Here’s how to choose between the Apple Watch Series 8 and the 2022 Apple Watch SE.
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Lexy compares these two smartwatches on fitness features, health sensors, battery life, screens, text size and design.
0:00 How to Choose Between the Apple Watch 8 and SE
0:35 Apple Watch models and pricing
1:28 Apple Watch design, displays and sizes
4:32 Apple Watch 8 and SE smartwatch features
6:19 Apple Watch health, fitness and safety features
8:46 Apple Watch 8 and SE battery life
10:30 Apple Watch 8 and SE: Which will you choose?
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Raptor13270
December 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm
6th!
ThatBuffDudeChannel
December 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm
Cutie
Mönnigmann
December 12, 2022 at 2:29 pm
8
VanGhoul
December 12, 2022 at 2:37 pm
Just got an SE in November and I am liking it so far, great battery life and works better then my fossils gen 5 android watch
KingDavid
December 12, 2022 at 2:47 pm
I got one too and it’s been really nice. I bought a MacBook Pro on black friday and the little promo they had gave me a $350 CAD gift card so the watch was basically free. The fitness tracking stuff is great and I also love using it as a remote for pictures and stuff
MasterDoge17
December 12, 2022 at 3:03 pm
16
nawam arora
December 12, 2022 at 3:13 pm
But series 6 or 7 don’t buy se it doesn’t have good features
Yeeet
December 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm
what “good features” does the se lack?
Siddharth Singhal
December 12, 2022 at 3:15 pm
Everyone would buy an SE *only* if it had an always ON display.
Brian Sutton
December 12, 2022 at 3:16 pm
Series 7 for cheaper if you can. That’s all most people need.
Man-Bag Dammit
December 12, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Best time to buy an Apple Watch is getting the previous years model once the new one is announced. Buying the Series 7 makes the most sense for less money if you can find one.
Popcorn Chicken
December 12, 2022 at 9:35 pm
Both are on sale right now for the holidays. For $60 more you can get a series 8 with crash detection. I say it’s with the extra $50.
Zero-COVID Policy Enforcer
December 12, 2022 at 3:30 pm
If I see anyone with two Apple Watches I’m robbing them ⌚️⌚️🙆♂️🔫🙂
The TechGeek
December 12, 2022 at 3:32 pm
I was going to buy my wife the SE2 but she kept asking what SE stood for. I told her “starter edition”. She ended up w/ the S7 like me 😂 Target had the 45mm for $309
Dennis McColley
December 12, 2022 at 4:06 pm
That was a wise choice you probably would have had to buy her the S7 anyways
The TechGeek
December 12, 2022 at 4:23 pm
@Dennis McColley exactly 😂
GouToZ
December 12, 2022 at 9:34 pm
SE for Special edition buddy
The Tattooed Guy
December 13, 2022 at 12:48 am
I just got the series 8 at Target 45mm for $379 – I thought that was a great deal
Teresa Norris
December 12, 2022 at 4:11 pm
I got the 44mm SE2 and cannot recommend it highly enough. I live in NZ so the Series 8 costs $300 more. The new back makes it really light and comfortable.👍
The Tattooed Guy
December 13, 2022 at 12:46 am
I just got the series 8 45mm for $379! I couldn’t pass that up
Vaux Glandzer
December 12, 2022 at 5:03 pm
Your tech expertise & real in depth testing & real life usage comparisons that really helps people a lot in decision making, really makes me loved most of your reviews, besides the facts that you’re sweet & lovely, Lexy..
Setenaj Alija
December 12, 2022 at 5:07 pm
Amazing Video😊
Thank you for the detailed explanations🥰
Nour Moghrabi
December 12, 2022 at 5:13 pm
I have Apple Watch SE 1 generations it’s mazing Apple Watch SE 1 generations vs Apple Watch se2 generation
Alin Contrea
December 12, 2022 at 5:46 pm
Apart from crash detection & the new temperature sensor, series 8 it’s the same as the series 7, same bigger display, fast charging, sensors, functions & battery life!
And, since the series 7 it’s on sale, right now, for me it was a no brainer, went ahead and bought the green 41 mm, since i got a pretty small wrist.. it’s a great watch and i’m very happy with my purchase decision
DDS
December 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Hi Miss Lexy !!! I’m now okay !!! 🥰😘
Beijaxol
December 12, 2022 at 7:21 pm
I’m a first time user so I got the SE. So far, Im still learning how the watch works. I’m grateful for channels like this one for clarifying what the watch does and how to use it.
