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Apple Watch Series 8

41 mm, Aluminium, One size
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
was EUR399,–
Delivered between 1/1/2025 and 7/1/2025
More than 10 items in stock at supplier

Product details

Apple Watch Series 8 has advanced health sensors and apps so you can take an ECG1, measure your heart rate and blood oxygen2 and track changes in your temperature3 to better track your cycle.4 And with
features for accident detection, sleep stage logging and advanced exercise data, it helps you stay active, healthy, safe and connected.

- The temperature sensor3 makes retrospective ovulation estimates and offers advanced cycle logging features.4

- Measure the oxygen level in your blood with a powerful sensor and app2

- Take an ECG - anytime, anywhere1

- Get notifications for high and low heart rate and irregular heart rhythm1

- Advanced safety features like fall detection, emergency call SOS5 and accident detection

- Improved training app with more advanced readings and workouts

- A completely redesigned compass app with waypoints and backtrack

- Track your daily activity on the Apple Watch and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone

- The most shatterproof front glass on an Apple Watch yet, IP6X dust protection and swim-proof design6 and increased ruggedness for fitness and activity

- Make calls, send text messages and write emails with just a few taps

- Listen to your favourite music, podcasts and audiobooks (when used with GPS models)

- Pay for purchases directly and securely from your wrist with Apple Pay7

- Large all-screen always-on display

- All-day battery and fast charging8

- Sleep stages feature shows you how much time you spend in REM, core or deep sleep

- watchOS 9 comes with an improved workout app, a new medication app, sleep stages and more insights into your heart health

- Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ for free with an Apple Watch, with 11 different workouts, from HIIT to yoga, and even meditations9

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
Midnight
Wristband colour
Midnight
Item number
21996969

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
MNP53FD/A
Release date
16.9.2022

Colour

Exact colour description
Midnight

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)
1.61"
Image resolution
352 x 430 Pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Midnight
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
41 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Bracelet changing system
Model-specific
Strap fastener
Push button

Case properties

Case colour
Midnight
Case material
Aluminium
Glass
Hardened Ion-X glass
Shape of watch
Square
Case diameter
41 mm
Case thickness
10.70 mm

Processor

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

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth
WLAN
Bluetooth version
5.0

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
32 GB
Memory
32000 MB

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
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magnetic charging cable
Smart watch

Product dimensions

Weight
32 g

Package dimensions

Length
30 cm
Width
8 cm
Height
4 cm
Weight
380 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
Return policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 1.CMF
  • 2.ICE Watch
  • 3.Apple
  • 4.Coros
  • 4.Samsung

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 21.Polar
  • 22.Garmin
  • 22.Huawei
  • 24.Apple
  • 24.Google

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Samsung
  • 13.Garmin
  • 14.Apple
  • 14.Xplora
  • 16.Huawei
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good88/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJune 2023

Many smartwatches and fitness wristbands tested are truly multi-talented: 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 good80/100
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ImTestSingle testReleaseDecember 2022
  • PositiveThe new accident detection has the potential to save lives
  • NegativeBattery life remains weak
  • NegativeSignificantly more expensive than the predecessor

The Apple Watch 8 with watchOS 9 is and remains the benchmark for iPhone users. But: Almost all new functions, except for temperature measurement and accident detection, are also available for the predecessors via update. Only owners of older models will notice any real progress.

This test report belongs to a different type: Watch Series 8 (45 mm, Aluminium, One size)