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Apple products are expensive for a reason: they're good. But that doesn't mean you have to spend an arm and a leg to get Apple brand stuff. Apple's "Special Edition" (SE) watch models for us mere mortals are more budget-friendly, but they still have competitive features. If you've been eyeing an Apple Watch look no further than the 2nd Generation GPS Apple Watch SE, starting at$169.99(originally $249) at Walmart. The bigger 44mm size is available for$199(originally $279).
![Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Loop. Fitness & Sleep Tracker, Crash Detection, Heart Rate Monitor, Retina Display, Carbon Neutral](https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/03oXqjhjtlN6GRdM5f8z4nh/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1752084427.jpg)
The 2nd Apple Watch SE starts around the same price as the Series 7, but the 2nd Apple Watch SE was released a year later (in 2022) than the Series 7. That means it'll be getting at least one more year of security updates and features than the Series 7. This model is lightweight, has excellent apps (same as the premium models), a great battery life of up to 37 hours on a charge (according to PCMag's review) has a crash detection feature, and many other features that punch above its weight.
The sleep tracker, heart rate monitor, phone call capacity, and GPS are also excellent. Since this is the GPS version, you'll be limited to carrying your iPhone around within Bluetooth or wifi reach to take calls or texts.
