What’s the Difference Between Series 8 and SE Apple Watch

What’s the difference between Series 8 and SE Apple watch? This is the frequently asked question the we responded to in this post by Technology Gadgets Magazine. Stay tuned to the end of this guide if this is something that interests you.

The Apple Watch SE was introduced in September 2020 and has been a popular Apple Watch model for customers looking for their first smartwatch or an affordable Apple Watch. Apple Watch SE customers may be wondering what to expect with the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 and what new features they can expect. Keep reading to find out.

What’s the Difference Between Series 8 and SE Apple Watch?

Significantly larger display

Apple increased the size of the display with the Apple Watch Series 7 by shrinking the bezels and rounding the corners. The standard Apple Watch Series 8 still uses the Series 7 display, which is 20 percent larger than the Apple Watch SE.

Always-On Retina Display

Apple Introduced this with the Apple Watch Series 5 and has featured on every flagship Apple Watch since. It features an Always-On Display that allows the display to stay on and provide easy access to quick information, such as time.

Durable Hardware

Apple Watch Series 8 has the same durable hardware as the Series 7, including a stronger front glass and more durable aluminum models compared to the Apple Watch SE.

Blood Oxygen Measurement

The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a blood oxygen sensor that was introduced with the Series 6 in 2020 but is not available on the Apple Watch SE. This sensor allows users to measure the amount of oxygen in their blood.

ECG

The Apple Watch Series 8’s ECG feature can capture an ECG or EKG right on your wrist. This high-end health and wellness feature is not available on the Apple Watch SE and but been provided on Apple Watch models since the Series 4.

Internal Temperature Sensor

One of the new health sensors that comes with Apple Watch Series 8 is the ability to measure body temperature. The new sensor won’t give users body readings, at least initially, but may simply advise them if they have a fever and need to seek medical attention.

Quick Charge

The Apple Watch SE doesn’t support Quick Charge, and with the Series 8, customers can expect up to 30 percent faster charging along with 18 hours of all-day battery life.

Faster Performance

The Apple Watch Series 8 features a dual-core S8 SiP (system in a package), which is faster than the dual-core S5 chip in the Apple Watch SE. As a result, customers can expect faster performance and smoother animations.

Summing Up

What’s the difference between Series 8 and SE Apple watch? This is the frequently asked question we responded to in this post by Technology Gadgets Magazine. Hope you found this guide useful. If the Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t an attractive option for current Apple Watch SE users, then the Apple Watch SE 2 is worth having a look at too.