Apple Watch Series 9 (2023)

47 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (1)

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size (4)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Apple Watch Series 9 (2023). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the software and comfort are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good views, but there are some mixed views about the price. There are some critical reviews about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Apple Watch Series 9 Review

The Apple Watch Series 9 is a fantastic smartwatch for iPhone users. It's full of sensors, excellent software and high-end hardware

Certain models made from recycled aluminium ; Faster Siri ; Accurate tracking ; Very bright screen

Design remains the same ; Health data needs to be shown better

The Apple Watch Series 9 is a fantastic smartwatch for iPhone users. It’s full of sensors, excellent software and high-end hardware. A redesign, or a least a freshening up of this near decade-old design wouldn’t go amiss in the future though.

Feb, 2024

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Apple Watch Series 9 review: Under the surface

Don't let the look of the Series 9 fool you – it's a big update over the Series 8 and is worth the upgrade

Faster processor ; Brighter screen ; Gesture control ; Carbon Neutral certification (with specific bands)

Battery life hasn't improved

The Apple Watch Series 9 might look the same as the Series 8 or even the Series 7, but it has a brighter display, a faster processor, exclusive features, and a somewhat more sustainable construction – what else can you ask for? It's a superb wearable...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Matt Evans (techradar.com)

Apple Watch Series 9 review: tapping into a new era of gestures

After 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 this...

Brighter, more powerful screen Useful new double-tap gestures New S9 chipset

Same 18-hour battery life Identical design and sizes watchOS 10 covers most bases on older watches

After a week with the Apple Watch Series 9, and a demonstration of some of the features unavailable at launch, it's clear that it's largely more of the same again – but with a twist. Thanks to the upgraded S9 chip, for once when discussing an Apple...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (pocket-lint.com)

Apple watchOS 10 preview: The changes coming to Apple Watch and what they are like to use

Apple Watch owners can now install the first public beta of watchOS 10, but what's it like and should you? Here's what you should expect.

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : Connor Jewiss (stuff.tv)

How to get the Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature on older models

An existing Apple Watch accessibility feature lets you recreate the Apple Watch Series 9's Double Tap feature on older devices.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Craig Grannell (stuff.tv)

Apple Watch Series 9 review: all in good time

Time for a change? Not with this update, which nets you a great device but one with few surprises over the Series 8

Brighter display ; More powerful SiP ; Your bands still fit ; Double-tap should be great…

… But it’s not there at launch ; Battery life no better ; No big reason to upgrade ; Still requires an iPhone

Another year of gentle tick-tock iteration. But for newcomers, the speedier S9 chip will give this watch longevity over the SE, and one-handed double-tap shows promise.

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Jack Needham (stuff.tv)

Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2: what’s the difference?

The mainstream model takes on the fitness-focused flagship. Who comes out on top in the Watch Series 9 vs Watch Ultra 2 battle?

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Stan Schroeder (mashable.com)

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.

New chip is promising ; Double Tap looks fun ; Very bright display ; Carbon neutral

Apple's new Watch Series 9 and its new S9 chip are a foundation for things to come, but new features are few and far between at this point.

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Apple Watch Series 9 review: why you should buy it right now

The 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.

Supreme 24/7 comfort Choice of size, color, and bands Extensive health, fitness, and safety features Fast, smooth, and usable performance Total, easy integration with the iPhone

Less than two days battery life with moderate use Almost no reason to upgrade from previous version

The Apple Watch Series 9 is best suited to newcomers to Apple’s smartwatches rather than an essential upgrade for anyone who has already bought one in the last three or four years. I want to restate how excellent the Apple Watch is, how seamlessly it...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Angela Moscaritolo (pcmag.com)

Apple Watch Series 9 Review

The 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 life....

Powerful processor Bright display Double-tap gesture for hands-free operation On-device Siri Precision Finding for iPhone 15 family Carbon neutral build option

Familiar design

The Apple Watch Series 9 has a faster processor, a brighter display, and a more eco-friendly build than its predecessor, making it the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

Sep, 2023

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