Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11
Critics score the Apple Watch SE 3 87 and the Apple Watch Series 11 88 out of 100, from 11 and 10 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch SE 3 higher, 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher and 2 gave both the same score.
Image: AppleApple Watch SE 3
Praised for: display (10 of 11), performance (3 of 11), health tracking (3 of 11)
Criticised for: battery life (5 of 11)
The catch: Missing the newest health sensors.
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Image: AppleApple Watch Series 11
Praised for: battery life (7 of 10), health tracking (6 of 10), display (5 of 10)
Criticised for: battery life (2 of 10), software (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
All 10 reviews of the Apple Watch Series 11 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 95 | -15 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| CNN Underscored | 89est. | 77est. | +12 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple Watch SE 3 minus the Apple Watch Series 11. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple Watch SE 3 or the Apple Watch Series 11?
Critics rate the Apple Watch Series 11 higher: 88 against 87. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch SE 3 higher, 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher and 2 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Apple Watch SE 3: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95. The Apple Watch Series 11: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95.