I JUST bought an se 2, which is my first smart watch ever, and I’m really enjoying it. There is lots to learn, to make sure I get the best of it. But overall, it gets me excited everyday and that’s saying something.
Just brought my first Apple Watch (SE2) and I love it. Still wearing my Fitbit Sense 2 since it has blood oxygen, ECG, etc. Still loyal to Fitbit since 2015 when my daughter first gave me one for Christmas. Even brought the SE2 for my daughter for her birthday (April 2). She lives in South Korea and this is her 1st Apple Watch. Thank you for making these videos. Very helpful.
Just bought an se 2 last week after having a budget smartwatch for a while and I absolutely love it! There is a lot to learn but it’s easy to figure out once you get the hang of it. That said the se 2 is well worth the investment and I feel like it’s gonna fit most people’s needs
Hey dion, I was wondering on your opinion on the iPhone 13 in 2023 and how it’s holding up. Do you recommend it still and how’s the Battery, display etc. I’ve watched your reviews and they’re great. Thanks 😊
Hi Daniel, have a look at my playlists. I have one on the 13 one year later review and a comparison between the 13 and 14. Long story short, the regular 13 is still a great buy.
After watching this video, I made my decision. I currently have the first generation SE. The battery life is not good anymore. I don’t really do much on my Apple Watch, but because I didn’t have low power mode up until a few months ago (I love low power mode), the battery started to get really bad. I use low power mode on all of my Apple devices, and it sucks that it wasn’t on the Watch I have. I was thinking about getting the second generation Apple Watch, but I decided that it wouldn’t be a good upgrade. Then, I thought about getting the 8, but I just didn’t want to go to a small screen like that. The ultra is great for me. Not just because of the battery life, but because of the big screen and durability. I know that the ultra will last a very long time for me. I won’t use all of the features, but I will definitely use this Watch for when I workout, and etc. I do have small wrists. I did worry that the Watch would be too heavy. I didn’t like how bulky the Watch was at first. The looks from videos made me not want to get it. But, I won’t mind the size of the Watch. Anyway, thanks for an amazing video 🥰!! You helped me pick out the iPhone 14 Plus out of the 14 lineup 🤗
Hi Dion, I'm wondering if we dont use aod in series 8, is it affect the battery life significantly? I'm not really the fan of aod but i'm the fan of at least 2 days battery life on smartwatch 😅
I'm planning to buy an Apple Watch SE. I don't care much about display and always on display reduces the battery life by a lot. I do think that cellular is very important being a student.
I bought mine in December. The always on display doesn't bother me. I grew up in the 70's when high tech digital watches had a blank display and you had a press a button to see the time! I also tested the battery life and got 60 hours!
I would go for the Apple Watch series 8 because the Apple Watch SE unfortunately doesn’t come with all the features I desire and the Apple Watch Ultra seems too overwhelming for me. The Apple Watch series 8 on the other hand is perfect for me. It is all I dream of and desire 😍!
Hi Dion, thank you very much for that. Extremely interesting video, can you recommend any screen protectors for the Apple Watch? And, do you have a video on how to install those screen protectors. Thank you
I think if you want to keep your device long term the ultra or stainless steel series 8 is a good option. Will cost abit more but paying for more durable materials which will keep the Watch looking great over the long haul
Doesn't matter much, Apple is known for their "programmed obsolence" like many other brands. So even if you keep it looking pristine, it will be outdated and stop getting updates to the point you will need to change it. Its foolish to make an investment in this planning in "future proofing".
I would go for the apple watch se2 because it's affordable plus if you have an older apple watch this one is perfect. I have an apple watch series 4 and the apple watch se2 would be what I would upgrade too because the apple watch series 8 would be overkill for me.
For the scratches I’ve got a stainless steel series 4 that’s 4 years old and has no scratches on the display. In my opinion stainless steel is worth it even with the extra cost. My 4 is still perfectly fine.
