Skagen Falster 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skagen Falster 3 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Skagen Falster 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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 + Cellular)
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
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
CELLULAR Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 LE IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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 + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Rose gold Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Mesh strap Sport band
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 Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 3100 S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 24 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Skagen Falster 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Assistant, Google Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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