The Apple Watch Series 8 is designed to cater to a wide range of users interested in monitoring their heart rate, sleep, and temperature.
It also features a Crash Detection sensor that can detect if you are in a serious car accident.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a stylish and convenient smartwatch with a plethora of functions that will help you stay active, healthy, safe, and connected.
Always-On Retina Display
The Apple Watch Series 8 features a large, bright Always-On display. The large screen accommodates all your favorite apps and makes tapping and typing easy as it extends from edge to edge.
Design and Durability
With a thick front crystal, designed for durability and a base that makes the new design crack-resistant.
Temperature Monitoring
The Apple Watch Series 8 features an innovative new sensor that tracks your temperature while you sleep, allowing you to see changes over time. Cycle tracking uses this data to provide a retrospective estimate of when you are likely to have ovulated. When combined with your heart rate and recorded cycle data, you will have a detailed view of your menstrual cycle.
Sleep tracking app
The Sleep app doesn't just track the time you sleep. It shows you how much time you spent in REM, Core, or Deep sleep, as well as when you might have woken up.
Take an ECG anytime
With the ECG (Electrocardiogram) app, the Apple Watch Series 8 can produce an ECG and display the instantaneous sum of changes in the heart's electrical potential.
Measure Your Blood Oxygen & Schedule Your Medication
The sensor and the app on the Apple Watch Series 8 allow you to take on-demand measurements of your blood oxygen levels day and night. The Medications app helps you keep track of your medications, vitamins, and supplements intake.
Crash Detection
For the first time, the Apple Watch Series 8 can detect if you are in a severe car crash. When a crash is detected, Crash Detection can automatically connect you to emergency services, provide dispatchers with your location, and notify your emergency contacts. It uses a 3-axis gyroscope, a new g-force accelerometer, microphone, barometer, GPS, and an advanced sensor fusion algorithm, trained on over 1 million hours of real-world driving and crash data to detect if you are in a severe crash.
New Training Methods
Squat, spin, stride, you name it — the Apple Watch has you covered in the enhanced Workout app. And with the new workout views, you'll be able to see more advanced metrics at a glance, such as heart rate zones and custom intervals to keep you strong. Customize work and recovery intervals according to your training style and receive alerts for pace, heart rate, cadence, and power.
Low Power Mode
It provides you with 18 hours of battery life and up to 36 hours with the new low power mode. Excellent for situations where you don't have your charger, such as on a long flight.
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From the very first day, it has been filled with scratches that continue to occur very easily with the slightest touch. The battery needs to be charged daily. It costs a lot of money for the few things it offers.
Awesome watch, one of the best I have ever bought. I got it on 29/8/2023 and the watch is still like new almost a year later, it doesn't lag, it upgrades, measures 24/7, one issue with the battery lasts from 1 to 1.5 days and I mean it. I sleep at 12 at night with 100% battery, charging in 45 minutes from 0-100% and 25-30 minutes from 0-80%, I wear it to sleep with excellent and detailed measurements, I wake up at 6.30, go to work, return home at 3.30-4.00, sleep and charge it again at 11 at night... once I tried not to charge it and woke up with 8% battery and it shut down after 1.5 hours, that is 8 in the morning of the next day. For the measurements it takes and the work it produces, its battery is just amazing, personally I would like it to last 4-5 days after buying it for 500 euros. As for exercise, detailed data with amazing measurements and accurate values, heart rate and health check, it's the best and most importantly... everything is recorded on your phone in history and you can see it... it tells you to exercise, to do things you like and Siri for me is not so helpful but like making calls from the watch without searching or asking for my calendar, I really imagine what Siri can offer. Finally, the SOS which can be called satellite from the watch in case of danger works great and is one of the best features of apple on its watches. I will definitely buy an Apple Watch again in 3 years with 4 that will have significant changes. As for the basics, microphone, speaker, screen, resolution, brightness, build quality, let's not lie, it's Apple... My advice is don't buy Apple products if you have the previous model... it's not worth it.
Very good and nice but the battery is unacceptable for the money they ask for. I have many Apple products. From MacBook Pro to AirPods Pro. I believe that all watches are not worth their money. At 250 it would be a good purchase. But close to 380 with a one day battery. Overpriced.
11/06/24 update with the aod open since we are talking about the 8 and not some se version. and many applications closed. barely reaches 2 days. nothing more. if you want to have the aod closed get the se!
First of all, I have to say that since there was a price difference of 70-80€ with the series 9 45mm, I didn't plan on buying it. However, on Black Friday, its price was 319€, so I didn't even think twice about it, as I wouldn't find it at such a price even if it was used, not to mention that it has good resale value later on.
There are no differences with the 9, they are the same and they do everything the same with 2 small details that you won't even need.
Its battery lasts me 2 full days, maybe even more, unlike some people who say it lasts only one day. Maybe they constantly use it or talk on the phone with it, I don't know.
The screen is excellent, the function is flawless, I like the accuracy in heart rate and electrocardiogram with my iPhone. I can do a lot of useful things and see information on the dial that I need. It's worth the money, even at the price of 450€, either this one or the 9.
