My Series 5 shattered (got stepped on by accident), and while it works fine still, I can tell there’s gaps where the actual screen is unprotected, and I’d like to swap for a new one.

Eyeing the 2nd gen SE’s since they’re on sale and wondering if this is a step down, or a step sideways in some way. I don’t use my watch for much else other than checking texts while I’m at work, checking weather and sunset at a glance (important for what I do for work), and for fitness tracking when I play hockey.

Wondering what the main differences are besides the Always On Screen (which I don’t think I’ll miss).

Thanks!

  • hotelyankee@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I went from a 3 to 5, and I could never go back to not having AOD. if you had a 4 or older I don’t think you’d miss not having it on the SE.

  • LitBit_618@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m thinking of the same watch. I have a 3 at the moment. AOD isn’t a big deal to me.

  • redavid@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    you’re losing the always on display and ECG, but also getting a significantly newer SoC and (likely) more future watchOS updates