Double tap gesture is genuinely useful,Screen is brighter in daily use,New sensors with better activity tracking,Great set of software features
No meaningful battery gains,Sleep tracking is still inconsistent,Design is starting to look stale,Doesn't differ in any significant way to Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a few upgrades this time, including a faster S9 chip, a double tap gesture that lets you pull up the Smart Stack, end timers, pick up calls, and so much more one-handed. The screen is brighter as well, and the new sensors are...
Abstract: Apple Watch Series 9 review three months laterThe primary selling point of the Apple Watch Series 9 was the S9 SiP and what it enabled. Our initial Apple Watch Series 9 review wasn't able to test the chipset as nothing was utilizing it fully at launch.Qua...
Snappy performance, Double-tap feature is convenient, Bright and attractive display
Battery life hasnt improved much, Design is largely unchanged
The Apple Watch Series 9 does not bring a revolutionary new design language. It looks identical to its predecessor and its predecessor's predecessor, so you know what to expect here. The S9 SiP makes the smartwatch snappier than ever, while the battery li...
Published: 2023-10-28, Author: David , review by: macworld.com
Tech specsS9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor, 4-core Apple Neural Engine64GB storage capacity1.9-inch (484 x 396) or 1.69-inch (430 x 352) OLED display with up to 2000 nits brightnessBlood oxygen sensorElectrical heart sensorOptical hear...
Abstract: Apple Watch Series 9 reviewApple Watch launched in 2015 and has dramatically transformed as a product since. The latest updates are pretty impressive when viewed with a long enough scope, but year-over-year comparisons won't be as exciting.Apple Watch Ser...
Published: 2023-09-28, Author: D. , review by: cultofmac.com
Abstract: Apple Watch Series 9 is the biggest year-over-year leap in recent years. It has not one, not two, but a whopping four new features, most powered by its updated chip. Apps load faster, voice dictation is near instant and the display gets both brighter in t...
Published: 2023-09-20, Author: Lisa , review by: cnet.com
Faster Siri performance,More precise at finding a misplaced iPhone,Wide variety of health and fitness features,Double Tap lets you use the watch without touching it
New Double Tap gesture can feel awkward,Lacks the Ultra's useful Action button,No improvements to battery life,Precision Finding for iPhone requires iPhone 15,Largely the same as the Series 8
Richard Peterson/CNET The Series 9 feels like a minor upgrade over the Series 8. New features like Precision Finding and faster Siri performance make the Series 9 a better smartphone companion. But it's not worth it unless you're a first-time buyer or ha...
Published: 2023-09-20, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
With the regular editions of the Apple Watch series being the most popular watch in the world (by a massive margin), it's no surprise that Apple doesn't do major revamps each year. That carries risk, lots of it. Instead, Apple focuses on small but notable...
