Apple Watch Series 9

41 mm, Aluminium, 4G, M/L
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Product details

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
Silver
Wristband colour
Storm Blue
Item number
38610330

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Sports watches + Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
MRHW3QF/A
Release date
13.9.2023
Sales rank in Category Sports watches + Smartwatches
166 of 2014

Colour

Exact colour description
Silver, 
Storm Blue

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
Storm Blue
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
Silver
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
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
0.75 days

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Smarthome communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magnetic charging cable

Product dimensions

Weight
32.10 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.20 cm
Width
8 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
296 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

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...