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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 190 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the Apple Watch Series 9's extended battery life, comfortable design, user-friendly interface, and variety of colors to choose from. They appreciate the fitness tracking capabilities and new features that make it easier to use.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Balanced Experience with Room for Improvement

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Apple Watch Series 9 delivers an excellent overall experience, especially for those already immersed in the Apple ecosystem. Its integration with iPhone, Mac, and other Apple products is seamless, making it easy to stay connected and track your daily activities. The precision tracking of steps, heart rate, and other health metrics is incredibly accurate, perfect for fitness enthusiasts or anyone looking to keep tabs on their wellness. However, one common complaint remains the battery life. While the performance of the watch is top-notch, having to charge it frequently, especially with intensive use, can be inconvenient. For everyday users, the need to charge almost daily is a noticeable downside, particularly when compared to some competitors in the market offering longer battery life. Other users have also pointed out how the new features, like the brighter display and faster chip, significantly improve the user experience. The watch handles tasks smoothly, but the battery issue is something that even longtime Apple fans feel could be better addressed. In conclusion, the Apple Watch Series 9 is a great addition for those already using Apple products and looking for precision in tracking and smooth integration, but its battery life could improve for better .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Family setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for personal fitness and health tracking

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great watch for accuarte health and wellness tracking functionality, such as ECG monitoring, blood oxygen readings and temperature sensing. But I am disappointed when I noticed that there no option of family setup feature. Thanks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Series 9 41mm Apple Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been wanting an Apple Watch for awhile and was glad I found one at an affordable price. Seeing as it doesn’t have its own service it ends up being just a watch with a few bells no whistles. Apple charges too much for the watch imo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just what I wanted and looks good for work & weeke

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the watch for fitness tracking, etc. but like that I get the other alerts from my home as well. I don’t like the band and bought a stainless steel band which also dresses the watch up a bit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple watch 9

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got the pink color and it was nice, such a neutral color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good price at Best Buy.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a necessity but ok to have it. The price from Best Buy was excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great and sturdy product for everyday use. Really useful during exercise, work, and other casual activities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not the best for highly active

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good watch, syncs well with iphone but the Garmin beats it when it comes to tracking activity, sleep and exercise.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't see much difference in this and my 4 I had. It has a few more features on it, but I don't use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the watch but sweaty band

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this watch. The band however causes your wrist to sweat. There are so many options on the market for bands. I wish Apple would offer more options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery need to long last more. Is good comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    No temp measurement

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Skin temperature measurements not working although as per Apple it should

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch series 9

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. No problem in installation. Working well in last couple weeks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good service everyone is super helpful and very friendly

    I would recommend this to a friend

What experts are saying

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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about software, comfort, usability and performance. Editors are less positive about reliability and battery. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5Matt Evans on September 28, 2023

    Apple Watch Series 9 review: tapping into a new era of gesturesAfter several fairly iterative updates, the Apple Watch Series 9 finally brings a genuinely exciting, use-everyday new feature to the flagship Apple Watch in the form of Double Tap. The gesture is sure to make waves when it's made available later

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  • Tom's GuideKate Kozuch on November 2, 2023

    Apple Watch Series 9 reviewThe Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch yet thanks to significant performance upgrades and the addition of a handy new double-tap gesture. Apple's flagship smartwatch also leads the company's efforts towards carbon-neutral certified devices.

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  • Digital TrendsRating, 4.5 out of 5Andy Boxall on November 13, 2023

    Apple Watch Series 9 review: why you should buy it right nowThe Apple Watch Series 9 is the perfect introduction to the world of Apple's superb smartwatches, as not only does it follow the winning formula of previous models, but it's also only going to get better over the coming months.

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  • PCMagRating, 4.5 out of 5Angela Moscaritolo on September 20, 2023

    Apple Watch Series 9 ReviewThe Apple Watch Series 9 offers just enough improvement to remain the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Its powerful S9 processor enables hands-free double-tap gestures, on-device Siri processing, and a brighter display without impacting battery

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  • WIREDAdrienne So on September 20, 2023

    Review: Apple Watch Series 9Apple's latest wearable has a new chip, new interactions, and some serious OS updates to help you log your mental health.

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  • MashableStan Schroeder on November 1, 2023

    Apple Watch Series 9 review: Upgrade for this key feature (no, it's not Double Tap)The Apple Watch Series 9 has iterative updates, but one key feature might make the upgrade worth it.

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  • Android CentralRating, 4 out of 5February 21, 2024

    Apple Watch Series 9 long-term review: Persistent iterationApple didn't do anything drastically different with the Apple Watch Series 9, but it is still a fabulous choice if you want a premium smartwatch that nails the basics. The new double tap gesture and brighter screen are great, but the Series 9

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  • ZDNetNina Raemont on September 13, 2024

    Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: Should you upgrade to the latest model?The Apple Watch Series 10 has fresh features and a fresher design, but is it worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to last year's model.

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