Apple Watch SE 3 VS Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm

The Apple Watch SE 3 features a 1.78″ OLED/AMOLED display, while the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm comes with a smaller 1.57″ OLED/AMOLED screen. Both devices have an Always-On Display feature and share the same water resistance capabilities with a 5 ATM ATM rating and an IP68 Ingress Protection rating, meaning both are waterproof up to 50 meters in depth.

In terms of display resolution, the Apple Watch SE 3 offers a higher resolution of 368 x 448 px compared to the 324 x 394 px resolution on the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm. The pixel density is also slightly higher on the SE 3 at 326 ppi, compared to 325 ppi on the GPS 40mm model.

Regarding size and weight, the Apple Watch SE 3 is slightly larger and heavier, with a thickness of 10.7 mm, weight of 33 g, and dimensions of 44 mm height by 38 mm width. In comparison, the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm is thinner at 10.74 mm, lighter at 26.3 g, and smaller in height (40 mm) and width (34 mm). Both watches have replaceable bands, branded damage-resistant glass, and touchscreens. Additionally, neither model features sapphire glass displays.

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm include a heart rate monitor, GPS, accelerometer, temperature sensor, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. Neither device features a cadence sensor or perspiration monitoring, and both do not monitor blood oxygenation levels.

Since the specifications for all the sensors are identical between the two models, there is no difference in their sensor capabilities. Both watches offer the same set of sensors for activity tracking and environmental awareness.

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm offer the same set of activity tracking features. These include sleep tracking, distance tracking, step counting, pace measurement, sleep reports, automatic activity detection, route tracking, elevation tracking, multi-sport mode, exercise tagging, and a stroke counter for swimming. Neither model tracks calorie intake, nor is either designed specifically for diving or golf.

Since all the activity tracking capabilities are identical across both products, there is no difference in how they will monitor or assist with your fitness and activity needs.

The Apple Watch SE 3 has a cellular module, while the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm does not, meaning the SE 3 supports cellular connectivity for calls, messages, and data without needing a nearby phone. Both models are compatible with iOS but not Android. They both have Bluetooth version 5.3 and support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), ensuring stable wireless connections.

Both devices feature NFC, support Galileo for satellite navigation, and use one eSIM for SIM cards. Additionally, neither model supports ANT+ connectivity.

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm offer the same battery performance. They each have a battery life of 0.75 days and can last up to 32 hours in power save mode. Both watches support wireless charging, have rechargeable batteries, and do not feature solar power or removable batteries.

Since the battery specifications are identical for both models, there is no difference in their battery capabilities or charging options.

The Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm offer nearly identical features. Both devices measure resting heart rate, provide fast/slow heart rate notifications, allow for answering calls, can locate your phone, have call control, and support notifications. They also feature irregular heart rate warnings, silent alarms, vibrating alerts, fall detection, a stopwatch, smart alarms, and voice commands. Both models have 64GB of internal storage and include a built-in camera remote control function. They also have one microphone and do not include a front camera.

Neither model measures VO2 max or shows readiness level, and both take the same amount of time to acquire GPS signal.

As all features are identical between the two models, there is no difference in functionality regarding these specifications.

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm offer the same set of app and software features. These include activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie tracking, goal setting, achievements, a free app, an exercise diary, and an ad-free experience. Both models support temperature tracking, period notifications, voice feedback, and music playback. They also predict ovulation and start dates, allow for personalization, and do not include a barcode scanner on the app, water intake tracking, or weight tracking.

Since the specifications for app and software features are identical between the two models, there is no difference in their software capabilities or user experience.

Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm share the same set of miscellaneous features. These include a battery level indicator, crash detection, aptX support (which is absent for both), auto pause, passcode protection, compatibility with smart scales and external heart rate monitors, and compatibility with Mac OS X. Neither model has an external memory slot, is compatible with Windows, or has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Since all the miscellaneous features are identical across both models, there is no difference between them in this category.