The Apple Watch Series 8 further refines the formula that made the Apple Watch Series 7 great to offer the best smartwatch experience known to man. However, some new features, such as crash detection, medication logging, Afib history, etc.

New workout modes and metrics are helpful, Improved sleep-tracking capabilities, Premium smartwatch experience through and through, Inherited all the features and physical design, of the Apple Watch Series 7

Almost no changes in physical design compared to predecessor, Some new features are like insurance – you hope you won't have to use them (e.g. crash detection), Most fitness feature updates mainly benefit runners

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

With ever-increasing competition, including from Apple itself, can the Watch Series 8 hold its own with modest improvements?

Still an excellent smartwatch, Features like crash detection show innovation, Comfortable and flexible

The Watch SE is much better value, Needs even longer battery life, While US pricing is same as Series 7, UK pricing is higher

“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.”

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

incredible product, has not disappointed.

Fantastic device highly recommended

The band is a little difficult to put on, easy to break the watch when wearing.

size colour and function

As I've hinted at multiple times, the Apple Watch Series 8 is an incredibly well-made and capable device, no doubt the best flagship smartwatch the company has ever made if you consider the SE to be its budget offering and the Ultra to be a specialist device.

Works well, love it