But before you buy one, you may be asking yourself: Which size is right for me? The 41mm or the slightly more expensive 45mm? If you need help deciding which wearable is right for you, then we're here to help.
How much Apple Watch do you need?
On one hand, there's no science to choosing between the 41mm and 45mm case. Even Apple says the selection process comes down to "personal taste." So, ask yourself some basic questions. Like, do you want a bigger display screen (which is actually the line's biggest display screen yet)? Then you probably want the 45mm. As an added bonus, you'll also get more pixels, and, in some instances, larger display text.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a durable smartwatch that is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects when the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services of their location.
The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. You can also tap into yoga, meditation and other workout programs via Apple Fitness+. (Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service. It costs $9.99 a month; Apple Watch buyers get the first month free.)
How much do you want to spend on an Apple Watch?
There are also dollars-and-cents considerations in an Apple Watch purchase: The 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 costs less than the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8.
The 41mm model, which starts at $399 on Apple, is on sale for $369 at Walmart and Amazon.
The 45mm model, meanwhile, is on sale for $499 at both Walmart and Amazon.
The Apple Watch Ultra is listed at $799. It's not on sale, but it's a great choice if you're a serious athlete looking for functions such as improved navigation for outdoor expeditions and an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.
What Apple Watch is the right fit for you -- literally?
According to Apple, the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 is sized for wrists between 130mm and 200mm. (That's roughly 5 inches to 8 inches, if you're rusty in the metric system.)
The 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 is sized for wrists between 140mm to 220mm, or, roughly 5.5 inches to 8.5 inches.
The 45mm model also has a extra-large band option; that band is for wrists between 160mm and 245mm, or, about 6 inches to nearly 10 inches.
Something else to consider: Some makers of Apple Watch fashion bands only make models for the smaller, 41mm version. Then again, some make them for both versions, so just be sure to check. Apple's own Milanese loop fashion band, for instance, is available for both the 41mm and 45mm models.