Apple Watch Series 8

45 mm, Stainless steel, 4G, One size
53Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular 45 mm Gold Stainless Steel Case with Gold Milanese Loop

Apple Watch - Legal Notice

The blood oxygen level measured in the app is not intended for medical purposes, including self-diagnosis and medical consultations, and is only suitable for general fitness and wellness use. The irregular heart rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 22 or anyone who has already been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The updated fall detection is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer with watchOS 8 and newer.

Key specifications

Watch type
Smart watch
Main functions
Alarm, 
Alarm clock, 
Cycle protocol, 
Datebooks, 
ECG, 
Emergency call function, 
Fall detection, 
Heart rate monitoring, 
Make and answer calls, 
Music functionalities, 
Pedometers, 
Stopwatch, 
Stress levels, 
Timer, 
Touch screen, 
Weather
Operating system
WatchOS
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling, 
Daily goal, 
Fitness functions, 
Indoor cycling, 
Indoor running, 
Rowing, 
Running, 
Swimming, 
Trail running, 
Yoga
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Case colour
Gold
Wristband colour
Gold
Item number
21996947

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Sports watches + Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
MNKQ3FD/A
Release date
16.9.2022

Colour

Exact colour description
Gold

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Smart watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
IPX6
Operating system
WatchOS
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone, 
Speakers

Functions

Main functions
Alarm, 
Alarm clock, 
Cycle protocol, 
Datebooks, 
ECG, 
Emergency call function, 
Fall detection, 
Heart rate monitoring, 
Make and answer calls, 
Music functionalities, 
Pedometers, 
Stopwatch, 
Stress levels, 
Timer, 
Touch screen, 
Weather
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling, 
Daily goal, 
Fitness functions, 
Indoor cycling, 
Indoor running, 
Rowing, 
Running, 
Swimming, 
Trail running, 
Yoga
Payment service
Apple Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Ambient light sensor, 
Compass, 
Electronic heart sensor, 
Gyro sensor, 
Heart rate sensor, 
Optical heart sensor
Type of satellite navigation system
Compass, 
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
GPS, 
QZSS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED
Display size (inches)
1.77"
Image resolution
396 x 484 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Gold
Wristband material
Stainless steel
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
45 mm
Strap description
Milanaise Bracelet
Bracelet changing system
Model-specific
Strap fastener
Magnetic closure

Case properties

Case colour
Gold
Case material
Stainless steel
Glass
Hardened Ion-X glass
Shape of watch
Square
Case diameter
45 mm
Case thickness
10.70 mm

Processor

Smartwatch processor name
Apple S8
Number of processor cores
2 -Core

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth, 
LTE, 
WLAN
Bluetooth version
5.0
SIM card type
eSIM
Mobile phone standard
4G

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
32 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
0.75 days
Number of batteries
1
Battery life
0.75 days

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Smarthome communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magnetic charging cable, 
Smart watch

Product dimensions

Weight
51.50 g

Package dimensions

Length
30 cm
Width
8.40 cm
Height
3.30 cm
Weight
413 g

Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.CMF
  • 2.ICE Watch
  • 3.Apple
  • 4.TOP
  • 5.Coros

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 22.Google
  • 22.Huawei
  • 22.Mobvoi
  • 26.Apple
  • 27.Fossil

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.Garmin
  • 16.Wahoo
  • 17.Apple
  • 17.Xplora
  • 19.Huawei
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good86/100
Stiftung Warentest Logo
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJune 2023

Many smartwatches and fitness wristbands tested are real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate the length of distances covered as well as calorie consumption and analyse sleep patterns. Some can also be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages from messenger services such as Whatsapp...

Very good96/100
MAC LIFE Logo
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseNovember 2022
  • PositiveTemperature sensor helps keep track of the cycle
  • NegativeMeasured values of the sensor have no further use

Despite fewer innovations, the Apple Watch remains a fantastic smartwatch.

This test report belongs to a different type: Watch Series 8 (41 mm, Stainless steel, 4G, One size)