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Apple just released 2 brand new Apple Watches today — here are the biggest differences between them
Apple just released 2 brand new Apple Watches today — here are the biggest differences between them
Lisa EadiciccoSep 19, 2020, 03:07 IST
The Apple Watch Series 6 (left) and Apple Watch SE (right).Lisa Eadicicco/Business Insider
Apple is launching two new Apple Watches on Friday: the $400 Apple Watch Series 6 and $280 Apple Watch SE.
The Apple Watch Series 6 is Apple's new high-end watch, while the SE is a more affordable version.
The Series 6 comes with a blood oxygen reader, the ability to take an ECG, and an always-on display, unlike the SE.
In typical Apple fashion, the company made a slew of product announcements during its annual September event, unveiling two new Apple Watches, two iPads, and digital services.
The anticipated iPhone 12 was nowhere to be found, but the company did provide a glimpse at what's next for the Apple Watch.
The $400 Apple Watch Series 6 and $280 Apple Watch SE both launched on Friday after going up for preorder on Tuesday. The Series 6 is Apple's next flagship watch that comes with the ability to take blood oxygen measurements among other improvements.
The Apple Watch SE is a cheaper version that comes with the same processor as last year's Series 5 and offers more features than the $200 Series 3, but doesn't come with as many advanced health features as the Series 6.
Here's a closer look at the biggest difference between the two.
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One of the biggest differences between the Series 6 and SE is in their displays.
The Apple Watch Series 6
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The Apple Watch SE also lacks the Series 6's blood oxygen monitor, which measures oxygen saturation in the blood.
The Apple Watch Series 6's blood oxygen app
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There's no ECG app in the Apple Watch SE, either.
The Apple Watch SE
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The Apple Watch SE only comes in an aluminum finish, while the Apple Watch Series 6 is available in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium finishes.
The Apple Watch Series 6
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The Series 6 also comes in more colors compared to the SE.
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And the SE runs on last year's chip, while the Series 6 is powered by Apple's new S6 chip.
The Apple Watch SE
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Despite these differences, there are a lot of features the Series 6 and SE have in common.
The Apple Watch Series 6 (top), Apple Watch SE (middle) and Apple Watch Series 3 (bottom)
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