Apple Watches are starting to look mostly the same. The new Series 8 and Watch SE look so much like last year’s Series 7 that you might struggle to tell them apart. But in fact these new models bring some less obvious changes. The most notable of these is a new temperature sensor that’s currently being used for ovulation tracking, as well as an onboard highg accelerometer that allows for crash detection.

The company also unveiled the Watch Ultra, which was designed specifically for outdoor adventurers. The Ultra may be the most exciting smartwatch of the three, but what the new Watch SE offers for the money makes it the more interesting device in my book. Plus, Apple shaved $30 off its price, so the SE now costs $250 even though it’s basically the same as the $400 Series 8. Honestly, this feels like the smartwatch most iOS users should consider.

Compared to the previousgeneration Watch SE, this year’s model features a larger screen, a new processor and the aforementioned temperature sensor. If you’re considering upgrading from the older SE, the new edition will certainly feel fresh. If you’re choosing between a new SE and a Series 8, it’s less a question of what you can live without and more of how much spare cash you have. Those who don’t mind spending $150 more can buy the Series 8 for the assurance of having every feature Apple offers. Otherwise, most people will be satisfied with what the new Watch SE delivers for the money.

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