Testseek.co.uk have collected 101 expert reviews of the Apple Watch 8 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Watch 8.
September 2022
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The editors liked
Familiar design
Lovely display
Some new features
Good updates with watchOS 9
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
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
A health tracking powerhouse
Excellent fitness features
The App Store bangs
Proper biometric cycle tracking
Watch OS 9 features are great for fitness fans
Crash detection
Low power mode
The editors didn't like
No huge changes
Action button from Ultra would have been nice
Expensive
Only works with an iPhone
Blood oxygen data not that useful
No thirdparty watch faces
A minor upgrade
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
Minimal difference from Series 7
Battery life still single day
Weak battery life
Advanced fitness features could do with a bit more polish
Abstract: One thing we already know is that the Apple Watch Series 8 is a great smartwatch. The company's impressive lineage of iterative updates lends itself to the logical conclusion that you are seeing everywhere: this is another strong entry into the wearable e...
Published: 2022-10-03, Author: Will , review by: makeuseof.com
Great display and design, Advanced health and safety features, Solid battery life, Great variety of watch bands (compatible with existing ones)
Minimal new features, Fewer case materials to choose from
Yes, but only if you currently don't have an Apple Watch or if you have a Series 4 or older. While the Apple Watch Series 8 is arguably the best smartwatch on the market, Apple made minimal changes this year. There is almost no reason to upgrade if you ha...
Published: 2022-09-23, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Still the best smart watch for everyday user, Unique use for temperature sensor, Crash detection isn't flashy, but lifesaving, All-day battery life, Lots to love with watchOS 9, Apple Watch Series 8 -
Few reasons to upgrade over Series 7, Series 6, or maybe even the Series 5, Most watchOS 9 features coming to older watches such as low power mode,
Published: 2022-09-23, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
Fast performance,Temperature tracking and car-crash detection,WatchOS 9 upgrades are great
Battery life isn't improved,Not much analysis of temperature results,Similar feel to last year's Series 7
upgrade? The Apple Watch Ultra has a more durable design, longer battery and better water resistance. Is it the better choice? The new Apple Watch SE, which lacks blood oxygen, ECG, an always-on display and temperature sensing, might be a good pick for s...
Published: 2022-09-15, Author: Brian , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: Let's pretend, for a minute, that you're Apple. You didn't create the smartwatch market, but you currently control more than one-third of it. You're caught up in a yearly refresh cycle (of your own design). It's not easy, but you're used to it. That's how...
Published: 2022-09-15, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
The Apple Watch Series 8 expands Apple's reach into the sports and fitness area more than any other watch before it (save the also-announced Apple Watch Ultra, which…was technically announced about 6 minutes after the Series 8). The Series 8 does this not...
Published: 2022-09-15, Author: Joe , review by: macrumors.com
Abstract: Apple Watch Series 8 and the second-generation Apple Watch SE are set to launch this Friday, September 16, and ahead of time, the first reviews of the devices have now been shared by select media publications and YouTube channels.Both of the new models...
