New to Apple Watch, considering the SE - tap feedback

[ryanflucas]

I'm considering the SE as my first Apple Watch. I've worn traditional watches up to this point but think I might go for it finally. I read somewhere that there's tap feedback on these watches. For example it will vibrate my wrist gently for incoming calls, eliminating the need for ringtones. Is this a feature on all or just specific models?

 

[mavis]

That's been a feature of all Apple Watches since the first one launched on April 24, 2015.

Having owned several AWs since that date, most recently the AW6 I got yesterday, I'd highly recommend either an AW5 or AW6, simply for the Always On Display, which the SE doesn't have.

edit: just to clarify, it doesn't actually "vibrate" your wrist. It's more like a subtle tapping, and it's easy to miss, especially if you're wearing gloves in the winter months, or sleeves/cuffs that touch the watch. There's a "Prominent Tap" option, that beats the crap out of your wrist EVERY TIME YOU GET A NOTIFICATION, which as you may have guessed, I'm not a big fan of. Also, I've heard that the Taptic Engine feels somewhat stronger on aluminum-case watches, whereas the stainless steel (which is all I've ever owned) is heavier, making the taps less pronounced.

 

[terryw1]

Having just come from series 4 SS to the blue aluminum, I can tell you the vibration/tapping is more pronounced on the aluminum.

 

[Fayette3001]

The tap on my S5 is usually good enough.

 

[mgscheue]

Yep, works great on my SE.

 

[deckard666]

Yeah the taps are great -Two options for feedback level too - standard or prominent. I have mine on standard and its fine for waking me up or alerting me to a text message or a phone call or anything really. I have never missed anything since having the watch.