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Wearable comparison

Apple Watch SE 2 vs Fitbit Sense 2

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch SE 2

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Screen: 40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels.
  • Apple S8; 2-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Fitbit Sense 2

Fitbit Sense 2

  • 37.64 g.
  • Up to 5 hours per charge.
  • OLED display.
  • Bluetooth LE.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
KSh 29,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch SE 2 runs watchOS built around the iPhone, is lighter to wear all day, has faster recharging (1.5 hours) and takes calls from the wrist, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Fitbit Sense 2 lasts much longer between charges (6 days vs 18 hours), works with Android phones and iPhones and takes ECG heart-rhythm readings.

Battery life

Apple Watch SE 2
Up to 18 hours per charge
Fitbit Sense 2
Up to 5 hours per charge

Portability

Apple Watch SE 2
26.4 g
Fitbit Sense 2
37.64 g

Software

Apple Watch SE 2
WatchOS 9.0
Fitbit Sense 2
Google Health

Connections

Apple Watch SE 2
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Fitbit Sense 2
Bluetooth LE

Water resistance

Apple Watch SE 2
50 m
Fitbit Sense 2
Water resistant to 50 m

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Lighter: 26.4 g (vs 37.64 g).
  • Recharges faster: 1.5 hours (vs 2 hours).
  • Charging: Magnetic charging to USB-C cable.

Fitbit Sense 2

  • Longer battery life: up to 6 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Charging: Proprietary charging cable.

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PriorityApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 5 hours per charge
Portability26.4 g37.64 g
DisplayOLED displayOLED display
SoftwarewatchOS 9.0Google Health
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth LE
Water resistance50 mWater resistant to 50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
DisplayRetina LTPO OLEDAMOLED
Screen resolution40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels—
Display protectionIon-X glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features1000 nits (peak)Always-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nDeactivated
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth LE
NFCSupported; Apple PaySupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSBuilt-in GPS; GLONASS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
BrandAppleFitbit
ModelApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Announced2022, September 07—
Dimensions40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 44mm: 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm40.5 × 40.5 × 11.2 mm
Weight40mm: GPS 26.4 g, GPS + Cellular 27.8 g; 44mm: GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 g37.64 g
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum watch case and buckle
Wrist size40mm: 130–200 mm; 44mm: 140–245 mmSmall: 130–180 mm; large: 165–220 mm
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side button—
Strap / band—Flexible classic sport band; small and large sizes included

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
ProcessorApple S8; 2-core Neural Engine—
CPU64-bit dual-core—
GPUPowerVR—
RAM1GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemwatchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
SpeakerSupported75 dB SPL at 10 cm
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorMulti-path optical heart-rate sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; ECG and EDA electrical sensors; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; gyroscope; altimeter; 3-axis accelerometer; skin-temperature sensor; ambient light; vibration motor
Health & wellness featuresHeart Rate app; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; Medications, Mindfulness and Noise appsHeart rate; body-response tracking; blood oxygen; stress; skin-temperature variation; activity tracking
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesSleep stages; sleep score
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection—
Training & outdoor featuresPace metrics; compass and Backtrack—
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use6+ days; up to 5 hours continuous GPS
ChargingMagnetic charging to USB-C cableProprietary charging cable
Water resistance50 m; swimproofWater resistant to 50 m

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 18 or laterAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneGoogle Health
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, SilverShadow Grey / Graphite Aluminum; Lunar White / Platinum Aluminum; Blue Mist / Soft Gold Aluminum

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Fitbit Sense 2
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightnessUp to 1,000 nits—
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 1.5 hours to 80%Approximately 2 hours
Release statusAvailable. Released 2022, September 16—
Model numbersA2722, A2723, A2724, A2727, A2856, A2725, A2726, A2855, watch6,10, watch6,11, watch6,12, watch6,13—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (US)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Packing list—Watch; classic band in small and large sizes; charging cable

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a microphone.

In summary

For most buyers the Fitbit Sense 2 is the better buy; the Apple Watch SE 2 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

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