As of today, the latest Apple Watch available is the Apple Watch Series 9. The series comes with a number of upgrades from the previous series, including:
- A brighter OLED display of up to 2000 nits
- Fast charging
- A new S9 SiP processor
- Touch-free activation via gestures"
summary of the shared features between the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Series 9:
- Fitness and measurement tracking: Both watches include sensors for fitness tracking, including heart rate, ECG, SpO2, and altitude.
- Health tracking: Both watches include sensors for health tracking, including sleep tracking, cycle tracking, and ECG.
- App support: Both watches support a wide range of apps, including health, fitness, payment, and more.
- Water resistance: Both watches are water resistant to 50 meters.
- Availability: Both watches are available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, and in black, aluminum, gold, and stainless steel colors.
The key difference between the two watches is in their technical specifications. The Apple Watch Series 9 includes a new and more powerful processor, a brighter display, touch-free activation, and an UWB chip.
comparison between the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Series 8
| Feature | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | S9 SiP | S8 SiP |
| Display | OLED up to 2000 nits | OLED up to 1000 nits |
| Touch-free activation | Yes | No |
| UWB chip | Yes | No |
| Sizes | 41mm and 45mm | 41mm and 45mm |
| Colors | Black, aluminum, gold, and stainless steel | Black, aluminum, gold, and stainless steel |
| Prices | Starting at $399 | Starting at $399 |
As you can see, the Apple Watch Series 9 offers a number of improvements over the previous generation, including a new and more powerful processor, a brighter display, touch-free activation, and an UWB chip.
Here is a summary of the key differences between the two watches:
- Processor: The Apple Watch Series 9 includes a new S9 SiP processor, which offers better performance and faster charging.
- Display: The Apple Watch Series 9 includes a brighter OLED display of up to 2000 nits, which allows for better readability in sunlight.
- Touch-free activation: The Apple Watch Series 9 includes touch-free activation via gestures, such as pinching your thumb and forefinger together.
- UWB chip: The Apple Watch Series 9 includes a new UWB chip that allows for more precise tracking of iPhone and HomePod devices.
The Apple Watch Series 9 finally comes with a new chip from Apple called the S9, which has 5.6 billion transistors. The GPU is 30% faster, which will make animations and effects smoother. The neural engine is also twice as fast, which will enable AI tasks on the device and, most importantly, allow Siri to run locally.
This means that actions you take with Siri should be faster and more accurate, and the dictation function should be 25% more accurate. As for Siri, you can now ask her questions about your health data and also ask her to record details like your weight.
If you are looking for the most advanced Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 9 is the right choice. The watch offers significant improvements over the previous generation, including performance, display, and new capabilities.
However, if you are looking for a smartwatch with a better value, the Apple Watch Series 8 is still a great option. The watch offers most of the features and capabilities of the Apple Watch Series 9, at a lower price.
