AppleWatch Series 8 (GPS 41mm) Smart watch - (PRODUCT) RED Aluminium Case with (PRODUCT) RED Sport Band - Regular. Fitness Tracker, Blood Oxygen & ECG Apps, Water Resistant

I have had two other smart watches but compared to an Apple watch, I have to re-classify them as dumb watches. This thing is really a pleasure to use and it has tons of functionality which other makes don't even come close to. I've been on the fence about getting one for a long time but I don't regret having had to sell a liver to get one of these. Battery life is so-so, you get a bit more than a day out of it. But it charges very fast so you just need to establish a routine on when to charge it daily. Can't say I need all the fancy sensors but the size had to be as big as possible for me which ruled out the SE.What I love:Answering messages on your watchGreat calculator appUnlock phone or macSiri is brilliant, no stupid "hey Siri" but just lift up your wrist and speakWorkout apps and move tracking phenomenalEasy to use but I recommend to spend some time watching some online tutorials and maybe read the manual to make sure you take advantage of everything it has to offer. I am still finding useful perks and functions I had no idea about after a monthListen to audiobooks and music off lineWatch faces are great and always on - animations on watch faces are over and above anything else for a watchVoice memos with a tap on your wrist - synchs to iCloudTons of apps, some are quite useful.Everything smooth as silk

As stated in the title, this is the first Smart Watch I've owned. Wanted one for years but never really decided to get one. Now, though, I genuinely wish I'd done this years ago.This thing is absolutely incredible. I've gained amazing insight into my sleep, general fitness and being able to quickly reply to a call or text from the wrist in a pinch is genuinely game changing. Apple Pay straight from the watch is extremely handy if your phone or card is buried in a bag or pocket under multiple layers.Battery life doesn't really compare to other smart watches but it's fine in it's own right. Mine lasts about a day and a half with moderate usage but might be a charge daily type deal for those that use the watch frequently.No complaints whatsoever, been nothing but happy with it. I was on the fence about putting another £100 towards getting the cellular version, and having used the GPS only version for a few weeks, I would say that I will be getting a cellular version in the future - the added utility of being able to use the watch without your phone nearby would absolutely be worth it. Having said that, for now, GPS only is doing the job for me and I'm totally chuffed with the device.It's easy to use, intuitive, practically everything syncs to and from your phone and the sheer number of watch faces available make it a great opportunity to wear the watch how you want to. The straps are easily changeable too so if you have separate straps for casual use, but would prefer a leather one for business meetings, and use a third strap dedicated to workouts, it's entirely possible with almost no effort required.Absolutely life changing, incredible device for productivity in just about every aspect of life.Easy 10/10.

Nothing to add beyond it is a useful tool, particularly for sport and health.Battery life a bit disappointing as it needs a daily charge.

Not worth the upgrade if you’ve already got an Apple Watch, unless you specifically have a health issue where you need to monitor your blood O2 level.If you don’t already have one, or if you need to replace one, this is great, and the price is good too.It is water resistant to 50m, has an always-on display, is great for fitness tracking and health monitoring, and allows you to check incoming messages etc. without having to get your phone out.The battery lasts all day, so it’s fine if you take it off at bed time, however, because it only lasts 1 day, completely useless as a sleep tracker.Overall, you get a lot for your money, and it’s really useful.

I spent years resisting spending the money and lining Apple Corp coffers with their sports watch offerings. Instead I bought a Garmin which up until the battery started dying, has proved great (and about 25% of the cost of the Apple Watch). My husband, though, has been a keen convert and over the years has been persuading me to ditch Garmin and go for Apple, more especially, as we are Apple product users and the watch ties in so neatly with the MACs and iPhones that we use on a daily basis. I ignored him (standard!)Well I have now gone for the 8 series and oh my goodness, despite the hefty price tag, this sports watch has so far proved superior in every way - from its clear-to-read watch face to the comfort of the strap, from the recording of all manner of sports data to translating to Strava and body health. This is quite literally my iPhone on a watch - I can operate Hive and activate my credit cards through the watch. This is technology at its brilliant best.My only reservations are the magnetic fast charging USB-C Cable and dock. It is a shame that these watches cannot be charged using the standard iPhone charger (would cause problems with water resistance) but I find this just a wee bit of a faff. The battery also dissipates quicker than I had anticipated. Sure you can save battery life by turning on low power mode but this also turns off or delays some of the features of the watch.However, overall, this watch is just fantastic and I don't know why I didn't purchase one earlier!