The Apple Watch Series 9 helps you stay active, healthy, safe, and connected. With the double-tap gesture, a new way to interact with your Apple Watch, an even brighter display, faster on-device Siri, and precise search for your iPhone.
The ultimate tool for a healthy life can now do even more. The S9 chip enables a super-bright display and a new gesture for quick and easy interaction with your Apple Watch without touching the display. Advanced features for health, safety, and activity provide important insights and call for help when you need it. Redesigned apps in watchOS give you more information at a glance.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the latest Sport Loop is CO2-neutral. Keep an eye on your blood oxygen levels. Take an ECG anytime. Receive notifications for irregular heart rhythms. See with the sleep phases feature how long you spent in REM, core, or deep sleep.
Smartwatch functions | Compass, Datebooks, Emergency call function, Fall detection, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Weather |
Health functions | Cycle protocol, ECG, Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Cycling, Fitness, Rowing, Running, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Operating system compatibility | iOS |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Aluminium |
Item number | 38609204 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | MR913QF/A |
Release date | 22.9.2023 |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Watch type | Smart watch |
Durability | Dustproof, Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | IP6X |
Operating system | WatchOS |
Operating system compatibility | iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone, Speakers |
Smartwatch functions | Compass, Datebooks, Emergency call function, Fall detection, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Weather |
Health functions | Cycle protocol, ECG, Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Cycling, Fitness, Rowing, Running, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Electronic heart sensor, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor, Optical heart sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.61" |
Image resolution | 352 x 430 Pixels |
Wristband colour | Storm Blue |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | M/L |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Push button |
Case colour | Silver |
Case material | Aluminium |
Glass | Hardened Ion-X glass |
Shape of watch | Square |
Case diameter | 41 mm |
Case thickness | 10.70 mm |
Smartwatch processor name | Apple S9 |
Number of processor cores | 2 -Core |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, LTE, WLAN |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life (without GPS) | 0.75 day |
Battery size | Device specific |
Battery life | 1.50 Days |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Magnetic charging cable |
Weight | 31.90 g |
Length | 24 cm |
Width | 8 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 292 g |
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec GalaxusHow many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec GalaxusHow often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus
For Raffi, the Apple Watch came out on top, despite its poor battery life and high price. I liked the other three watches - the Garmin because of the menu navigation and data readout via app, the Polar because of its design and functions and the Google Pixel Watch has very accurate sensors and a fast charging time...
The fast chip and the brighter screen are hardly noticeable in everyday use.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch. The new chip performs its tasks reliably and quickly. The sports functions and smart features are extensive. Unfortunately, the Series 9 cannot eliminate the old weakness: the battery life remains limited to one day.
On the outside, everything has remained the same with the new Apple Watch Series. But a lot has changed on the inside. The Apple Watch 9 is powered by the new S9 chip. According to the company, this should be 60 per cent faster than the Apple Watch 8, making effects look smoother, Siri react faster and the dictation function 25 per cent more accurate...
