I bought the series 9 and you’re right it is very comfortable, and I actually do get a lot of battery life out of it because I don’t use always on display. It’s not a big sacrifice and frankly the display can be a little distracting if I keep it on anyway.
I love my Apple Watch Series 9! I upgraded from the Series 4 because its battery was going. (the battery of my series 4 actually went up with WatchOS 7 which was pretty cool). I love the battery on the series 9! I end the day easily with 50-60% left. If I really wanted to, I think I could get 2-3 days out of my watch.
just want to mention that the Low Power Mode feature has been available for other watches since watchOS 9 as it's a software feature and not hardware locked to the Ultra.
Just got my series 9. I’ve never had one before and I have to say, I’m impressed. My wife has the series 7 and she can tell how improved the 9 is over a 7.
I bought the series 9 and love it! It is replacing my Apple Watch Ultra. The Ultra was too big for my small wrist. I will miss the battery life but I love the size (45 mm case). I was concerned that the gps accuracy would not be good but it was right in line with my Garmin 965 (10.06 miles) and my 9 clocked (10.05). Glad I got the 9! 😂
I traded in my Ultra for the Series 9 41mm. Im glad I did, I love the battery for the Ultra but way too big for me and as a woman who is petite. Haha it was like wearing my iPhone on my wrist!
I just purchased the 45mm Series 9 last week at Best Buy. I got the midnight color with the sport band and no cell option so it was only $30 more than the one you reviewed. This is my first smart watch so I don't have a point of comparison, but I can say I'm enjoying to look and function of the device. I still have plenty of battery left at the end of the day, but I do put it on the charger at night so it's ready to go the next morning.
I have a series 7. I'm usually tempted by Apple's latest and greatest but not the watch. I feel like they have to do something interesting for series 10, otherwise I'll keep my 7 until it dies lol
I am upgrading my Apple Watch 1st generation stainless steel black and Milanese loop. So, yeh, it's been a while, and I feel like I've really utilized my Apple Watch. Because if I were to think about it, I would probably end up buying a Rolex or Cartier. But I decided against that and bought the gold stainless steel 41mm with sport rubber band.
I bought S9 as my first smart watch. I’m Nurse and trainin almost 5 times a week. Watch is so useful, look decent, comfortable too but nothing crazy. I would say 550€ is a bit too much price and that is only cons for me
Upgraded to the series 9, 45 from a series 3. Though I love the watch there are two disappointments. It has trouble getting updated weather and normally the temperature is just blank. I can find no way to get a steps counter on most of the faces. I have to use the Activity face and tap the circles to see steps.
41mm club! I just don't understand why people want huge screens on their wrist. The whole point of the Apple Watch is to spend less time on your phone (and ultimately a screen).
I bought the Series 9 (45 with cellular) as my first Apple Watch. It has had a learning curve but I don't like the band and bug bucks to replace. The band in this video looks really easy to put on and that is a feature I need/want. After a month (about) I find it is becoming a great reliable time saver, very useful and nice. I put the otter cover on it that apple sells and is worth it... but it makes the dial tough to turn... not sure what I'll do about that. I have purposely left my phone at home and was able to still navigate via maps, receive and send email and texting and the phone works .. The speaker is not so good unless I am sitting in a quiet area and I have not gotten any ear pieces yet ... so can't say. I wish the calendar could be set to pop up the whole month ... maybe it can ... ?? so I don't use it.
I have Apple Watch SE 1 generation and the screen is bright enough to see outdoors and I have the brightness at its lowest setting. Why do people think they need to have screen brightness at 5000 nits
Personal preference, I enjoy my Ultra 2. The series 9 is a great watch, but if you’re active and a fitness guru, then the Ultra 2 is a better choice if you can afford to break your budget. I’m paying for the durability of the watch. The Ultra 2 is very hard to damage, great battery life and it has so many sport features and it’s basically weather proof, but that’s my personal preference.
Thanks for the great review, you just made the case for me to buy the series 9 41mm as you reminded me why I dislike large cumbersome watches I was just a bit worried that I might not be able to see stuff clearly on the smaller version but as it's 2000 nits brightness which is double the brightness of my Ninja V which is plenty bright enough for me to see stuff clearly I've decided to get the 41mm version plus it'll save me £30.00
Thinking of getting it just got a great deal on selling my iPhone 14 Pro Max for the iPhone 15 pro max ( 14 was acting weird losing battery life to quick Face ID playing up bad choice buying it wasn’t happy with it after the 13 pro max. Which for me was the best smart phone ever). So I’m deciding do i get the series 9 watch and pro air pods OR do i get the watch ultra 2?
