Apple Watch Series 7 Nike Edition Review // vs SE Nike Edition for Sports and Fitness

In-depth review and comparison of the Apple Watch Series 7 Nike Edition vs the Apple Watch SE Nike Edition tested for sports and fitness including running, cycling, and weight training. You can get the Series 7 here: geni.us/awseries7 and the SE here: geni.us/applewatch-se (Amazon affiliate links that help support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thanks!)
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// Sections
0:00 Intro
1:23 Nike Edition Features
1:47 Hardware Differences
3:37 Battery Life
4:37 Health and Sports Features
5:47 GPS Accuracy
6:55 Heart Rate Accuracy
8:30 Wrap-up
/// Gear I Use (Amazon links) ///
Wearable: geni.us/Q6LJv2y
Bike GPS: geni.us/4cKAVA
Chest Heart Rate Strap: geni.us/hrm-pro
Arm Heart Rate Strap: geni.us/ESAv
Headphones: geni.us/tarahpro
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[@luispalmaavalos348]

Thanks for the comparison definitely going to take the SE here in central america series 7 is double the price than the series se for what I understand just a slight improvement thats not that noticeable

[@peter_parkour]

I was wondering if you could also measure the accuracy of the GPS of each smart watch in your videos for 2022 instead of just the precision. Of course, only if you find it to be helpful. It could help us see if the watches are recording GPS the same way every time. And it also puts confidence in each comparison with only one sample size per watch.

[@lolomo5787]

Im using series 7 right now. While I do love the fast charging, snappy performance, accurate health monitoring and fitness tracking. Battery life is too short which can affect its longevity after 2 years of use.

[@dcar7446]

They probably expect you to trade it in for the latest version every couple of years most people do

[@shreyasgokhale1812]

And I really love the way you test GPS accuracy and heart rate

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@chinmayghatoriya]

Love the jam packed information. SPOT ON👌

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@dean2663]

Went for my usual 6 mile run a couple of days ago and the GPS on my SE was off by a little over 1/10th of a mile. It was a clear night so don’t know why it would be so far off. It’s never done that before. So my run was about a minute too long. Very annoying!

[@danieltsuedo334]

this is definitely a necessary video post., thanks for taking the time to do it. great video

[@DesFit]

Sure thing 👍 Thanks!

[@soloparaunvideo4670]

Just the video that I need. Thanks.

[@DesFit]

Glad it helped. Thanks!

[@MapleYum]

I’m torn between SE and a Garmin, maybe 745 or 245? I got an SE on sale, but then I read that cross country skiing isn’t supported? I cycle all year round (indoor/ outdoor ) and do cross country in the winter. Not sure if SE is as solid as I hoped or if a Garmin would be a better alternative.

[@bhavik2030]

very helpful thank you!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@luzcamacho323]

fantastic video! really helped me come to a decision with which watch to get!

[@DesFit]

Glad the information helped. Thanks!

[@dawnfmEnthusiast]

Knew I had to look up your video on this topic, given that I'm planning to buy one. This will be good; your Garmin ones have helped me a lot already 😎

[@DesFit]

Glad to help!

[@NoxapaterBBQ]

Excellent review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@user-hy5mb6pk6g]

Would be amazing if Apple make quick notes available in the next update

[@jacksellars6497]

I have the Apple Watch series 7 45MM Midnight Nike Edition GPS + Cellular

[@nithinkumar3404]

Good review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@user-qj1hy1tb3x]

I saw more than 20 videos about apple watches and nothing was as good as this review!! thanks a lot man

[@DesFit]

Sure thing! Thanks!

[@Kira-sh4mh]

وش الفرق بينهم تكفين انا طلبت SE نايكي علميني وش احسن عشان اقدر الحق واكنسل الطلب

[@dilletj]

Hi Des. Really appreciate the channel. I’ve watched your reviews (can’t remember how many) and I have one question. Which is YOUR favorite watch? I’m sure you’ve answered this before but I’m hoping…

[@deepaksahni9819]

Nice work

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@flexman909]

Good info

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@HasselV89]

Can I use both a Garmin and Apple watch with my Strada-app at the same time?

[@-_--th8vp]

Do you think I should get a apple watch series 7 or wait for the 8? Right now, I have a stainless steel series 4!

[@yourdoom8773]

I got the series 7 and was so daaarn disappointed that I can’t use fast charging as it’s not available in my country

[@sufyan02]

Can i download music in this watch and connect w my airpods to hear music while running?

[@MikeGonzalez777]

Des, what’s on your wrist in this video? Noticed it in your new Venu 2 vid as well. Fenix 6? Favorite Garmin?

[@couchback66]

excellent i really enjoyed it

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@DestinctiveSounds]

How is he viewing the Heart rate data in such detail? all the apps ive used only allow me to view heart rate in increments of 30 minutes throughout my workout. I would like the ability to see what my heart rate was at a particular minute and second in my workout.

[@Goodbye1993]

What’s the fitness app he use on his apple watch again ? Is it pre-installed on the watch ?

[@getout116]

Hi! If I run using a Apple workout run will it show on my Nike running app and will my miles be counted towards my total for NRC?

