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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 5245 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the Watch Series 8's battery life, screen size, and ease of use, frequently praising its numerous features and accurate fitness tracking capabilities. Many appreciate the watch's design and quality, along with the reliable GPS functionality. However, some users have noted concerns regarding the watch band's comfort and the watch's weight. The overall feedback suggests a positive customer experience, though minor improvements could be made to certain aspects.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend this watch

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

    Excellent product, replaced Series 4 watch, another excellent product. The watch face is larger by only 1mm, but it looks a lot bigger. Looks a lot brighter, too. The always on dimmed face is much better and the battery life is much better. Apple prices are high, but the Best Buy price was the best I could find for this model when I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you have a Series 5 or older, get the 8

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

    Upgraded from Series 5 after 3 years. Best Buy was out of stock on the space grey, so I got the silver 45mm gps. I didn’t care about the white band it came with because I have 3 bands that go perfectly with the silver one. If you are holding onto an old iWatch more than 3 series older than newer models, its worth the upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve enjoyed this watch for a year now. It works great and has been an excellent companion to my iPhone for my daily routine. I charge it nightly but haven’t had problems with it losing power during my daily use of it. Excellent purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The series 8 45mm Apple Watch is awesome

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

    The Apple Watch Series 8 45mm is an excellent smartwatch that is perfect for those who want to stay connected and active throughout their day. With its large display, it offers an easy-to-read interface that makes it simple to navigate through various apps and functions. One of the standout features of the Apple Watch Series 8 45mm is its advanced fitness tracking technology. It has an array of sensors and monitors that track your activity levels and workouts with great accuracy. The watch also offers personalized coaching to help you achieve your fitness goals. Another impressive feature of the Apple Watch Series 8 45mm is its ability to make and receive phone calls and text messages, as well as access your email and social media accounts. With advanced connectivity options, it allows you to stay connected with your friends and family without having to take your phone out of your pocket. Overall, the Apple Watch Series 8 45mm is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a smartwatch that offers advanced fitness tracking, as well as impressive connectivity features. It is a great investment for those who want to make the most out of their daily activities and stay connected on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing watch - great upgrade from the series 5

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

    My series 5 stopped working and I had to either pay $350 to get it fixed or buy a new one so I figured might as well go for the series 8, 45 mm. I absolutely LOVE it!! The Best Buy associate was helpful and I am thrilled with my purchase! Battery is amazing on it as well. Well worth the money!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    For a first time apple user, I am quite impressed with the apple watch. I love the design of the watch and the display is really nice. I love the seer no. of apps available on the watch and exercise tracking is quite good. For me, the battery life is a day and half, but will go down for somebody who is into fitness. Overall, well done Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My first Apple Watch , fan for life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the watch , looks great and I use it for all type of activities /workouts including counting my steps everyday . Wish the batter lasted longer but I Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Imadter having the watch for over a month now, o decided to write a review. The wat h is awesome. I upgreaded for the SE and ot os a huge difference. The batter lasts all longer than 12 hours. It screen is big which I love.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Game-Changing Evolution: Apple Watch Series 8

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently acquired the Apple Watch Series 8 from Best Buy, and it's safe to say that this latest iteration has exceeded all expectations. From its sleek design to its impressive array of features, it's truly a marvel of modern technology.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My most useful apple watch

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

    I like the value of this watch. I use it with my apple phone to give me texts while on the go, and often I can answer them with the preprinted options (are you going to the pool today? push yes. Can you talk now? push will call later etc. My office computer now makes me sign in by sending a 6 # code to my phone, but also to my watch, so instead of having to take my phone out of my holster, I can get the number on my phone, type it in, and be done. clearly it is accurate for time and date, I have my phone set with reminders, for appointments shows we have tickets for, and again I get them on my phone, but also on my watch, so I can again read it without pulling out my phone. It is nice looking, the charge lasts from 6AM when I get up until 1-2 AM when I go to bed. It is an extension of my brain in these ways. I haven't even had time to try some of the other things that it does yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Watch band

