Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option

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Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option Apple's lower-cost smartwatch still has plenty of useful features, even with the new Series 12 going on sale soon. Nicole Lee Writer I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage.… Read full bio Nicole Lee Writer Read full bio September 13, 2026, 11:50 am ET 4 min read The Apple Watch Series 12's price starts at $399 while the Apple Watch SE 3's price starts at $249. Apple; CNET Apple recently unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, its latest flagship smartwatch.

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▪Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option Apple's lower-cost smartwatch still has plenty of useful features, even with the new Series 12 going on sale soon.
▪Nicole Lee Writer I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage.… Read full bio Nicole Lee Writer Read full bio September 13, 2026, 11:50 am ET 4 min read The Apple Watch Series
▪Apple; CNET Apple recently unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, its latest flagship smartwatch.

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Tech > Mobile Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option Apple's lower-cost smartwatch still has plenty of useful features, even with the new Series 12 going on sale soon. Nicole Lee Writer I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage.… Read full bio Nicole Lee Writer Read full bio September 13, 2026, 11:50 am ET 4 min read The Apple Watch Series 12's price starts at $399 while the Apple Watch SE 3's price starts at $249. Apple; CNET Apple recently unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, its latest flagship smartwatch. The Apple Watch Series 12 isn’t too different from its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 11, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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