Buy an S7 or wait for the S8

[pierre_rush]

Hi everyone,

I had resisted buying an Apple Watch for years (thought they were a gimmick, use a Garmin for running and a mechanical watch during the day) but I recently tried a friend's Series 7 and was amazed at the haptics and the useful extension of my favorite apps from my phone.

I want to buy one but wondering what this community thinks about waiting for the Series 8 or just grabbing a Series 7 now. Just looking for opinions! Thank you

 

[fwmireault]

Wait for the S8 at this point, you'd either get the newer watch, or the S7 with some extra discounts

 

[Romain_H]

Plus there are rumors claiming that Apple is going to introduce 3 updated designs, one of which may be a rugged (or half-rugged) design

 

[MarkX]

If you want one, can afford one and see one that fits your needs now then get it now.

Life is way to short to to wait!

 

[The Clark]

I don't think the S8 is going to introduce anything revolutionary. I'd say go for an S7 if you want one. I have a green S7 and it's a fantastic watch.

 

[Kahsheh]

Wait for the S8 if you can.

 

[CopyChief]

Unless you have a pressing need for one (and I'm not sure what that would be), if you want to 100% avoid buyer's remorse, wait for the S8. You don't want to be loving your still-new S7 but drooling over any new features. If that's not how your mind works, by all means, wait... but the fact that you've even answered the question tells me you might like shiny new toys.

No one knows for sure yet what the S8 might include that would make it a must-buy. At the very least, if you decide you want an S7 instead, they'll be cheaper in a couple of months.

 

[Lioness~]

I read today in an article that a next generation AW, 8 perhaps?, will have touch-id.
I would wait for that.
I'm not in a buying mood myself for one at the moment, but it will emerge again

 

[pierre_rush]

Thanks for all your replies! I think I'll wait for the next one, especially since I am someone who gets buyer's remorse.

 

[Monkswhiskers]

Wait for the 8 unless China invades Taiwan in which case buy a 7 as there will me no more apple watches after that.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Wait for the 8

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I read today in an article that a next generation AW, 8 perhaps?, will have touch-id.

What does this mean? You can already unlock your phone, your Mac and autocomplete password and payment forms using the watch. So what would Touch ID add?

 

[mavis]

The Apple Watch has been on the market for seven years now, and if you've held off this long, I'd strongly recommend waiting another couple of months to see what the S8 brings.

 

[Lioness~]

What does this mean? You can already unlock your phone, your Mac and autocomplete password and payment forms using the watch. So what would Touch ID add?

Google it, as I don't have an AW so I don't know what it can or can not do. Or what touch-id exactly would add. But obviously some things as it plans for it.
I've dropped it for now, as I'm not buying any AW now, not before 8.

 

[jz0309]

There are some good deals to have on S7, frequently on the homepage here at MR.

Everything you hear about S8 is speculation, no-one knows what it will really bring.

My guess is that Apple will increase pricing for S8, given the deals on S7, I’d go with the S7.

 

[theob05]

Wait for the 10!

 

[gcdrwhom]

I bought a secondhand S7, which was a lovely upgrade from my S3. And if the S8s have something I really need, I can sell it without losing too much in the process.

 

[Herrpod]

Amazon has green and starlight for 314 right now. The 45 size, btw.

 

[PatrickNSF]

I would only get a S7 now at a steep discount. I expect to see some kind of battery improvements in the S8 now that Apple seems to be courting advanced runners and triathletes with the watchOS 9 improvements.

 

[perezr10]

I’d say wait. But there’s a very good chance the Series 8 price is going up.

 

[DSTOFEL]

I don't think the S8 is going to introduce anything revolutionary. I'd say go for an S7 if you want one. I have a green S7 and it's a fantastic watch.

…and…the Green S7 45mm can be purchased now at $314 from Amazon. Fantastic watch….Fantastic deal!

 

[perezr10]

…and…the Green S7 45mm can be purchased now at $314 from Amazon. Fantastic watch….Fantastic deal!

That is a good price. And if the 45mm Series 8 starts at $450 - $500 it looks even better.

 

[madrigal77]

Just got the S7 45mm for $100 off. I decided any of the rumoured features of the S8 aren't worth $100 to me and I'm happy with the S7 as is.

 

[DSTOFEL]

That is a good price. And if the 45mm Series 8 starts at $450 - $500 it looks even better.

All 45mm S7’s (aluminum models) are on sale at Amazon today (prime day) for $309…..the deals just got better

 

[rpearlberg]

All 45mm S7’s (aluminum models) are on sale at Amazon today (prime day) for $309…..the deals just got better

I'm looking at the 45mm S7 GPS + Cellular which is $409 today. I planned to get the Nike version from Best Buy which is $459. I can always get the Nike band afterwards, but what about any of the other Nike features?