Apple Watch Series 8
$3992022
Pros
- Crash Detection and temperature sensing are genuinely useful safety features
- Always-On LTPO display is bright and readable even outdoors
- Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS provides precise tracking in dense urban areas
- ECG, SpO2, and skin temperature cover comprehensive health monitoring
- Low Power Mode extends battery to 36 hours for travel
Cons
- 18-hour standard battery still requires daily charging
- S8 chip is essentially identical to S7 — minimal performance upgrade
- Stainless steel model pushes price to $699+
- Skin temperature sensing is limited to cycle tracking on launch
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|
| Software | watchOS 9 (upgradable to watchOS 11+) |
| Body | |
| Weight | 32 g (41mm Al) / 38.8 g (45mm Al) |
| Case material | Aluminum / Stainless Steel |
| Water resistance | WR50 (50m), EN13319 dive certification |
| Health & Sensors | |
| ECG | |
| SpO₂ | |
| Skin temperature | |
| Heart rate | |
| Sleep tracking | |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours (36 hrs in Low Power Mode) |
| Display | |
| Size | 41mm / 45mm |
| Type | LTPO OLED Always-On Retina |
| Always-on display | |
| Resolution | 352 x 430 / 396 x 484 |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | Apple S8 SiP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | |
| NFC | |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Cellular | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
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