Macworld2022
Macworld found Series 8 an excellent smartwatch with strong health and fitness features, but said little had changed and owners of Series 6 or 7 had little reason to upgrade.
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Refurbished Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 still handles notifications, workouts, Apple Pay, ECG and everyday health tracking well. Temperature sensing and Crash Detection were its headline additions, but the design and core experience changed little from Series 7. It is not on Apple's watchOS 27 compatibility list, so buy it as a discounted older watch, not a long-term software pick.
Refurbished from$124.00Price and availability can change.
Compare 18 offers →18 current offers41 / 45mmGPS · GPS + Cellular
Latest watchOS: Not listed as compatible with watchOS 27 on 2026-10-29
KYM verdict
Is Apple Watch Series 8 worth buying refurbished?
Series 8 is a capable budget all-rounder, not a model to buy at almost-Series-9 money. Its health features remain useful, but the watchOS 27 cutoff makes the discount matter. Only choose a refurbished unit when the seller is clear about battery condition, returns, and warranty, and the lower price compensates for its shorter software runway.
Best forBuy it if you want a full-featured Apple Watch at a low price, value ECG and temperature sensing, and are comfortable with an older software ceiling.
Biggest benefitIt retains a broad health and fitness feature set, including ECG and temperature sensing, at a potentially low refurbished price.
What to considerSkip it if you want watchOS 27, a longer update runway, or the seller cannot clearly state battery, warranty, and return terms.
At a glance
What you get
What works
- ECG and blood oxygen hardware
- Temperature sensing
- Crash Detection
- Always-on display
- Can be strong value at the right price
What to consider
- Not compatible with watchOS 27
- Design and core experience changed little from Series 7
- Used battery capacity varies by unit
Specs and features
Apple Watch Series 8 specifications
| Chip | S8 SiP |
|---|---|
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED, up to 1,000 nits |
| Introduced | 2022 |
| Storage GB | 32 |
| Case Sizes Mm | 41, 45 |
| Notable Features | Temperature sensing, Crash Detection, ECG app, Blood Oxygen app |
| Apple Rated Battery | Up to 18 hours |
Critic reviews
What reviewers say
We use outside reviews as supporting context, then compare that with current refurbished pricing, software support, and long-term value.
Wareable2022
Wareable praised the health and fitness experience, while describing the Series 8 update as minor and noting that battery life remained a weakness.
Read Wareable review →Third-party review references are attributed to their original publishers. KYM summaries are added to help explain whether that review still matters at today’s refurbished price.
Current availability
Refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 offers
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band White41mm · GPS · Refurbished
$124.00Was $399.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 45 mm – Aluminium Starlight – Sport band Starlight45mm · GPS · Refurbished
$137.00Was $529.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band White41mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$144.00Was $599.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Midnight – Sport band Black41mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$145.00Was $599.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Red – Sport band Red41mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$145.00Was $499.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Starlight – Sport band Starlight41mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$146.00Was $599.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 41 mm – Aluminium Red – Sport band Red41mm · GPS · Refurbished
$146.99Was $750.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Stainless steel Silver – Sport band White41mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$146.99Was $600.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Aluminium Midnight – Sport band Black45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$149.95Was $599.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 41 mm – Aluminium Starlight – Sport band Starlight41mm · GPS · Refurbished
$167.00Was $599.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Aluminium Starlight – Sport band Starlight45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$167.99Was $439.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Stainless steel Graphite – Sport band Black45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$169.00Was $799.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Stainless steel Silver – Sport band White45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$169.00Was $750.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Aluminium Red – Sport band Red45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$169.95Was $599.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS + Cellular 45 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band White45mm · GPS + Cellular · Refurbished
$169.95Was $500.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 45 mm – Aluminium Midnight – Sport band Black45mm · GPS · Refurbished
$173.00Was $499.99Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 45 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band White45mm · GPS · Refurbished
$177.00Was $500.00Check availability →
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 45 mm – Aluminium Red – Sport band Red45mm · GPS · Refurbished
$182.00Was $799.99Check availability →
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Buying advice
What to check before you buy
- Check the exact case size, finish, band, and GPS or GPS + Cellular configuration.
- Ask for the battery-health figure or a specific battery guarantee; do not assume a new-device runtime.
- Confirm warranty and return terms, and do not assume an older watch receives the latest watchOS.
- Do not infer current water resistance from the original model rating.
FAQs
Apple Watch Series 8 FAQs
Does Apple Watch Series 8 support watchOS 27?
No. Apple's current watchOS 27 compatibility list does not include Series 8. It can run the newest watchOS version available for Series 8, but it does not receive watchOS 27.
Is a refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 worth buying?
It can be good value if it is substantially cheaper than Series 9 and the seller clearly covers battery condition, warranty, and returns. If the prices are close, Series 9 is the better long-term choice because it supports watchOS 27.
