New workout modes and metrics are helpful,Improved sleep-tracking capabilities,Premium smartwatch experience through and through,Inherited all the features and physical design, of the Apple Watch Series 7,
Almost no changes in physical design compared to predecessor, Some new features are like insurance - you hope you won't have to use them (e.g. crash detection), Most fitness feature updates mainly benefit runners,
The Apple Watch Series 8 further refines the formula that made the Apple Watch Series 7 great to offer the best smartwatch experience known to man. However, some new features, such as crash detection, medication logging, Afib history, etc, are either nic...
Watch OS 9 features are great for fitness fans, Crash detection, Low power mode
Weak battery life, Advanced fitness features could do with a bit more polish
There's still some work to do on Apple's part to perfect some aspects of the Apple Watch, and that's especially true if it's hoping to compete with the heavy hitters of the sports/running watch world. With the introduction of Watch OS 9 that's certainly t...
Published: 2022-09-28, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
excellent haptic vibrations, alwayson screen, ECG, temp sensor, top health tracking, great activity tracking, 50metre water resistance, solid battery, car crash detection, long software support, recycled materials
expensive, only works with an iPhone, blood oxygen data not that useful, no thirdparty watch faces, a minor upgrade
The Series 8 is the most minor update to the Apple Watch in a few years. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since its predecessor was the best smartwatch available for the iPhone and that's still true for the new model.Crash detection is a nice feature t...
Published: 2022-09-25, Author: James , review by: wareable.com
A health tracking powerhouse, Excellent fitness features, The App Store bangs, Proper biometric cycle tracking
Minimal difference from Series 7, Battery life still single day
The Apple Watch Series 8 remains head-and-shoulders above the competition, even if this year is undeniably a minor upgrade. As a fitness, health and connected device, it offers an unrivaled experience – and it's easily the best smartwatch for iPhone users...
Abstract: The Apple Watch Series 8 might look relatively similar to last year's Apple Watch 7 and, well, internally, it's quite similar too.The main focus will be on the new Apple Watch Ultra, of course, but the Watch 8 provides the upgrade if you just want the bas...
The Apple Watch Series 8 is more of an update than an upgrade on its predecessor, with an affordable starting price of Rs 45,900. But it's definitely worth buying. Apple has made incredible strides in healthcare and fitness features with this addition to...
Good, Solid build quality, crisp display, Accurate fitness, sleep tracking, IP6X dust, and 50m water resistant, Fast charging, Useful advanced health and safety features
Inconsistent SpO2 tracking, No battery life improvements
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a solid smartwatch for health and fitness tracking, and thanks to watchOS 9 users can now also get accurate sleep tracking data. What hasn't changed or improved a lot is the battery life, which Apple seems to have addressed wit...
Clean, classy look with IP6X and WR50 dust and water resistance, Tons of 3rd party accessories to choose from, Excellent Retina LTPO OLED display, Always-On display is convenient to have, User-friendly UI with good digital crown implementation, Abundance
Lack of focus on rest days for activities / workouts, Still needs to be charged daily, Can only be charged with its proprietary wireless charger, Only works with iPhone, Pricey
The Apple Watch Series 8 is without a doubt one of the best smartwatches around, with an OS that far exceeds its competition...
Large and bright display, Iconic case design, Great build quality, Improved health tracking (esp. for females), Improved fitness tracking, Lots of strap options
No significant new features, Needs to be recharged daily, Charging requires specialised puck, Only works with iPhone
