Our quick take
Apple Watch Series 8 - 5.0 / 5
Familiar design
- 41mm or 45mm options Aluminium or stainless steel options IP6X rated Nike, Hermès options
Display
- 1.7mm borders, same as Series 7 Always-on Retina display 45mm model: 484 x 396 pixels 41mm model: 430 x 352 pixels
Hardware and performance
- Dual core S8 chip Electrical heart rate sensor, optical heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor Body temperature sensor Gyroscope, accelerometer, altimeter, Compass, built-in GPS
Battery
- Up to 18 hours Fast charging support 0-100 per cent in an hour
Features and software
- watchOS 9 Body temperature, Car Crash Detection, International Roaming Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Multi-sport tracking, sleep tracking Apple Watch App Store
To recap
While the Apple Watch Series 8 doesn’t offer huge changes compared to the Watch Series 7, there’s still a lot to be said for this smartwatch. If you’re considering upgrading from the Series 7, then no, it’s possibly not worth it this time around unless you really want that body temperature sensor, international roaming, or car crash detection.
The Watch Series 8 is a solid upgrade for those with a Series 6 or older though, and a great starting place for those new to the Apple Watch world who have decided the Watch SE isn’t enough.
