The Apple Watch SE 3 was one of the best smartwatches we tested in 2025, and you can still pick up the 40mm GPS model for its Cyber Monday price of $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The 44mm GPS model is also matching its all-time low of $229.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and Walmart.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is a huge technical step forward compared to its predecessor, and puts it more in line with the Series 11 and Ultra 3. One of the biggest changes is that the SE 3 has an always-on display, so you can check the time (or your notifications) without tapping the screen or raising your wrist. It also received a processor bump to the current-generation S10, which enables on-device Siri, support for the double tap and wrist flick gestures, and improved voice isolation on phone calls. On the durability front, Apple says the SE 3 is four times more resistant to cracks than the previous-generation SE.
You can’t take an EKG with the Apple Watch SE 3 like you can on the Series 11 and Ultra 3, but it does have a temperature sensor that enables retrospective ovulation tracking and better sleep tracking. The SE 3 can also detect breathing disturbances, and it will send a notification if it thinks you may have sleep apnea. Apple says the SE 3’s battery can last up to 18 hours, and we made it through a 13-hour day with 27 percent left in the tank during our tests. The Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 will last longer, but they’re bigger and heavier. The higher-end models also have larger displays, a blood oxygen sensor, and hypertension detection, so keep that in mind. We consider the Apple Watch SE to be the best model for most people, and it’s an especially good choice on sale. Read our review.
