Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 45mm) Smart watch - Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band - Regular. Fitness Tracker, Blood Oxygen & ECG Apps, Water Resistant

I have had two other smart watches but compared to an Apple watch, I have to re-classify them as dumb watches. This thing is really a pleasure to use and it has tons of functionality which other makes don't even come close to. I've been on the fence about getting one for a long time but I don't regret having had to sell a liver to get one of these. Battery life is so-so, you get a bit more than a day out of it. But it charges very fast so you just need to establish a routine on when to charge it daily. Can't say I need all the fancy sensors but the size had to be as big as possible for me which ruled out the SE. What I love: Answering messages on your watch Great calculator app Unlock phone or mac Siri is brilliant, no stupid "hey Siri" but just lift up your wrist and speak Workout apps and move tracking phenomenal Easy to use but I recommend to spend some time watching some online tutorials and maybe read the manual to make sure you take advantage of everything it has to offer. I am still finding useful perks and functions I had no idea about after a month Listen to audiobooks and music off line Watch faces are great and always on - animations on watch faces are over and above anything else for a watch Voice memos with a tap on your wrist - synchs to iCloud Tons of apps, some are quite useful. Everything smooth as silk

As stated in the title, this is the first Smart Watch I've owned. Wanted one for years but never really decided to get one. Now, though, I genuinely wish I'd done this years ago. This thing is absolutely incredible. I've gained amazing insight into my sleep, general fitness and being able to quickly reply to a call or text from the wrist in a pinch is genuinely game changing. Apple Pay straight from the watch is extremely handy if your phone or card is buried in a bag or pocket under multiple layers. Battery life doesn't really compare to other smart watches but it's fine in it's own right. Mine lasts about a day and a half with moderate usage but might be a charge daily type deal for those that use the watch frequently. No complaints whatsoever, been nothing but happy with it. I was on the fence about putting another £100 towards getting the cellular version, and having used the GPS only version for a few weeks, I would say that I will be getting a cellular version in the future - the added utility of being able to use the watch without your phone nearby would absolutely be worth it. Having said that, for now, GPS only is doing the job for me and I'm totally chuffed with the device. It's easy to use, intuitive, practically everything syncs to and from your phone and the sheer number of watch faces available make it a great opportunity to wear the watch how you want to. The straps are easily changeable too so if you have separate straps for casual use, but would prefer a leather one for business meetings, and use a third strap dedicated to workouts, it's entirely possible with almost no effort required. Absolutely life changing, incredible device for productivity in just about every aspect of life. Easy 10/10.

This is my first Apple Watch, so this review is from the perspective of a new wearer. I have waited a number of years before getting an Apple Watch, and finally decided to get one this year. It’s been an interesting few days learning how to use it, and I am still constantly searching online for advice on how to change settings etc. It’s not really intuitive on how to do things without looking it up. For example to lock the watch face when your using it for workouts you need to click the “water drop” icon, who in their right mind would think this would lock it… That is more an issue with any model of Apple Watch running the latest OS, rather than just this one. The features work perfectly, and i now know unfit I am. Everything opens instantly without any sort of delay. The always on display works perfectly, and it quickly takes all the readings you need. When running the GPS is excellent and provides an accurate map. The battery comfortably lasts a full day. I charge it for about 30 minutes before bed, and again for about 45 minutes in the morning. The straps are good quality. There are two sizes within the box In order to get the best fit, and easily washable. I am extremely happy from the perspective of a new wearer.

As you’d expect, the Apple Watch 8 is a fantastic device and a delight to use. It has a really bright screen that can easily be viewed in bright sunlight. The fitness tracking is top notch and addictive, get those rings filled! The third party apps and complications add a wealth of abilities and functionality. Sleep tracking seems pretty accurate, I like the bedtime mode that helps you wind down and wakes you with a gentle tapping on the wrist. As always with Apple Watches, the main complaint is battery life. I easily get a full day of heavy use out of it, including sleep tracking. I charge in the morning from about 20% and with the fast charge ability it’s full within an hour. I think it’s fair to say the series 8 is not much of an update over the previous couple of generations so it’s probably only worth an upgrade if you have the series 5 or lower. All in all it’s a great device and I love it!

Not worth the upgrade if you’ve already got an Apple Watch, unless you specifically have a health issue where you need to monitor your blood O2 level. If you don’t already have one, or if you need to replace one, this is great, and the price is good too. It is water resistant to 50m, has an always-on display, is great for fitness tracking and health monitoring, and allows you to check incoming messages etc. without having to get your phone out. The battery lasts all day, so it’s fine if you take it off at bed time, however, because it only lasts 1 day, completely useless as a sleep tracker. Overall, you get a lot for your money, and it’s really useful.

The features are good especially Apple health and fitness ones with easy link to Strava etc. It has useful timer functions too plus compass and a number of good watch face options. The heart rate monitor is reliable and reads well. . It’s certainly best to get the largest face if your eyesight isn’t perfect! It’s an elegant looking watch and nice and comfortable on the wrist . I find it good for mountain biking too as it’s light and close fitting. The problems I have had have been when the software needs updating the watch crashes and won’t re charge. That requires re starting the watch an has also necessitated calling Apple support on one occasion. Luckily Appple support is good and the issue was soon resolved. Garmin make some fitness watches that are solar powered with longer battery life so if that’s important to you then that might be for you. However the Garmin Solar models are quite chunky and nots elegant as the Apple Watch .

This is my first apple watch. I bought it as a treat for myself coming from a Fitbit, because I've really not liked where Fitbit has gone with their devices and rubbish, lagging app. Anyway, long story short, I took my watch with me when I visited my grandmother in Germany. She's 91 and normally reasonably energetic, but was a bit tired and generally just didn't look quite right. Tried the ECG app on her just to see what it would read. Lo and behold, atrial fibrillation. My mum and I sent the result to her Dr and got her an emergency appointment with her cardiologist right away - turns out her heart medication was entirely wrong! She's doing much better now, thank God, but I dread to think what might have happened. Beyond this, the apple watch is overall a really nice device. My only drawback would be the stepcount accuracy, which seems to be a little hit and miss (but then I do push a pram quite a lot of the time, so that may well be throwing it off). I love the very accurate sleep tracking, heartrate tracking, temp tracking, and the oxygen metre. On occasion we've even used the oxygen metre on our kids when they've had bad colds, and it's always been a good reassurance (obviously we'd never rely on just that). All in all it's an expensive purchase, but hugely worth it.

I have tried at least three previous fitness trackers, admittedly a lot cheaper than the Apple Watch but all of them failed in some respect. I had realised I would have to spend a bit more but could not find one that all tracked all elements of fitness, told the time, allowed me to choose appropriate workouts and did everything else I needed. I finally decided to order the Apple Watch so at least I would be able to assess it and compare with anything I bought in future. I know it is ridiculously expensive but against all my Intentions - I absolutely love it!!! It is an excellent piece of technology, like all Apple products it just works perfectly and it is the most comfortable watch I have ever had! It does everything I wanted and more - I would have been tempted to keep it for the Toy Story watch face alone (hilarious)🤣 I honestly cannot fault it and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for the best smart watch around.