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Apple Watch Series 8 Specifications & Overview

On September 7th, at the ‘Fall Out’ event, the Apple Watch Series 8 was launched alongside iPhone 14 series, AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, Watch SE 2nd Gen, and a new Watch Ultra edition. This overview highlights the Apple Watch Series 8 specifications from the Far Out event.

<em>Watch Series 8 Image Apple<em>

Apple Watch Series 8 Specifications & Overview

As with the iPhone 14 lineup, Watch Series 8 is more of an “under the hood tune-up” of its predecessor rather than something genuinely brand new.

There’s a good chance any Series 6 & 7 owners will happily skip this version if their devices are still working well; however, Watch 5 and earlier, other than it being time for an upgrade, will surely see some significant changes.

If you want a new Apple Watch and are uninspired by Series 8, then the new Ultra might be what you’re looking for.

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Features //Apple Watch Series 8

Health and wellbeing were the blueprints Apple followed for Series 8, and Women’s health was at the front of that list. One new feature provides retrospective ovulation estimates.

The menstrual cycle is an important marker of health, and many physicians consider it a vital sign. Apple Watch Series 8 features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that give women further insights into their health, designed with the same privacy protections as with all other health data.

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A new two sensor configuration, one on the back of the Watch and another under the display, will monitor and log nighttime body temperatures every 5 seconds. This process delivers more accurate readings and provides retrospective ovulation estimates.

Apple says for couples trying to plan a family, knowing the retrospective ovulation pattern can assist with future planning and improved period predictions in the health app.

And, with WacthOS 9 installed, Series 8 will offer better sleep tracking capabilities, keep track of your medication schedule and once again help you take an ECG or read your Blood Oxygen levels.

There will be a choice of 41mm or 45mm models, each with narrower borders for an edge-to-edge displays and will now be protected by a strong crack-resistant front crystal making this Series crack and dust-proof along with water-resistant up to 50m.

<em>Series 8 features Graphic Apple<em>

Crash Detection arrives on Series 8 along with iPhone 14 and Watch Ultra. Apple has given Series 8 an improved 3-axis gyroscope and a new, high g-force accelerometer.

Combined, these sensors can detect when you have been in a crash, notify emergency services, and share your information and location.

Power

Apple says Watch 8 will deliver up to 18 hours of battery life, the same as Watch 7, albeit powering more sensors for the same period of time.

Switching to Low Power Mode, however, turns off many of those and keeps just the core functionality of Watch running for up to 36 hours. This new feature will come as part of WatchOS 9 and be made available on previous Apple Watches running the latest OS.

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Specifications //Apple Watch Series 8

Watch SE (2022)Series 8Ultra
Dimensions40 x 34 x 11mm
44 x 38 x 11mm
41 x 35 x 11mm
45 x 38 x 11mm
49 x 44 x 14mm
Weightfrom 26gfrom 32g61g
Colour OptionsMidnight
Starlight
Silver
Midnight
Starlight
Silver
Graphite
Gold
Product (RED)
Natural Titanium
Display40mm
44mm
Retina OLED
41mm
45mm
Always-On
Retina OLED
49mm
Always-On
Retina OLED
ChipW3 AppleW3 Apple
U1 ultra wideband
W3 Apple
U1 ultra wideband
Capacity32GB32GB32GB
ChargingUSB‑C magneticUSB‑C magnetic fast chargingUSB‑C magnetic fast-charging
Powerup to 18 hoursup to 18 hoursup to 36 hours
ConnectivityWi-Fi GPS only
4G LTE GPS + Cell
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi GPS only
4G LTE GPS + Cell
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi + 4G LTE
Bluetooth 5.3
ControlDigital Crown
Haptic Feedback
Touchscreen
Digital Crown
Haptic Feedback
Touchscreen
Digital Crown
Haptic Feedback
Touchscreen
Customizable Action Button
SensorsOptical Heart 2nd GenBlood oxygen
Electrical heart
Optical Heart 3rd Gen
Temperature
Blood oxygen
Electrical heart
Optical Heart 3rd Gen
Temperature
Microphone113
Speaker112
Waterproofto 50mto 50mto 100m
Dive Ready to 40m
In the BoxWatch SE
USB-C to Charging Puck
Manuals
Watch Series 8
USB-C to Charging Puck
Manuals
Watch Ultra
USB-C to Charging Puck
Manuals
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Pricing //Apple Watch Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399/£419 for the 41mm GPS only model and up to $749/£829 for the Graphite Stainless Steel 45mm GPS + Cell Watch. Both with standard loop options.

Pre-order is open now on apple.com, with deliveries due to start in October.

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