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Series

Apple Watch SE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Apple Watch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names the product Apple Watch Series 8 in the Apple Watch line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2722, A2723, A2726, A2727, A2725, A2724, A2855, A28562Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026GPS: 40mm A2722, 44mm A2723. GPS + Cellular 40mm: A2726 North America, A2725 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2855 China mainland. 44mm: A2727 North America, A2724 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2856 China mainland.

A2770, A2771, A2772, A2773, A2774, A27752Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Identify your Apple Watch: Series 8 GPS 41 mm A2770 and 45 mm A2771. GPS + Cellular aluminum and stainless steel 41 mm A2772 North America, A2773 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2857 China mainland. 45 mm A2774 North America, A2775 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2858 China mainland. China mainland A2857 and A2858 are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Release dated September 7, 2022.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker press release dated September 7, 2022.

Status

Discontinued8Press articlewccftech.com/apple-discontinues-three-older-apple-watch-models-as-se-3-series-11-and-ultra-3-take-the-spotlight/ampRead 10 October 2026Dated September 9, 2025. Apple discontinued the SE 2 after the SE 3 launch and removed it from sale. A second report (appleosophy.com, September 11, 2025) says the SE 2 is no longer in production.

Discontinued14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: September 12, 2023, when Series 9 replaced it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Watch SE 37Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026Apple introduced the next generation of Apple Watch SE with the Apple Watch SE 3.31Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-se-3-unveiled-cost-release-date-key-features-battery-and-moreRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says Apple left the SE alone since 2022 and calls the SE 3 the refreshed Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) after the SE (2nd gen).

Apple Watch Series 917Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-8-vs-series-9Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Series 9 replaces the Apple Watch Series 8 in Apple's lineup.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch SE starts at $249 (US). The release does not list per-configuration prices, so only the starting price is stored on the 40mm GPS model.

From $3991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026German release: Apple Watch SE ab 299 Euro inkl. MwSt. Starting price, applied to the 40mm GPS model.

From €4991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

AU, CA, FR, DE, IN, JP, AE, GB, US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US and more than 40 other countries and regions could order at launch. Only the named countries are stored.

US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GB3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US and more than 40 other countries and regions could order. Only the named countries are stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Silver2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Midnight, Starlight or Silver aluminum.

Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite (PVD), Gold (PVD)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Finishes list: aluminum Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED. Stainless steel Graphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD). Apple Watch Hermes finishes are a separate collaboration line and are not stored.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Presented as one of the two best-selling smartwatches, the lower-priced Apple Watch.

Smartwatch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Apple Watch Series, the mainstream smartwatch line. Not the Ultra or SE line.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

41, 45mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Marketed 41 mm and 45 mm cases. Each variant row repeats its own size.

Case shape

Rectangular2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch cases are rounded rectangles. Case sizes are not screen diagonals.

Rectangular14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rounded-corner rectangular LTPO OLED screen in a rectangular aluminum case (352x430, 904 sq mm display area).

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names Aluminum and Stainless Steel finishes. Base is the aluminum case. Stainless steel rows are separate and exist only as GPS + Cellular models.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Molded nylon composite2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Ion-X glass, Retina display and molded nylon composite back.

Ceramic and sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature line: Ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Apple Watch Hermes models have a ceramic back with a Hermes logo.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height40Width34Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.3 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: height 40, width 34, depth 10.7 mm. 44mm: height 44, width 38, depth 10.7 mm.

Height41Width35Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 41 mm as height 41, width 35, depth 10.7 and 45 mm as height 45, width 38, depth 10.7. Orientation kept as published. The page does not say whether the heart sensor bulge is included.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

26.4g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 26.4 g GPS and 27.8 g GPS + Cellular. 44mm: 32.9 g GPS and 33 g GPS + Cellular. Apple lists weight by case size and radio, not by band.

