The Series 8 watch is nearly identical to the Series 7. It has a sleek metal frame, an always-on, bright screen, and a battery life of roughly 36 hours. It also has features that are not available on the Series 7 such as sleep tracking.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a much-needed boost for someone like me who has been using an Apple Watch Series 3 for almost five years.
Apple Watch Series 8 review: Design
The Apple Watch Series 8 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes with stainless steel or aluminum cases. A silicone Sport Band and a Milanese Loop are also available as strap alternatives. Our 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 model’s stainless steel case weighed 51.5 grammes, with the strap adding a few additional grammes of weight. ..
The Apple Watch Series 3 is a great improvement over the Series 2. The watch is more secure on your wrist, has a better screen, and is easier to use. ..
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a tough watch with a sleek design. It has WR50 and IP6X ratings for water resistance and dust resistance, allowing it to be submerged in water up to 50 metres deep. Additionally, the design of the watch is perfect, combining elegance with comfort while maintaining a sturdy structure. ..
Processor and Storage
The new Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with the same “t8301” CPU as the Series 7 and Series 6, meaning that it uses the same sensors. The 64-bit, dual-core CPU is quite adequate for the job; apps start quickly enough, readings happen quickly, and the Apple Watch interface’s slick graphics look just as good as ever. In fact, we also wear an Apple Watch Series 6, which functions flawlessly even now.
If you have an older Apple Watch 6, you should be able to use it with today’s world. It has limited storage for files, but is still sufficient for a few playlists and pictures from your iPhone’s gallery. ..
Apple Watch Series 8 review: Display
The Series 8 offers a more immersive experience, with a larger screen and thinner bezels. The display is incredibly clear and the notifications extend to the very borders of the screen. The watch faces have space to shine, and accessing apps/menus never feels constrained.
The Apple Watch Series 8 has an always-on display that shows a darkened version of your watch face whenever you aren’t interacting with apps or notifications. Even though the always-on display has been a part of the Apple Watch since the Series 5, it is still one of our favourite features. One of the most useful features from the more expensive Apple Watch SE 2 is the ability to discretely peek down and see the time, weather, and other information without having to elevate our wrist.
Safety features
The $799 Apple Watch Ultra is unlike any other smartwatch we’ve seen from Apple before; it’s expected to be the largest and longest-lasting Apple Watch ever, as well as the most durable. In contrast, the Apple Watch Series 8 is shaping up to be an iterative update. Size, appearance, and functionality are just a few of the changes between the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra.
The siren on the Apple Watch Ultra is a feature that we believe Apple should have attempted to include in the Series 8. A new speaker technology in the bigger watch allows the siren on the Apple Watch Ultra to be 86 decibels loud. We wish the basic Apple Watch had a siren app that could be activated in an emergency, even though it isn’t quite as loud. Not just in the wide outdoors, but even in the city where we reside, personal safety is a key worry.
Health features
Apple has been very vocal about its dedication to health monitoring for the Apple Watch. The company argues that because you wear the watch so closely to your skin all day, it is the most intimate device they make. Consequently, it may continuously measure your wellbeing metrics. The Apple Watch does other tasks in addition to those that are typically performed by fitness trackers, such as tracking your steps and estimating how many calories you burn during regular activity or exercises. ..
The Series 8 Apple Watch has a heart rate sensor on board since the first generation model from back in 2015. However, it now accomplishes much more. For example, if you suddenly surge high or low your heart rate, the Apple Watch will notice and alert you. Additionally, the Series 8 Apple Watch has a more accurate guidance to your caloric exertions than any other watch on the market today.
Series 8 of the Apple Watch features sensors that are advanced enough to be able to quickly and accurately measure an ECG (or EKG) on your wrist, a blood oxygen sensor, and a temperature sensor. Additionally, Series 8’s improved temperature sensor enables better cycle tracking, which is useful for family planning since it can provide deeper insights into the menstrual cycle. Even the estimates of ovulation are evaluated. Additionally, it will monitor your body temperature as you sleep for everyone in addition to monitoring your heart rate and steps taken during the day.
Apple Watch Series 8 review: Performance
Apple’s Series 8 watch still has an 18-hour battery life issue, despite claims of 30% charging needed before going to bed. We found that the watch can be used for at least a few hours longer than a day, including 45 minutes of GPS-enabled running and sleep monitoring, between charges. The “Always-on” display option continuously displays the time throughout the day. ..
Apple’s new low power mode for the Apple Watch allows it to last longer between charges by disabling Wi-Fi and 4G, disables the “Always-on” display mode, and restricts how frequently the watch checks in with your iPhone for notifications. In exchange for this, battery life is doubled. However, many of the benefits of a smartwatch are lost. ..
Battery life
The Watch Series 8 has a battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge. Additionally, Apple claims up to 36 hours of battery life in low power mode. The control Centre has a toggle for the Low Power mode, which disables several of the watch’s power-hungry features. Real-time health sensors, delay notifications, the always-on display, and other functions will all be disabled by the setting.
The Apple Watch Series 8 had 100 percent battery life when we put it to bed, and after three hours of cycling, it still had about half of that remaining when we went to sleep. Since we were working from home, we only sometimes used the watch in between workouts and naps. But even so, the battery life was well above what we needed for a day and a half of use. Additionally, it takes the Watch Series 8 about 90 minutes to charge fully. Overall, the Low Power mode with watchOS 9 is a great feature, and the battery life was more than sufficient for our needs. ..
Price and configurations options
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a new model of the Apple Watch that costs $399 or £419. It has a variety of configurations, finishes, and bands, so it’s worth checking out what the different options cost before making a purchase. A watch with cellular functionality typically costs an additional $100, and stainless steel finishes start at $699. The cost will also go up if you choose more expensive bands like the Leather Link or an extremely expensive Hermes alternative.
Conclusion
With watchOS 9, owners of the Apple Watch Series 8 can now accurately measure their sleep and track their health and fitness. The battery life, which Apple appears to have addressed with the Apple Watch Ultra but which isn’t really aimed at the typical iPhone user, hasn’t altered or gotten much better. Crash Detection is a feature that is currently exclusive to the 2022 Apple Watch models and has not yet been explored by any other major smartwatch maker. ..
The Apple Watch Series 8 offers very little in the way of new features, compared to the Series 7. If you own an Apple Watch Series 7, there is practically no reason to upgrade unless you really require capabilities like crash detection and ovulation tracking. We advise waiting for a good offer to purchase the Apple Watch Series 8 at a reduced price if you are looking to upgrade from an Apple Watch Series 5.
