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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 643 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the Watch Series 9's impressive battery life, large, easy-to-read screen, and intuitive design. Many appreciate its ease of use and smooth performance, along with the helpful health tracking features. Positive feedback also highlights the range of features available. However, some customers express disappointment regarding the unavailability of a blood oxygen sensor on this model.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Health tracking, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review on Series 9

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

    ### Apple Watch Series 9 Review I recently purchased the Apple Watch Series 9, and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance and features. Here’s a detailed look at my experience: #### Pros: 1. **Design and Build Quality**: The design of the Apple Watch Series 9 is sleek and modern. The materials used feel premium, and the watch is lightweight and comfortable to wear all day. 2. **Display**: The always-on Retina display is bright and clear, even in direct sunlight. The higher resolution and improved brightness make reading notifications and using apps a pleasant experience. 3. **Performance**: The new S9 chip provides a significant boost in performance. Apps open faster, and navigating through the menus is smoother than ever. 4. **Health and Fitness Tracking**: The Series 9 excels in health and fitness tracking. The new sensors provide more accurate readings for heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep tracking. The addition of new workout modes is a great plus for fitness enthusiasts. 5. **Battery Life**: The battery life has been excellent. I easily get through a full day of use with some charge left for the next day, even with heavy usage. 6. **Software and Features**: The integration with iOS and other Apple products is seamless. The new features in watchOS 10, like the improved Siri capabilities and enhanced widgets, add great value. #### Cons: 1. **Price**: The Apple Watch Series 9 is on the pricier side. While the features justify the cost to an extent, it may not be affordable for everyone. 2. **Compatibility**: It’s best paired with an iPhone. Users with Android phones will not be able to utilize the watch to its full potential. 3. **Learning Curve**: For first-time users, there is a slight learning curve to get used to the interface and features. However, once you get the hang of it, it’s quite intuitive. Overall, the Apple Watch Series 9 is a fantastic smartwatch that offers a wealth of features and excellent performance. Despite its high price, it provides great value for those invested in the Apple ecosystem and looking for a top-tier wearable device. **Rating: 4.5/5**

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall great purchase but even better if on sale

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

    I think this is a pretty solid generation of Apple Watch. As far as I could tell from Apple’s website, the only difference between this watch and the Ultra was how deep underwater it could go and how big the screen is. It has all of the same health features, including recording electrocardiograms. Very neat. The battery life has been really great so far. Everyone I know that has previous gen Apple Watches complain about it being dead all the time. I’ve never had that problem and I don’t even charge it that much. I would estimate I probably wear it for 21hrs a day and charge it for the other 3. I wear it to sleep to track my sleeping habits (it seems pretty good at that), charge it for 30min while I shower, then wear it for my whole active day. Once I’m back home and settled in my bedroom, I charge it for a couple hours and change while I’m on my PC then throw it right back on for bed. It’s a good companion device and keeps me off my phone. For some, it might make it harder to stay off their phone, but I dunno I have it set so the watch only goes off for important stuff so I can typically rest easy knowing that, if anything important had happened like a phone call or a page from my FD, my wrist would’ve rumbled. I’d recommend getting a case for the watch. I’m sure they’re very sturdy and scratch resistant as I’ve hit it against many tough surfaces without any issue, but it makes your stomach drop every time it happens so you may as well get a cheap, plastic case for it for peace of mind’s sake. It’s comfortable enough. If you get used to it, you won’t even realize you’re wearing it anymore (that’s how I was able to bang it into things as mentioned in the previous paragraph). It does take some getting used to but I think it’s more to do with the psychology of it than the comfort. The only times I really end up taking it off are more about me not wanting my wrist to be constrained for a bit rather than the watch not being comfy. Mentally, it can feel a bit like an ankle monitor at times because I’ll feel compelled to keep it on for the health benefits it provides me instead of me just wanting to wear it. For some, that might end up being a dealbreaker as it breaks the illusion of breaking free from your phone but for me, it works fine. Also, it’s worth noting you can do all sorts of things on the watch, like texting. It’s not GREAT but it IS possible so PARENTS BEWARE. It can be used to text in class or cheat on tests and many schools have policies against smart watches (which is for the best). I wouldn’t advise this product for minors unless they’re athletes, probably. I think the telemetry would be really great for high school athletes but just ensure it stays off and away in the classroom. I had a first generation Apple Watch in high school and you bet I used that thing to text while I was in class.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DanielR

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly! I had the Apple Watch 3rd gen before, and this is a much-needed upgrade. The display is bright even in daylight, the size is just right (45mm), and it fits comfortably. Battery life is also very good – it lasts me the whole day without any issue and charges quickly. It also doesn't scratch easily, although I usually have a screen cover on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series 9 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.

