What do reviews say about battery?

Rated for 18 hours; TechRadar got close to two days, and 170 Best Buy buyers praise it.

What do reviews say about always on?

There is no always-on display; both experts list this as the main trade-off.

What do reviews say about crash detection?

TechRadar highlights the added car crash detection as a useful safety extra.

What do reviews say about band?

A small number of Best Buy buyers complain about the included sport band.

Phones & Audio · Smartwatches · 2,246 reviews · 3 sources

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Best for: first-time Apple Watch buyersBudget

Core Apple Watch features at a lower price, light and quick in daily use. No always-on screen and no ECG.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want a cheap Apple Watch
You mainly track steps and workouts

Skip if

You want an always-on screen
You need ECG readings

How it scores

Comfort9.0

Value8.0

Battery6.4

Price

$249–279

You pay for: Launch price; SE 3 now replaces it

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Smooth performanceFast and easy to use

Battery lifeBuyers happy with a day+

Size and fitLight, fits small wrists

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

No always-on displayScreen sleeps when idle

No ECG sensorLeft for pricier models

Reviewers disagree on

Battery lasts a day or twoRated 18 h, same as before

Alternatives

Same price · $249–279

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Sources

Best Buy
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.