I love my AW stainless steel series 6 in gold. Next year I want to upgrade from my beloved iPhone 13 mini to the 16 Pro and to an AW series X (in hope Apple includes a new health sensor for the 10-year anniversary version! 🙏). Will be an expensive year…! 😅🙈
I’m torn between series 9 and ultra for everyday wear. At the end of your video you said the 9 was going to be your daily driver. Has that held true? Love to know your thoughts
I have the ultra I and love it. I do miss the more edge to edge display of the standard series watches. Maybe the rumoured watch X will bring me back to the standard watch?
I'm one of the weirdos that puts a screen protector on my Apple Watch SE and one thing that really bugs me is the edges of the screen protector are often pulled up because of the rounded edges. I wonder how much better a screen protector would stay on an Ultra.
You wouldn’t need a screen protector on a titanium build Ultra or even on a stainless steel model as the materials are so much more durable and scratch resistant than the aluminium model! Same goes for the sapphire glass on the Ultra and the stainless steel versions! Sapphire glass doesn’t scratch as easily as the ION X glass on the SE or aluminium models.
I’ll buy your ultra 😂 about to get one from Costco because they still have a couple versions of the ultra 1 on sale. The ultra is the first Apple Watch I’ve been interested in since the series 3!
@@bogdandinu503 No, there isn’t a big difference at all. I only use the finger tap gesture to get rid of notifications. They both have the same sensors. The always on display is nice, and it charges fast, but nothing really stands out above the Apple Watch 8.
I bought the ultra 2, and tried it for 6 days. but my life that thing physically hurted my wrist by it's weight, 30 grams might not be a big thing, ask my red irritated spot on my wrist. I never ever experienced that with any watch ever, not even a Garmin. (and I have a 7,5 inch wrist!) I really don't know how others get used to this? I love the design of the ultra, but it was just unbearable. And that was with the most comfort of the bands the trial loop??
Great video Gary hope your ankles better. IF my iPhone 15 pro max ever gets here (they have till Saturday 28th oct to move it from processing to shipping) then yes i will order the series 9 with the money i save on the phone. HOWEVER if they don’t move the phone by Saturday i will cancel my order and shift over to the pixel 8 pro. I am sick of having to check my account has enough funds for apple to take the money and NOT cancel the order it’s been over a month the longest ever. Plus i am hearing issues of over heating and scratching on the 15 pro max i am nervous i must say but i need a lighter phone and if i can take that weight down even further by using the series 9 watch all the better for carpal tunnel injury.
@@brucelin5842 ok what exactly is your point and how is that relevant to my comment? I also have the 15 pro max I don’t understand the dots you’re trying to connect
@@Chitown84 just saying that the cost of using 2 Apple Watch thats almost the same is not worth it in my opinion, but if money is not an issue u can buy as many ultra as you want
@@brucelin5842 they’re not the same tho. Some days I want to wear the bigger bulkier watch and display. Other times I want the smaller shinier one. Also the 9 has better Siri implementation. It is worth it to have both but you’re right money is not an issue so I do what I please 🙃
Definitely not useless. I use it for timers, weather, music, messages, calls, tracking my sleep, podcasts, reminders, calendar, medication reminders, voice memos, Apple Pay and more. It’s so much more convenient than having to pick up your phone to do these things all the time.
I bought the series 9 and you’re right it is very comfortable, and I actually do get a lot of battery life out of it because I don’t use always on display. It’s not a big sacrifice and frankly the display can be a little distracting if I keep it on anyway.
Actually allways on display does not affect my battery at all I have always on display and my battery lasts a very very long time
I love my Apple Watch Series 9! I upgraded from the Series 4 because its battery was going. (the battery of my series 4 actually went up with WatchOS 7 which was pretty cool). I love the battery on the series 9! I end the day easily with 50-60% left. If I really wanted to, I think I could get 2-3 days out of my watch.
Purchased the series 9 cellular to use with my headphones alone. Best purchase ever. Previously had the series 3.
I just ordered the Series 9 cellular with T-Mobile. It hasn't come yet, but I am enjoying the idea of going for a run without my phone.
I upgraded from the Series 7 45mm to the Series 9 45mm. I got a great deal on it with my trade-in. Keep up the great work, Brother.
just want to mention that the Low Power Mode feature has been available for other watches since watchOS 9 as it's a software feature and not hardware locked to the Ultra.
