Engadget Logo Engajet Japanese version of Apple Watch Series 7 came out, but I dared to buy Apple Watch SE

Although it has been rumored that the iPhone 13 series will have a Touch ID for some time, only Face ID has been achieved.When I was using the iPhone 12, I was thinking of putting up with it for a year, but I decided to buy an Apple Watch for unlocking it for another year.

I purchased the Apple Watch SE last year, not the latest Apple Watch Series 7.Currently, Series 7 is the latest and best Apple Watch, but most people think that Apple Watch SE is enough.This time, I will explain why I think so.

The benefits of large screening are not so big

The biggest feature of the latest Apple Watch Series 7 is that it has become a big screen.Series 5, 6, SE -ratio of 20%has become larger, making it look more stylish and easy to operate.But there are few scenes that I can benefit from a large screen.

First, the UI of Apple Watch is based on black.There is no worry about the thickness of the bezel except when using some apps, such as watch faces, photo Apps and calendars, as Apple used for Series 7 advertising.I don't think there are many scenes where the display is clearly different!

Also, Apple Watch is basically used as a set with an iPhone.When you have an iPhone and a set, Apple Watch is used to see information, and there are not many scenes to operate.

If you just look at the information, the conventional Apple Watch is enough.I think that the GPS + Cellaru model can use the three major carriers to make use of the thin bezel of Apple Watch Series 7 and use only the Apple Watch.

Please note that the GPS + Cellular model is more than 10,000 yen higher than the GPS model, and the Apple Watch ESIM does not use Rakuten Mobile, MVNO, AHAMO, Povo, and LINEMO lines.

I rarely use blood oxygen concentration and electrocardiograms

High -performance healthcare sensors such as blood oxygen concentration and electrocardiograms are not in SE in Apple Watch Seires 7.

These functions are fun when you start using it, but it is very likely to be used, but it is very likely that you will not use it after all.Or rather, my mother using Series 6 with the same function was so.

Blood oxygen concentration has regular monitoring, and when the numerical value is low, deep breathing may be recommended.If you don't find it so attractive, Apple Watch SE may be enough.

The only drawback is the charging speed

I am confident that I chose Apple Watch SE with confidence, which is the main purpose of locking at the mask, Apple Pay, confirmation of notification, and simple operation, but the only remaining is the rechargeable speed.

Apple Watch Series 7 supports quick charging and can charge 0 to 80%in 45 minutes.The charging up to 80%takes about 60 minutes for Series 6 and about 90 minutes for SE, so you can see that it has been greatly improved.

The Apple Watch has a function to take a sleep log and wants to use it during bedtime, so it is difficult to charge.I think that many people charge when bathing, but Apple Watch SE requires a little heart in normal bath time, and it takes a long bath to have a charging time to relax and then put it on your arm.。

It's okay if you get used to it, but since the damage when you forget to charge is great, those who choose Apple Watch SE should be careful not to forget to charge.

Summary: For most people, Apple Watch SE should be enough

This time, I purchased Apple Watch SE, a model of last year, for the purpose of locking at the mask and without Face ID, and for health care and notification receipt/reply as an extra.Apple Watch SE is recommended for those who say that these basic functions are enough or the first Apple Watch.

On the other hand, Apple Watch SE is not only a wide display introduced, blood oxygen concentration/electrocardiogram sensor, twice as quick charging.

Please note that there is no such thing.In addition, since it will be an old model for one year, the resale value has also been slightly lowered.

Apple Watch SE starts at 32,800 yen (tax included), Apple Watch Series 7 is 48,800 yen (tax included), and the difference is 16,000 yen.

In addition, there is an Apple Watch Series 3 that can be purchased from 22,800 yen (tax included) to another model below.Although the chip is too old and the movement is clear, there are basic functions such as mask locking, Apple Pay, health care and notification function.Combined with legacy square displays, it is difficult to recommend the oldness, but the price is very reasonable.

The release of Apple Watch Series 7 has been excited, but if you think about which function you use, it may not be an unexpected SE (and Series 3) a bad option.