Apple Watch Series 8

Name: Apple Watch Series 8
Brand: Apple

Apple Watch Series 8 is a smartwatch released in September 2022. Key specs: case size 45 mm, screen size 1.9″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 0.8 days.

5.8Score

Display6.8

Battery life2.4

Health tracking8.6

Sports & outdoor6.4

Smart features7.9

Build & durability6.0

price range$320–400Reference price converted from EUR

Full specifications

Released: September 2022
Type: Smartwatch
Brand: Apple
Popularity: #13 of 796
Series: Apple Watch Series · 7 generations
Model numbers: A2773A2775A2772A2774A2857A2858

45 mmCase size

1.9″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

0.8 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

5 ATMWater resistance

42.3 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among smartwatches of 2022

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.9″Top 3%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 0.8 daysBottom 1%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 32%Weight · 42.3 gTop 39%

Compared with smartwatches released in 2022. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other smartwatches

Why is Watch Series 8 a good choice?

Screen size: 1.9″better than 84% of smartwatches

Thickness: 10.7 mmbetter than 75% of smartwatches

Weak points

Water resistance: 5 ATMworse than 90% of smartwatches

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 0.8 daysworse than 100% of smartwatches

In rankings

#16Best Apple smartwatches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 45 mm
Weight: 42.3 g
Thickness: 10.7 mm
Height: 45 mm
Width: 38 mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: Sapphire crystal glass
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Ingress protection: IP6X
Water rating (maker): 50 m
Colours: Graphite, Silver, Gold

Display

Screen size: 1.9″
Display technology: OLED
Panel: Retina LTPO OLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Resolution (width): 396 px
Resolution (height): 484 px
Pixel density: 326 ppi
Peak brightness: 1,000 nits
LTPO display: Yes
Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 0.8 days
Battery life (hours): 18 h
Battery capacity: 308 mAh
Battery type: Li-Ion
Wireless charging: Yes
Charged in 30 min: 53%

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
ECG: Yes
Skin temperature: Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
Sleep tracking: Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)