Here’s how to choose between Apple Watch Series 6, SE, and older models

Apple has announced two new smartwatches: Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE. Usually, every new Apple Watch sits at the top of the company’s lineup, making older ones a little cheaper as a result, but this year’s pace is different. The new Apple Watch SE looks a lot like the new $399 Series 6, but lacks a few standout features to make it to $279 less.

So which one should you get and how do these smartwatches compare to each other? Should you switch to Series 6 instead of SE? What happened to Series 5 that came out last year? And are you really missing out if you buy the cheapest Series 3 Watch? It’s getting more and more complex to spot the differences, so we’ll explain the features below to make your buying decision a little clearer.

Apple offers a comprehensive look at all the features of each model right here, but if you want a quick look at the specs, check out the table below. Let’s also point out: we haven’t used the Series 6 or Apple Watch SE yet, so don’t let these specs just guide you; Numbers don’t always tell you everything you need to know about technology.