31.9g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker weights, case only with no band. 41 mm aluminum GPS 31.9 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 32.2 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 42.3 g. 45 mm aluminum GPS 38.8 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 39.1 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 51.5 g. The base value is the 41 mm aluminum GPS model.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Water resistance 50m (swimproof). Footnote 6: 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 for shallow-water use. Not for scuba diving.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3 gives 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010. 50 m is 5 ATM. It is a pressure rating, not a dive depth.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving or waterskiing.

Dust and water rating

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IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 2: certified IP6X dust resistant.

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Environmental requirements: operating temperature 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C). Storage -20 to 45 C is excluded.

Min0Max35°C7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108766Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series and SE models work best in ambient temperatures between 0 and 35 degrees C (32 to 95 F). The storage range of -20 to 45 degrees C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display.

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.57in(4 cm)24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Lists 1.78 inches for the 44mm model (448 x 368 pixels). A 1.57 inch 40mm value is not listed here.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 202640 mm: 1.57 inches, 394 x 324 pixels. 44 mm: 1.78 inches, 448 x 368 pixels. 326 ppi from Apple fits both.

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Resolution

324 × 394px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 324 by 394 pixels. 44mm: 368 by 448 pixels.

352 × 430px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 396 by 484 pixels, 41 mm 352 by 430 pixels. Stored in the case orientation, width by height.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026326 pixels per inch, as published. The sheet gives it once for both sizes.

326ppi15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Display line: 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density). Apple states no pixel density for Series 8. The same figure is Apple's published value for other Apple Watch screens. Stored as listed.

Display area

759mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202640mm: 759 sq mm. 44mm: 977 sq mm.

904mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 1143 sq mm and 41 mm 904 sq mm display area.

Touchscreen

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: tap, touch and hold, and swipe on the screen.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026LTPO OLED touch screen, 16 million colours.

Yes14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026All Series 8 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits maximum brightness. Conditions are not stated.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1000 nits brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 'now features an Always-On display', so the previous generation (SE 2) has none.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no always-on display. The screen turns off when the wrist is lowered.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Ion-X front glass.

Ion-X glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker finish table: aluminum models have Ion-X glass, stainless steel models have sapphire crystal (from the Identify your Apple Watch page).

Platform

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Platform

watchOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 platform.

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9 (press release). The tech specs page lists no other platform.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026

OS at launch

watchOS 93Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026With watchOS 9, SE users get the new Compass app. watchOS 9 came on September 12, 2022.

watchOS 93Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9.

Software

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Latest OS

watchOS 26.620Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 10 October 2026Apple security releases list watchOS 26.6 (July 27, 2026) for Apple Watch Series 6 and later. watchOS 27 (September 14, 2026) is for Apple Watch Series 9 and later, which excludes the SE (2nd generation).21Press articleslashgear.com/2190231/apple-watchos-27-compatible-modelsRead 10 October 2026Lists the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) among the models that will not be updated to watchOS 27.22Press articlemacobserver.com/news/watchos-26-6-now-available-how-to-update-and-whats-newRead 10 October 2026watchOS 26.6 (July 27, 2026) is available for Apple Watch Series 6 and later, Apple Watch SE 2 and later, and every Apple Watch Ultra model.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac: maximum OS watchOS 26.x. The SE 2 does not support watchOS 27.

watchOS 269Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026The watchOS 27 compatible-device list starts at Series 9 and does not include Series 8. The latest OS for Series 8 is watchOS 26. Checked on the access date.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maximum OS: watchOS 26.x. The Series 8 does not support watchOS 27 or later. watchOS 26 lacks the Wrist Flick gesture and Hypertension notifications on this model.

Works with

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: requires an iPhone. No Android pairing.

Phone requirement

Current sheet: iPhone Xs or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 18 or later. At launch: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Compatibility line is the current sheet requirement. The launch release names iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.

Launch: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. Current watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. The current watchOS 26 requirement comes from the EveryMac source.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.

