Apple Watch Series 9 After 5 Months: Not All It Seems

After 5 Months of use with the Apple Watch Series 9, my thoughts have changed...
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In this video, I share my honest long term experience with the Apple Watch Series 9. From the announcement to long-term wear, I've explored every new feature and upgrade, evaluating what truly adds value and what might be considered fluff. I discuss the Series 9's performance, design durability, and software enhancements, including my take on the new S9 chip, watchOS 10, and the practicality of the latest health tracking features. Join me, as we dissect the real-world implications of Apple's latest wearable tech, helping you make an informed decision.

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00:00 | Intro
00:42 | Why I Bought the Series 9
01:51 | Design & Build
04:11 | watchOS 10
06:19 | Precision Tracking
07:03 | Double Tap
08:00 | On-Device Siri
08:37 | Blood Oxygen Note
08:57 | Battery
09:49 | Wrapping Up

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[meghanc]

people in the comments saying they're upgrading from a 6, 7, or 8 meanwhile I'm still using my series 3 with 80% battery health

[jasminemelissa]

I had the series 6 and upgraded to the 9 for the double tap feature. I have a 4 month old baby so it’s been super handy for me to answer calls or quickly check the Smart Stack for weather etc while I’m feeding/changing. Always busy and have my hands full with having 2 children so it was 100% worth the upgrade for me and the 2000nit brightness was bonus as I couldn’t see my 6 in the day😂 and I love the precision finding with my 15 pro max as I’m always misplacing it 😅. Overall both have been a 10/10 for me.

[Cofe]

Just upgraded my dad's Series 5 to the Series 9 and he's happy- plus he likes the brightness and heartrate monitor features. Since he's76 years old, the updated sensors for fall and crashes is a selling point to me personally as he's fallen before with the Series 5 and was useful.

[PrezalorKids]

Longterm review was super helpful! Thanks!

[AaronFigFront]

Braided solo loop is the best. Just be sure to go as small as possible, a bit too tight will loosen up to the perfect size.

[EduardoHenrique-ndro]

Thanks for sharing, Kyle!
Cheers from Brazil!

[taxi]

I have a se2 44mm & can’t justify upgrading as this model does everything I need also you may or not know if you turn Bluetooth off on your watch it charges so much faster 😊 thanks for the tutorial

[vhin]

Thanks for the review. I am planning to get this one

[bhawanigurung]

@Kyle Erickson shiuld we buy S9 or Ultra1????

[fnlife]

Upgraded from Series 3 and I find it worth the upgrade. Faster UI and I double tap just to show off to friends and family.

[Dewlone]

Do you think the SE to the 10 will be a good upgrade

[aaronmelson]

I have the same watch but in midnight and love it. I had the series 8 but I decided to sell it and regretted it . I won't sell this 9 or replace it until the battery health drops down. I have the GPS model only since I always take my phone everywhere. It's paired with my 14 pro max.

[FOXYply]

I need same your band loop nike, how i can finding?

[Bleeblop]

Is the fitness tracking better on the watch ultra or is it the same just a different enclosure.

[bryans]

I purchased a black Series 9 45mm (no cell) with the black sports band in October. I resisted getting a smart watch for years because it truly is a luxury item, not a necessity, but I finally caved in and I'm glad I did. I'm surprised at how useful it is. I've got two faces set up, the GMT that I use almost all the time because of its functionality, and the Solar Analog when I want a classy looking face. I tried the double-tap feature a couple of times when it came out but, meh. My most used features are navigation when I'm driving now that Apple Maps is actually useful, but especially when hiking, and messaging. For hiking I have the compass and weather apps on the GMT face. Practically speaking though, the watch came with far more apps than I need.

[jacquij]

I don't use the pinch feature but this is my first apple watch very happy with it so far

[MatthewSmith-lgzz]

Your sequoia/orange band is beautiful despite your concerns. I am going to get one paired with my Ultra 2. I never use double tap.

[ellismehl]

Dropped my series 3 watch when getting changed at work. The screen cracked and completely fell out. I’ve been looking to upgrade ever since and this has been the best review video I’ve come across. Its helped me make that decision on which model/size to get

[jarvlopes]

So I had the series 3 moved to the series 7 when it launched sold it went back to the 3 and now using up the 9. Now I use the pinch feature for music start and stop coz I’m always playing music and also to quick reply pinch to reply say what I want and pinch to send. Handy when I’m cooking, working or riding the bike. Hopefully they add more gestures with the next update.

[saucekilla]

I have an ultra 1 an use double tap when I’m trying to snooze my alarm it comes in handy and if I got gloves on and I’m listening to music it still works to pause when double tapping just all around useful at points my biggest issue is it’s training my brain to remember how it’s all set up to navigate through the watch if I wanted to