Just got my series 9. I’ve never had one before and I have to say, I’m impressed. My wife has the series 7 and she can tell how improved the 9 is over a 7.
I went from series 6 to the 9 and I love it
How does it compare from the 6 to 9? I literally just got mine in the mail!
Never misses the opportunity to mention the broken ankle. 😂
True 😂
To be fair bitching about the pain sometimes helps alleviate the pain
Having broken mine in June 2021 and still having a slight limp, I can relate!
Really? I had not watched him since he got sidetracked with those darn Samsung devices. :)
I bought the series 9 and love it! It is replacing my Apple Watch Ultra. The Ultra was too big for my small wrist. I will miss the battery life but I love the size (45 mm case). I was concerned that the gps accuracy would not be good but it was right in line with my Garmin 965 (10.06 miles) and my 9 clocked (10.05). Glad I got the 9! 😂
I traded in my Ultra for the Series 9 41mm. Im glad I did, I love the battery for the Ultra but way too big for me and as a woman who is petite. Haha it was like wearing my iPhone on my wrist!
I had that iPhone 12 I am getting the shares now. I can’t wait to try it. I didn’t watch my first time having watch.
I have a series 6. I’m waiting for the glucose monitor before I upgrade. Apple Watch is one of my favorite possessions. 😊
Series 4 Apple Watch and love it
I just purchased the 45mm Series 9 last week at Best Buy. I got the midnight color with the sport band and no cell option so it was only $30 more than the one you reviewed. This is my first smart watch so I don't have a point of comparison, but I can say I'm enjoying to look and function of the device. I still have plenty of battery left at the end of the day, but I do put it on the charger at night so it's ready to go the next morning.
And that’s my problem, is trying to find time to charge it. I want it to track my sleep.
Perhaps top up the battery before lights out?@@Gzilla313
Midnight and starlight which one is better ?
@@brucelin5842 For me, midnight
@@Gzilla313with a fast charging block, it can fully charge in under an hour. Throw it on the charger before a shower and youre good to go
My work got me a series 9 Apple Watch for my 5 years anniversary with Zaxby’s
Thinking about buying it but unsure off battery because I use a Garmin an I’m runner but fancy a change because I love apple products
I feel like on device Siri is one of the biggest improvement.
Just got the series 9 from a 4 and it’s so comfortable that I’m doing sleep tracking now - never thought to wear my watch to bed til now 👍🏼
I have the Pink Series 9 Watch, I absolutely love it 🥰 it’s in 45mm
I have a series 7. I'm usually tempted by Apple's latest and greatest but not the watch. I feel like they have to do something interesting for series 10, otherwise I'll keep my 7 until it dies lol
Until they go solar powered hard pass.
Yeah same here lol it’s perfectly great and advanced watch. I’ll wait for Apple Watch series 11 or 12
I have just upgraded from my series 6 to the series 9. I got the aluminum with cellular 45 mm in midnight. I like the larger face.
How does it compare from 6 to 9? I literally just got mine in the mail!
Apple Watch serie 9 is my first and I love it♥️♥️
I personally like the 45 mm 9 gold stainless steel more than the Ultra looks. 🙄
I am upgrading my Apple Watch 1st generation stainless steel black and Milanese loop. So, yeh, it's been a while, and I feel like I've really utilized my Apple Watch. Because if I were to think about it, I would probably end up buying a Rolex or Cartier. But I decided against that and bought the gold stainless steel 41mm with sport rubber band.
Thanks for the info. I am thinking of getting a Series 9. You have pretty much convinced me to do so at this point.
I bought S9 as my first smart watch. I’m Nurse and trainin almost 5 times a week. Watch is so useful, look decent, comfortable too but nothing crazy. I would say 550€ is a bit too much price and that is only cons for me
Same here! Overall, it's good but not crazy. I thought I was the only one thinking it wasn't worth that price. Too expensive.
Just purchased the Series 9, after being on the Series 2 for seven years. 😅 This feels like a whole new world. 😂
Upgraded to the series 9, 45 from a series 3. Though I love the watch there are two disappointments. It has trouble getting updated weather and normally the temperature is just blank. I can find no way to get a steps counter on most of the faces. I have to use the Activity face and tap the circles to see steps.
It should allow you to use the beta update (10.1). Fixes the issue
SE is basic .
my apple watch 4 is still rocking hard and get updates.. wont update untill it breaks
41mm club! I just don't understand why people want huge screens on their wrist. The whole point of the Apple Watch is to spend less time on your phone (and ultimately a screen).
