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General

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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 Watch Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 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.

A29862Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026A2986 North America/Europe/Asia Pacific. China A2987 and Hermès packages not represented.14Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026

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 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026September 12, 2023 announcement/preorder. Actual retail separately corroborated by launch-day maker update.

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 Ultra23Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-vs-ultra-2Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.

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 Ultra 324Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-2-vs-ultra-3Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 3 replaces the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra.

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

$7993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original 49 mm Natural GPS + Cellular USD 799, tax excluded. Standard original Alpine/Trail/Ocean packages, not later premium Titanium Milanese or Hermès. Black prices not inferred.

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

€8995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original German Natural 49 mm GPS + Cellular EUR 899 explicitly including VAT. Later premium-band and Black packages are not assigned this price.

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, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original launch expressly names US and Germany retail rollout. Regional model identities independently checked.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original German launch identifies actual marketed family and Germany rollout. No country inferred solely from page language.

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

Natural, Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 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.

Outdoor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 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.

49mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 202649 mm single case.

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).

Rectangular2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer model photos show rounded rectangular bodies. 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

Titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 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.

Grade 5 titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Grade 5 titanium, distinct from the ceramic back.

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.

Ceramic2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 identifies ceramic back. Sapphire front is separate.

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.

Height49Width44mm(1.9 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Current sheet height 49 mm and width 44 mm agree with older sources. Thickness is omitted because current maker 12 mm conflicts with older exact maker 14.4 mm and review 14.5 mm, without a proved measurement exclusion.18Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 5 October 2026Maker Case row independently confirms published case height and width. Ultra 2 depth remains omitted because the current 12 mm claim differs from earlier exact maker 14.4 mm without a proved exclusion convention.

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.

61.4g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker case weights: Natural 61.4 g, Black 61.8 g. Source comparison Case row independently identifies case scope. No strap mass added.18Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 5 October 2026Exact selected models comparison explicitly places the same maker weights in Case rows, with bands in a separate section. This establishes case-only mass. Series 10 size/material/radio rows and Ultra 2 Natural/Black weights remain distinct.

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.

10ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026100 m under ISO 22810:2010 is a pressure-resistance rating. 100 m is 10 ATM. It is not a safe 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/111832Read 5 October 2026ISO 22810:2010 as published with the 100 m rating.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

Dive rating

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EN133191Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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

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40m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly rated recreational scuba to 40 m with compatible third-party app. This is separate from 100 m water resistance and the sensor range.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Altitude, High temperature, Low temperature, Temperature shock, Immersion, Freeze with thaw, Ice and freezing rain, Shock and vibration1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact listed MIL-STD-810H methods only. No claim that every method in the standard is tested.

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.

Min-20Max55°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026On-wrist -20 to 55 degrees C. General operating 0 to 35 and dive operating 0 to 40 are distinct conditions. Storage limits are excluded.

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/111832Read 5 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 LTPO2 OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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.

410 × 502px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker pixel tuple stored in portrait orientation. 410 wide, 502 high.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker 326 ppi. No calculation from display area or unqualified review diagonal.

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.

1,185mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Published active area 1185 square mm.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Maker manual directs taps and swipes on the touch display for these supported models.

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.

3,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker up to 3000 nits maximum. Window size and precise ambient threshold unstated. Not a reviewer measurement.

Minimum brightness

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1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Always-on display

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Display cover

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

Sapphire1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Flat sapphire crystal for exact Ultra 2.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

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).

Flat sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 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/111832Read 5 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 103Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Exact original release explicitly 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 5 October 2026Current watchOS 27 explicitly supports these exact models. Latest system needs iPhone 11 or later, or SE second generation or later, with iOS 27. Original iPhone XS launch minimum is not a current-system compatibility promise.19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/149037Read 5 October 2026Stable watchOS 27 release dated September 14, 2026. Exact-model compatibility is separately established by the current maker watchOS page. Checked October 5, 2026.

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/111832Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 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/111832Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original exact release explicitly compatible third-party Oceanic+ by Huish Outdoors through App Store.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Voice assistants

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Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Siri includes on-device processing for suitable basic requests. Network and later AI functionality have additional requirements.

