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Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) vs Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm)
Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) ($102) vs Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) ($91) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) | Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $102 | $91 |
| Weight | 38.8g | 38.8g |
| Chip | S8 SiP | S7 SiP |
| Case | 45mm aluminium, GPS | 45mm aluminium, GPS |
| Display | 1000 nit always-on Retina | Always-on Retina, larger than Series 6 |
| Water | 50m, WR50 | 50m, WR50 |
| Sensors | Temperature, ECG, blood oxygen | — |
| Weight | 38.8g (Apple published) | 38.8g (Apple published) |
| Durability | — | IP6X dust resistant |
Pros & Cons
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 7 (45mm)
- Bigger display than the Series 6 in a similar footprint
- IP6X dust resistance
- The cheapest always-on Apple Watch worth buying
- No temperature sensor
- Older S7 chip feels slower on modern watchOS
- Will drop off watchOS support before the others here
Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) is the better value at $91. If weight matters most, Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm) carries lighter at 38.8g. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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