I have a 45mm series 9 I only got the big one because I’m blind and can’t see very well
I bought the Series 9 (45 with cellular) as my first Apple Watch. It has had a learning curve but I don't like the band and bug bucks to replace. The band in this video looks really easy to put on and that is a feature I need/want. After a month (about) I find it is becoming a great reliable time saver, very useful and nice. I put the otter cover on it that apple sells and is worth it... but it makes the dial tough to turn... not sure what I'll do about that. I have purposely left my phone at home and was able to still navigate via maps, receive and send email and texting and the phone works .. The speaker is not so good unless I am sitting in a quiet area and I have not gotten any ear pieces yet ... so can't say. I wish the calendar could be set to pop up the whole month ... maybe it can ... ?? so I don't use it.
Amazon has so many watch bands that are great quality for way cheaper than Apple. I switch mine out all the time
thank you. I know have heard of Amazon somewhere ??? Is that a rain forest? 🙂@@Chitown84
I have Apple Watch SE 1 generation and the screen is bright enough to see outdoors and I have the brightness at its lowest setting. Why do people think they need to have screen brightness at 5000 nits
I've never been unable to see my SE screen either. Outside in the sun with sunglasses on and all that.
Yes I’m saving up now I have $209
Personal preference, I enjoy my Ultra 2. The series 9 is a great watch, but if you’re active and a fitness guru, then the Ultra 2 is a better choice if you can afford to break your budget. I’m paying for the durability of the watch. The Ultra 2 is very hard to damage, great battery life and it has so many sport features and it’s basically weather proof, but that’s my personal preference.
On the scale from 1 to 5, how much do you recommend the Nike strap? :D
Thanks for the great review, you just made the case for me to buy the series 9 41mm as you reminded me why I dislike large cumbersome watches I was just a bit worried that I might not be able to see stuff clearly on the smaller version but as it's 2000 nits brightness which is double the brightness of my Ninja V which is plenty bright enough for me to see stuff clearly I've decided to get the 41mm version plus it'll save me £30.00
Comparing this to the venu3 which one do u think is better for the gym ?
I have series 3 and trying to decide if need to go with series 9 or ultra 2
i currently have a series 3, and it hasn’t updated since watch os8 😭😭😭😭
I didnt want to pay for cellular option so GPS version was logical choice for me. I have my phone always with me anyways.
Thinking of getting the Series 9
I love the apple watch series 9!!!
Thinking of getting it just got a great deal on selling my iPhone 14 Pro Max for the iPhone 15 pro max ( 14 was acting weird losing battery life to quick Face ID playing up bad choice buying it wasn’t happy with it after the 13 pro max. Which for me was the best smart phone ever). So I’m deciding do i get the series 9 watch and pro air pods OR do i get the watch ultra 2?
Nice review
i have ultra now but i miss the regular apple watch so much :/ im so sick of apple watch ultra case and style cuz its so rugged
Can you hotspot wifi from your phone to your Apple Watch?
did you ever find out i was wondering the same thing
I love my AW stainless steel series 6 in gold. Next year I want to upgrade from my beloved iPhone 13 mini to the 16 Pro and to an AW series X (in hope Apple includes a new health sensor for the 10-year anniversary version! 🙏). Will be an expensive year…! 😅🙈
I’m torn between series 9 and ultra for everyday wear. At the end of your video you said the 9 was going to be your daily driver. Has that held true? Love to know your thoughts
I have the ultra I and love it. I do miss the more edge to edge display of the standard series watches. Maybe the rumoured watch X will bring me back to the standard watch?
I’m thinking about buying
I think i need to upgrade my 4. Charge isnt holding anymore
I'm one of the weirdos that puts a screen protector on my Apple Watch SE and one thing that really bugs me is the edges of the screen protector are often pulled up because of the rounded edges. I wonder how much better a screen protector would stay on an Ultra.
You wouldn’t need a screen protector on a titanium build Ultra or even on a stainless steel model as the materials are so much more durable and scratch resistant than the aluminium model! Same goes for the sapphire glass on the Ultra and the stainless steel versions! Sapphire glass doesn’t scratch as easily as the ION X glass on the SE or aluminium models.
@@noxnext Oh that is very lovely. Even more reason that I want to get one then.
Yes I had a AW se and I had a screen protector It’s better being safe then sorry
I’ll buy your ultra 😂 about to get one from Costco because they still have a couple versions of the ultra 1 on sale. The ultra is the first Apple Watch I’ve been interested in since the series 3!
