Unboxing the Apple Watch Series 6 and SE

As we prepare to unbox the new Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, it's clear that this is going to feel like just another Apple Watch release. The packaging is similar to previous models, with a separate box for your strap, some paperwork, and a charging cable inside the main watch box. However, there's one notable difference: no wall adapter is included in the box. This was mentioned during the keynote presentation, where Apple emphasized its efforts to reduce waste.

The Series 6 comes in several new colorways, including blue, Product Red, and an updated gold finish. Unfortunately, I only received a plain silver model, but it's expected that the blue version will be available soon. There are also some new watch bands designed by Apple, such as the Braided Loop and Solo Loop. The Braided Loop is a simple, clean-looking band that clicks into place without any clasps or buckles. The Solo Loop, on the other hand, features a soft and smooth rubber material that feels different from traditional Sport Band materials.

When ordering one of these new bands, it's essential to know your wrist size, as Apple provides a guide on its website to help you choose the correct size. Once cut out, the band should fit perfectly on your wrist, with Apple recommending sizing up if you're between sizes. This ensures a secure and comfortable fit, avoiding any issues with the band slipping loose over time.

The Series 6 itself looks similar to previous models, including the new SE, but there are some significant internal changes. The watch is powered by a new S6 processor based on the A13 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 11. This results in noticeably faster performance, particularly when compared to the Series 5. While it's not possible to tell a huge difference in everyday use, the Series 6 does feel significantly quicker.

Another notable change is the updated always-on display, which is now 2.5 times brighter than before. This should improve visibility outdoors and reduce eye strain. The SE model, on the other hand, will lack this feature, as well as some of the more advanced features found in the Series 6, such as the ECG and blood oxygen monitoring.

For those considering upgrading from a previous generation Apple Watch or an older model, the Series 6 may not feel like a significant upgrade. However, for those who want to take advantage of the newer features and improved performance, it's definitely worth considering. The Apple Watch SE, priced at $279, offers a more affordable alternative with many of the same benefits as the Series 6, making it an excellent option for those looking to save money without sacrificing too much.

The Starting Price and Availability

The Apple Watch Series 6 starts at $399 and is available now, offering a significant upgrade in performance and features. The SE model, priced at $279, provides a more affordable alternative with many of the same benefits as the Series 6. Both watches are expected to be popular options for those looking to upgrade their smartwatch experience.

