Apple Watch Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 8 was launched in September 2022. It brought with it a host of new health and safety features, with a particular focus on fitness tracking and health monitoring.

- Blood oxygen sensor and app to monitor blood oxygen levels.
- ECG app for detecting cardiac arrhythmias.
- 3rd generation optical heart sensor for more accurate heart rate measurements.
- Fall and accident detection using a high-G accelerometer that detects accidents and can automatically make an emergency call.
- Water resistant up to 50 meters and dust resistant to IP6X, making it robust for everyday use and light sporting activities.
- Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display with up to 1000 nits brightness for clear visibility even outdoors.
- Fast charging with a magnetic USB-C cable.

Size and design: The Apple Watch Series 8 comes in two sizes (41mm and 45mm), while the Apple Watch Ultra offers a larger 49mm titanium case. The Ultra is more robust and designed for extreme outdoor activities.

Display brightness: The Series 8 reaches up to 1000 nits of brightness, while the Apple Watch Ultra reaches up to 3000 nits, which is especially useful in very bright environments.

Water and diving capabilities: While the Series 8 is waterproof up to 50 meters, the Ultra is waterproof up to 100 meters and certified for recreational diving up to 40 meters.

GPS: The Series 8 uses L1 GPS, while the Ultra offers dual-frequency GPS that is particularly accurate for outdoor activities.

Battery life: The Series 8 has a battery life of up to 18 hours, while the Apple Watch Ultra offers a much longer runtime of up to 36 hours, which can even be increased to 72 hours in power saving mode.

Target group: The Ultra is aimed at extreme athletes and outdoor adventurers, while the Series 8 is designed for everyday use and fitness enthusiasts.

Aluminum housing: Available in midnight, polar star, silver and (PRODUCT)RED.

Stainless steel case: Available in graphite (PVD), silver and gold (PVD). There is also an exclusive Hermès edition with a stainless steel case in silver or space black (DLC).

- Blood oxygen measurement to monitor the oxygen saturation in the blood.
- ECG app to monitor heart rhythm and detect atrial fibrillation.
- Sleep tracking to analyze sleep patterns and sleep duration.
- Ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the display brightness.
- Temperature detection for cycle-based health features such as retrospective ovulation estimates.

The Apple Watch Series 8's battery life is up to 18 hours with typical use, and it can be quickly charged using the included magnetic fast-charging cable, charging it to 80% in about 45 minutes.

- 100% recycled aluminum in the housing.
- 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine.
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets.
- The display glass is arsenic-free and the device does not contain any harmful substances such as mercury, brominated flame retardants or PVC. The packaging has also been designed responsibly.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with a high-G accelerometer that can detect sudden movements and impacts. In the event of a serious fall or accident, an emergency call is automatically made and the current location is transmitted to emergency services if the user does not respond after a set period of time.

The decision depends on personal requirements. If you need a robust, larger watch with advanced features for outdoor activities, longer battery life and better water resistance, the Apple Watch Ultra is worth it. If, on the other hand, you want a slimmer, lighter watch for everyday use and sports activities, the Apple Watch Series 8 is an excellent choice.