These are all the new features we have in the Apple Watch Series 10 compared to the Apple Watch Series 8
If you have an Apple Watch Series 8 you might be wondering if the Apple Watch Series 10 is worth it. Just like we’ve compared the Apple Watch Series 10 to the Apple Watch Series 9, we’re going to compare the two. Analyze these two models to see if the change to the new model is worth it.There are two years of difference and many interesting new things.
Key differences between the Apple Watch Series 10 and the Apple Watch Series 8
Two years separate the Apple Watch Series 10 from the Apple Watch Series 8 and these are the main new features that Apple has added in this time:
- Thinner and lighter design.
- Polished aluminum in jet black color.
- Titanium instead of stainless steel.
- A screen with better viewing angles.
- Brightness up to 2,000 nits.
- Minimum brightness of 1 nit.
- Depth gauge up to 6 m.
- Water temperature sensor.
- Faster charging (0-80% in about 30 minutes).
- Double tap gesture.
- SiP S10.
Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Series 8 specifications table
| Version | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 42mm: 42 x 36 x 9,7 mm 46mm: 46 x 39 x 9,7 mm |
41mm: 41 x 35 x 10,7 mm 45mm: 45 x 38 x 10,7 mm |
| Weight | 42mm: 30 g 46mm: 36,4 g |
41mm: 31,9 g 45mm: 38,8 g |
| Materials | Aluminum Titanium |
Aluminum Stainless steel |
| Screen | Retina OLED LTPO3 de 1,74″ (42 mm) y 1,96″ (46 mm) | Retina OLED LTPO de 1,69″ (41 mm) y 1,9″ (45 mm) |
| Screen brightness | 2.000 nits | 1.000 nits |
| Resolution | 42mm: 374 x 446 pixels 46mm: 416 x 496 pixels |
41mm: 352 x 430 pixels 45mm: 396 x 484 pixels |
| Always-on display | Yeah | Yeah |
| Chip/Processor | S10 chip with 4-core Neural Engine | Apple S8 |
| Operating system | watchOS 11 | watchOS 9 (actualizable a watchOS 11) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 18 hours of autonomy (36 hours in low consumption mode) | 18 hours of autonomy |
| Fast charging | Yeah | Yeah |
| Connectivity | Chip W3, chip U2, LTE, UMTS, Bluetooth 5.0 y Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n a 2,4 y 5 GHz | Chip W3, chip U1, LTE, UMTS, Bluetooth 5.0 y Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n a 2,4 y 5 GHz |
| Sensors | ECG, Temperature sensor, Blood Oxygen App, Compass, Altimeter, Heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Water temperature sensor | ECG, Temperature sensor, Blood Oxygen App, Compass, Altimeter, Heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, |
| Others | SOS emergency, Fall detection, Accident detection, Double-tap control, Depth gauge up to 6 m, Water temperature sensor, OLED screen with wide viewing angle, Water resistance up to 50 m, Sleep apnea control | SOS Emergency, Fall Detection, Accident Detection, Double-tap Control, Compass, Altimeter, Water resistance up to 50 m |
| Compatibility | iPhone | iPhone |
| Colors | Jet black, Rose gold, Silver, Titanium slate, Titanium gold, Natural titanium | Gold, Silver, Space Gray and Red |
| Precio | 42mm: 449 euros 46mm: 479 euros |
41mm: 499 euros 45mm: 529 euros |
Comparativa a fondo: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 8
Let’s go In-depth comparison of the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Series 8analyzing all the news in depth.
Design
He Apple Watch Series 10 has slightly modified its designalthough it maintains the essence that has characterized all Apple Watches. The Apple Watch Series 10 is bigger, thinner and lighter than the Apple Watch Series 8, and is also available in new finishes. Here’s how much each model measures and weighs:
- Apple Watch Series 10 measurements and weight:
- 42mm: 42 x 36 x 9,7 mm, 30 g
- 46mm: 46 x 39 x 9,7 mm, 36,5 g
- Apple Watch Series 8 measurements and weight:
- 41mm: 41 x 35 x 10,7 mm, 31,9 g
- 45mm: 45 x 38 x 10,7 mm, 38,8 g
The Apple Watch Series 10 is considerably thinner
Another major design change is in the materials. We have a shiny aluminum option Titanium has replaced stainless steel which has been around since the first generation of the Apple Watch.
Screen
On the screen, the Apple Watch Series 10 has made a significant leap, Not only is it bigger, we also have a screen with better viewing angles and brighter than the Apple Watch Series 8, 2,000 nits versus 1,000 nits, in addition to having a minimum nitrate of just 1 nit. These are the specifications of the screens:
- Pantalla del Apple Watch Series 10:
- 42mm: 1.74 inches (374 x 446 pixels, 989 mm² screen area)
- 46mm: 1.96 inches (416 x 496 pixels, 1,220 mm² screen area)
- Pantalla del Apple Watch Series 8:
- 41mm: 1.6 inches (352 x 430 pixels, 904 mm² screen area)
- 45mm: 1.8 inches (396 x 484 pixels, 1,143 mm² screen area)
Health sensors
Compared to the Apple Watch Series 8, The Series 10 does not come with many improvements and new featuresThe main one is sleep apnea detection, which is not available on the Series 8. We also have a water temperature sensor. But there aren’t many other changes.
Audio
It is not usually a section to analyze in the Apple Watch but the Series 10 incorporates important new features. Apple Watch speaker, Series 10 the speaker allows you to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Which may be something important for many users and that we did not have available before.
Battery
The autonomy of the Apple Watch Series 10 has not changed, so it is identical to that of the Series 9, data that Apple has kept constant since almost the beginning. Therefore, both models have a 18 hours of autonomy and up to 36 hours by activating low consumption mode.
The main one Apple Watch Series 10 improvement is charging speed. We can charge from 0 to 80% in just 30 minutes, while with the Series 8 we will have to wait 45 minutes to reach 80%.
Precio
To start with, the Apple Watch Series 8 was about 50 euros more expensive than the Apple Watch Series 10so it’s safe to say that the Apple Watch Series 10 is a better buy at launch. And it’s interesting that instead of going up, the price of the Apple Watch Series 10 has gone down.
Is the Apple Watch Series 10 recommended if you have the Apple Watch Series 8?
The Apple Watch is a device that stands the test of time very well, so users take a long time to update them, partly because of the few differences that come in each model. In this specific case, It doesn’t seem like there’s enough news as to recommend the Apple Watch Series 10 to those who have an Apple Watch Series 8.
Although, if you change, you will have some interesting new features. If you notice that your Apple Watch Series 8 has some kind of problem or the battery no longer lasts as long as beforethis change may be worth it for you.
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Source: ipadizate.com