There's no reason for me to wear a simple classic watch just as jewelry, as I prefer the functionality and everything that this watch provides me, which no other watch can provide, even the fact that I can pay with it at the cashier without taking out my phone or money is useful.
It has many straps to choose from, I preferred the Spigen elastic khaki color strap with a Spigen case. For a screen protector, I recommend Hofi.
With 319 the price was quite tempting not to buy it.
The battery definitely lasts 36 hours with always on display and based on the usage I give it.
I like the notifications because I can decide whether I want to take my phone out of my pocket or not.
It has VERY good dictation for responding to messages.
The fact that you can make and receive calls without taking your phone out of your pocket or when you are loaded with things is VERY useful.
Apple Pay on hand is very useful.
Finally, you can go for a run with downloaded songs on Spotify on the watch and AirPods Pro 2 connected to the Apple watch without the weight of the phone on you. Of course, you can do the same at the gym. You leave your phone in the bag, wear the watch, listen to music on the AirPods, and answer calls.
It has helped me a lot! However, 4 stars because you can't reply to social media or viber WhatsApp, even though you can read the message, you can't reply
The screen was sticking and the buttons were pressing on their own and it stayed on all the time. The Apple dealership replaced it with a new one, but it shouldn't have happened after just one month of use!
A good watch with - let's be honest - an inflated price. Poor battery life (barely 1.5 days with wifi off and some other settings for partial energy saving).
Good but... The watch faces are completely awful and limited, I wonder why Apple has it with the design in general.
The battery is completely awful, charging every day.
It doesn't have live heart rate monitoring, you have to enter the app or press the shortcut to measure it. While it has a sporty character, a Garmin is a thousand times better if you do sports.
Overall, it is worth it and integrates perfectly with the mobile, but it lacks in many things.
The owner of the Watch 8 for 5 months now, it's worth every penny. Very easy connection with the iPhone and as for the waterproof, it has been tested in the sea. The battery with moderate use and proper Watch settings takes me day after day.
Very good actually. The only thing is that compared to other brands, it needs to be charged every day to be comfortable in active mode. But it consumes battery, because it's like a mobile phone. It has everything inside the watch. It's not just a watch!
Excellent smartwatch, ideal complement to the iPhone.
Amazing color, red!!
Purchased with Mastercard with a discount due to the Skroutz-Mastercard collaboration, the best deal!!!!
I really wonder about the logic that Apple follows by not increasing the power of the watch battery. It's unbelievable that in 2023 the device does not support wireless charging! And the coolest thing is that it doesn't even charge with Apple's own magsafe. So someone who goes on a mountain trip will have to carry a charger + adapter for the car or power bank, otherwise they will have to be an Indian to understand what time it is from the position of the sun! Otherwise, it counts steps correctly, floors correctly, altitude correctly, heart rate well, sleep is mediocre (sometimes not measured at all), and sports are measured correctly ONLY through third-party applications such as Nike (at least that's how I managed to make it work). The purchase was made in early April and will be sold soon!
In one and a half months, the strap broke. It doesn't buckle/lock onto the watch, which poses a risk of it falling off the wrist. I should note that I put it on the watch as soon as I got it and didn't touch it until I saw it ready to fall off. It's pretty unacceptable for the amount of money it costs.
Nice phase. You can do almost everything without having to take your phone out of your pocket (I have also combined AirPods, although you can talk from the watch if you want with open listening and good sound-microphone quality). That's it.
Completely satisfied with the purchase of the series 8, it is a perfect tool in combination with the iPhone 14 pro max that I bought when it came out. I have no words. Yes, the battery lasts up to 2 days but personally it doesn't bother me at all.
I have no words, simply perfect! Yes, the battery doesn't last for 15 days -which is the most common comment- but Apple didn't promise that it would, let's not get crazy! However, it easily lasts for 2 days... I bought it together with the iPhone 14 Pro Max and airpods 3 in a big investment for the future... It's the ultimate accessory and I highly recommend it to anyone who can afford to spend the money on the 45mm. Heart rate, calls, Siri, wireless, it has it all! Only the stress meter is missing but oh well. Apple quality, you get what you pay for!!!!
WARNING!!! I got an apple watch 8 and then I went and got a smart protection case hybrid spygen that came with a case and glass, after a few days dust got in from underneath and scratched my screen, always use case and glass separately!!!
In Greece, you can only find the Silver with a white silicone strap which, in my opinion, is quite ugly ; ) I was expecting to receive my chosen strap before wearing it...
Whatever we say will be unnecessary.
After the iwatch 2, which was the first smartwatch purchase 4-5 years ago, I upgraded to the 8.
Apple quality
Apple design
Apple usability
Apple connectivity
Apple user-friendliness
If you're looking for a watch that you'll have to charge every 15 days, don't buy it.
If you're looking for a watch that you'll wear for the next few years without any problems and the accuracy of the measurements will be at 99%, get it without hesitation.
I don't know how it syncs with android phones, but it's made for iPhone.
