100
Joe Maring
Digital Trends
“The Apple Watch Series 8 isn't a revolution in Apple's portfolio, but it's still the best smartwatch you can buy.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Car crash detection
- Sleek comfortable design
- Large bright display
- Excellent health features
- Fast charge speeds
- Improved workout metrics
Points of Contention
- Limited temperature sensors
- No major redesign
- Little change from Series 7
- No performance boost
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
David Price
MacWorld
“If you’ve got a Series 6 or 7, there aren’t enough changes here to justify an upgrade. But for anyone with an older Apple Watch, and especially for those who are considering their first foray into the world of wearables, this is simply an objectively excellent smartwatch.”
90
Angela Moscaritolo
PCMag
“With these upgrades, plus an already unrivaled user experience and app selection that's further enhanced by watchOS 9, the Apple Watch Series 8 remains the best iPhone-compatible smartwatch for most buyers, and remains our reigning Editors’ Choice.”
80
Victoria Song
The Verge
The Apple Watch Series 8 delivers useful new health features like cycle tracking and crash detection, but offers only incremental improvements over the Series 7. Daily charging remains a limitation, making it a solid but not essential upgrade for existing users.
80
Gareth Beavis
TechRadar
“Nothing has impressed us hugely about the latest model – given you can still buy new Watch 7 (or even Watch 6) units for less, we’d be more inclined to point you towards them.”
