Watch SE 2 40 mm

This A2725 Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS+Cellular, Global, 40 mm) is designed for LTE and UMTS bands used in most regions worldwide, excluding the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and China. As a budget-friendly option, the SE 2 (2022) features the faster processor from the Series 8 but lacks an "Always-On" display and some advanced sensors. It retains core functionalities like Activity tracking, heart rate notifications, Emergency SOS, and Crash Detection, and comes only in an aluminum finish. All cellular models, including this one, can connect to the internet independently but still require an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or newer for some features. The device features a 324x394 LTPO OLED screen with Ion-X glass and a ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Battery life is estimated at up to 18 hours of typical use. Three aluminum housing options were available: Starlight, Midnight, and Silver.

The global cellular variant of the Apple Watch SE 2 received favorable reviews for extending the core SE 2 experience with standalone connectivity. Reviewers appreciated the freedom from iPhone dependency for basic functions like calls and messaging, though noted the necessity of carrier plan compatibility. The smaller 40mm size was particularly praised for fitting smaller wrists comfortably while maintaining the same feature set as larger models. Critics highlighted that the cellular functionality worked reliably when properly configured, though setup could be challenging depending on carrier support in various regions. The device maintained the SE 2's excellent value proposition while adding meaningful independence, making it especially suitable for users who wanted smartwatch functionality during workouts or activities where carrying a phone was impractical. Battery life with cellular connectivity was consistent with Apple's estimates, though heavy LTE usage predictably reduced runtime.