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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1179 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the Watch Series 8 for its excellent battery life, extensive features, and ease of use. The screen size and health tracking capabilities also receive high praise, with many appreciating the sleek design and overall quality. While some customers expressed minor concerns about the included band, the positive feedback overwhelmingly outweighs the negative.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Functionality!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can honestly say that it is an impressive device. The Retina display is significantly larger than previous versions, making it easy to navigate and view important information at a glance. And the Always-On Display is fantastic, especially for people who are always on the go. Plus, the curved edge design really makes it comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. But what I really like about the Apple Watch Series 8 is its health and fitness tracking features. It's great to be able to track your physical activities throughout the dand even monitor your heart rate regularly. As someone who's always trying to stay in shape, it's great to have this kind of motivation and feedback on my progress. The midnight blue sports band gave it a nice touch of versatily and style, perfect for working out or running errands. And being able to take calls and reply to messages from your wrist is just so convenient and efficient. Overall, I believe that the Apple Watch Series 8 can truly enhance your day-to-day routine and healthy lifestyle monitoring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I watch 8

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great to track your fitness goal and highly recomended. I always buy my electronic products from best buy because its safe and trustworthy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love my apple watch

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Apple Watch. Not sure how I lived without it. Great tool for reminders and fitness

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch 8 41mm

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect watch if you have an iPhone. Seamless integration. Great for fitness tracking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First Apple Watch and I love it. I love the many app options. I use this primarily for health tracking! I was worried the cream color would show every spec of dirt, but it doesn’t

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent choice.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Apple Watch Series 8 41mm with a Starlight Aluminum Case and Sport Band is a sleek, stylish smartwatch that combines functionality with elegance. The 41mm size is perfect for a comfortable fit on most wrists, and the Starlight color adds a modern touch. The GPS functionality provides accurate location tracking, and the watch's health features, including heart rate monitoring and advanced fitness tracking, are top-notch. The Sport Band is durable and comfortable for all-day wear. Overall, the Series 8 delivers a great mix of style, performance, and practicality, making it an excellent choice for both fitness enthusiasts and tech lovers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Almost Perfect, a Few App Notification Hiccups

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving my Apple Watch Series 8 overall! Sleek design, cool features, and great fitness tracking. However, setting up notifications for certain apps got me scratching my head. A bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's a stellar addition to your tech arsenal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Health tracking

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use. Love how it tracks all of fitness progress and how it’s easy to connect to my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my wife as an upgrade from her earlier model of Apple Watch. Needless to say she loves it! It’s great for tracking fitness, previewing notifications, and tenting and is durable enough for her to wear all day while she works.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The health tracking is what i bought it for. Activity, heart rate, sleep. But I love the alerts and how it connects with my phone. My phone is on vibrate a lot so Im a lot faster getting texts and calls in the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great companion

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The watch is great and works in tandem with your cellphone , whereas it helps you avoid having to take yoour cell phone out of your pocket for numerous tasks. Accurately tracks fitness and has a variety of watch face templates.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Smart Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast, easy to read, and great fitness tracking. Love being able to track workouts and respond to messages. If the battery would last longer it would be phenomenal. Got it on a discount and very happy with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fabulous upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was running a watch three. This watch version eight is so much faster. The display is brighter and the whole experience is better. I like the fact it collects more health statistics too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rafael’s Review

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s my first Apple Watch, and I love it, it helped me with all my daily activities, and even more with my sports activities. I totally recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Living up to my expectations. Never worn a watch before, but since purchasing I’ve worn my Apple Watch daily. Really love the sleep and health tracking capabilities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I can’t live without my Apple Watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it. This has everything you need to make life easier when you can get to your phone. It does a great job managing your health and easy to text and make phone calls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very cool

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Smartest watch I’ve ever owned! Keeping track of my fitness is what inspired me to get this but it also has so much more it can do!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased mainly for fitness tracking but love the other features and being able to answer a phone call from my watch while my phone is not in my hands.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently changed from Fitbit's Sense to this new watch. This watch is wonderful but the battery life is shorter than anticipated, plan to charge daily. The health and activity measures were a big change to get used to but the watch is great overall and provides many additional functions over the Fitbit brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    RN

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it. Easy to manage!! Quickly recharges ! Love the health updates

    I would recommend this to a friend