Apple Watch Series 8 review: if it ain’t broke, don’t upgrade

The Apple Watch Series 8 is an iterative update, and most of its changes are invisible to the naked eye. It adds new temperature sensors and crash detection, and makes the most sense for most people. But if your current Apple Watch isn’t broken — don’t shell out for that upgrade.

[TheVerge]

Do you use your Apple watch to track sleep?

[AquaticBagpipe]

"if it ain’t broke… don’t upgrade" - I felt that way about the Verge website.

[timothy]

Amazing review, I loved the little RC car segment. The tone of this review is classic Verve, and I prefer reviews that finish on a more definitive and educated opinion.

I'll be sticking with Series 6, it ain't broke yet.

[neilwalshuk]

This is a great review. Lots of detail and context but still somehow snappy. Love it.

[BRBallin]

The biggest upgrade I felt from my 5 to 8 is the fast charging honestly. I don’t worry about low battery as much now that it charges fully within an hour

[Hduuhebe]

In terms of the sleep tracking “not being as good” as Fitbit’s. But I saw a guy on here test over 30 watches and a sleep tracking device and apple watches sleep tracking was the most accurate by a huge leap. Highly recommend watching it, it’s very informative. Called something like “Apple watch scientific sleep test” by the quantified scientist

[janosadelsberger]

Durability of the display for rock climbing and mountaineering is my main concern with the Apple Watch so it would be super helpful to know if the Ultra is a meaningful upgrade in this regard or if you still need a screen protector to be safe. Otherwise the Ultra seems more like a first Gen device to me for the target demographic and certainly isn't competitive with Garmin just yet.

[tylersmyler]

I'm still rocking my series ONE - and it's going STRONG

[pug_]

I was considering getting the SE2 as my first Apple Watch, but decided to get the non-cellular Nike Series 7 instead. Reasons included always on, dust resistance, non-plastic back and fast charging. I think I made the right decision, even though it was more expensive. (For me, Series 8 just wasn’t in the equation.)

[TheTornadoWind]

Loved her! Please make her review more devices!

[SolidBrixStudios]

Great review! Victoria is an awesome host and ya'll should put her on more products in the future!

[Sdramsay]

Great review, covered all the stuff I wanted to know and managed to be fun in the mix. Victoria fab. The Verge has really nailed the format of fun, informative reviews with slick editing and engaging, natural presenters.

[fuzzyxface]

I’m going to go for the ultra, the other watches don’t have enough changes to make it worth buying for me. I do swim often so I could use those swim feature on the ultra

[theprodigy]

TBH all the S8 chip is it’s just a repackaged S6 chip. that’s why there’s no boost in performance.

[hilal_younus]

I’m on series 4, and still haven’t found a reason to upgrade, if anything I’m only going to spare ~$300 for a newer battery…
Because, to recap, all series 8 has is:
-Compass and it’s features
-Blood oxygen sensor (which isn’t really reliable)
-Larger screen (by 1”, since I’m having a 44”)
-2 Temperature sensors
-larger battery (I would’ve been sold on this, but it’s still not big enough and is quoted on the same level as series 4, with the exception of the charging time which is fortunately lower)

[personalone]

Is it worth upgrading from 5 to 8?

Considering waiting for 10 but I wouldn’t pay full price anyway

[ndi]

I’m coming from the series 3. Picked up my series 8 today. Yep! Definitely an upgrade. 😉

[scottstewart]

great review video. i upgraded from series 6 to 8 in order to upgrade to a cellular aw. never had cellular aw and thought the crash detection seals the deal got going on trips without a phone

[Streetyster]

Honestly kinda disappointed that it can't take body temps. Don't get me wrong I think the cycle tracking is a great addition, but would have been really cool to be able to check your temperature if you have a fever or are overheating or something. The thermometer is already there, I feel like it should have more utility.

[AndWeTravel]

Would it make sense to upgrade from 3 to 8 as my watch is not broke ?