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Apple Watch Series 7 vs. Apple Watch SE

You’ve decided you want an Apple Watch, but how do you choose between the Apple Watch Series 7 and the more affordable Apple Watch SE? Lexy compares these two smartwatches’ fitness features, health sensors, battery life, screens, text size and design. You can see the products featured in this video here 👇 Apple Watch Series…

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You’ve decided you want an Apple Watch, but how do you choose between the Apple Watch Series 7 and the more affordable Apple Watch SE? Lexy compares these two smartwatches’ fitness features, health sensors, battery life, screens, text size and design.

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00:00 – Apple Watch Series 7 vs Apple Watch SE
00:55 – Apple Watch design and display
04:29 – Health & fitness features
06:56 – Apple Watch Battery life
08:23 – Connectivity & extra features
10:22 – Lexy’s pick

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88 Comments

  1. Desert Sky

    November 29, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    New World Order spy device.
    “I don’t have anything to hide.”
    Ok. VAXX CARD, NOW!!!—NO JOB, NO TRAVEL, NO FOOD, NO LIFE!

  2. KYAMI

    November 29, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    Apple watch 5 or 6 is better than SE and also cheaper

  3. phonepup_mk8DX

    November 29, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Well, you can’t actually listen to music with just the watch (unfortunately).

  4. Mr. Cano

    November 29, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    One of the best reviews I’ve watched yet! Thank you so much for this video. I think I know which I’ll be purchasing now.

  5. Think Creative Thoughts

    November 29, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for this, really helped make my decision. You make a really good point & I’ll get a teddy bear as well. 😉
    Lexy has got to be my favourite host. Sorry Riley, you’re only #2 🤣

  6. Lexy Savvides

    November 29, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Thanks for watching! As always, let me know if you have other questions about either the 7 or SE ⌚️👀

    • Shawn Martin

      November 29, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Do the cases get any different upgrades? Or is that just the metal used?

      Seems like a big jump for Stainless steel

    • Lexy Savvides

      November 29, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      @Shawn Martin just the metal used
      (stainless or titanium option on the 7) plus the durability of the screen and dust resistance.

    • Shawn Martin

      November 29, 2021 at 11:00 pm

      @Lexy Savvides I actually just bought the stainless steel with matching band. Got wife one gold stainless steel. Two older kids I got them the Nike ones and got my 6 year old iPad Air with engraving. I didnt want to spend the extra for Air model but otherwise it wouldn’t get here in time. Wife will be pissed I spent about 3k but if I wait until Christmas to surprise them she cant be mad on the video 😉

    • Lexy Savvides

      November 30, 2021 at 12:49 am

      @Shawn Martin Amazing! Happy Christmas to all!

    • Lexy Savvides

      November 30, 2021 at 12:52 am

      @Michael b Thanks Michael!

    • cine extreme

      November 30, 2021 at 2:28 am

      Can you do a giveaway

    • Me grind for Luke

      December 1, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      Can you text on the Apple Watch se?

    • Lexy Savvides

      December 1, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      @Me grind for Luke yes! But not with the full keyboard the series 7 has. You can write/scribble text, use the mic to dictate and it transcribes to text automatically, or you can send emojis

    • Rich Kid

      December 2, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      Only poor people fret about which model they should get. Think about that. For Rich people the answer is always easy. Just get the best. Nothing less.

  7. Parth Soni

    November 29, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Get the series 6

  8. QueDog Laney

    November 29, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    is it me or Lexy memoji looks a lil old lol

  9. emmettPlays

    November 29, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    Here’s something if you are under the age of 22 don’t get the 7 for the ekg it won’t work unless you are 22 I mean you could change your age but
    1 there’s a reason for the limit
    2 it may break other things based on your real age

  10. Chris Heiny

    November 29, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Dang this would’ve been used for a week ago 😞

  11. Mariann Kwiat

    November 29, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    Great comparison review, but I don’t think you mentioned if getting either watch requires an additional phone provider fee. Does anyone know?

    • Lexy Savvides

      November 29, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      Only if you want the cellular option. That’s an additional monthly fee through your phone provider

    • Mariann Kwiat

      November 29, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you!

  12. Vinayak Batra

    November 29, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    This was very helpful! Thank you so much for making this video. I am gonna buy 1 today

    • Michael b

      November 29, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      Which one you getting?

  13. el_Mutant

    November 29, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    SE is a better buy

  14. Michael b

    November 29, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    I love my Apple Watch..started out with the Series 4, then went to the 6 and now I have the Series 7..I’m glad I upgraded..The bigger screen is a big plus for me, and the new keyboard function is soo helpful.. I too keep the Always on Display off to save battery, I get almost 2 days of battery life…I turn the watch off at night when I’m not wearing it, so that helps…

    • J Leight

      November 30, 2021 at 8:52 pm

      Can you use Spotify on the watch?