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/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact SiP dual-core CPU, two cores. Four Neural Engine cores are not counted as CPU cores. Clock, CPU cluster names, GPU model and process node remain unproved.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with ECG app. App requires eligible country and user age 22 or older.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact blood-oxygen sensing/app capability. Current US software calculates and views eligible measurements on paired iPhone. Post-January 18, 2024 LW/A or LS/A hardware has additional software requirements, independently documented in current manual. No claim this is a medical diagnostic app.20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/blood-oxygen-apdaf17aa5ef/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide qualifies affected US watches with part numbers ending LW/A or LS/A. Blood Oxygen measurements require the latest supported iOS and watchOS, with data analysis performed on the paired iPhone and results displayed in its Health app. This is a software and regional workflow qualification, not a different sensor claim.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Wrist-temperature sensing and retrospective ovulation estimation. Not a core-body thermometer or direct medical thermometer.

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 5 October 2026watchOS 26 actual release notes explicitly eligible Series 9+ and Ultra 2+ for hypertension notifications. No numerical mmHg measurement or cuff capability. Intended age 22+, no prior hypertension diagnosis and not pregnant. Country/paired-phone limits apply.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

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)10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Actual September 16, 2024 maker release confirms FDA 510(k) sleep-apnea software clearance and exact eligible Series 9/10 and Ultra 2. US jurisdiction, not universal device certification.11Regulatory filingaccessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf25/K250507.pdfRead 5 October 2026FDA original K250507 Hypertension Notification Feature software cleared September 11, 2025 with administrative corrected letter September 12. Exact model eligibility separately proved by maker release notes. This is a notification algorithm, not numerical 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/111832Read 5 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.

256G15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact Ultra 2 column explicitly up to 256 g-forces.

Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 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.

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Compass

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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Water temperature sensor

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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.

Blood oxygen app, ECG app, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, Noise monitoring, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Hypertension notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact current supported functions. Newer sleep apnea, Vitals, sleep score and hypertension notifications are separately software-qualified. Country, age and phone restrictions remain material. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 5 October 2026Sleep score and hypertension notifications are later software. Not borrowed as original launch promises. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Sleep apnea notifications for eligible adults 18+ without prior diagnosis. Vitals and training-load functions are current software additions. Ultra 2 did not launch with watchOS 11. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/blood-oxygen-apdaf17aa5ef/watchosRead 5 October 202621Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026Current maker availability lists independently checked for the represented US and Germany markets. ECG, Blood Oxygen, sleep apnea notifications and hypertension notifications depend on supported model, software, region and individual eligibility. The affected US Blood Oxygen workflow is qualified by the dedicated maker guide.

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.

Training load, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact running, cycling, hiking and swimming features. Backtrack is a route trace, while current offline map storage is separately verified. Source also publishes Race Route, Pacer, workout views, heart-rate zones, Compass waypoints, cycling FTP/power zones/cadence and SWOLF. These names lack matching enum options and are not replaced with a different feature.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Source also publishes Race Route, Pacer, workout views, heart-rate zones, Compass waypoints, cycling FTP/power zones/cadence and SWOLF. These names lack matching enum options and are not replaced with a different feature.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/go-for-a-swim-apd09135915f/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker Watch guide explicitly names Pool Swim and Open Water Swim workouts. This supports the stored swim workout modes without inferring additional diving features.

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.

Not available

Freedive3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original exact Ultra 2 release explicitly freediving with updated Oceanic+. Recreational scuba to 40 m is separately proved, but single-gas versus multi-gas configuration is not published in the reopened exact sources, so no nearest scuba enum is selected. Compatible app and subscription required. Depth app alone is not a decompression computer.

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

Not available

Power meter, Speed and cadence3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Exact original watchOS 10 cycling paragraph explicitly Bluetooth power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors. No ANT+ compatibility is inferred.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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

Not available

86dB15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 Alpine Loop scenario explicitly built-in 86-decibel siren, audibility up to 180 m. Measurement distance for 86 dB is not specified. Notebookcheck 84 dB sentence is not substituted as maker claim.

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, L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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 5 October 2026Current maker guide explicitly syncs downloaded offline maps to Apple Watch for use without live iPhone data. Maps must be obtained and synced in advance. Region/content availability applies. Backtrack breadcrumbs alone are not used as proof.

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

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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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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

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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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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).

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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/111832Read 5 October 202614Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact marketed cellular capability includes LTE and UMTS. UMTS is not mapped to HSPA enum without proof. Only LTE stored. GPS-only rows have no cellular hardware.

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.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/seccb53a35f0/webRead 5 October 2026Maker platform security explicitly says unlocked Apple Watch side-button authorization routes contactless responses through NFC controller. Exact model technical sheets independently list Apple Pay.

Contactless payments

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

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/seccb53a35f0/webRead 5 October 2026Apple Pay contactless payment capability. Eligible cards, banks and regions required. Not inferred from tablet in-app Apple Pay.