App store

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/get-apps-apd99e3c6a68/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: open the App Store on the watch and tap Get to install an app. watchOS 26 supports this model.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/open-apps-apda1bf1a95b/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide lists the App Store app for Apple Watch. Series 8 runs watchOS 26.

Voice assistants

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Controls list Siri.

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Chipset

Apple S8 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor and 2-core Neural Engine.

Apple S8 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor.

Process

7nm29Press articleithome.com/0/640/466.htmRead 10 October 2026Article dated September 12, 2022: the S6, S7 and S8 are based on the A13 Bionic and made on TSMC's 7nm process, with the same CPU identifier T8301. The claim comes from chip identifiers, not from Apple, which does not publish the node.30Press articleiphone-mania.jp/news-485990/ampRead 10 October 2026Article dated September 13, 2022, citing MacRumors: the S8 has the same CPU identifier as the S6 and S7, which were made on TSMC's 7nm process. Notebookcheck's spec table also lists 7 nm for the S8, per search snippet only.

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CPU cores

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Dual-core processor. The Neural Engine cores are not counted.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

1GB24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Internal: 32GB 1GB RAM.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists 1 GB onboard RAM for the SE 2 (asterisked, Apple does not publish it).26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 20261 GB RAM with 32 GB storage.

1GB14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Onboard RAM: 1 GB. Apple does not publish RAM. GSMArena also lists 1GB RAM.

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 202632GB capacity.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Capacity 32GB. Not RAM.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Second-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Footnote 5 of the Apple Watch Ultra sheet: the ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or later, not including Apple Watch SE.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with the ECG app. The app needs a supported country and a user aged 22 or older (footnote 5).

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

No14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no SpO2 sensor.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/120358Read 10 October 2026Blood Oxygen app is on Apple Watch Series 6 or later and all Ultra models. Footnote: not supported on Apple Watch SE.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Blood oxygen sensor with the Blood Oxygen app. The app is for wellness and not medical use (footnote 4).

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 adds wrist temperature sensing and a more advanced set of health features than the previous generation.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no wrist temperature sensing, which the Series 8 has.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102674Read 10 October 2026Wrist temperature needs Apple Watch Series 8 or later, any Ultra, or SE 3. The SE (2nd generation) is not listed.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: two-sensor wrist temperature sensing, one sensor on the back and one under the display. It samples during sleep and measures changes as small as 0.1 C. Not a medical device and not a core body thermometer.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

None25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac: the SE 2 does not support Hypertension notifications.

None8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 notes: hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later. Series 8 is not listed, and the watch has no blood pressure feature.

Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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FDA-cleared AFib History (US)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker states the AFib History feature is FDA-cleared. US jurisdiction. It is for people aged 22 or older diagnosed with AFib.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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256G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: high-g accelerometer, up to 256 g-forces with Fall Detection and Crash Detection.

Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026The sheet lists an always-on altimeter. Apple does not name the sensor type.

Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors line lists accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max and temperature.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Noise monitoring1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Listed: high and low heart rate notifications and irregular rhythm notifications (not for people under 22 or previously diagnosed with AFib), Noise app, and Sleep app including sleep stages.

Irregular rhythm notifications, AFib history, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the ECG app, the Blood Oxygen app and irregular rhythm notification (footnote 5, not for people previously diagnosed with AFib). Country, age and iPhone limits apply.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: temperature sensing with retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions, Cycle Tracking, sleep stages in watchOS 9 (REM, Core, Deep from the accelerometer), and FDA-cleared AFib History. Sleep tracking is part of the same watchOS 9 sleep section.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Training load, Running dynamics, Interval workouts, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Listed: Custom workouts, Training load, stride length, ground contact time and vertical oscillation, Pool swim or open water swim, and Backtrack GPS data.

