Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Critics score the Apple Watch Series 11 88 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 86 out of 100, from 10 and 6 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher, 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 11 3 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple Watch Series 11
Praised for: battery life (7 of 10), health tracking (6 of 10), display (5 of 10)
Criticised for: battery life (2 of 10), software (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
All 10 reviews of the Apple Watch Series 11 →
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Image: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Praised for: design (5 of 6), health tracking (3 of 6)
Criticised for: battery life (5 of 6)
The catch: Battery life is short, with about a day of use.
All 6 reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple Watch Series 11 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 80 | +15 |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| TechRadar | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple Watch Series 11 minus the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
Critics rate the Apple Watch Series 11 higher: 88 against 86. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher, 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 11 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
The Apple Watch Series 11: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: critics agree, scores from 80 to 90.