[@vickdamonsta6347]

Great review, but once Apple decides to improve the battery life of the damn thing, I’ll consider buying it, in the meantime I’ll keep using my Garmin Fenix 5X..!!

[@kubasamanda3305]

Best review - apple watch!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@liamo6306]

I’m ordering the SE model now. The site I’m ordering from is saying size M left what does this mean ?

[@TheTiagobastos]

Great video! I wonder if you think it's worth updating my apple watch this year? I have a Series 3 nike edition. Also, would love to know where you got your t-shirt!! 🐺 Thanks and good luck with your channel !!

[@DesFit]

Upgrading to the Series 7 would be a big jump, for sure. The t-shirt is from a little shop in Salida, CO. Thanks!

[@bongbong2208]

I know you can answer calls can you call out on the se ?

[@suryakarthik7340]

Is cellular a need ?

[@dyziko]

thank you

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome

[@metzzlol]

Awesome job Des, does AW use their own gps when paired to the phone or it takes from the phone?

[@DesFit]

Thanks! If your phone is in range it will try to use your phone's GPS.

[@ultimusG]

While the AW is an amazing smartwatch, I bought a proper running/fitness watch because the battery is just horrendous.

[@vettepwr23]

Hi there. Nice video. Subscribed. I never had Apple Watch before and I am looking to get one. I’m already in the Apple ecosystem. Do you recommend getting a series 6 or a series 7? I have a chance to buy a used stainless steel series 6 for around $300. I also want to take a vantage of sleep tracking and I’m wondering if the battery in the 7 will make that much of a difference to help with that. Thanks

[@DesFit]

Battery life seems to be ever so slightly better but by mere hours. You can disable some features like the always on display which can extend battery life a bit. One thing I think is especially nice on the 7 is the fast charging. Thanks!

[@KingKivaan]

0:6 what is the background song

[@DaughterofTheKing333]

Thank you for the effort you put into your reviews! I recently switched from a Venu to AW7 and I am just not getting good GPS accuracy with the AW (it is gps only version and I never run with my phone). My routes have light to medium tree cover and some slight rolling hills. I’ve ran multiple official 5ks and track workouts with the Venu, which had very little gps discrepancy. This is just not the case with AW7. Any suggestions or recommendations? Should I just give up on the AW and go back to Venu? I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks for your help!

[@DesFit]

That's strange - I've seen pretty good results from the Series 7 although I still do get better results from most Garmin devices.

[@shreyasgokhale1812]

The new fall detection while cycling on Apple watch actually works I had a fall from my bicycle earlier this month And my Apple Watch se actually detected it

[@DesFit]

Not happy to hear that you fell but happy to hear the fall detection worked!

[@shreyasgokhale1812]

@@DesFit yay

[@MistaRunIt]

I don't understand how apple advertises this watch for health tracking and its 2021 apple watch doesn't even have a body temperature sensor, a feature that has been available for years in even $30 smart watches.

[@krzysztofr956]

Where do you take these graphs from? (e.g heart rate graph during workout)

[@DesFit]

I use the DC Rainmaker analyzer tool that anyone can use. Just load in your data files and away you go!

[@jaywhite1141]

I’ve got series 7 45mm Nike it’s awesome 😎

[@DesFit]

Nice! 👍

[@jaywhite1141]

@@DesFit thanks 🙏

[@pacslifesorrento8488]

What about watch faces?

[@pacslifesorrento8488]

Its dsame series7?

[@saltwater44]

Just bought my first Apple Watch and got the Nike version. So far I love it. There are tons of alerts that keep popping off so I’m still tweaking that. But my watch isn’t tracking my sleep or when I take naps. Any tips?

[@wigglyali6911]

i think that the sleep isint accuracte also im going to buy my apple watch at the end of the month should i get the se nike or the siries 7 nike i cant decide

[@athosguimaraes1904]

Buy auto sleep for the watch, it monitors sleep automatically, something the default apple app doesn't do

[@sunj8286]

I only use it for sports and fitness tracking, I'm guessing SE is enough for me?

[@DesFit]

Yup, should do just fine.

[@ShervinShares]

what are you using to chart all of your HR data on multiple devices?

[@chrome2569]

he answered another comment that asked this same question , hope this helps man!

[@DesFit]

The DC Rainmaker analyzer tool that anyone can use. It's great! www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer

[@ShervinShares]

@@DesFit that's amazing, thank you!

[@Jaap17]

Hi, what can you tell about the saturation measurement on the 7 and 8? Is it accurate? I’m very curious.

[@DesFit]

Seems to be within the same ball park as a fingertip SPO2 sensor although a fingertip sensor will provide better results.

[@tthyssen]

It's a joy every time the notification bell goes off with a new movie from you mate 🤌

[@DesFit]

🙌🙏

[@malachigarmon1793]

omggg🤌🤌🤌 that my favorite emoji toooooo

[@malachigarmon1793]

thats*

[@Gmh6477]

I bought an SE-Nike for my first Apple Watch over the 7 as I’d never use the 02 or ecg and side by side the size wasn’t noticeable unless it was using the 7 specific face, One note I’ll add my watch came with a usb-A charger not a usb-C which tbh I was happy about as it saved me buying another plug !

