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popularDealStrategist posted Nov 04, 2025 12:10 AM
Apple Watch SE GPS (2024) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with Sport Band - S/M for $169.99
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Se3 is available for just $30 more:
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Se3 is better than se2 in almost every aspect. Not worth buying se2 for $170 now
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That said, the OP says this is a 2024 model, which I do not believe exists. They released the SE2 in 2022 and the SE3 in 2025.
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This is pretty unlikely.
That said, the OP says this is a 2024 model, which I do not believe exists. They released the SE2 in 2022 and the SE3 in 2025.
Though SE2 was officially released in 2022, Apple kept manufacturing the same year over year. Apple Watch SE 2 (2024) refers to the SE2 models that were manufactured in the year 2024.
Some retailers still kept selling SE2 at $150 or below specifically during holiday season, but those were manufactured in 2022 and been shelved for 2+ years. Unfortunately, such devices suffer battery degradation faster due to its long shelving and its generally recommended to stay away from such items if you're intending to hold on to the device for more than a year.
Having an Apple watch can be cool and useful, but having to charge it daily was too much for me. As someone else once described it in a review/forum, it's like getting a pet you never wanted.
Also, how are you supposed to benefit from the sleep tracking (which Apple is objectively very good at) if you need to charge it at night? I saw the recommendations to quick-charge it during your night and morning routines, but this adds even more maintenance to owning an Apple watch.
There are other brands that offer similar features but whose batteries last several days or even weeks. I have other Apple products, and I enjoy them, but the watches need better battery life.
PS: I anticipate hurting some fanboy feelings here, but this is my honest opinion.
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