00:00My Apple Watch buying advice just changed for the first time in years, and saving $150
00:05might actually be a mistake. Up until now, Apple Watch SE has been my automatic pick for
00:11pretty much everyone, but Apple widened the hardware gap so much this generation that the
00:16price-to-performance logic completely breaks down. Look, the SE3 is still a great budget watch for
00:22notifications and basic steps, or if you just don't actively want any of those ambient audio
00:26intelligence features running on your wrist. But you're taking a massive hit on heart sensor
00:32hardware. The Apple Watch Series 12 has been totally upgraded to support real-time heart rate updates
00:37and built-in HRV recovery metrics that the SE3 just simply can't do. Add in real-time set counting and
00:43a true 24-hour battery life, and it is the most future-proofed Apple Watch Apple has made in years.
00:50As for the Ultra 4, only drop $800 if you genuinely need a 50-hour battery life,
00:56titanium durability, or the ultra sporty features. The Series 12 gives you the exact same health
01:01engine for half the price. But tell me which one you're getting.
