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Series

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

Apple Watch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

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

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.

A2978, A2980, A2982, A29844Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Identify your Apple Watch: Series 9 GPS 41 mm A2978 and 45 mm A2980. GPS + Cellular 41 mm A2982 and 45 mm A2984 for North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. China mainland A2983 and A2985 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 2026Maker press release dated September 7, 2022.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Maker press release dated September 12, 2023.

Status

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.

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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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Apple Watch Series 818Press 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.

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 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.

Apple Watch Series 1019Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-10-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide reviews the Apple Watch Series 10 against last year's Apple Watch Series 9.

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

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

From $3991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20264Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 202617Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 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.

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

From €4491Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 20264Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 202617Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 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.

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.

US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GB2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the U.K., the U.S. and more than 40 other countries and regions could order. Only the named countries are stored.3Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026German release also lists Germany among the countries with ordering from September 12 and store availability from September 22, 2023.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Gold, Graphite1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Segment

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.

Smartwatch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

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.

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.

41, 45mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Marketed 41 mm and 45 mm cases. Each variant row repeats its own size.

Case shape

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).

Rectangular4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Maker model photos show a rounded rectangular case. Case-size names are not screen diagonals.

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/111848Read 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Case material (as published)

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.

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker names Aluminum case and Stainless steel case. Base is the aluminum case. Stainless rows are separate.

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

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.

Ceramic4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a ceramic back for GPS, aluminum cellular and stainless steel cellular models. The GSMArena entry says ceramic/sapphire crystal back.17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026Build: glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame.

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

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.

Height41Width35Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 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.6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 10 October 2026Series 9 Case rows: 41mm by 35mm by 10.7mm and 45mm by 38mm by 10.7mm.

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

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.

31.9g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker weights 41 mm aluminum GPS 31.9 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 32.1 g, stainless steel 42.3 g. 45 mm aluminum GPS 38.7 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 39.0 g, stainless steel 51.5 g. The compare page places the same figures under Case, with bands listed separately. Case only, no band.6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 10 October 2026Series 9 weights are listed under the Case heading, with bands in a separate section. This confirms they are case-only weights.

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/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.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 9 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/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving or waterskiing.

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 9: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving.

Dust and water rating

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

IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 10: rated 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°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.

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Operating 0 to 35 degrees C (32 to 95 F). The nonoperating 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/111848Read 10 October 2026

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Display type (as published)

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

Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 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.

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Resolution

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.

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

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.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker states 326 pixels per inch for the display. Stored as published.

Display area

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

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Touchscreen

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.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide describes tap, touch and hold, and swipe on the screen.

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/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1000 nits brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.

2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 2000 nits maximum brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.

Minimum brightness

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1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Always-on display

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Display cover

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

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Ion-X front glass on aluminum cases and sapphire front crystal on stainless steel cases. Each variant row carries its own cover.

Display cover (as published)

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).

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Platform

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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

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 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 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9.

watchOS 102Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Release states Series 9 runs watchOS 10.

Software

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Latest OS

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.

watchOS 278Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 lists Apple Watch Series 9 as compatible. Checked on the access date.

Works with

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

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Phone requirement

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.

Launch: iPhone XS or later with iOS 17. Current watchOS 27 requires iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Compatibility line: iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later. Current requirement is on the watchOS page source.8Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 requires iPhone 11 or later or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) with iOS 27. The launch minimum of iPhone Xs with iOS 17 comes from the tech specs page.

App store

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.

Yes16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-apps-apda1bf1a95b/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide lists the App Store app and links to Get apps in the App Store on Apple Watch. Series 9 runs watchOS 27.

Voice assistants

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Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Chipset

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

Apple S9 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the S9 SiP with a 64-bit dual-core processor and a 4-core Neural Engine.

Process

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CPU cores

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

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Two cores from 64-bit dual-core processor. The four Neural Engine cores are not CPU cores. Clock speed, GPU, RAM and process node are not stated by the maker.

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.

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.

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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/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Capacity 32GB. Not RAM.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: 64GB capacity. Not RAM.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists an electrical heart sensor and a third-generation optical heart sensor.

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

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).

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with the ECG app. The app needs a supported country and a user aged 22 or older (footnote 2).

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

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).

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Blood Oxygen app is for wellness and not medical use. Measurements are calculated on iPhone and viewed in Health (footnote 26). US models bought after January 18, 2024 with part numbers ending LW/A or LS/A have extra software conditions.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists temperature sensing and nightly wrist temperature tracking. It is not a core body thermometer and not for medical use (footnotes 1 and 27).

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

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.

Hypertension notifications9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 notes: hypertension notifications are available on Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later. They alert on consistent signs of chronic high blood pressure over 30 days. They give no mmHg reading. For users 22 or older without a hypertension diagnosis and not pregnant.

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.

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.

FDA 510(k) clearance for Sleep Apnea Notification Feature (US), FDA 510(k) K250507 for Hypertension Notification Feature (US)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 10 October 2026Maker release names Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 for sleep apnea notifications and states the feature followed FDA 510(k) clearance. US jurisdiction only. Other countries need their own authorization.14Regulatory filingaccessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf25/K250507.pdfRead 10 October 2026FDA 510(k) K250507 covers the Hypertension Notification Feature on Apple Watch. Eligibility of Series 9 is shown by the watchOS 26 maker page. It is a notification algorithm, not a blood pressure measurement.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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.

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

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.

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors line lists accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2 and temperature.

Compass

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 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.

