Apple Watch Series 9

Brand	Apple
Model	Watch Series 9 A2982, A2984, A2983, A2985
Dimensions	45 x 38 x 10.7 mm
Weight	42.3g
Display	1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
SIM	eSIM
Waterproof	IP6X certified, 50m water resistant
Processor	Chipset: Apple S9 OS: watchOS 10 CPU: Dual-core GPU: PowerVR
Watch Internal Memory	64GB
Memory Card	Not supported
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)
Connectivity & Communications	·       Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE ·       Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band ·       GSM: Esim, GSM / HSPA / LTE ·       Radio: No ·       Loudspeakers: Yes ·       NFC: Not supported ·       USB: Not supported ·       GPS: Yes, supported. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS ·       3.5mm jack: not supported
Battery	·       Li-Ion 308 mAh, non-removable ·       Wireless, 0-80% in 45 min
Colours	Graphite, Silver, Gold
Price	Ksh. 80,000

Design and Build

Apple Watch Series 9 is an elegant, premium smartwatch measuring 45 x 38 x 10.7 mm and weighing 42.3 g (41mm) and 51.5 g (45mm). It comes in 3 choice colours:

• Graphite
• Silver
• Gold

You can choose a watch case and band combination that is carbon-neutral.

Display

The 1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED, 2000 nits (peak) display is a brilliant breakthrough for Apple on smartwatches. An advanced display system in Watch Series 9 boosts the maximum brightness up to 2000 nits — double Series 8 — so it’s easier to read in full sun. It’s also better in low light situations, like a movie theatre, because it dims to just one nit. The 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density) resolution and Sapphire crystal glass (always on display) make it one of a kind to give you the best user experience ever.

Processor and Performance

Apple S9 is the most powerful chip in Apple Watch ever. It provides a magical new way to use your Apple Watch without touching the screen.

Gesture Control: Double Tap

Gestures make the Apple Watch even easier to use anytime, especially when your hands are full. Double-tap your index finger and thumb together to answer a call, open a notification, play and pause music, stop a timer, reply to a message or check your Smart Stack while holding your toddler.

Siri

With the Apple Watch Series 9, Siri requests processed on your device are faster and more secure. Plus, Siri dictation is up to 25% more accurate. And coming later this year, you can ask Siri about your health data, including how much you slept last night. Or use it to log information such as your weight or period.

Homepod

HomePod control. Watch takes the stage. A second-generation Ultra Wideband chip enables new integration with HomePod. When music is playing, Apple Watch Series 9 opens the Now Playing screen to let you control it. The Smart Stack will offer media suggestions to play on HomePod if nothing is playing.

Smart Stack

The watchOS 10 update brings more to your screen than ever before. Virtually every app has been redesigned to give you more information at a glance. From any watch face, turn the Digital Crown to reveal the Smart Stack with widgets for relevant and timely information. And now, with insights for mental and vision health, you can keep track of your body and mind — right from your wrist.

Your Health Data at a Glance

Apple Watch helps you better understand your mental and physical health. Health data is kept private and secure. And when you’re ready to share with a healthcare provider, friends, or family members, you’re in control.

Heart Rate App

Watch Series 9 Watches out for your heart. The Apple Watch Series 9 can generate an ECG similar to a single‑lead electrocardiogram with the ECG app. With the Heart Rate app, you can get notifications for high and low heart rates and irregular rhythms.

Blood Oxygen Level

Measure your blood oxygen. It’s a breathtaking innovation. The remarkable sensor and app in the Apple Watch Series 9 allow you to take on‑demand readings of your blood oxygen and background readings, day and night.

Connectivity

Right from your wrist, Apple Watch keeps you connected to the people and things you care about. And with a cellular plan, you can do it all without your iPhone nearby.

eSIM

The freedom of cellular. Take a call from the trail. Return a text on your run. Check a notification in the garden. No phone? No problem.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Enjoy fast and seamless wireless connectivity with the latest installed 5.3, A2DP, and LE on Watch Series 9. Connect to your smartphone and enjoy a hands-free, clutter-free, intelligent lifestyle.

Internet

Remotely connect to the internet via wifi with the wifi-enabled smartwatch. It comes installed with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and dual-band WLAN capabilities, thus giving you an edge regarding app downloading, access to information and updates, and prompt app updates regarding your health and essential issues.

Your Fitness Partner

Apple Watch Series 9 is simply motivating regarding matters of fitness. Whatever workout you have in mind will surely be on your wrist and ready with just a tap. See all the metrics you need to keep motivated in customizable views. And durability that makes it easy to give it all you’ve got without sweating how your Apple Watch will hold up.

From strength training and HIIT to Pilates and meditation, Apple Watch delivers many ways to work out— with the metrics you most want to see.

Battery and Power Dynamics

Watch Series 9 is powered by a reliable Li-Ion 308 mAh, non-removable battery for 24 hours before energy needs (averaged use). Recharge wirelessly through Qi technology, with the charging unit that comes with the smartwatch enabling 1-80% battery charging in 45 Minutes.

Pros and Cons of Apple Watch Series 9

Pros

• It supports GMS connectivity (Esim)
• Runs on latest Apple watchOS 10
• The Large, 1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED display boasts, 2000 nits (peak) brightness
• A tamper-proof, sapphire crystal glass
• 2,000-nit display is excellent in sunlight and dim light
• Double Tap app is a great, valuable, innovative addition.
• Sufficient internal storage space for applications, 64GB
• The watch is IP6X certified (50m water resistant)
• A strong and sturdy body frame and back: ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame

Cons

• Double Tap is not yet activated until later in October 2023
• The design is identical to other Apple Series 7,8 smartwatches, hence apparent differentiating factor physically
• Watch Series 9 has no health functionality apps
• Li-Ion 308 mAh, non-removable battery does not get any boost from the Apple S9 chipset
• The watch is pretty pricey.

Altetnative Smartwatches to Apple Watch Series 9

• Apple Watch Ultra 2
• Google Watch 2
• Samsung GLAXY Watch 6 Classic
• Apple Watch Ultra

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