We thoroughly review the Apple Watch Series 8 after a month of use, is it really worth it or are some of its alternatives better?
As with the Apple Watch SE, our colleagues at Urban Tecno were able to thoroughly analyze the Apple Watch Series 8 after testing it for an entire month. The Apple Watch Series 8 is no longer Apple’s “top of the line” smartwatch, it’s now the Apple Watch Ultra, but it’s still an option worth considering.
Is the Apple Watch Series 8 worth it or is it better to buy the Apple Watch SE? Or maybe it’s worth saving up and getting the Apple Watch Ultra. let’s see it conclusions of the in-depth analysis in order to answer these questions.
Find out if the Apple Watch Series 8 is worth it or not in this comprehensive review
Apple Watch Series 8: specifications table
| Apple Watch Series 8 | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 41mm (41 x 35 x 10.7mm) and 45mm (45 x 38 x 10.7mm) |
| Weight (aluminum) | 32 grams (41 mm) and 38.8 grams (45 mm) |
| Filter | YOU ARE LTPO |
| Screen size | 1.69″ (41mm) and 1.9″ (45mm) 20% larger than Apple Watch SE |
| resolution | 352 x 430 pixels (41mm) 396 x 484 (45mm) |
| Permanent display | Yes |
| Processor | S8 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor |
| Operating system | watch OS 9 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| connectivity | W3 chip, U1 chip, LTE, UMTS, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/na 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Drums | 18 hours of battery life |
| Quick charge | Yes |
| Colors | Midnight, Star White, Silver, Graphite, Gold and (PRODUCT)RED |
| Others | IP6X dust resistance, 50 meters water resistance, ECG, blood oxygen meter, heart rate sensor, temperature sensor |
| base price | 499 $ |
Apple Watch Series 8: detailed analysis
Design
The The design of the Apple Watch Series 8 is not surprising, is virtually the same since its inception with some slight improvements. In this case we have a giant screen almost to the edge and sizes of 41 and 45 mm. but it shines same as Apple Watch series 7.
The The Apple Watch Series 8 is available in different aluminum and stainless steel finishes, with a very high-end finish. We keep the digital crown and the side button to control the device.
All Apple Watches have a very similar design. There are differences, yes, especially with the Ultra. But otherwise, we didn’t find many differences.
The Apple Watch Series 8 retains the classic Apple design
Filter
The screen is a fundamental aspect of the Apple Watch and the one on the Series 8 is fantastic. We have a size that reaches almost two inches in the 45 mm model and very high brightness levels, reaching 1,000 nits. It is compatible with the screen always on because it can reduce the refresh rate to just 1Hz.
Performance
Regarding performance, the Apple Watch Series 8 offers all the guarantees with its S8 chip. It is probably the most powerful chip in a smartwatch and we have a very complete operating system with many applications.
What our colleagues are complaining about is inadvertent touches on the digital crown that increase or decrease iPhone volume, something that can be fixed by removing the default music controls. Also, they also didn’t like that WhatsApp doesn’t have a watch app, which we hope will be fixed soon.
The device is very round. We can say that it has few failures at the software level and at the level of use.
functions
If the functions of the Apple Watch stand out, it is thanks to its health sensors. In this case, the Apple Watch Series 8 has electrocardiogram, blood oximeter, heart rate sensor and the new temperature sensor. At the sensor level, the Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the most precise and powerful watches.
As for the 7 series, there are few changes, one of the novelties is the temperature recognition. But this function does not tell us the body temperature, it offers us a history and alerts us in the event of significant changes. But in terms of sensors, it is one of the best devices on the market.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the most complete connected watches on the market
Drums
The battery is one of the aspects that has hardly changed. The The Apple Watch Series 8 will arrive at the end of the day without problem, but it will not be able to last two days without going through the charger
In addition you must highlight the fast charging of the Apple Watch Series 8, in the duration of a shower you can charge almost half of its autonomy. Something very interesting to load in a moment.
The battery compared to other models is very similar. It is a device that you will have to recharge every day, if you want more autonomy you will have to switch to Ultra. Where you will notice a difference is in the charging speed, in 15-20 minutes you will reach between 30 and 40% autonomy.
Apple Watch Series 8, worth the pena?
As with any device of this style, it depends a bit on each user. Those with a recent Apple Watch probably don’t have much reason buy the Apple Watch Series 8, but it can be a great device for those who have an older model, Apple Watch Series 5 or earlier, or want to buy their first Apple Watch.
maybe the the “smartest” purchase remains the Apple Watch SE 2022, which costs a lot less than the Series 8 and does much the same thing. Unless the always-on display is important to you or you want more health sensors.
Likewise, if you want large model with cellular connection, or the stainless steel model, you may need to consider the Apple Watch Ultra option. What’s bigger, has longer battery life and slightly more advanced features, and doesn’t cost much more.
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