Apple Watch Series 9

41 mm, Aluminium, 4G, M/L
Currently out of stock

Wristband colour

Product details

The ultimate tool for a healthy life can now do even more. The S9 chip enables a super-bright display and a magical new gesture to quickly and easily interact with your Apple Watch without touching the
screen. Advanced health, safety and activity features provide key insights and summon help when you need it. And redesigned apps in watchOS give you more information at a glance. The Apple Watch Series 9 with the latest Sport Loop is CO₂ neutral. Send a text message, make a call and stream music without your iPhone nearby. With Family Setup, you can manage an Apple Watch for family members who don't yet have their own iPhone. So everyone can stay active, healthy, safe and connected. Keep an eye on your blood oxygen. Take an ECG at any time. Receive notifications if your heart rhythm is irregular. See how long you were in REM, core or deep sleep phases with the sleep phases feature. Temperature detection gives you insights into your general health and your menstrual cycle. Log your state of mind to build more emotional awareness and resilience. The training app brings you different workouts and advanced metrics for more information about your workout performance. And with the Apple Watch, you get three months of Apple Fitness+ for free. Fall detection and accident detection can notify emergency services in the event of a serious fall or car accident. And with Emergency SOS, you can call for help at the touch of a button. It works seamlessly with your Apple devices and services. Unlock your Mac automatically. Get the approximate distance and direction to your iPhone with Precise Search on supported iPhone models. Pay with Apple Pay. Apple Watch Series 9 requires an iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later. Match your watch to your mood or the moment. With straps in a variety of styles, materials and colours and stylish, functional watch faces with complications for whatever interests you. Tough, but tougher. It's shatterproof, IP6X dustproof and swimproof with 50 metre water protection. Send a text message, make a call, listen to music and podcasts, use Siri and receive notifications on the go. The Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) works with your iPhone and Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

Apple Watch - Legal Notice

The blood oxygen level measured in the app is not intended for medical purposes, including self-diagnosis and medical consultations, and is only suitable for general fitness and wellness use. The irregular heart rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 22 or anyone who has already been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The updated fall detection is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer with watchOS 8 and newer.

Key specifications

Watch type
Smart watch
Main functions
Alarm
Alarm clock
Cycle protocol
Datebooks
ECG
Emergency call function
Fall detection
Heart rate monitoring
Make and answer calls
Music functionalities
Pedometers
Sleep recording
Stopwatch
Stress levels
Timer
Touch screen
Weather
Operating system
WatchOS
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling
Daily goal
Fitness functions
Indoor cycling
Indoor running
Rowing
Running
Swimming
Trail running
Yoga
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Case colour
Starlight
Wristband colour
Starlight
Item number
38610270

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
MRHP3QF/A
Release date
13.9.2023

Colour

Exact colour description
Polar Star

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Smart watch
Durability
Dustproof
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
IP6X
Operating system
WatchOS
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone
Speakers

Functions

Main functions
Alarm
Alarm clock
Cycle protocol
Datebooks
ECG
Emergency call function
Fall detection
Heart rate monitoring
Make and answer calls
Music functionalities
Pedometers
Sleep recording
Stopwatch
Stress levels
Timer
Touch screen
Weather
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cycling
Daily goal
Fitness functions
Indoor cycling
Indoor running
Rowing
Running
Swimming
Trail running
Yoga
Payment service
Apple Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Electronic heart sensor
Gyro sensor
Heart rate sensor
Optical heart sensor
Type of satellite navigation system
Compass
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
QZSS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED
Image resolution
352 x 430 Pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Starlight
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
M/L
Strap width
41 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Bracelet changing system
Model-specific
Strap fastener
Push button

Case properties

Case colour
Starlight
Case material
Aluminium
Glass
Hardened Ion-X glass
Shape of watch
Square
Case diameter
41 mm
Case thickness
10.70 mm

Processor

Smartwatch processor name
Apple S9
Number of processor cores
2 -Core

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth
GPS
LTE
WLAN
Bluetooth version
5.3
SIM card type
eSIM
Mobile phone standard
4G

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
64 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
0.75 days
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
0.75 days
battery runtime
0 years

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Smarthome communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magnetic charging cable

Product dimensions

Weight
32.10 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.40 cm
Width
8.20 cm
Height
3.30 cm
Weight
298 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.CMF
  • 2.ICE Watch
  • 3.Apple
  • 4.Coros
  • 4.Samsung

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 21.Polar
  • 22.Garmin
  • 22.Google
  • 22.Huawei
  • 25.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Samsung
  • 14.Garmin
  • 15.Apple
  • 15.Xplora
  • 17.Huawei
Source: Galaxus

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CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseNovember 2023
  • PositiveStrong performance and equipment
  • PositiveBright display
  • PositiveImpeccable control
  • NegativeShort battery life
  • NegativeOnly compatible with iPhones

The Apple Watch Series 9 tested is faster, better equipped and has a much brighter display than its predecessor. Unfortunately, the battery life has decreased. At least it doesn't take long to charge. Basically, the smartwatch is a top model that is only beaten by the Apple Watch Ultra series...