    • Michael b

      November 30, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      @J Leight you can get the app, yes..

  15. JOJOhill27

    November 29, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    That’s what I ultimately decided aswell I got the SE but would have loved to get a full keyboard or even the three push number keyboard on the SE but it’s a great watch also however I did notice a small ding on the case around the button and now my button doesn’t work quite as well so I’m not sure if the 7 is a little more durable on its case

    • Mclovin

      November 29, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      There’s a keyboard app that supports all watch models

    • JOJOhill27

      November 29, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      @Mclovin great what’s it called lol

    • Khalia Stephens

      November 30, 2021 at 1:29 am

      @JOJOhill27 I think there’s one called watch key

    • JOJOhill27

      November 30, 2021 at 5:32 am

      @Khalia Stephens thank you for sure I’ll check it out

  16. Boko Gigani

    November 29, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Lexy is always …

  17. shadow of arman

    November 29, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    I just bought a series 6 because 7 doesn’t have a freaking silver aluminum option 😑
    It was literally my only reason, being cheaper was a plus 🤷‍♂️

  18. Olivia Jane

    November 29, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    What did you mean by the LTE to do messages and calls, do they not automatically come with that? how do I know if I have bought that?

    • Lexy Savvides

      November 29, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      It depends on which version you buy. The regular versions of each ($279 and $399 respectively) are not LTE capable. The GPS + cellular models that let you take calls and messages away from the range of your phone cost extra. Hope that helps

  19. Ahsan Soomro

    November 29, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Shame on apple, paying 400 dollars on a watch and still not getting stainless steel. They should discontinue aluminum version they look so cheap

    • William Mcvicar

      November 30, 2021 at 12:59 am

      Stainless steel is expensive and there’s a lot of tech inside.

    • Lia M

      November 30, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      I disagree.. aluminum does look good in my opinion in certain colors. The Matt rose gold is actually kinda cool. Also no visible finger prints is a plus.. but yeah I definitely think it should be cheaper

  20. Rudyard Arocha

    November 29, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    ImMeganLive?

  21. Krishna Singh

    November 30, 2021 at 1:03 am

    I have the series 4

  22. Krishna Singh

    November 30, 2021 at 1:03 am

    Thinking of getting the series 7

  23. Marlon Hernandez

    November 30, 2021 at 1:14 am

    You leave your British accent sometimes. Nice review SE best choice…

  24. Richard McCombs

    November 30, 2021 at 1:25 am

    Good job you made their gibberish easy to understand

  25. tnductai

    November 30, 2021 at 2:01 am

    $400 for a smart watch 😐 help yourself and get the galaxy watch4 for $190… not the best for ios, but a lot cheaper!

  26. Mohd Hilman

    November 30, 2021 at 3:46 am

    i hope apple added a T9 keyboard . Like galaxy watch 4 . More convenient that way

  27. liquidmojo

    November 30, 2021 at 5:13 am

    My opinion is different, I feel the always on feature to be a game changer, and I think the SE would be much more useful if it had an always on watch face. A refurb AW 5 or 6 would be a better bang for the buck, depending on your budget than an SE. I’m a tech geek though so IMHO the AW7 is a worthy update.

  28. Ashik Antu

    November 30, 2021 at 9:56 am

    Let’s be honest, any smart watch is just a luxury and not a necessity 🤷‍♂️ ( cmon you are not a 70 year old dude with a handful of health issue’s)

  29. AndroBoy17

    November 30, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    Having the feature “ always on display” turned off on daily basis to save battery is the most stupid thing ! Is like buying a lux car with leather seats but you store them in the garage to keep them clean and not to wear out. Come oooon ! I use my apple watch 7 24/7 even while asleep. Always on display, running for 30-60min, receiving calls, checking and replying to mssgs, emails, reminders, timers and so on …. I have abt 35-40% battery left after 24hrs of usage.

    • Jesmond Borg

      November 30, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      🤥

    • Christy Marshall

      December 2, 2021 at 12:21 am

      who sleeps with a watch

  30. Muhamad Aldiawan

    November 30, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    It’s good thing to know that SE has the high & low heart rate monitor, I think I will get the SE, Thanks for the review Lexy 👍

  31. austerralia

    November 30, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    I was comparing these 2 watches thoroughly and end up buying mi band 6

  32. Rawan S.

    November 30, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    I got the SE last year and I love it and I do not feel I miss any of the additional features

  33. reena thomas

    November 30, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    This video makes so much sense. Thank you so much. I will definitely go for SE 😊

  34. Nam Hoai

    December 1, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Please make a comparison between Apple Watch Sr7 vs Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. I want to buy a watch as a present and cannot decide between both (my dad has Oneplus and IPhone)

  35. Boots N Pants

    December 1, 2021 at 12:43 am

    i have a series 2 apple watch that still works fine, but the stupid screen is coming off, i doubt it can be fixed and its too old, but idk about spending $400+ for the 7……maybe the SE?? idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • The Iceman979

      December 1, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      Wait for a sale for either imo

  36. Fuzed Cable

    December 1, 2021 at 1:54 am

    I’m getting an Apple Watch but the funny part is that I’m gonna use it for everything but the health features. Unless you are 50+ years old and/or you have a health condition the health features are absolutely useless. It’s a waste of money either way but i just think they are cool which is why I’m buying it.