VO2 max, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker watchOS 9 section: running form metrics Stride Length, Ground Contact Time and Vertical Oscillation (running dynamics), Backtrack in the Compass app, and a Multisport workout for any sequence of swimming, biking or running. Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, Pacer, Race Route, Segments and Splits have no matching option and are not stored. Swim use is also supported by the 50 m water-resistance statement on the tech specs page.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/healthcare/docs/site/Using_Apple_Watch_to_Estimate_Cardio_Fitness_with_VO2_max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple white paper: with watchOS 7, Apple Watch Series 3 and later estimate VO2 max. Series 8 is a later model.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apd4cbc876c7/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 cycling guide: Bluetooth cycling accessories such as power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors connect automatically. The SE 2 sheet also lists connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth. Heart rate strap: see the DC Rainmaker review. No ANT+ is claimed.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review states a Bluetooth heart rate sensor can be paired in the Bluetooth settings (watchOS 9 at review time).

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Fall Detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 builds on best-in-class safety features like the ECG app and fall detection.

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Crash Detection. Requires Apple Watch Series 7, SE, Ultra or later per footnote 4.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: new Crash Detection on Series 8 using a more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer. It dials emergency services after a 10-second countdown if the user is unresponsive.

Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Safety list: Emergency SOS. Needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling from the watch or a nearby iPhone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 1: needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi Calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Connectivity: L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and QZSS, as published. Signal bands other than L1 are not named.

L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Sheet lists L1 GPS only. The Ultra sheet lists L1 and L5 GPS for comparison.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists L1 GPS only. No L5 or other second band is listed. Stored as false from the L1-only statement.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hiking list: offline maps with custom route creation.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Bluetooth 5.3. EveryMac records that some early Apple documents wrongly said 5.0.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, no dual-band note. EveryMac and Vodafone state 2.4 GHz.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026All Apple Watch SE 2 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026802.11 b/g/n on the 2.4 GHz band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The standard is Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Sold as GPS and GPS + Cellular. Connectivity lists LTE and UMTS. Needs a carrier plan.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Network

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: LTE and UMTS on GPS + Cellular models. UMTS has no option in the schema, so only LTE is stored.

4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 6624Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026USA, LATAM, Canada models A2726 and A2727: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66. The base value is the cellular reference model, as for the other cellular fields, and the GPS rows have no LTE. International, China and Hong Kong models (A2725, A2724, A2855, A2856) are not stored because GSMArena lists band 6 for them and EveryMac does not.25Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-se-2-2022-gps-cellular-40mm-us-canada-a2726.htmlRead 10 October 2026A2726 LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41 and 66. Not compatible with bands 8, 20 and 28. The A2727 page lists the same bands. The A2725, A2724 and A2856 pages list international bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41 and 66, without band 6, so the international models are not stored.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Apple Pay is listed. NFC itself is not named.

Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: Yes.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Apple Pay. Eligible cards, banks and regions required.

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109512Read 10 October 2026Apple's Ultra Wideband availability page lists the watches with a first or second generation chip: Series 6 and later and the Ultra models. No Apple Watch SE is listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the U1 chip (Ultra Wideband). Availability varies by region (footnote 11).

Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature list includes Speaker and Microphone.

Microphones

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hardware and Buttons lists one Microphone.

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Cellular models call without the iPhone. The sheet lists Auto-Answer Calls and Wi-Fi calling for Emergency SOS.

Cellular or phone6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Cellular models with an active service plan make calls and send texts without the iPhone. Series 8 cellular models A2772 and A2774 (North America) and A2773 and A2775 are listed as compatible. GPS models need the paired iPhone or Wi-Fi calling.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/add-music-apd483798d11/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 guide: to play music when not connected to the internet, download it to the watch first.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026The maker battery test uses music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, so music is stored on the watch.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Hardware lists a Digital Crown and a side button. The crown is not counted.

110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: you interact with Apple Watch using the Digital Crown, side button, Action button (Ultra models only) and gestures. Series 8 has one operating button, the Side button. The Digital Crown is in Crown.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

Side button10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide names the side button. The Action button is for Ultra models.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Controls: Digital Crown with haptic feedback.

