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Apple Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm)
Apple Apple Watch Series 11 ($399) vs Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) ($102) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $102 |
| Weight | 39g | 38.8g |
| Case | 42mm / 46mm Aluminum | 45mm aluminium, GPS |
| Battery | 18h | — |
| WR | 50m | — |
| Display | Always-on LTPO | 1000 nit always-on Retina |
| Health | ECG, AFib, Crash detection | — |
| Chip | S10 | S8 SiP |
| Water | — | 50m, WR50 |
| Sensors | — | Temperature, ECG, blood oxygen |
| Weight | — | 38.8g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch Series 11
- Best app ecosystem
- Deep iPhone integration
- ECG + AFib detection
- Fall and crash detection
- Excellent design
- Daily charging required
- iPhone-only
- More expensive than rivals
Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm)
- Full sensor suite including ECG and temperature
- Crash Detection
- Cheap for a watch with this much hardware
- 1000 nits looks dim next to a Series 9
- Same 18 hour battery
- Design is three generations old
Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) is the better value at $102. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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