Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm
Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm Apple Watch Series 11

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display.
  • Both products have an IP68 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products are waterproof up to 50 m.
  • Both products feature an always-on display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products can operate at a maximum temperature of 35 °C.
  • Both products can operate at a minimum temperature of 0 °C.
  • Both products have a display.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.
  • Both products detect activities automatically.

Main Differences

  • The screen size is 1.78″ on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 1.96″ on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm is waterproof, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is water resistant.
  • The pixel density is 326 ppi on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 330 ppi on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The resolution is 368 x 448 px on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 416 x 496 px on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm has branded damage-resistant glass, while the Apple Watch Series 11 does not.
  • The thickness is 10.7 mm on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 9.7 mm on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The weight is 32.9 g on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 43.1 g on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The height is 44 mm on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 46 mm on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The width is 38 mm on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 39 mm on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not have sapphire glass, while the Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • The volume is 17.8904 cm³ on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 17.4018 cm³ on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The maximum altitude is 10,000 feet on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 3,000 feet on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not monitor blood oxygenation levels, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not track calorie intake, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not have a cellular module, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • The battery life is 0.75 days on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 1 day on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • The battery life in power save mode is 32 hours on Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and 38 hours on Apple Watch Series 11.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not measure VO2 max, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm has a smart alarm, while Apple Watch Series 11 does not.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not track water intake, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm does not have weight tracking, but Apple Watch Series 11 does.
Specs Comparison
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm

Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

Design:
screen size 1.78" 1.96"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Waterproof Water resistant
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IP68
waterproof depth rating 50 m 50 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 326 ppi 330 ppi
resolution 368 x 448 px 416 x 496 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 10.7 mm 9.7 mm
weight 32.9 g 43.1 g
height 44 mm 46 mm
width 38 mm 39 mm
maximum operating temperature 35 °C 35 °C
lowest potential operating temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 17.8904 cm³ 17.4018 cm³
maximum altitude 10000 feet 3000 feet

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, ensuring vibrant visuals. The SE 3 has a screen size of 1.78″, while the Series 11 offers a slightly larger 1.96″ display. Both have an Always-On Display, but the SE 3 has a slightly higher pixel density at 326 ppi, compared to the Series 11's 330 ppi. The resolution also differs, with the SE 3 offering 368 x 448 px, while the Series 11 comes in at a sharper 416 x 496 px.

In terms of durability, both watches boast an IP68 Ingress Protection rating and are waterproof to a depth of 50 meters. The SE 3, however, weighs less at 32.9 g and has a thickness of 10.7 mm, while the Series 11 is a bit heavier at 43.1 g and thinner at 9.7 mm. Additionally, the SE 3 is 44 mm tall and 38 mm wide, while the Series 11 is slightly taller at 46 mm and wider at 39 mm.

For glass protection, the SE 3 features branded damage-resistant glass, while the Series 11 stands out with a sapphire glass display, offering a higher level of durability. The SE 3 can withstand higher altitudes with a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet, compared to the Series 11's 3,000 feet limit. Both watches have replaceable watch bands and operate within the same temperature range, with a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C and a minimum of 0 °C.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 both include several similar sensors, including a heart rate monitor, GPS, accelerometer, temperature sensor, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. However, the Series 11 includes one extra sensor: it monitors blood oxygenation levels, a feature that the SE 3 does not offer.

Both models lack a cadence sensor and do not monitor perspiration. While the SE 3 has all the core sensors needed for fitness tracking, the Series 11 stands out with its ability to monitor blood oxygenation, which may appeal to users interested in more advanced health metrics.

Overall, the two models are quite similar in terms of the sensors they offer, but the Series 11 adds blood oxygen monitoring, while the SE 3 does not have this feature.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 offer a comprehensive set of activity tracking features. They both track sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, elevation, and provide sleep reports. Additionally, both models can automatically detect activities, include a route tracker, and support multi-sport modes, making them well-suited for a variety of fitness activities. They also both have exercise tagging and a stroke counter for swimming.

