⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple
89
$249
VS
+2
Apple MacBook Pro M5
Apple
87
$1699
Razor-Thin Margin
The Apple Watch SE 3 barely edges out the Apple MacBook Pro M5 by just 2 points (89 vs 87). With such a slim margin across 19 reviews, both are excellent choices.
💡 Our Take: This is essentially a toss-up. Consider price, ecosystem compatibility, and specific features.
✓ Apple Watch SE 3 scores 2 points higher ✓ Based on 19 expert reviews
2 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Macworld | 90 | 80 |
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 90 |
| CGMTech | — | 85 |
| CNET | — | 86 |
| Cult of Mac | 100 | — |
| Engadget | 90 | — |
| Geek Culture | 88 | — |
| Gizmodo | — | 80 |
| Notebookcheck | — | 90 |
| PC Mag | 80 | — |
| PCMag | — | 90 |
| TechRadar | 90 | — |
| Telegraph | 90 | — |
| The Verge | 90 | — |
| Tom's Hardware | — | 90 |
| Wired | — | 80 |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | — | 14.2",16.2" |
| Display Type | — | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 3024x1964 3456x2234 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Processor | — | Apple M5 Pro, Apple M5 Max, Apple M5 Pro Max |
| RAM | — | 16GB,32GB,64GB,128GB |
| Storage | — | 1TB,2TB,4TB,8TB |
| Battery | — | 72.4 WHr, 100WHr |
