Apple Watch Series 8 (2022)

29 reviews

Jun, 2023

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battery (4)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Apple Watch Series 8 (2022). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and portability. The usability and performance are also appreciated, but the battery and reliability get negative views. Comments are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Joe Maring (digitaltrends.com)

Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better

Have an iPhone? Looking for a smartwatch? The Apple Watch Series 8 is the new go-to pick. It's powerful, familiar, and oh-so-good at everything it does.

Sleek, comfortable design Display is big and gorgeous Excellent health features Fast charge speeds watchOS 9 is better than ever Car crash detection

Temperature sensors are limited Almost identical to the Series 7

“Powerful, comfortable, and familiar. The Apple Watch Series 8 isn't a revolution in Apple's portfolio, but it's still the best smartwatch you can buy.”

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Angela Moscaritolo (pcmag.com)

Apple Watch Series 8 Review

Overnight temperature sensing ; Car crash detection ; Improved battery life ; More accurate period predictions

Same design as previous model ; Limited usefulness for retrospective ovulation estimates

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.

Sep, 2022

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Apple Watch Series 8 review: Should you upgrade?

One of the best smartwatches you can buy is oddly hard to recommend

Gorgeous display ; Stylish new colors ; New menstrual and ovulation tracking ; Superior UI to the competition ; Enhanced sleep tracking

Identical design to the Series 7 ; Improvements only minor ; Still weak battery life ; Many folks can get away with cheaper SE

The Apple Watch Series 8 is, objectively, a fantastic smartwatch for iPhone users — growing into one of the best wearables over years of iterative updates. But with the SE offering a similar experience at a lower price and the Ultra giving more...

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Apple Watch Series 8 review: copy-paste?

The Apple Watch Series 8 adds a couple of little improvements to an already successful formula.

Beautiful look, premium feel ; Smooth performance ; Tons of bands available - 1st and 3rd party ; Water-resistant ; Huge amount of fitness tracking options, plus custom programs (available with watchOS 9) ; Sleep stages (available with watchOS 9)

Temperature sensor is underused ; Some may be getting tired with the design ; Only pairs and activates with iPhone (sorry, iPad users)

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Christina Darby (zdnet.com)

Apple Watch 8 is a sleeper hit, even if it doesn't match Samsung's sensors

Review: The Apple Watch Series 8 upgrades workouts, sleep tracking, and women's health. Battery life and the always-on display are better, too.

watchOS 9 brings new health and fitness features ; Enhanced sleep tracking for more accurate insights ; Temperature tracking can improve women's health ; Impressive battery life ; Always-on display keeps getting better

No major hardware upgrades from the Apple Watch Series 7 ; Doesn't match all of the sensors in Samsung watches

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Aiman Maulana (pokde.net)

Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Don’t Fix What Isn’t Broken

Wondering if this worth upgrading over the Series 7? Check out our Apple Watch Series 8 review and see if this is the one for you.

+ Clean, classy look with IP6X and WR50 dust and water resistance ; + Tons of 3rd party accessories to choose from ; + Excellent Retina LTPO OLED display ; + Always-On display is convenient to have ; + User-friendly UI with good digital crown...

- Lack of focus on rest days for activities / workouts ; - Still needs to be charged daily ; - Can only be charged with its proprietary wireless charger ; - Only works with iPhone ; - Pricey

The Apple Watch Series 8 is without a doubt one of the best smartwatches around, with an OS that far exceeds its competition.

Dec, 2022

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Expert review by : Ketan Pratap (mysmartprice)

Apple Watch Series 8 Review: Setting Standards for What a Smartwatch Should be - MySmartPrice

Apple Watch Series 8 brings some improvements to the already supreme Watch Series 7 from last year. So is it worth the upgrade? Apple Watch Series 8 brings some improvements to the already supreme Watch Series 7 from last year. So is it worth the upgrade?

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by (tomsguide.com)

Apple Watch Series 8 review

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. But the design and watchOS 9 are what really make Series 8

comparison.

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (creativebloq.com)

Apple Watch Series 8: Watches don't come much smarter than this

The changes this year are small, but the Apple Watch Series 8 remains an excellent buy.

Bright always-on screen ; Growing mix of health sensors ; Crash detection feature ; Fast and smooth performance

Temperature sensor has limited uses ; Battery life lower than fitness watches ; Feels like slow upgrade progress ; Only works with iPhone still

There's little in the Apple Watch Series 8 to tempt people to upgrade from recent models, but it remains an excellent balance of health, fitness, productivity and app support overall. Battery life is still much lower than dedicated fitness watches, but...

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Josh Hendrickson (reviewgeek.com)

Apple Watch Series 8 Review: Still The One We Love

What do you get when you take one of the best smartwatches in the land and add a few tiny improvements to it? Well, one of the best smartwatches in the land… only slightly better. That's the Apple Watch Series 8 in a nutshell. It's great… because so is...

Oct, 2022

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