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Watch

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

    Love the watch, it's easy to use with many features. I hate that it doesn't come with a charger block. I mean you pay a ridiculous amount of money for a watch to begin with and they can't be bothered to include the complete charger. It's not as if it's a regular USB that everyone has lying around, it's a C. I made it home with a watch that I couldn't charge... had to either go back into town (20 minutes away) or order on amazon and wait 2 days. Very frustrating. Also ordered fabric bands since the one it comes with doesn't allow your skin to breath and almost instantly started to sweat beneath the band.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge upgrade over previous Apple Watch

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

    My last watch was a series 1 on its last legs, and the battery life on this is much longer, the screen is brighter and bigger and feels sharper, and most importantly everything works so much faster. And all the health features are much improved and appreciated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple 8 watch

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

    This watch works well for me because the screen is larger. I’m not a fan of the band but I bought a different one to solve that problem. I do not wear it at night, so I power it off and the battery usually last 2 days

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Health features are great!

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

    Used by my son who has a health condition to monitor heart rate, O2 and falling. The bettry lasts for 2 days so less time it is idle & not helping him. I know there isnt much difference between the iWstch 8 & 9, doem to matter much.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Game-Changer in Wearable Tech

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

    The Apple Watch has transformed my daily life. Its sleek design, fitness tracking, and seamless connectivity are impressive. The battery life could be better, but overall, it's a valuable addition to my routine. Worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Apple Watch may have saved my life ...

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

    This is my second Apple Watch. I got the first one in 2018 to track Heart Rate (HRV). The duration of each beat normally varies between 40 and 70 milliseconds (ms). If the duration is greater than 70ms, you are more relaxed. If it is less than 40ms, you are more stressed. This data is useful to measure the impact of exercise and plan for recovery after vigorous exercise. The first watch may have saved my life. The second watch will continue to do so and more, With the help of a friend who is a Nurse Practitioner, I used it to prove to my cardiologist the medications he was giving me were worthless and that I had a medical rare condition. My cardiologist had been prescribing the wrong medications for more than two years, which failed to keep my blood pressure below stage 4 (crisis hypertension). I bought the new watch because it also monitors my oxygen levels and helps me keep track of sleep apnea. And the GPS keeps me from getting lost. :) Thanks Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A non watch wearer is converted

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

    I had my initial concerns about wearing a watch as ive tried a few times over the years and could never get used to having one on my wrist. It felt clunky and never sat right so naturally I had a concern in trying an Apple watch. It did not take long until I was converted. Initially it felt slightly weird, but i quickly grew acustom to the size and weight. This by far was the hardest part as Apple has made the rest seemlessly integrated. Following easy directions, the watch quickly paired with my phone. Then proceeded to download apps to my watch which were already on my phone meaning that I did not need to spend time searching for them in the app store. Its held up now for months without scratching even during workouts and light construction/maintanence of house making it wasy to not miss events (I have a security system sent straight to watch) or texts that need reaponded to. Overall very impresses and has converted me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch and more!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had previously been wearing/using the Apple Watch Series 4 with great results. No issues with that watch and with the purchase of the Series 8, I have made the Series 4 my hard use watch and the 8 covers lighter duty. I like the always on screen, improved battery life, and blood oxygen sensing app. I continue to use the afib monitoring on both watches. Comfortable and loads of power packed into a small space. Answering phone calls is a snap as well as NOT answering a call. Answering text messages is still a challenge as you end up most times replying back with the wrong answer due to the way the options scroll. Probably an eye finger coordination thing and not the watch. Ha!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch love riding my bicycle and peloton when I work out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift!

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

    I received this watch for Christmas. I was unsure of it, because it is intimidating to me. I am not good with electronics, but I decided to try it. Truth be told my teenage son set it up for me before I even had a chance to google how to do it. I have been using it and even though I know there is much more to it I have loved the encouragement that it gives me. It tells me it’s time to stand and move for 1 minutes several times a day. It tells me how close I am to meeting my exercise goals. I am really liking it! My New Year resolution was to be more mindful and get my steps in. Well, this is really helping me! To date I have lost 5 lbs since Jan 1. I’m happy about that. I can also see when someone texts me, or calls me. I can answer them without taking out my phone. I have it set to vibrate, so it buzzes on my wrist. Like I said, I know there is so much more the watch does that I am not aware of, but I am enjoying it so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend