Apple watch 5 vs SE

[chrisgrim2707]

OK I've got a new iPhone recently and need a watch. Now I can get the SE (a month old) or the 5 (couple of years old and £25-£30 more) both same condition pretty much, and was wondering what people would go for.

I don't think the always on display is a deal breaker and the newer watch will clearly last me better in the long run.

Is this a daft question and do I just go for the newer SE?

 

[bricktop_at]

I‘d go for the S5 anytime if it‘s in good shape. AOD is something you miss, as soon as you get used to it and ECG is also nice to have.

 

[NoBoMac]

SE. You might be looking at a battery replacement not too far down the road with the 5 (what if-ing here), and depending on what the used price you are getting, might skew things into cost of a new watch territory.

 

[chrisgrim2707]

SE. You might be looking at a battery replacement not too far down the road with the 5 (what if-ing here), and depending on what the used price you are getting, might skew things into cost of a new watch territory.

Month old SE £140 2 year old watch 5 £165-170 ish

 

[Howard2k]

Yeah battery would be my concern too.

The SE has the older sensor and stuff, so that’s a trade off.

I have an SE and I love it,
but if the S5 battery is good then for that price difference I think I’d take the S5.

Without the opportunity to check the battery I’d take the SE.

 

[chrisgrim2707]

Yeah battery would be my concern too.

The SE has the older sensor and stuff, so that’s a trade off.

I have an SE and I love it,
but if the S5 battery is good then for that price difference I think I’d take the S5.

Without the opportunity to check the battery I’d take the SE.

...thanks...I think...basically the SE is still very good but if I find a good battery health S5 then go for that but if not then the SE...haha

 

[Howard2k]

...thanks...I think...basically the SE is still very good but if I find a good battery health S5 then go for that but if not then the SE...haha

Yeah that sums it up ?. Good luck.

 

[chrisgrim2707]

Yeah that sums it up ?. Good luck.

Right so 2 options I now have (I may have bought both)

Series 5 44mm GPS 87% battery health 8-8.5/10 condition

Watch SE 44mm GPS and LTE 100% battery health 10/10 condition

 

[chrisgrim2707]

Oh and the SE is like 6 weeks old....

 

[bricktop_at]

Those are two very different contenders, search for a bit longer, you‘ll probably find a much better in shape S5 and then that’s the one you go for.
I couldn’t get myself to buy an Apple Watch without AOD anymore. The SE basically a stipped down S5, who would want that? ;-)

 

[Howard2k]

Given the price difference between the two, and the battery difference between the two, then I would say that if you're planning on keeping the watch for 18-24 months, get the SE.

If you're planning on shorter than that, 6-18 months, then get the S5.

Another thing I would check is if either of them have AppleCare.

 

[chrisgrim2707]

Given the price difference between the two, and the battery difference between the two, then I would say that if you're planning on keeping the watch for 18-24 months, get the SE.

If you're planning on shorter than that, 6-18 months, then get the S5.

Another thing I would check is if either of them have AppleCare.

The SE is still under repairs and service until 3rd of Feb next year neither have actual applecare