Apple Watch comparison
Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
Apple Watch Series 10A tenth-anniversary redesign: bigger 42/46 mm cases yet noticeably thinner and lighter, a wide-angle OLED that’s easier to read at a glance, and faster charging.
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)The value Watch got the current-gen S8 brain and crash detection while dropping to $249, comfortably the best-value way onto the wrist.Specs side by side
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 20, 2024 | September 16, 2022 |
| Launch price | $399 | $249 |
| Price today | $403 | $266 |
| CPU | Apple S10 SiP · 1.80 GHz | Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Display | 1.96" LTPO3 wide-angle OLED, 496×416 | 1.78" LTPO OLED, 448×368 |
| Ports | Magnetic fast charging | Magnetic charging |
| Operating system | watchOS 11 | watchOS 9 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Apple Watch Series 10
Thinnest Apple Watch ever, with the largest display and a wide-angle OLED.
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Cheapest Apple Watch with the modern S8 chip and crash detection.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04