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.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep apnea notifications, Hypertension notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Noise monitoring1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Health and Wellness list: high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood Oxygen app, sleep tracking, sleep apnea notifications, hypertension notifications, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, nightly wrist temperature tracking, noise monitoring. Country, age and phone limits are in the footnotes. Vitals app, sleep score, Mindfulness, low cardio fitness notifications and GymKit have no matching option and are not stored.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026Hypertension notifications confirmed for Series 9 by this page. Country, age and iPhone limits apply.13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 10 October 2026Sleep apnea notifications are for adults 18 or older without a sleep apnea diagnosis. They are available on Series 9.

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.

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.

Interval workouts, Running dynamics, Training load, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Workouts and Activity list: custom interval workouts, stride length, ground contact time and vertical oscillation (running dynamics), Backtrack GPS data, pool and open water swim, and training load under Health and Wellness. Race Route, heart rate zones, waypoints, power zones, FTP and cadence, SWOLF and multisport have no matching option and are not stored.

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.

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Power meter, Speed and cadence1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth. The launch release names power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors.2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-introduces-the-advanced-new-apple-watch-series-9Read 10 October 2026Release states watchOS 10 brings Bluetooth connectivity for power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors for cyclists.

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/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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Fall Detection.

Car crash 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: 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Crash Detection. Footnote 7 requires Series 7, SE, Ultra or later and a supported country.

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/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 1: needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi Calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Safety list includes Emergency SOS. It needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone (footnote 7).

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

L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou. GLONASS and QZSS come from the GSMArena entry. No dual-frequency signal is listed by the maker.17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS. Apple lists L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou. No dual-frequency signal is listed by either source.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists L1 GPS only. The dual-frequency L1 and L5 signal is not listed for Series 9. 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.

Not available

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-mt/guide/watch/-apd0111bf788/watchosRead 10 October 2026watchOS 27 guide: synced offline maps are available on the watch when the paired iPhone is not nearby. Series 9 runs watchOS 27. Maps are limited to select regions.

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/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth version

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.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Bluetooth 5.3.

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/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

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

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

Wi-Fi bands

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).

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band. Read as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The maker states only 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/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists LTE and UMTS for GPS + Cellular models. GPS rows have no cellular radio. Wireless service plan required.5Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Series 9 cellular models A2982 and A2984. GPS models A2978 and A2980 have no cellular radio.

Network

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.

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026LTE only. UMTS is a 3G technology and has no matching option.

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

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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.

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

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: Yes.

Contactless payments

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Apple Pay. Eligible cards, banks and regions required.

Payment services

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

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Availability varies by region (footnote 12).

Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Hardware and Buttons diagram labels a speaker/air vent.

Microphones

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11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker Hardware and Buttons diagram labels one Microphone. The speaker air vent is not a microphone.

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 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.

Cellular or phone5Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Maker cellular page lists Series 9 models A2982 (41mm) and A2984 (45mm). With an active service plan they make calls without the iPhone. 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.

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.

Yes17Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_aluminum-12562.phpRead 10 October 2026The maker battery test uses music playback from the watch via Bluetooth. GSMArena lists a loudspeaker and 64GB storage.

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.

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.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026One operating Side button. The Digital Crown and band release are excluded.

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

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.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker diagram names Side button. Digital Crown is listed in Crown.

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

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 haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: Digital 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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Double tap, Wrist flick9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026Wrist flick is available on Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later with watchOS 26. Double tap is on the tech specs page and arrived with a software update after launch.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide describes Wrist flick and Double tap as gestures.

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.

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

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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 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.

BApple Watch Series 9

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Up to 18 hours normal use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute Bluetooth-music workout. GPS models stay connected to iPhone by Bluetooth. Cellular models use 4 h of LTE and 14 h of Bluetooth. Low Power Mode up to 36 hours: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use and a 60-minute music workout. Cellular models use on-demand LTE and 28 h of Bluetooth. Tested by Apple in August 2023 on preproduction units with prerelease software. Not an always-on-display-only claim. No solar assistance.

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

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a USB-C magnetic fast charging cable. Contact is a magnetic puck.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker box content is the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable. It is a proprietary magnetic puck. No Qi compatibility is stated.

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

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the watch as fast-charge capable.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on 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.

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.

45min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes. Footnote 6 names the 0 to 80% test, the included USB-C fast-charge cable (A2515) and an Apple 20W USB-C adapter (A2305). The adapter is not in the box and its rating is not the watch's input power. No full-charge time is stated.7Maker 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.

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.

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/remove-and-change-applewatch-bands-apd3cc13d48f/27/watchos/27Read 10 October 2026Guide: hold the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it. 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.

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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 Series 8

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BApple Watch Series 9

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker: 41 mm fits 130 to 200 mm wrists and 45 mm fits 140 to 245 mm wrists. This is the overall range across bands, not one supplied band size.

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 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.

Apple Watch Series 9, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Maker box: Apple Watch Series 9, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m).

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/111848Read 10 October 2026No mains adapter in the box. The magnetic cable is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 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/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.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118331Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Exact Apple Watch Series 9 Tech Specs page, year introduced 2023. No Series 10 or later value is copied.

Spec sheet

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.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118331Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111833Read 10 October 2026Same maker page. It is the complete Series 9 technical sheet.

Manual

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support.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchos15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 10 October 2026Apple Watch User Guide for watchOS 27. Its model list includes Apple Watch Series 9.

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.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.