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Wearable comparison

Apple Watch SE 3 vs WHOOP Peak 5.0

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch SE 3

Apple Watch SE 3

  • Screen: 40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels.
  • Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 37,500In Stock
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WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • About 26.5 g.
  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 14+ days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance.
KSh 38,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch SE 3, a smartwatch, runs watchOS built around the iPhone and has built-in GPS for runs without your phone and faster recharging (45 minutes), while the WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor, a screenless tracker you read in the WHOOP app, lasts much longer between charges (14 days vs 18 hours) and works with Android phones and iPhones.

Battery life

Apple Watch SE 3
Up to 18 hours per charge
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Up to 14+ days

Portability

Apple Watch SE 3
26.3 g
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g

Display

Apple Watch SE 3
OLED display
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker

Software

Apple Watch SE 3
WatchOS 26
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
WHOOP with Peak membership

Connections

Apple Watch SE 3
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Bluetooth

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch SE 3

  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Built-in GPS (the other uses the phone's GPS).
  • Recharges faster: 45 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer battery life: up to 14 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the WHOOP app.
  • Daily recovery and strain scores.

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PriorityApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 14+ days
Portability26.3 gAbout 26.5 g
DisplayOLED displayScreenless tracker
SoftwarewatchOS 26WHOOP with Peak membership
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth
Water resistance50 mIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO OLEDScreenless tracker
Screen resolution40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixelsNot applicable
Display protectionIon-X glass—
Display features1000 nits (peak)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE—
NFCSupported; Apple Pay—
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
BrandAppleWHOOP
ModelApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Announced2025, September 09—
Dimensions40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 44mm: 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm
Weight40mm: GPS 26.3 g, GPS + Cellular 26.4 g; 44mm: GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 gApproximately 26.5 g
Build materialsAluminum caseSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicators
Wrist size40mm: 130–200 mm; 44mm: 140–245 mm—
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side button—
Strap / band—SuperKnit Obsidian

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
ProcessorApple S10; 4-core Neural Engine—
CPU64-bit dual-core—
GPUPowerVR—
Storage64 GB—
Operating systemwatchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresHigh and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking; mindfulness and medications appsContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; Strain; Healthspan; Health Monitor; Stress Monitor
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep need
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detectionAutomatic and manual activity tracking
Training & outdoor featuresPace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack—
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use; 32 hours Low Power Mode; 7 hours outdoor workoutUp to 14+ days
ChargingMagnetic fast chargingWireless PowerPack; compatible with USB-C Basic Charger
Water resistance50 m; swimproofIP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Phone compatibilityiPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 26 or lateriOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommended
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneWHOOP with Peak membership
ColorsMidnight, Starlight—

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightnessUp to 1,000 nits—
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 45 minutes to 80%Approximately 120 minutes
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19—
Model numbersA3325, A3324, A3328, A3326, A3327, A3329, A3391, A3392—
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—
5G bandsSA/NSA—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G—
SAR (US)1.18 W/kg (head)—
SAR (EU)0.42 W/kg (head)—
Additional hardware featuresMedia playback—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Movement sensors—Accelerometer
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth
Packing list—WHOOP 5.0; SuperKnit Obsidian band; Wireless PowerPack
Smart recognition—Automatic activity detection
Energy, load and readiness features—Recovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching

In summary

Get the WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor if you want a screenless tracker with much longer battery life, or the Apple Watch SE 3 if you would rather have the time, notifications and workout stats on your wrist.

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