In depth comparison and review of Skagen Falster 3 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Wear OS by Google | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later | iOS 16 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 11 mm | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | App alerts, multiple time zones, music playback control | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 LE | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Rose gold | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Mesh strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | Up to 180 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Single prong strap buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Stainless steel mesh | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Rose gold | Pink | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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CPU | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Apple |
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CPU Type | Snapdragon Wear 3100 | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 24 hours | 18 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Skagen Falster 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Google Assistant, Google Pay | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |