Watch series 7 or 8?

Looking to grab one of either but not sure if it’s worth getting the 8 or saving the few quid and going with 7?

any suggestions appreciated 😎

awec

It's worth going with the 8 if you can afford it purely for battery.

The battery drop off on the watches is worse than the phones, every time a new watchOS comes out it makes a big difference to the battery life of older models.

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that’s useful to know 😎

I’m mainly after the watch for convenience in work (checking time etc) but also the health stuff which in fairness the 8 does have more of.. the series 9 is way out of budget or I’d prob just grab that 😂

Mimikyu

I was wondering the same thing earlier this year when I was looking at upgrading my SE 1 and I went for the Series 7 in the end.

From what I remember the only differences were temperature sensor (for ovulation) and crash detection. So unless the price difference at the moment is tiny or them two features are beneficial to you I’d save the few bob and get the 7.

murpho999

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121192611#Comment_121192611

Wouldn't agree about the battery at all. I use a series 4 and get over a day out of the battery easily.

If i was buying though I'd always get the one you can afford as it future proofs you against future updates and gives you access to latest features.