Lexy Savvides
December 12, 2022 at 7:24 pm
Thank you for Watch-ing! 😊 Let me know if you have any other questions about them ⌚️
Dami Fash
December 12, 2022 at 7:28 pm
Just get the series 7 on sale for around the same price as the SE 2
Way better deal !!!
And a way better watch
Jav C
December 12, 2022 at 8:43 pm
This is the best comparison video I have seen on these two watch models. There is tremendous value with the SE. TBH, I don’t mind not having always on. I actually would prefer it was not always on. Nothing wrong with having to raise your wrist to view your watch-face.
After watching this video I still cannot decide which one I would want to purchase. You made great cases for each and of course emphasized the value with the SE. I might have to watch this again in order to decide 🤔
The Tattooed Guy
December 13, 2022 at 12:45 am
I was the same but decided on the series 8 – due to the blood oxygen and stuff like that. The SE does almost everything. I ended up getting the 8 for $379
Tj13ray
December 14, 2022 at 8:11 pm
She’s the next Bridget tbh
Brandon Davey
December 12, 2022 at 9:26 pm
I upgraded from the SE to the Ultra for the battery life since I track sleep and multiple workouts. That said, other than battery the SE did all I needed for the last several years (Nike Cellular edition). I honestly think the SE is for most people, it’s a great watch (Blood Ox and ECG are kind of gimmicks TBH).
Connor Watson
December 12, 2022 at 9:48 pm
I’ve had my series 6 for 2 years and I don’t even really use the ECG or blood oxygen sensor. Only thing I love is the always on display
Nick
December 12, 2022 at 10:25 pm
Se just needs an always on display
Graham McDonald
December 12, 2022 at 11:32 pm
They would have to be half the thickness for me to consider one.
The Tattooed Guy
December 13, 2022 at 12:47 am
I just got the 45mm series 8 for $379
Lexy Savvides
December 13, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Now that’s a deal
The Tattooed Guy
December 14, 2022 at 1:53 am
@Lexy Savvides That’s what I thought also
A Bachelor's Life
December 13, 2022 at 4:15 am
Still trying to figure out what the point of owning an Apple Watch would be. Don’t need it to tell the time, don’t need it to play music, don’t need it to see notifications. Doesn’t seem to serve any useful purpose that the phone doesn’t already serve.
Skit Central
December 13, 2022 at 5:48 am
I’m getting one of these very soon. Probably not for Christmas. 😢😢😢
Truth Seeker
December 13, 2022 at 3:11 pm
My choice is absolutely Apple Watch Series 9. I’ll buy it tomorrow.👍
chico deltrolley
December 13, 2022 at 9:29 pm
You mean series 8. The 9 is not out lol
Splat Matt
December 13, 2022 at 3:33 pm
What is the link or name for the black watch band @9:24 in the video? I like it because it is similar to my garmin band.
Lexy Savvides
December 13, 2022 at 4:18 pm
It’s the Nomad band linked in the description!
nynv94
December 13, 2022 at 7:28 pm
With the SE will you see notifications or texts without a cellular plan if your phone is near?
Joel Delaney
December 13, 2022 at 9:36 pm
Battery life is always a killer for me with Apple Watches, that’s why I always stick to Garmin watches. My Garmin watch literally lasts 5 days without charge. Until Apple can make their watches last at least 3 days, I’m not even going to consider buying one. They’re nice watches though TBH
Zeeshan Zia
December 13, 2022 at 10:03 pm
I would rather buy a tissot or maybe inc my budget and get a iwc watch
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December 14, 2022 at 12:58 am
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Doctor Nemmo
December 14, 2022 at 1:50 am
I’d only consider an Apple Watch the day it has Android compatibility. I won’t use iPhones.
R Krish
December 14, 2022 at 3:23 am
I would recommend series 7. Same features, great chip and performance, great price.
If you are new then buy the apple watch SE(2020) it’s cheaper than the latest version(2022). There’s literally no difference except the chip. Offers the same features.
Dan Fehrer
December 14, 2022 at 3:45 am
Apple Store rep insisted the SE also had the QWERTY keyboard lol.
Also it doesn’t have the iPhone watch mirroring feature.
Last, I find the watch face scuffs up very easily. My series one doesn’t have any scuffs on it at all.
These 3 things, had I known, would have changed me to a series 8…
Sophie macquet
December 14, 2022 at 6:23 am
If you got a series 6/7 you can only downgrade if you go with the SE lol
Chris G
December 14, 2022 at 7:16 pm
For me it was definitely the AW8 for the dust protection because I work in a foundry