Very good! Excellent response with notifications for all applications, great convenience in answering calls directly from the watch, unfortunately its biggest drawback is the battery life. It doesn't last a whole day with heavy use.
Owner of an Apple Watch series 8 / 45 mm / Midnight for a few days now, as well as in the Apple ecosystem in general after purchasing the iPhone 14 PRO MAX. The device is a must-have and complements the mobile device perfectly.
The size of the iPhone, its volume and overall weight do not make it ideal to look at the screen whenever it receives any notification. The problem is solved by the Apple Watch, from which you can observe every notification. If the call or message you receive is important, then you will take out your phone from your pocket, while if it is an email-newsletter it can wait. In addition, we have all missed a call because the phone was on silent and we did not notice it. With the watch, this is almost impossible, even if the phone is on silent/without vibration in your pocket. It greatly facilitates everyday life!!
+ In addition to the biometric sensors and accurate measurements it can perform, a big positive is that you can choose a number as an "emergency contact" and be notified in case of any unexpected event, such as a fainting episode. Yes, the watch also recognizes falls from its own height (due to dizziness, ground irregularity, etc.).
- The only negative is its battery, which lasts for a day and a half. Especially when there are other smartwatches that can last for 10-15 days with one charge. At least it charges quickly!
First time on an iPhone and I decided to make the transition to the whole ecosystem... of course, I'm still waiting for the device so I'll update later.
Incredible comfort in the hand and sturdy construction. Very impressive... just need to see its capabilities... will be back soon...
I bought an Apple Watch for the first time and have had it for about a week now. Since I've been using an iPhone for years, I wanted to get a watch at some point. I got it for €559. Pairing it with my phone was almost effortless and very easy for any user. I wanted something that was interconnected with my phone. From the first day I tried to make a call with the watch, I had a problem with the microphone (people couldn't hear me) and started to worry that something was wrong with my device. Two days later, watchOS 9 came out with an update that fixed the microphone issues on the phone, and since then I haven't had any problems. Now let's talk about the battery. The Apple Watch says the battery lasts for 36 hours. For the first 3-4 days, it lasted me 24 hours, but I still had the screen on even when I wasn't looking at it. When I turned it off, it lasted for over 36 hours. Overall, it's a very good device with excellent quality, just like all Apple products. I also use it for light exercise, going for a run 2-3 times a week, and it fully meets my needs.
Owner for 2 days now, I decided to write a first review. I got it from a well-known chain for €559 in 36 interest-free installments. I come from the Garmin Fenix 6 which is objectively amazing, but essentially they are two different things. Starting with the packaging, it is very nice (like all Apple products). It is a long box which, when opened, contains 2 boxes. In one is the body of the watch and in the other are 2 straps depending on the size of your wrist, one small and one larger. The charging cable, for those who don't know, is magnetic and USB-C. It does not come with a charger like all Apple products. Starting with synchronization, it is done very simply by simply touching the watch next to the phone. The watch charges very quickly. The battery experience: I left yesterday at 7:30 am with 100% and at 7:00 pm with notifications, etc., it was at 73%. I haven't left it for a day, but I think it definitely lasts 24 hours. The call quality is excellent, although I'm not interested in it. I'm waiting to see how the battery will bother me compared to the 14 days of the Fenix 6. You can create your own exercise and I did it by mimicking the program I had in Garmin Coach, but I think the exercise recording in detail is better in Connect. I also found the sleep recording one click better in Connect. Overall, I personally found Connect more detailed in detail and graphs. However, exercise on the iPhone is not bad either. One detail that I didn't like because of my small wrist is that the clasp on the strap protrudes and something comes off as shown in the photo. I really like my watch. I'm waiting to see how the battery bothers me in practice. If you are an athlete (I'm not, I just run stupidly), then there are probably other Garmin-type watches for you. If you are a fan of Apple products, occasionally do some exercise not for hours due to battery reasons and you have €559 to spare or you don't have it but life is short, then I wish you good luck. You will love it...
1st update 24/10/2022
I would say that the overall picture remains excellent. I have only used it for walking so far and the measurements appear to be extremely accurate. One downside is the strap. It is not secure and has fallen off 4 times, taking off clothes, fortunately nothing has happened. As it is, the clasp needs attention. Obviously they designed it that way to make it easy to put on and take off due to the frequent need for charging. However, as easy as it goes on, it comes off just as easily. Personally, the battery may bother me a little coming from the Garmin Fenix 6, but charging is easy and extremely fast.
Coming from the series 5, the differences are as follows:
Larger screen
Higher screen clarity and resolution
More precise measurements compared to the 5
Wrist temperature
Oxygen measurement
Accident detection (unnecessary feature)
Longer battery life, although Apple needs to focus more on this.
For someone who has 6 or earlier, it is necessary to upgrade.
For someone who only has 7, only if they are interested in temperature and accident detection.
Translated from Greek ·
Easy synchronization
Sufficient number of features
Accuracy in measurements
Construction quality
Screen
Value for money
Comfort
Battery life
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