Your Choice is My Choice too. It’s a great Watch. Love the Ultra battery, screen, titanium on the bands, titanium case. Night mode is great at dark parks
Thanks for the video. Am thinking of getting an Apple Watch. I am a senior citizen who lives alone. Probably the SE 2 would be fine, but I am leaning towards a series 8 for my first Apple Watch,
The only bummer is that viber doesn’t support apple watch se, other than that it is definitely a great buy, don’t need to bring out my phone for at least 90% of the notifications I receive.
Very helpful, thanks! I'm currently trying to decide which one should I go for, the 8 or the SE... I won't really use the extra health functions, and can't spend more for the stainless steel model, but the 20% larger screen, the longer battery life & the quicker charging just makes me lean towards the 8. Plus the 8 is supposed to be dust resistant - and I work outdoors... Would you say the 8 is considerably more durable than the SE when comparing the aluminum models?
Your videos for Apple Watch are very helpful for buyers…. And your speech is very calm and contentful….!!! Calm speech is your USP…!!!! And you read everyone comments plus you reply to all… I hope one you one day million of views and comments so you’d have to hire someone to type comment LOL
HI Akram, thank you very much for your kind comments. I try to react to most and yes, if I grow more I might need to hire someone :). I think it is important to react with the viewers!
i just got mine SE2 44mm and im more than extremely satisfied with the purchase, its suits me best - mosty for notifications, good battery life, and tracking my workouts. AOD wasnt a must for me, comming from Samsung watch i was used to it.
Hey, i wanna buy me first Apple Watch and my options is se 2 and series 8, and a really think that The se 2 is THE WATCH for me. Do you satisfied with our model? My Cousin lives in Argentina and The both models is (good)
@@felipelinharesmourao yup, im more than satisfied by the purchase. I could get the series 8, but for the things i Use my watch it suits me perfectly, and also I spare some cash.
After having the Apple Watch Ultra, I would never go back to the standard series Apple Watch ever again I love the Apple Watch ultra it’s very durable. Specially the titanium body and sapphire crystal display, not one single, scratch after nearly a month of use
When I had my Apple Watch series 7, he would get scratched up very quickly, but now with my Apple Watch ultra that’s not the case the screen holds up extremely well. Better than my series 7.
Hey man in your SE 2 video you said 44mm is large for your hands. But now you say in your ultra review that your choice is a 49mm watch? what type of hypocricy is this?
Hi, that is a bit strong language. For regular watch I prefer the smaller size as the circumference of my pulse is 155 mm. The size then looks more elegant and in line. The Ultra is a completely different watch, a watch that is designed for being, well, being ultra, drawing attention etc. At least, that is the way I see it :)
Hi, no problem. As I said, for a regular watch the smaller size is my favorite in light of my wrist (155 mm). All is personal of course, but I stand with this recommendation. The Ultra is no regular watch, it is meant to impress, to be noted, to be discussed and yes, that goes with an oversized model. In general I prefer to wear the SE2 or 8 (as content creator I have this luxury) as it fits me. The Ultra is a bit of an acquired taste and there are many out there who do not like it. Sorry, but I can not make more out of this. Enjoy your watch, I am sure you will be very happy with it!
Hey Dion, I completely agree with you. The Apple Watch se2 doesn’t have an aod and so even if I was a new customer or user. That is a deal breaker for me. I can’t have a blank Watch on my wrist. I also wish the ultra had that curved cool display from the series 8 but it had that amazing durability so I won't say anything about that because it makes sense. Thanks for the great content as always and I'll see you soon!🙂
I JUST bought an se 2, which is my first smart watch ever, and I’m really enjoying it. There is lots to learn, to make sure I get the best of it. But overall, it gets me excited everyday and that’s saying something.
Hi Mariah, smart watches are useful indeed. And fun
At the end of the day, the answer will depends on how deep is your pocket. If your budget just for SE2, why struggling to choose 8 or Ultra?
HI Ezzat, sounds reasonable :)
What do you prefer 41mm or 45mm
Depends on one’s wrist size. In my case, for the regular Apple watches (not the Ultra) I prefer the smaller sizes (circumference of wrist is 155 mm)
@@DionMedia thank you for the reply!
