# The $250 Apple Watch SE 3 Is the Most Capable SE Ever - Consumer Reports

> The $250 Apple Watch SE 3 Is the Most Capable SE Ever We tried all three new Apple Watches, and the less expensive SE 3 no longer feels like a budget buy This is the year that Apple beefed up budget models for some of…

- **Source:** [Consumerreports](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/smartwatches-fitness-trackers/apple-watch-se-3-series-11-ultra-3-reviews-a2625662863/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3c7b0d7e25fdec52258787)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #apple-watch #smartwatch
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