Payment services

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

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

Microphones

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31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Audio section explicitly three physical microphones.

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 phone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Family includes cellular and phone-linked calling. Cellular service requires supported carrier subscription. GPS-only rows require paired phone or eligible Wi-Fi calling.14Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026Exact A2986 or A3001/A3003 model groups listed for US and Europe carriers. Voice calls independently of nearby iPhone need compatible activated service plan. GPS variants need phone or eligible Wi-Fi calling. No current carrier list is treated as fixed forever.

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.

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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.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Two operating push buttons, Side and customizable Action. Digital Crown and band-release buttons 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.

Customizable Action button, Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker names only.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Digital Crown rotates with haptic feedback. It is counted in Crown, not push-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 flick7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Double tap supported. Wrist flick independently added with watchOS 26 on Series 9+ and Ultra 2+. Ultra 2 original double tap came with later watchOS 10.1, not launch firmware.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 5 October 2026Wrist Flick supported on Series 9+ and Ultra 2+ with updated software.

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 Ultra 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	36
Low power	No	72
Extended GPS workout	No	17

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Up-to 36 hours normal and 72 low power. Current 36-hour August 2024 preproduction test used 600 time checks, 180 notifications, 30 min apps and 60 min Bluetooth-music workout, including 8 h LTE and 28 h iPhone Bluetooth. Exact low-power workload is not separately published in this current footnote. Original maker 2023 lineup separately proves 17 h Outdoor Run in Low Power with full heart-rate/GPS readings, stored as Extended GPS workout with that condition. All recorded workloads use the internal battery without solar assistance. with_solar false qualifies those tests and is not an added solar-assisted runtime claim.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 table explicitly up to 17 h Outdoor Run workout in Low Power Mode with full heart-rate and GPS readings. Stored as Extended GPS workout and qualified, not ordinary full-power GPS or reduced-reading maximum battery mode. All recorded workloads use the internal battery without solar assistance. with_solar false qualifies those tests and is not an added solar-assisted runtime claim.

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

36h=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/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact supplied proprietary magnetic fast-charge cable/puck. USB-C names adapter end. Qi compatibility is not claimed.

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/111832Read 5 October 2026

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.

60min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Approximate 60 min empty-to-80%, supplied magnetic fast-charge cable A2515 and Apple 20 W adapter A2305. August 2023 preproduction/prerelease tests. Adapter rating is not maximum watch charging power. No empty-to-full claim inferred.

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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2,947nits16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Ultra-2-review-A-stunning-display.861637.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Natural 49 mm review with orange/beige Trail Loop and watchOS 10.5 measures 2947 nits with brightness sensor enabled. Screen area and ambient lux unstated. Manual brightness 1023 is separate. Approximate three-day charge interval is not a full-discharge endurance test. Ninety minutes to 95 percent is not empty-to-full.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Named band-release control and manufacturer guide slide-in band system. No standard lug width inferred from decorative strap width.16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Ultra-2-review-A-stunning-display.861637.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact supplied Trail Loop review confirms tool-free band change. Decorative 25 mm strap width is not a standard lug width.

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 Ultra 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band	130	210

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Overall compatible wrist range, dependent on chosen band, not one supplied strap size. 130 to 210 mm.

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 Ultra 2, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Complete maker standard inventory: watch, Band and one-meter magnetic fast-charge USB-C cable. Strap type/material varies and is not guessed.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/de-de/111832Read 5 October 2026

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/111832Read 5 October 2026Mains/USB power adapter is not in complete box inventory. Supplied magnetic cable/puck is distinct from a mains adapter.

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/1118321Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Watch Ultra 2 generation, checked against original launch and identification documents. Current US header says 2024 and includes Black finish. Original manufacturer launch and actual retail coverage independently establish the Natural model in 2023. The header discrepancy is not treated as a new hardware generation. No Ultra 3 or 4 specs are transferred.

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/1118321Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Complete exact-generation maker technical sheet.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright September 2023 lineup/customer-scenarios sheet, hosted by distributor. Exact Ultra 2 column and Alpine Loop scenario kept separate from Series 9/SE.

Manual

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support.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchos7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current original Apple Watch User Guide models chapter explicitly includes Series 10 and Ultra 2 with watchOS 27. It shows exact named controls/sensors. Older diagrams and chipset specs are not borrowed from Series 12.

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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1year17Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year US Apple manufacturer warranty. Statutory local consumer rights are separate.

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