Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch SE 40 mm - MYDN2LL/A** - Watch5,9 - A2351* - 3485*
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Introduced as a "budget" option alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch SE have more in common with the Apple Watch Series 5 replaced, but lack its predecessor's "Always On" display as well as its electrical heart sensor and ECG app (they do have an optical heart sensor). Compared to the more expensive Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch SE line shares its always-on Altimeter, but is slower, lacks its Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2) and app, has less capable Wi-Fi, and charges more slowly. It only is available in Aluminum and has fewer finish options and fewer default band choices, too.
This particular model, the Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40 mm) does not have wireless cellular capability, but higher-end models in the series also are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone for some functionality. This "GPS" model is required to be connected to an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later.
All Apple Watch SE devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch SE, the GPS model in the 40 mm size, features a 324x394 LTPO OLED screen with Ion-X glass packed in an aluminum case with a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 1.5 hours" of talk time connected to an iPhone (or to LTE for LTE-capable models), "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 10 hours" working out indoors and "up to 6 hours" working out outdoors with GPS.
There were three aluminum options available from Apple Authorized Resellers -- Gold with a Pink Sand Sport Band, Silver with a White Sport Band, and Space Gray with a Black Sport Band. A variety of other body and watch band combinations were available from Apple via customization, as well.
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- What are the differences between the Apple Watch SE and earlier models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 15, 2020 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 7, 2022 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was introduced on September 15, 2020 and was first available in stores on September 18, 2020. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S5* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the processor in the Apple Watch SE models is a 64-bit dual core Apple "S5" processor (System-in-Package, SiP). The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip and an "always on" altimeter. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch SE models have 32 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch SE (40 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch SE model has a 40 mm form factor and uses an anodized aluminum housing in a silver, gold, or dark "space gray" color. |
| Housing Color: |
Aluminum* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch SE model uses an anodized aluminum housing. It is available in a silver, gold, or a dark "space gray" color. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.8" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
324x394 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 40 mm size Apple Watch SE contains a roughly 1.8" (324x394) LTPO OLED "Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 759 square mm display area, a brightness of 1000 nits, and is covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch SE models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz as well as Bluetooth 5.0. This specific model also has GPS/GNSS support, but not cellular capability. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
1.5-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch SE uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this GPS-only device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60 minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours." Battery life for other uses varies -- reportedly "up to 1.5 hours" of talk time connected to an iPhone, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 10 hours" of working out indoors, and "up to 6 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS. |
| Apple Order No: |
MYDN2LL/A** |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch SE 40 mm |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that the Apple Watch SE models charge to 80% in "about 1.5 hours" and completely charge in "about 2.5 hours."
**MYDN2LL/A is the order number for this Apple Watch SE in Gold Aluminum with a Pink Sand Sport Band sold by Apple Authorized Resellers in the US. Other bundled housing and watch band combinations available from Apple Authorized Resellers include Silver Aluminum with a White Sport Band (MYDM2LL/A) and Space Gray Aluminum with a Black Sport Band (MYDP2LL/A).
Purchased directly from Apple, the order numbers for the watch housing itself without a band are MYDY2LL/A for Gold Aluminum, MYDX2LL/A for Silver Aluminum, and MYE02LL/A for Dark "Space Gray" Aluminum. These three body housings are available in combination with a wide variety of watch bands via customization. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2351* (EMC 3485*) |
Model ID: |
Watch5,9 |
| Details: |
*This model number and EMC number are shared by multiple models. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the bottom strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number only is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2351* Model Number, the 3485* EMC Number, and the Watch5,9 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 7.0 (18R382) |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 10.x |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the last version of watchOS 7 and watchOS 8. It additionally supports watchOS 9, but it does not include Apple Watch Mirroring or the expanded global keyboard options.
Finally, this model supports watchOS 10, but it does not measure time in daylight. It does not support watchOS 11 or later versions of the operating system.
watchOS 7 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later, watchOS 8 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later, watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, and watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.57 x 1.34 x 0.41 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.08 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (40 mm x 34 mm x 10.4 mm, 30.49 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$279* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$125-US$200 |
| Details: |
*All 40 mm Apple Watch SE (GPS-only) models started at US$279 regardless of finish including basic watch bands; more premium watch bands pushed the total cost of the watch and band to US$329.
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Global original prices for the Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$369 |
Brazil: |
R$3.799 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $7,499 |
United States: |
US$279* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€299 |
Belgium: |
€299 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 2,299 |
Finland: |
€309 |
| France: |
€299 |
Germany: |
€291,45 |
| Ireland: |
€294.10 |
Italy: |
€309 |
| Luxembourg: |
€289,12 |
Netherlands: |
€299 |
| Norway: |
NOK 3,290 |
Portugal: |
€309 |
| Spain: |
€299 |
Sweden: |
SEK 3.195 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 299 |
United Kingdom: |
£269 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 2,199 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$2,199 |
| India: |
Rs 29,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 6,499,000 |
| Japan: |
¥29,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 359,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,199 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 15,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$419 |
Taiwan: |
NT$8,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 9,400 |
Vietnam: |
VND 8,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$429 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$479 |
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