Very good80/100
- Very bright screen
- Sensational battery life
- Some combinations are climate-neutral
- Excellent fitness and health monitoring
- More precise location (only works with the iPhone 15)
- No new health features
Product details
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 iPhone search.
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. Send a text message, make a call, and stream music without having your iPhone nearby. With Family Setup, you can manage an Apple Watch for family members.
Apple Watch - Legal Notice
The blood oxygen level measured in the app is not intended for medical purposes, including self-diagnosis and medical consultations, and is only suitable for general fitness and wellness use. The irregular heart rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 22 or anyone who has already been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The updated fall detection is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer with watchOS 8 and newer.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 | 38610356 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | MRMH3QF/A |
Release date | 22.9.2023 |
Exact colour description | Silver, Storm Blue |
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 |
Image resolution | 352 x 430 Pixels |
Wristband colour | Storm Blue |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | M/L |
Strap width | 45 mm |
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 | 45 mm |
Case thickness | 10.70 mm |
Smartwatch processor name | Apple S9 |
Number of processor cores | 2 -Core |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, WLAN |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
SIM card type | eSIM |
Mobile phone standard | 4G |
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 | 0.75 day |
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 | 39 g |
Length | 24.40 cm |
Width | 8.40 cm |
Height | 3.40 cm |
Weight | 301 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Apple0.7 %
- 2.Samsung1.2 %
- 3.Coros1.6 %
- 3.Huawei1.6 %
- 5.OnePlus1.7 %
Warranty case duration
How 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 Galaxus- 25.Garmin6 days
- 25.Suunto6 days
- 27.Apple7 days
- 27.ICE Watch7 days
- 27.TCL7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 17.Samsung5.7 %
- 18.Manta5.9 %
- 19.Apple6 %
- 19.ICE Watch6 %
- 19.Suunto6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good91/100
Without ratingNo rating
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...
- Class screen
- best symbiosis with the iPhone
- Short battery life
- Functions distributed across three apps
The fast chip and the brighter screen are hardly noticeable in everyday use.
This test report belongs to a different type: Watch Series 9 (41 mm, WLAN only)
- Bright display
- Heart rate measurement accurate
- Short battery life
- only with iPhones
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.
This test report belongs to a different type: Watch Series 9 (41 mm, WLAN only)
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...
Very good92/100
- Excellent display with high brightness
- Great connectivity with WLAN, LTE and UWB
- measures ECG, blood oxygen and temperature
- Many smart functions with a large selection of apps
- Very accurate measurement data for heart rate, distance, steps, floors
- Battery life a little short