Series 9 doesn't come in 44mm like you said. It's only 41mm and 45mm
That is true
I’m trading my apple watch 8 for the apple watch 9. Wouldn’t have done it, but Best Buy had a good trade in deal. Thanks for the video.
did u do it? is it a massive difference between them?
@@bogdandinu503 No, there isn’t a big difference at all. I only use the finger tap gesture to get rid of notifications. They both have the same sensors. The always on display is nice, and it charges fast, but nothing really stands out above the Apple Watch 8.
I have the AW series 9 45mm in cellular and gps purely for the gym so I can leave my phone at home
10.1 rendered my series 9 watch useless. Overnight charges to only 75%, charges hot and battery drains in 4 hours. Class action lawsuit time?
I’v never had that problem with mine I get 24hours + battery out of mine always?
I bought the ultra 2, and tried it for 6 days. but my life that thing physically hurted my wrist by it's weight, 30 grams might not be a big thing, ask my red irritated spot on my wrist. I never ever experienced that with any watch ever, not even a Garmin. (and I have a 7,5 inch wrist!) I really don't know how others get used to this? I love the design of the ultra, but it was just unbearable. And that was with the most comfort of the bands the trial loop??
Great video Gary hope your ankles better. IF my iPhone 15 pro max ever gets here (they have till Saturday 28th oct to move it from processing to shipping) then yes i will order the series 9 with the money i save on the phone. HOWEVER if they don’t move the phone by Saturday i will cancel my order and shift over to the pixel 8 pro. I am sick of having to check my account has enough funds for apple to take the money and NOT cancel the order it’s been over a month the longest ever. Plus i am hearing issues of over heating and scratching on the 15 pro max i am nervous i must say but i need a lighter phone and if i can take that weight down even further by using the series 9 watch all the better for carpal tunnel injury.
I just ordered mine and this will be my first Apple Watch so I’m excited. Thanks for your review hottie. Sorry bro….just saying. Lol. Oh Daddy.
Which size did you get?
If the Apple Watch series 9 had the same battery life as the Ultra 2, then i would be sold.
As of now, i'm still not sure yet.
Nice video
I’ve only had the Series 9 for a few weeks and the battery life is terrible. My Samsung Watch lasted way longer.
I’v never had a problem with my watch battery lasts me over 24hours
Never been this early. Can you talk about the best device for a student? iPad or MacBook?
Hp envy x360
macbook air
@@WASDcrazy agree
do you mentions that apple health software is really terrible and if you want to get the most it, you need to buy 3rd party software
I charge it when I go to bed so no big deal
I have the ultra 1 but bought the 9. I love it and I like being able to switch between the two for different use cases
But the cost of ur 2 Apple Watch is more than the iPhone 15 pro
@@brucelin5842 ok what exactly is your point and how is that relevant to my comment? I also have the 15 pro max I don’t understand the dots you’re trying to connect
@@Chitown84 just saying that the cost of using 2 Apple Watch thats almost the same is not worth it in my opinion, but if money is not an issue u can buy as many ultra as you want
@@brucelin5842 they’re not the same tho. Some days I want to wear the bigger bulkier watch and display. Other times I want the smaller shinier one. Also the 9 has better Siri implementation. It is worth it to have both but you’re right money is not an issue so I do what I please 🙃
@@Chitown84what do u do for a living? , just curious as I could never afford to spend that much on multiple Apple devices ahaha
Silver or Starlight?????
Which color do u think I shout get ?
Series 10 must be complete redesign
Me watching this with a broken ankle
roe anne mallari
You do realise there’s a Nike Globe Digital Watch face perfectly matched with your strap? QR code inside box
How's your ankle?
Apple is going to start making their own batteries and they will last longer than current battery operation .
…I have the 9 and I lose 30% in a day…so wtf are doing with your watch you can’t make it last over a day bud??😂🤷🏻♂️
I have a s3 😂😂
Hi cool and can I tell me if u get in u messages voicemail can u hear that or just only can txt
Day 13 of asking for a review for the DJI air 3
Would be cool if you learn how to wear a watch properly.
😂😂😂😂
No its 45mm dude. Bad video
Apple Watch is still a piece of useless bloat. A regular watch battery lasts for at least a couple of years.
Definitely not useless. I use it for timers, weather, music, messages, calls, tracking my sleep, podcasts, reminders, calendar, medication reminders, voice memos, Apple Pay and more. It’s so much more convenient than having to pick up your phone to do these things all the time.
@@Chitown84 agreed 👍 that’s what I use mine for
Hey!😊 Is it silver, or starlight? 😊