Just brought my first Apple Watch (SE2) and I love it. Still wearing my Fitbit Sense 2 since it has blood oxygen, ECG, etc. Still loyal to Fitbit since 2015 when my daughter first gave me one for Christmas. Even brought the SE2 for my daughter for her birthday (April 2). She lives in South Korea and this is her 1st Apple Watch. Thank you for making these videos. Very helpful.
Just bought an se 2 last week after having a budget smartwatch for a while and I absolutely love it! There is a lot to learn but it’s easy to figure out once you get the hang of it. That said the se 2 is well worth the investment and I feel like it’s gonna fit most people’s needs
Hi Tom, yes it does!!
I got a question ur able to like download stuff on it right like UA-cam and games these kind of stuff and is it waterproof?
@@ha1dar808you can’t get UA-cam but you can get games, I got swimming with mine every day it’s not only waterproof it tracks your swimming
@@happyhealthyatpeace1924 I don’t personally know the answer to that but I do know it has fall detection I tested it on my stairs this morning
Hey dion,
I was wondering on your opinion on the iPhone 13 in 2023 and how it’s holding up. Do you recommend it still and how’s the Battery, display etc. I’ve watched your reviews and they’re great. Thanks 😊
Got an Iphone 13 late December. Very satisfied with it. Battery life is amazing. Charging it once every 15 hours is more than enough for me.
Hi Daniel, have a look at my playlists. I have one on the 13 one year later review and a comparison between the 13 and 14. Long story short, the regular 13 is still a great buy.
hello. can you wear or pair any of these watches to a samsung note phone?
Hi Terry, no, that is not possible
After watching this video, I made my decision. I currently have the first generation SE. The battery life is not good anymore. I don’t really do much on my Apple Watch, but because I didn’t have low power mode up until a few months ago (I love low power mode), the battery started to get really bad.
I use low power mode on all of my Apple devices, and it sucks that it wasn’t on the Watch I have. I was thinking about getting the second generation Apple Watch, but I decided that it wouldn’t be a good upgrade. Then, I thought about getting the 8, but I just didn’t want to go to a small screen like that.
The ultra is great for me. Not just because of the battery life, but because of the big screen and durability. I know that the ultra will last a very long time for me. I won’t use all of the features, but I will definitely use this Watch for when I workout, and etc.
I do have small wrists. I did worry that the Watch would be too heavy. I didn’t like how bulky the Watch was at first. The looks from videos made me not want to get it. But, I won’t mind the size of the Watch. Anyway, thanks for an amazing video 🥰!! You helped me pick out the iPhone 14 Plus out of the 14 lineup 🤗
Hi Adrianna, thanks for your feedback and glad I have been helpful so far!
Hi Dion, I'm wondering if we dont use aod in series 8, is it affect the battery life significantly? I'm not really the fan of aod but i'm the fan of at least 2 days battery life on smartwatch 😅
Hi Rudo, what I get from third parties research that AOD will make a difference of around 20% per 24 hrs, so 30% left instead of 50% for example
I have a series 3 and thinking about upgrading to an SE2
Hi Edwin, enjoy when you do!
I'm planning to buy an Apple Watch SE. I don't care much about display and always on display reduces the battery life by a lot. I do think that cellular is very important being a student.
I bought mine in December. The always on display doesn't bother me. I grew up in the 70's when high tech digital watches had a blank display and you had a press a button to see the time! I also tested the battery life and got 60 hours!
that is serious, 60 hrs
Enjoy!
@@DionMedia Thanks Dion! Just wondering if that's down to having a bigger watch and NOT having the always on display....
It helps, that is for sure. Stg like 20% per 24 hrs
Which Apple Watch would you go for and why? 🤔
Bro plz suggest Apple Watch se 1st gen 44 mm cellular vs Apple Watch se 2 Gps 44 mm ????
I would go for the Apple Watch series 8 because the Apple Watch SE unfortunately doesn’t come with all the features I desire and the Apple Watch Ultra seems too overwhelming for me. The Apple Watch series 8 on the other hand is perfect for me. It is all I dream of and desire 😍!
