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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.