Watch · Apple Silicon · 2025
Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)
The third-generation SE keeps Apple’s entry watch fresh for kids, first-time buyers and anyone who wants the basics without the flagship price.
Apple Watch SE (3rd generation): key facts
When was the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) released?
The Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) was released in 2025.
How much did the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) cost?
The Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) launched at $249 in 2025 — about $251 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)’s specs?
The Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) used a Apple S-series SiP running at 1.80 GHz, with 1 GB of memory and 32 GB of storage. It ran watchOS 12.
Why does the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) matter?
Current value Apple Watch.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple S-series SiP · 1.80 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | Retina OLED |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Magnetic charging |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | SE case sizes |
| Operating system | watchOS 12 |
| Released | 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $249 |
How the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.80 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $249 in 2025 — about $251 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
The SE line quietly became one of Apple’s most important family-sharing products.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27