I went for the 8
Best option at moment is a discounted 7 while u still can. Much same as an 8 but €160 less.
Hi Dion, thank you very much for that. Extremely interesting video, can you recommend any screen protectors for the Apple Watch? And, do you have a video on how to install those screen protectors. Thank you
They just pop on real easy I have a few got off Amazon
Have a look at this video. studio.ua-cam.com/users/video-nUS2ecOHQM/edit?c=UCSwv_kfe851-26n_Dg4xnAg
Just curious, why is he always wears his watch on his right arm?
Hi Art, well, perhaps because is left-handed :)
Personally dion I'd pick the apple watch ultra as I am an outgoing person and still have a manual career that at times hitting hard surfaces that why
I think if you want to keep your device long term the ultra or stainless steel series 8 is a good option. Will cost abit more but paying for more durable materials which will keep the Watch looking great over the long haul
Doesn't matter much, Apple is known for their "programmed obsolence" like many other brands. So even if you keep it looking pristine, it will be outdated and stop getting updates to the point you will need to change it.
Its foolish to make an investment in this planning in "future proofing".
Im early😊 hello dion❤ i bought the se2 40mm in midnight dec 23 2022 as a christmas gift for my self😊
i did too! loving it so far
Yes! Christmas is about giving. And sometimes also to yourself :)
I just bought I watch series 8 I just love it ❤
Great to hear. Enjoy it!
It annoys me that the SE doesn't have a native keyboard like the other two variants. Seems like an arbitrary omission.
Hi Kevin, Apple’s ways are at times Apple’s ways
I would go for the apple watch se2 because it's affordable plus if you have an older apple watch this one is perfect. I have an apple watch series 4 and the apple watch se2 would be what I would upgrade too because the apple watch series 8 would be overkill for me.
Hi Keziah, enjoy!
doesnt Watch 8 have Zapphire scratchproof screen?!
as far as I know only the stainless steel models and the ultra
Really enjoyed this video. To the point and easy to follow as I am wanting to buy a apple watch this year. Thank you :)
For the scratches I’ve got a stainless steel series 4 that’s 4 years old and has no scratches on the display. In my opinion stainless steel is worth it even with the extra cost. My 4 is still perfectly fine.
Your Choice is My Choice too. It’s a great Watch. Love the Ultra battery, screen, titanium on the bands, titanium case. Night mode is great at dark parks
bought huawei watch ultimate its a beast 2 weeks battery life , no problem ........
Thanks for the video. Am thinking of getting an Apple Watch. I am a senior citizen who lives alone. Probably the SE 2 would be fine, but I am leaning towards a series 8 for my first Apple Watch,
Hi Anna, enjoy it when you buy it. This smart watch really is a great help in many ways
The only bummer is that viber doesn’t support apple watch se, other than that it is definitely a great buy, don’t need to bring out my phone for at least 90% of the notifications I receive.
Hi Mark, true, I use it for that more and more as well
I click on the link for the best screen protector for the SE2, and I get a video on the size of watches.
Thanks for flagging Renee
I’ve got the Apple Watch Ultra it’s absolutely amazing
Very helpful, thanks! I'm currently trying to decide which one should I go for, the 8 or the SE... I won't really use the extra health functions, and can't spend more for the stainless steel model, but the 20% larger screen, the longer battery life & the quicker charging just makes me lean towards the 8. Plus the 8 is supposed to be dust resistant - and I work outdoors... Would you say the 8 is considerably more durable than the SE when comparing the aluminum models?
Your videos for Apple Watch are very helpful for buyers…. And your speech is very calm and contentful….!!! Calm speech is your USP…!!!! And you read everyone comments plus you reply to all… I hope one you one day million of views and comments so you’d have to hire someone to type comment LOL
HI Akram, thank you very much for your kind comments. I try to react to most and yes, if I grow more I might need to hire someone :). I think it is important to react with the viewers!
i just got mine SE2 44mm and im more than extremely satisfied with the purchase, its suits me best - mosty for notifications, good battery life, and tracking my workouts. AOD wasnt a must for me, comming from Samsung watch i was used to it.