  37. nguyen van thao

    December 1, 2021 at 5:23 am

    Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

  38. TheSonyGuy1

    December 1, 2021 at 6:27 am

    If Apple drops the price of series 3 to $100 than that would be a good way for someone who wants to get into a apple watch and probably upgrading in less than a year.

    • The Iceman979

      December 1, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      Walmart had it for $109 this year for bf decent price for a first smart watch

  39. A T

    December 1, 2021 at 7:15 am

    What future plan?the battery replacement cost is exactly the same as a new watch…… when I want to replace 2 months ago.

  40. ronald lazar

    December 1, 2021 at 9:14 am

    And what’s the difference between the Series 6 and the SE

  41. Jasper Prem

    December 1, 2021 at 9:15 am

    Apple SE is best since I already owned it 😂😂👌👌

  42. Kiran Sukumaran

    December 1, 2021 at 10:12 am

    You’re awesome 🤩

  43. blinds cutting / pick up and delivery service

    December 1, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Thanks you fantastic

  44. roderick tiangco

    December 1, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Cool vid as usual! 🙌 I actually traded-in my 40mm S6 for the 45mm LTE S7 for two reasons: (1) I’ve always had the smaller version, because, price. Now I wanted the larger version, because, vision; and (2) wanted to try the LTE version.

  45. Come Vibe Wit Me

    December 1, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    I’m straight on both. I got and needed the Apple Watch Series 7 Stainless Steel. I wear it for tech and fashion.

  46. saurabh muneshwar

    December 1, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    1:48 I think watch 7 series second arrow move faster than series SE

  47. Dave Hughes

    December 1, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    I’ve had many apple regrets – my latest is I wish that I had bought the stainless steel on the Series 6. The only reason I upgraded to the 7 was for the shiny. I missed it since I had my 4 – which is in a drawer somewhere. Who wants to buy it?

  48. Patrick Shangev

    December 2, 2021 at 1:30 am

    I will never forget the day I came across dr igho on YouTube channel I will always keep it memorably, thank you doctor for giving me my deserved inches naturally, in you, I hope to leave again because am more Enhanced!

  49. Prottay Sutradhar

    December 2, 2021 at 2:46 am

    Her name initials should be swapped……. immediately.

  50. Palash Kale

    December 2, 2021 at 10:05 am

    If only the SE had an always on display

  51. Katy Watson

    December 2, 2021 at 10:09 am

    I had not worn a watch since 2009 that is until two months ago when we updated my husband’s watch and there was a super good deal on the SE. I love my watch!

  52. Lad Boii

    December 2, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Protip: Dont buy Apple Watch

    • Joseph W

      December 3, 2021 at 9:47 am

      No

  53. James Rhodes

    December 2, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Great review, it’s helped me decide.

  54. DLo Project

    December 3, 2021 at 3:38 am

    Hawaii Lexy is the best Lexy. 🏝️

  55. Diario Automotivo

    December 3, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Wow! Great video!

  56. FpvMumbai

    December 3, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    I like your glasses 🙂

  57. Incredibles World 2005 EDCP / Ronan Buddy

    December 3, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    I have been enjoying my series 7 and I do sleep with it

  58. JM Ulan

    December 4, 2021 at 3:29 am

    Thanks, Lexy!

  59. gmh6477

    December 4, 2021 at 7:32 pm

    Iv ordered the SE for my 1st Apple Watch, I was really tempted by the 7 but in reality I think the 02 censor and ecg are pretty much novelty items and maybe use them a handful of times so not worth the extra £150 the sensors in the 7 won’t come fully into play for maybe another 2 years yet and tbh by that time I’ll just upgrade.

  60. Eric Luu

    December 5, 2021 at 3:51 am

    When I upgraded from the series 4 to the series 7, one big noticeable thing is the larger screen when trying to tap at icons like toggling my alarms. The battery life is worse than the 4 cause I have the always on display on but charging does not take forever anymore. Being able to use hand gestures allows me to keep using the watch at work especially when I have gloves on

  61. Paul C

    December 5, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    I just bought my wife the “SE” version for Christmas 🙂 yesterday.

  62. Jenny Hillman Aunt Jenny

    December 5, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    But your bangs.

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