In conclusion, the Apple Watch Series 6 and SE offer some exciting new features and improvements over previous models. While they may not feel like a massive leap forward, the Series 6 provides a solid upgrade for those who want to take advantage of the latest technology. The SE model, on the other hand, offers an excellent value proposition for those looking to save money without sacrificing too much.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enOur Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple WatchSE have arrivedand in this video we're going to unboxthem and get my first impressionsof each new smartwatch from Apple.Before we get started, be sure tosubscribe and hit the bell to getnotifications whenever we share a video.Unboxing the Apple Watch Series 6 and SEis going to feel just like the last fewApple Watch releases.Whatever strap you ordered alongside thewatch will come in its own separate boxbut bundled together with your new smartwatch. There's also going to be somepaperworkand a charging cable inside of the AppleWatch box.The only interesting thing to note hereis that you do notget a wall adapter. Apple actuallymentioned this during the keynote in itsenvironmentalsection of the Series 6 announcement. TheSE also does not have a wall adapterincluded inside of the box.This year, the Series 6 comes in a fewmore colorways that really look coollike blue,Product Red, and even an updated goldcolor, but unfortunatelythe only watch that I was able to orderwith a good chance of arriving on timewas this plain old silver model. But wedo have a blue one coming soon.Go ahead and let us know in the commentsdown below if you want to see a hands-onwith that blue model, butreally the only difference here is justthe color. Apple also released a few newwatch bands like the Braided Loopand the Solo Loop, which are designed tojust kind of click into the watch andhave noother clasps or buckles present. It's asimple,clean-looking band. We have the Solo Loophere, which is some sort of rubbermaterial, but it feelsdifferent than the typical Sport Bandmaterial. It's not as hard. It's very softand smooth if that makes any sense atall.When ordering a Braided lLoop or SoloLoop, you will need to know the size ofyour wrist,and I used the guide on Apple's websitewhile ordering,and you just kind of cut it out and youput it on your wrist and it'll tell youwhat number you are,and I was told to order a size 10. I'mpretty happy to report that the sizethat Apple told me to orderactually works out really well. It's onmy wrist right now and it fits perfectly.If you're kind of in between sizes, Iwould recommend going with the smallersize becauseyou can expand into this as opposed tohaving it looseand then it's just always going to beloose. You don't want that, so go with thesmaller size. If you're between a 10 and11, for example,just go with the 10 like i did and itshould fit perfectly.As far as the Series 6 goes, it's goingto look a lot like a Series 5 or eventhe new SE. In fact, it's going to look like anyother watch release since Apple updatedits display size.The main change comes with the internalson the Series 6,which is rocking a new S6 processorbased off the A13 Bionic chip that'sfound in the iPhone 11.It does feel noticeably faster. I'm notgonna lie, I'm actually pretty surprisedby how much faster it feels. Now, I thinkthey shortened down the animations alittle bit, somaybe it's just for when i'm opening andclosing apps, maybe that's why it feels alittle bit fasterbut to me. There is a difference betweenthe Series 6 and Series 5, at least interms of speedduring everyday use. The always-ondisplay has apparently been updated aswell to be 2.5 times brighterto help when outdoors, but in my limitedtesting I can't really tell a difference.Another change is this always-on displayis now capable of using Control Centerand checking notifications while yourwrist is down, and you don't have toraise to wake in order to access thosefunctions.There's also an always-on altimeter togive you a more accurate readout of yourelevationduring those long or intense hikes, butthe main star of the showis this new blood oxygen monitoringfeature.This feature measures the oxygensaturation of the user's bloodby using four clusters of green, red, andinfrared LEDs,along with the four photodiodes on theback crystal of the Apple Watchto measure light reflected back fromblood to determine its color.Bright red blood has more oxygen, whiledarker red blood has less.An Apple-designed algorithm reads theblood oxygen data collected by the watchand provides a blood oxygen levelmeasurement. The Series 6 is designed tomeasure oxygen levels between 70 to 100percent.You can check your blood at any timejust by opening up the Blood Oxygen appandgetting a reading, or you can have itperiodically read in the background,especially while you're sleeping.Thatmight be a good idea to kind of havethat going onif you're concerned about your bloodoxygen level. Now my first instinct is ifyou're going to ask me whether youshould go from a Series 5 to a Series 6and you want it to be a big upgrade,you're going to be disappointed. It's notgoing to feel like a big upgrade. Unless you want that always-on altimeter,the blood oxygen level, or just a newcolor,it's not going to feel that different toyou if you have a Series 4.I think getting the always-on display iskind of a big feature, and especially ifyou really want the other things that Ijust mentioned and a new color,then it could be a good upgrade. Anythingfrom Series 3 and older,and you're thinking about getting a newwatch, definitely get this one.The Apple Watch Series 6 starts at $399and is available now, butas I mentioned earlier, this is not theonly new watch to be released today fromApple, as the company also releasedthe new Apple Watch SE, which is alow-cost option that looks and feels justlike a Series 6but without some of the fancier features.We will be doing a full comprehensivereview on what you do and do not getwhen it comes tothe SE and the Series 6, but just expectto not have the always-on display,ECG, or blood oxygen monitoring with theSE.If those three features are not a bigdeal, and I know I just said earlier ifyou have a series 3 or older you should go to theSeries 6, but if you just want to savesome moneyand you want still a pretty good upgrade,the Apple Watch SE starts at $279and it's definitely a really good deal.It's gonna feel a lot faster than theSeries 3 or anything older than that.You're gonna get that updated modernbigger watchdisplay which is always nice, and so yeah,that's a really good option if you don'tneedthe latest and greatest with the Series6. But of course,I would love to know your thoughts inthe comments down below. Did you pick upa Series 6or Watch SE? Please let me know which oneand how you're liking them so far andalso which color,because i'm kind of curious as to whichnew colors people might have gone with.Be sure to subscribe to the channel so youdon't miss more videos, and of coursethanks so much for watching. This hasbeen Dan with MacRumors and I hope tosee you around in the next video.\n"