Rotating haptic14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Digital Crown with haptic feedback. It rotates, so it is in Crown and not in the button count.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

245mAh24Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_se_2-11865.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 296 mAh, listed with the 44mm dimensions.26Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/apple/watch-se-2nd-gen-watchos-9/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Non-removable Li-Ion 245 mAh (40 mm) and 296 mAh (44 mm). The 40mm value matches the 3C filing figure in the iPhone Mania report.27Press articleiphone-mania.jp/news-486403/ampRead 10 October 2026Battery capacities from China 3C certification data, as reported via MySmartPrice: SE (2nd generation) 40mm 245 mAh and 44mm 296 mAh.28Retailer pageifixit.com/products/apple-watch-44-mm-se-and-series-5-replacement-batteryRead 10 October 202644 mm replacement battery A2181: 296 mAh, 1.129 Wh, 3.814 V. Listed as compatible with the SE 2 44 mm models A2727, A2724, A2856 and A2723. 296 mAh x 3.814 V = 1.129 Wh.

282 to 308mAh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AApple Watch SE 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026All-day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use. Footnote 2: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music over 18 hours. Apple testing in August 2022.

BApple Watch Series 8

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18
Low power	No	36

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Up to 18 hours: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music playback from the watch via Bluetooth. GPS models stay connected to iPhone by Bluetooth. Cellular models use 4 h of LTE and 14 h of Bluetooth. Tested by Apple in August 2022 on preproduction units with prerelease software. Not an always-on-display-only claim. No solar assistance.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Low Power Mode can extend battery life up to 36 hours for Series 8 with iPhone present. It limits the Always-On display and other sensors.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026In the box: Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a USB-C magnetic fast charging cable. Contact is a magnetic puck.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Apple measured charge times with the included Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (A2652) and an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (A2305). The adapter is not in the box.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

No7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-se-3Read 10 October 2026SE 3 'features fast charging for the first time', so SE 2 has none.14Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-se-2nd-gen-2022-in-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: fast charging is not included on the SE (2022).18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Apple Watch Series 7 and later, SE 3 and Ultra and later. The SE (2nd generation) is not listed.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Apple Watch Series 7 and later.

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

90min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Up to 80% charge in about 1.5 hours. Footnote 3 gives the test conditions.

45min5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8 and Series 9 charge from 0 to 80 percent in about 45 minutes. Tested with the Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C cable and an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 10 October 2026Hold down the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it.

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/remove-change-and-fasten-watch-bands-apd3cc13d48f/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: hold the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it. Generic Apple Watch guide for watchOS 26, which Series 8 runs. No standard lug width is stated. Apple bands use a proprietary slide-in system.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Apple Watch proprietary slide-in band connector with a case-mounted band-release button. 40mm case: bands for 38mm, 40mm and 41mm cases. 44mm case: bands for 42mm, 44mm and 45mm cases.19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108908Read 10 October 2026Bands for 38mm, 40mm and 41mm cases are compatible with each other. Bands for 42mm, 44mm and 45mm cases are compatible with each other.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AApple Watch SE 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band	130	200

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Fits 130-200 mm wrists (40mm) and 140-245 mm wrists (44mm) across the bands that Apple sells.

BApple Watch Series 8

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Apple Watch SE, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch SE, band, charger cable.

Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker box: Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m). Case material and band type depend on the selection.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026No mains adapter in the box. The magnetic cable is not counted.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Exact Apple Watch Series 8 Tech Specs page, year introduced 2022. Data accurate as of product launch. No Series 9 or later value is copied.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111853Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Same maker page. It is the complete Series 8 technical sheet.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/26/watchos/2612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 Apple Watch User Guide. Its Apple Watch models page lists Apple Watch SE (2nd generation). watchOS 27 does not support this model.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year23Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch warranty, US: one (1) year limited warranty from the original retail purchase. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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