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The Apple Watch SE smartwatch by Apple was unveiled alongside the Apple Watch Series 6. Positioned as a more affordable option with the criteria of 'great, beneficial, and budget-friendly'. So, what makes the Apple Watch SE stand out? How does the design of the Apple Watch SE differ from its predecessor? How much does the Apple Watch SE cost? Join me as I get hands-on with the Apple Watch SE to discover the interesting aspects of this smartwatch!
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Unboxing the Apple Watch SE and exploring what's inside!
The Apple Watch SE has surprised the tech community by being launched alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, offering a better price point while retaining most features. Like other Apple Watches, the Apple Watch SE comes neatly packaged. The overall packaging of the Apple Watch SE is white and rectangular in shape.
The overall packaging of the Apple Watch SE is white and rectangular in shape.On the top of the box, there's the text 'Apple Watch' in black, while on the back of the box, there's a lot of information related to the product. Among them, the most important information for many users is the watch face size and color. The version I have on hand is the 40 mm version, with an aluminum frame and Space Gray color.
The version I have on hand is the 40 mm version, with an aluminum frame and Space Gray color.Inside the box, there's wrapping paper with various illustrations of different colors of the Apple Watch SE. The accessories inside the Apple Watch SE box include the watch itself, a magnetic charging cable, and user guide documents. Apple also does not include a charging brick with the Apple Watch SE, similar to other recent releases from the company.
Inside the box, there's wrapping paper with various illustrations of different colors of the Apple Watch SE.
The accessories inside the Apple Watch SE box include the watch itself, a magnetic charging cable, and user guide documents.The included rubber strap comes with 2 straps of different lengths to fit users' wrist sizes. I consider this to be a rather sophisticated detail, and not many smartwatch brands include 2 straps of different lengths like this.
The included rubber strap comes with 2 straps of different lengths to fit users' wrist sizes.
On wrist with the modern, elegant Apple Watch SE
Overall, the Apple Watch SE still carries the characteristic design language of the Apple Watch line. At first glance, it's hard to distinguish the Apple Watch SE from other generations like the Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch Series 6. In terms of design and finish, despite being priced lower than the Apple Watch Series 6, the build quality of the Apple Watch SE is still extremely good and hard to find fault with.
The design and finish of the Apple Watch SE remain extremely good and it's hard to find any drawbacks.The Apple Watch SE features the familiar square watch face, housed in an aluminum frame gently curved at all four corners. The screen of the Apple Watch SE is curved to the edges, giving the impression that the screen occupies the entire front surface. This makes wearing the Apple Watch SE feel more modern compared to older Apple Watches with thick bezels. In addition to Space Gray, the Apple Watch SE also comes in two other basic color options: Silver and Gold.
The screen of the Apple Watch SE is curved to the edges, giving the impression that the screen occupies the entire front surface.The back of the Apple Watch SE is still crafted from ceramic and sapphire glass, with hardly any reduction in material quality noticed. This back is also where the sensor cluster - dubbed the 'heart' of the watch - is housed. Along the side of the Apple Watch SE are the power button, microphone, and Digital Crown. On the opposite side is the dual speaker setup, also serving as the outlet for water to escape.
The back of the Apple Watch SE is still crafted from ceramic and sapphire glass.
Along the side of the Apple Watch SE are the power button, microphone, and Digital Crown.
On the opposite side is the dual speaker setup, also serving as the outlet for water to escape.The front of the Apple Watch SE features a 1.78-inch screen with a resolution of 448 x 368 pixels. This is an OLED display with a brightness of up to 1000 nits and is protected by Ion-X strengthened glass, a type of glass specifically designed for Apple Watches with impressive resistance to impacts and scratches.
The front of the Apple Watch SE features a 1.78-inch screen with a resolution of 448 x 368 pixels.When it comes to the Apple Watch, one cannot overlook the accompanying straps. To attach the strap to the Apple Watch SE, users simply need to slide it in until they hear a 'click'. The version I have on hand is Space Gray, so the strap also corresponds with a black color. The rubber material of this strap is quite soft and comfortable on the wrist. The Apple Watch SE still uses a common strap size with other Apple Watch models, so users can easily find and change to different straps for the Apple Watch SE according to their preferences.
The version I have on hand is Space Gray, so the strap also corresponds with a black color.Wearing the Apple Watch SE on the wrist doesn't feel much different as the weight and size of the watch are quite similar to other Apple Watches. If you haven't worn an Apple Watch before, getting used to the Apple Watch SE will be quick and only take a little time for you to become familiar with the watch.
Wearing the Apple Watch SE on the wrist feels quite comfortable.The Apple Watch SE will be upgraded to the latest WatchOS 9 with many fancy features
In terms of specifications, the Apple Watch SE boasts a powerful S5 processor, enabling all tasks to be executed quickly and smoothly. Thanks to its recent release, the Apple Watch SE offers many new watch face options. When I set a photo with a person as the watch face, the Apple Watch SE will automatically separate the background and make the image stand out.
When I set a photo with a person as the watch face, the Apple Watch SE will automatically separate the background and make the image stand out.The Apple Watch SE also offers a wide range of workout tracking modes. Its heart rate sensors and step counters work very efficiently and accurately, allowing you to monitor your workout progress in detail. Another useful feature is measuring the ambient noise level, helping us to know if our surroundings are too noisy and affecting our hearing.
The Apple Watch SE also offers a wide range of workout tracking modes.Being a member of the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Watch SE is tightly integrated with the iPhone. Users only need to connect them once, and thereafter, the Apple Watch SE and iPhone will automatically connect to each other. The synchronization time between the phone and the watch is also very fast and almost never delayed.
Users only need to connect them once, and thereafter, the Apple Watch SE and iPhone will automatically connect to each other.How much does the Apple Watch SE cost? Is it worth buying?
Currently, the 40mm version of the Apple Watch SE is priced at 8.99 million VND (prices at Mytour may vary depending on the time and promotional programs). I consider this to be a very reasonable price for a premium smartwatch from Apple. The Apple Watch SE boasts an elegant design, powerful configuration with a plethora of useful features, while only omitting the Always-on Display and spO2 measurement feature compared to higher-end Apple Watch models.
The Apple Watch SE boasts an elegant design, powerful configuration with a plethora of useful features.So what are your thoughts on the Apple Watch SE? Leave a comment below for me and everyone else to know! Thank you for taking the time to read and follow my article.
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