Nowadays, many people wear a smartwatch on their wrists, and when we talk about this type of device, we have to mention, by obligation, the Apple Watch. This year, two new models of this type of device came out, one of them called Apple Watch Series 9, which is giving a lot to talk about; the other, which is not far behind, is the Apple WatchSE. As is of interest to the vast majority of users of the bitten apple company, today we will see how the Apple Watch SE and 9 differ.
Today we are going to look at the main features of each of these Apple Watch models and compare them to see the changes between one generation and the next.
Business launch event
El Apple Watch Series 9 is the most modern model of the company's watches so far, along with the Apple Watch Ultra 2. So much so that its launch date was just a couple of months ago. Specifically, this wonder We have had it since last September 12th, during this year's special Keynote.
We must also highlight that, In addition to being one of the best Apple watches, it is also one of the most expensive..
On the other hand, the Apple Watch SE is still a pretty good model, although It's been 4 years since he saw his departureSpecifically, it was on September 18, 2020 when it was officially launched. Although today it seems like an old model, in reality, it has aged quite well. Apple has been in charge of its renewal over the years.
Price
For everyone, this section is one of the most important to compare both models, and this is where Apple Watch SE gains advantage. Of course, it is. a more outdated model and offers fewer features than its counterpart, but it also has a much more affordable price. We can find it at a price of less than 280 euros in stores.
The Apple Watch Series 9, however, is a much more extensive device in terms of features. And therefore, it is also much more expensive than the Apple Watch SE, since we can find each copy in 449 Euros approximately, being the second most expensive model of the company.
Design
Having not been refreshed at this year's event, the Apple Watch SE remains, design-wise, a model based on the Apple Watch Series 9. It features a retina touchscreen surrounded by slightly wider borders than the Series 9 and Ultra models..
In addition to this, the software does not include the option to support an always-on display. The maximum brightness integrated in this device is also lower than that of the Series 9, since It only has 1000 nits, which is half of those that make up its counterpart, with its 2000 nits, still far from Ultra 2, with 3000.
We must also clarify that the SE model contains a Gorilla Glassed Corning crystal, which is Thin, light and resistant to large impacts. This is something the Watch Series 9 doesn't offer.
Software
As for power capacity, there are also some differences, if we talk about Apple Watch SE, it comes integrated with an S8 processor model. This, obviously, It does not have the same level of capacity as the one integrated in the Watch S9 and the Watch Ultra 2.
Due to this lack of power of the cheaper model, this It fails to be compatible with many of the latest Watch featuresThese include, in particular, Double-tap gesture and Siri command processing contained in the watch operating system.
Health and Fitness Features
As for essential health functions, The Apple Watch SE incorporates among its ranks some tracking functions, such as step counting and heart rate measurement. Other features that are not lacking are fall arrest y sleep tracking. However, when we talk about the function for measuring the level of oxygen in the blood, it is striking that the SE does not offer it. There is also no application for the Electrocardiogram function.
Also, with respect to the Series 9, it contains A temperature sensor to help users monitor their immune system. Its menstrual cycle monitoring is also somewhat more advanced than that of the Watch SE.
Connectivity and Autonomy
This section may be the least interesting of all, since it practically There is no change when comparing one watch to the other. Both offer the same connectivity features, in terms of speed, stability, speed and operation. Regarding the autonomy section, it is also the same in both devices, so this section does not present any differences.
Battery
We already talked about this, as far as battery life is concerned, both devices are equal, with a maximum duration of 0.75 daysHowever, the charging time is different, being much faster for the model of Watch Series 9, with solo 1.2 hours to obtain the full charge, with respect to the 2.5 of the SE.
Both devices have wireless charging compatible with the battery, and they also have a rechargeable battery.
Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Apple Watch SE. Advantages of Series 9
In short, you have two devices that are quality and both are quite functional, one is priced higher than the other, and both have quite a few differences. If you still don't know if it's worth going for the more expensive one, here I leave you the features that are best in the Watch Series 9 Regarding the Watch SE.
- The Watch Series 9 has a function to measure blood oxygen levels (pulse oximetry).
- It measures the temperature of each user, thus knowing if they have a fever or suffer from hypothermia.
- Keep screen on function, this way you won't have to turn on the screen every time you go to check the time (or pay attention to some other data of interest).
- The screen size of the Series 9 is 6.74% larger than the SE model, measuring 1.9″ compared to its competitor's 1.78″. This already depends on each person, if it is pro or con, Personally, I prefer them smaller.
- La The resolution of the Series 9 is 16.26% higher, being 396 x 484 px.
- The Bluetooth feature is better too, being a newer and more optimized version than the SE's.
- The Series 9 model features VFC tracking, so measure heart rate variability. Using this feature, you can detect heart conditions in time.
And that's all, let me know in the comments what you think of these two models, and if you think it's worth paying almost double for the more expensive one.