The key difference between the two models is that the Series 11 tracks calorie intake, which the SE 3 does not offer. Neither model is designed for diving or golf, so they are both similarly limited in that regard.

In summary, the SE 3 and Series 11 share nearly identical activity tracking features, with the exception of the Series 11's ability to track calorie intake.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
SIM cards 1 eSIM 1 eSIM
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 share several connectivity features. Both are compatible with iOS, support Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 4 or 802.11n), have NFC, and support Galileo. Additionally, both models use a single eSIM for SIM cards.

The main difference between the two models is that the SE 3 does not have a cellular module, while the Series 11 does, allowing it to operate independently of a paired phone for calls, messages, and data. Neither model is compatible with Android, and both lack support for ANT+.

In summary, the SE 3 and Series 11 have similar connectivity features, with the key distinction being the Series 11’s inclusion of a cellular module for added cellular connectivity.

Battery:
battery life 0.75 days 1 days
battery life in power save mode 32 hours 38 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 both offer wireless charging and have rechargeable batteries. Neither model includes a solar power battery or a removable battery.

In terms of battery life, the Series 11 lasts slightly longer than the SE 3. The SE 3 has a battery life of 0.75 days, while the Series 11 lasts a full day (1 day). In power save mode, the SE 3 offers 32 hours of battery life, while the Series 11 extends this to 38 hours.

Overall, the two models have very similar battery features, with the Series 11 providing a slightly longer battery life both in normal and power save modes.

Features:
release date September 2025 September 2025
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
internal storage 64GB 64GB
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
number of microphones 1 1
has a front camera

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 share many similar features. Both measure resting heart rate, have fast/slow heart rate notifications, support call answering and control, phone locating, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, silent alarms, vibrating alerts, fall detection, stopwatches, smart alarms (SE 3 only), voice commands, and have 64GB of internal storage. They also both feature a built-in camera remote control function and have one microphone.

The key difference is that the Series 11 measures VO2 max, which the SE 3 does not. Additionally, the Series 11 lacks the smart alarm feature found on the SE 3. Both watches take the same amount of time to acquire GPS.

Overall, the two watches are very similar, with the Series 11 adding VO2 max measurement and the SE 3 offering a smart alarm.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Exports to email
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 offer nearly identical app and software features. Both provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, a free app, an exercise diary, and an ad-free experience. They also both feature temperature tracking, period notifications, voice feedback, music playback, ovulation prediction, and the ability to predict the start date of periods. Additionally, both can be personalized, have no barcode scanner in the app, and do not export data to email.

The main differences between the two are that the Series 11 tracks water intake and includes weight tracking, while the SE 3 does not provide these features. Both models lack coaching functionality and do not have a barcode scanner in the app.

Overall, the two watches are very similar in terms of app and software features, with the Series 11 adding water intake tracking and weight tracking, which the SE 3 lacks.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
has crash detection
has aptX
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11 share several features in the Miscellaneous category. Both include a battery level indicator, crash detection, aptX support (which is not available for either model), auto pause, passcode protection, compatibility with smart scales and external heart rate monitors, and the ability to work with Mac OS X. Neither model has an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, and both are incompatible with Windows.

In terms of differences, there are no notable distinctions in the features provided in this category. Both watches offer the same functionality regarding compatibility and safety features.

Overall, the SE 3 and Series 11 are identical in terms of miscellaneous features, with no significant differences between the two models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm and Apple Watch Series 11. Both models share key features such as an OLED/AMOLED display, an IP68 ingress protection rating, and the ability to track sleep and steps taken. However, the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm has a 1.78″ screen size, is waterproof, and weighs 32.9 g, while the Apple Watch Series 11 offers a larger 1.96″ screen, is water resistant, and weighs 43.1 g. Additionally, the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm lacks features like cellular support, VO2 max measurement, and calorie intake tracking, which are available on the Apple Watch Series 11.