    Best ⌚ watch..!! Health tracking The S9 chip makes the Series 9's health tracking more accurate and sensitive than previous models. Reviews note its ECG monitoring, blood oxygen readings, and temperature sensing. Ease of use Reviewers say the Series 9's interface is intuitive and familiar for iPhone users. It also has an always-on display and narrow frame that make it easy to read information and swipe through notifications, even when wearing gloves or running. Display The Series 9 has a brighter screen than previous models.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid upgrade

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

    Absolutely fell in live with this watch. I had first generation SE before and I wasn’t really feeling it. Notifications would not go through or sport tracker wouldn’t not always show correct data. AW9 is a solid upgrade that I want to recommend to everyone! I love the design, battery life is insane, I can do 2 days sometimes, screen is so much better. If you are looking at one, and thinking if you need it, I would absolutely recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best quality

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

    I recently bought the Apple Watch Series 9 from Best Buy, and it has exceeded all my expectations. The performance is incredibly smooth, the display is vibrant, and the battery life is impressive. Its advanced health features and seamless integration with my iPhone make it an indispensable part of my daily routine. Overall, it's an excellent investment for anyone seeking a top-notch smartwatch experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product - dependable & multi function

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

    Larger than my original Apple Watch SE. Always on display is great. Light increases when turn wrist for viewing. Charges fast with rapid charge. Has more functions that connect with my Apple TV & iPhone smoothly. Lightweight, wear all day and monitors my sleep as well use for my alarm. No lag, enjoy the multi functions to answer texts, set timers, control apple tv and music

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch, great for tracking health& exercise.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice and useful Apple watch. Has so many functions and able to use it for tracking exercise and many functions like a cell phone or computer. Reasonable price, happy with purchase. large face easy to read.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series 9 upgrade

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

    Great design, upgraded from a series 5. Loving the double tap when alarms go off while holding items in hand. Battery life is great, widgets in face very useful.

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

    Fantastic

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

    I absolutely love this watch. I’ve had it for over a year now and it works great, looks great, and feels great. Love the subtle dark blue color on the sides of the one I bought.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade Now, It’s Worth It.

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

    Apple Watches are always interesting because they pack so many features. Usually one is not aware unless you upgrade from a much older version (Gen 6) to the current (Gen 9). Much longer battery life, a keyboard, much better phone calls, the ability to answer phone calls with just a double tap of fingers and so much more. Also remember your watch bands all continue to work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Blood oxygen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch

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

    I love my new watch I wear it all the time. I wished it still had the blood oxygen feature but overall it works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series 9

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

    New to Apple products ( came from Samsung), this watch has been fun to explore. I use the pulse, time and date frequ at work. I like using the workout option for time, pulse and calories used. The watch is easy to use. The battery strength is fantastic. Using it all day for 12 hour shifts, it stays strong. I find the response to messages easy while I am working. As much as I bump my watch as a nurse, it has no scratches or breaks after owning it for 8 months.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended!!

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

    Excellent watch!! Super easy to pair and has a large screen with easy to read messages!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful watch

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

    Such a beautiful watch, excellent battery life, durability and comfort. Wearing it 24/7

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very satisfied with my purchase from best buy

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

    Very satisfied with the watch . I just got it in july for health and fitness purposes because of continuous insisting of my trainer and doctors and now am able to see my health related things and my workouts daily and know how my heart is pumping as well as my sleep routine and my sleeping beats . I can definitely say it for sure was worth it and battery lasts as good as 2days

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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

    Beautiful Nice, Clean watch, easy to use battery life is super good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great piece of tech at your finger tips!

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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 9 is truly a remarkable piece of technology at your finger tips. Easy and friendly to use from the box; quick set up couldn’t be more convenient. I enjoy that you can customize it with plenty of ease! Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Apple Watch.

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

    I love my Apple Watch it keeps me on track and on time for my workouts and all appointments. The best way to navigate on a road trip just love it. I rea recommended weather you have a busy schedule or not it’s jus the best. ❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone series 9.

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

    I needed a new watch and this is everything I need. It’s bigger. The up to date of course from what I was coming from which was the series 3. The features the lack of lag. Everything overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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