Here’s how Apple Watch Series 8 compares to Series 7 and earlier - 9to5Mac

Read on for Apple Watch Series 8 vs 7 and earlier plus what Apple Watch Ultra brings to the table.

For Apple Watch Ultra vs Series 8 and more, check out our full comparison on that:.

While you shouldn’t expect a perceptible speed bump from Series 6 or 7 to 8 (or Ultra), if you’re coming from an earlier Apple Watch model you should definitely notice a faster, more responsive watch.

One more difference between Apple Watch Series 8/7/6 and SE 2nd gen is the latter doesn’t come with the U1 ultra wideband chip.

Apple Watch Series 8 keeps on with the same sizes that launched with Apple Watch Series 7.

Apple Watch Ultra comes with the biggest case and display yet from Apple with 49mm for the former and a 410 x 502 resolution display that offers 1164 sq mm.

Apple Watch SE 2nd gen features the same 44 or 40mm case options and the same display size as the 1st gen/Series 6 and earlier.

For bands, loops, and bracelets, Apple says those designed for 38/40/41 and 42/44/45mm Apple Watches will work with Apple Watch Series 8, SE 2, Ultra, and vice versa.

First introduced with Apple Watch 7 and continued with Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra is 33% faster charging than Series 6 and earlier.

If you’re interested in using Apple Watch Series 8 or 7 for sleep tracking, you also get 8 hours worth of use from an 8-minute charge (Ultra too)?

In a support document Apple says anyone can use the temperature sensor to track the metric (outside of using advanced cycle tracking) by using Apple Watch sleep tracking but some have been having trouble getting the data to show up!