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Can the $79 Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch compete with the $249 Apple Watch SE 3, one of the best entry-level smartwatches available in 2026?

I've tested both models and, to answer that question, I've compared the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Amazfit Bip 6 across seven categories: price, design, display, fitness and health tracking, safety tools, smart features, and battery life. At the end, I declare an overall winner, and the Amazfit holds its own, especially when it comes to health and fitness features.

Specs compared

But first, let's compare specs...

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Header Cell - Column 0 Apple Watch SE 3

Amazfit Bip 6

Starting price

$249

$79

Dimensions

44mm: 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm / 40mm: 40 x 34 x 10.7 mm

46 x 40 x10.5 mm

Weight

44mm: 33 g / 40mm: 26 g

28 g

Display type & max brightness

OLED, 1,000 nits

AMOLED, 2,000 nits

Display size

44mm: 1.78-inches / 40mm: 1.57-inches

1.97-inch

Battery life

18 hours

14 days

Water resistance

50 meters

50…