Series 8
AppleReleased Sep 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Apr 17, 2026
Restored Apple Watch Series 8 Aluminum Case in the Smartwatches category. The Apple Series 8 scores 84/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Tomsguide, Dcrainmaker, and Theverge.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Pros
- Crash detection(4)
- Improved battery life(2)
- Watchos 9 is excellent(2)
Cons
- Daily charging required(2)
6 Publication Reviews
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With new features such as body temperature sensing and car crash detection, the Apple Watch Series 8 is the right choice for most smartwatch buyers.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 gets a skin temperature reader, low power mode and crash detection to make the best smartwatch around a tick better.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 expands Apple's reach into the sports and fitness area more than any other watch before it, offering a massive leap forward in sports features through WatchOS 9.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 offers solid incremental improvements with new sensors and watchOS 9, but isn't a must-upgrade for most existing owners.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is a solid product that reduces phone usage while providing useful health tracking and productivity features, despite some software-based frustrations.
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