apple devices, the Apple Watch SE 2 arrives with a well-kept aesthetic section. Of course, unlike his older brothers, we have a more restrained size screen, although of brilliant quality. The screen is also 30% larger than the one found on the Apple Watch Series 3.
On the other hand, the Apple Watch SE of 2022 has a redesigned back, and made of nylon. In this way, the device has a much lighter body than any of its previous versions. The rest of its body will continue to be made of aluminum, something that we are already used to in the most accessible watches from Cupertino.
The great power of the new generation, at a reduced cost
Yes, this is how you read it. The Apple Watch SE 2 arrives with a next-generation S8 processorthe most recent and that can also be found in the Series 8. In this way, we have a much more powerful device than its previous version, which had the S5 processor, introduced with the Series 5 variant.
With the two cores of the S8, we have a wearable that is 20% more powerful than the previous generation, and at a cheaper cost than the current market. And best of all, to get it, you will not have to pay the full cost of the Apple Watch Series 8. With this second generation of the SE you probably have more than enough. In case you are a very demanding athlete, the Ultra could be the most recommended version for you.
If you just want a device from which to extend the usefulness of your iPhone, without having the latter always in your hands, with the Apple Watch SE 2 you will not need anything.
A renewal in the sensors of the Apple Watch SE 2
The original Apple Watch SE was missing some essential features of Apple watches. Among them, the Blood Oxygen application and the heart rate monitor.
On this occasion, however, the Apple Watch SE 2 does offer both functions. Of course, forget about the body temperature sensor. Although it should be something relatively simple to implement, it seems that Apple has decided to do without it. Probably because of the size factor and nothing else.
Secondly, has the same motion sensors as the Apple Watch Series 8. In this way, we will have functions such as shock detection, fall detection, activity monitor.
Price of the new Apple Watch SE 2
The Apple Watch SE will be launched on September 16 by a cost of 299 euros the version with GPS. The model with cellular and GPS capability It will be launched at a cost of 349 euros. In Mexico, the version with GPS will be launched for 6,499 Mexican pesos, and the GPS + Cellular version for 7,899 Mexican pesos.
The colors available for this 2022 Apple Watch SE have been confirmed as silver, midnight and star white.