[@alice-jt7dr]

Hi can i ask what’s ur experience with the apple watch se so far? Thanks in advance

[@rstopka]

Nice

[@DesFit]

👍

[@popitn2nd]

You think you’d be able to do an 8 hr ride on one full charged of the series 7 watch? I’m really curious how long the battery last on this watch. I’m also a road cyclist.

[@DesFit]

That would be pushing it. 6-7 hours would be a safer bet.

[@AnujkumarSharmaaks]

I love watching your videos. Great work brother. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@vetlehaland4465]

how do you get that background for your Nike SE?

[@DesFit]

The watch face? It's the Nike Bounce watch face

[@Aries-vy5pf]

great watch although it would be appreciated if apple would make it more durable and water resistant as i'm still hesitant to use it for any outdoor activities other than normal swimming and running sessions.

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

That is what Apple say about it… Only use it for surface swimming, trying to scuba dive with an Apple Watch is asking for trouble because of the mechanics of how the pressure on the watch will be working against whatever Apple has done to make Apple Watch “water resistant” not waterproof (there is a big difference between the two…). I have a dive computer which also shows the time so I’d never be tempted to try wearing my Apple Watch Series 7 during even the shallowest of dives.

[@aicha454]

I have an AW SE and I have surfed with it twice! No damages so far.

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

@@aicha454 Surfing while wearing Apple Watch is well within it’s capabilities of not being damaged by water exposure. In fact Apple Watch has helped folks who got into difficulties that could have cost them their lives by being able to allow the wearer to call for help from the rescue services and living to tell the tale! Hopefully one day Apple will give Apple Watch the ability to be worn whilst scuba diving, until then my Apple Watch will stay safe & dry on land when I’m diving (I’ve worn Apple Watch many times when snorkelling without it coming to any harm…).

[@MrColdcloud]

Both are great watches but what makes it a no go for me is the battery life. I’m currently rocking a Garmin Venu 2 on one wrist and Apple Watch 3 on the other wrist (half of my family is on each platform and I love to compete) and the battery life just kills the experience. I can’t tell you how much sleep data I’ve missed out on Apple Watch due to not charging it (even with the phone reminders) or even just normal HR data. Yes I know the 7 has the fast charging but as someone that has a 2 year old child, remembering to charge is towards the bottom of priorities. Thanks for the good comparison video though!

[@samhadvisions]

Can you sync the Nike run watch app data with the phone app?

[@DesFit]

Yes

[@sweetpotato6218]

What watch are you wearing in this video? Is it the Fenix Pro?

[@DesFit]

This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jInRqn96Z7p3gZI 👍

[@jacydesica4069]

What is this tool you use to put the heart rate measurements together to compare them?

[@DesFit]

I use the DC Rainmaker analyzer tool. It's great and anyone can use it! www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer

[@jacydesica4069]

@@DesFit Thank you.

[@Dusty101uk]

Love apple watch’s but hate the battery life 🥺 I’ll stick with the enduro still loving it thanks to desfit

[@DesFit]

Not much can beat the Enduro for battery life, for sure!

[@drk9148]

Sounds like some dusty decision!

[@gkvlogs1767]

Bro is the series 7 watch has really the crown on left side?

[@DesFit]

Bro, yup. The way I like it 👍

[@Torrente588]

Guys please help me, or I will hang myself on the next available hook!!!! I have tried to contact NRC via chat, nothing! Email, nothing! I have a very annoying issue, ongoing for ages, just became worst in the recent months! When out for a run, my app keeps jumping between distance, calories, heart beat, etc, than back again randomly. Also, auto-pauses my workout, although it is set for NO AUTOPAUSE! Jumping songs as well recently, getting worse. I have been using Apple Watch series 3, Nike version, did the same. Now I am using series 7, new watch, doing it every single day! Any ideas??!!!!!! Thanks in advance!

[@cenktheangel]

Series 7 is doing better job than professional fitness watches crazy if you consider it is only a smartwatch and cost way lower as well 😯😯😯

[@DesFit]

It did a very good job. If only the battery life were a bit better!

[@streugD]

The biggest difference is the price, have bought SE just for a half of 7th price during Black Friday sales :)

[@DesFit]

Nice!

[@ga.vijaymuruganvijay9683]

I love stevejobs I love apple 🍎

[@apromed]

I live in poor country possibly I will buy se that 50% cheaper than 7

[@Betterthenyou-p5]

So the 7 has ecg and the se doesn’t?

[@DesFit]

Correct

[@VlogzForLeo]

And that’s the only difference other than the screen size right ?

[@MAGA_AF]

Strava is wayyyyy better than the Nike app for running

[@DesFit]

Agreed 👍

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

Please slow your speech down! After a while the speed at which you speak became intensely irritating… Your voice was like a woodpecker trying to get inside my head. I asked friends to listen to you speaking in this video and they all said it sounds like you are on speed!

[@Rossy1995]

You can set the video to 0.75x speed