Hey, i wanna buy me first Apple Watch and my options is se 2 and series 8, and a really think that The se 2 is THE WATCH for me. Do you satisfied with our model? My Cousin lives in Argentina and The both models is (good)
@@felipelinharesmourao yup, im more than satisfied by the purchase. I could get the series 8, but for the things i Use my watch it suits me perfectly, and also I spare some cash.
With the Apple Watch ultra, I can get 5 days on a single charge compared to my Apple Watch Series 7 where I would only get 2 days of battery life
Hi Jay, still, two days of battery life is not bad
@@DionMedia yeah absolutely 💯
Got the SE2 recently upgrade from the SE for the crash detection feature and it’s the newest besides the ultra
Great review by the way, love it....
Thanks Rudo, your feedback is appreciated
Keep up good work
Thank you, I will do my best
Thanks Dion.
Got series 8
Hi Jimmy, congrats and enjoy!
Theses apple products are my dream. But it will come true one day
Do the Samsung watch next
perhaps :)
After having the Apple Watch Ultra, I would never go back to the standard series Apple Watch ever again I love the Apple Watch ultra it’s very durable. Specially the titanium body and sapphire crystal display, not one single, scratch after nearly a month of use
Very good to hear, thanks for sharing your experience
@@DionMedia your welcome
When I had my Apple Watch series 7, he would get scratched up very quickly, but now with my Apple Watch ultra that’s not the case the screen holds up extremely well. Better than my series 7.
Hi Jay, yes, the Ultra is a truly great watch, but only the USDDDDDD
Hey man in your SE 2 video you said 44mm is large for your hands. But now you say in your ultra review that your choice is a 49mm watch? what type of hypocricy is this?
Hi, that is a bit strong language. For regular watch I prefer the smaller size as the circumference of my pulse is 155 mm. The size then looks more elegant and in line. The Ultra is a completely different watch, a watch that is designed for being, well, being ultra, drawing attention etc. At least, that is the way I see it :)
Sorry for the strong language. I just ordered a smaller version watching your review. Now I am confused. That is why!
Hi, no problem. As I said, for a regular watch the smaller size is my favorite in light of my wrist (155 mm). All is personal of course, but I stand with this recommendation. The Ultra is no regular watch, it is meant to impress, to be noted, to be discussed and yes, that goes with an oversized model. In general I prefer to wear the SE2 or 8 (as content creator I have this luxury) as it fits me. The Ultra is a bit of an acquired taste and there are many out there who do not like it. Sorry, but I can not make more out of this. Enjoy your watch, I am sure you will be very happy with it!
@@DionMedia Thanks. Got the watch yesterday. Its great. The size also fits perfectly. Your review was helpful 🙏
And I agree
here the series 8 costs a hefty $600
Ai, in which country?
Super irritating how he uses the watch upside down !
Sorry! But it is the way I like it
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Already have 3 :)
@@DionMedia OMG you replied i love your videos!
@@CubeRind You got 4 now
Thanks!!!
Hey Dion, I completely agree with you. The Apple Watch se2 doesn’t have an aod and so even if I was a new customer or user. That is a deal breaker for me. I can’t have a blank Watch on my wrist. I also wish the ultra had that curved cool display from the series 8 but it had that amazing durability so I won't say anything about that because it makes sense. Thanks for the great content as always and I'll see you soon!🙂
If it Had the always on display and screen it would be a series 8 😅
Raise to wake? I’m curious as to how other people check the time on their watch without raising their arm to a comfortable position
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If you sit behind your desk for example and your arm is leaning on the desk
Thanks for the feedback Hasan, appreciated!
So , what was the point of this video ?
:) comparing the pros and cons of the three recent Apple Watches
It was a good video and title. I feel like you could have categorised them differently.Thanks for responding.. They were created for that category.
Always appreciate feedback!
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