Apple Watch Series 9

The Apple Watch Series 9 has a faster processor, a brighter display, and a more eco-friendly build than its predecessor, making it the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

Apple's latest wearable has a new chip, new interactions, and some serious OS updates to help you log your mental health.

The Series 9 is a capable, well-rounded smartwatch that remains the best in the category. Double Tap and on-device Siri alone may be reasons enough to trade in your older Apple Watch (yes, even the Series 8), especially if you hate having to swipe or tap a tiny screen on your wrist.

Apple did not make these watches for folks looking to upgrade. It made them for people who don’t have an Apple Watch already. And it’s still true that the majority of people buying Apple Watches each year are new to the platform. For those folks, these are the latest and greatest. Well, until next year.

The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch yet thanks to significant performance upgrades and the addition of a handy new double-tap gesture. Apple's flagship smartwatch also leads the company's efforts towards carbon-neutral certified devices.

Like many recent Apple Watch updates, such as the Series 8's temperature sensor, there's potential for the Series 9's new features to evolve and become more helpful over time. It signals a promising direction for the Apple Watch, aligning with the tick-tock pattern Apple has seemingly followed over the last several years. But right now, the Series 9 feels like a refreshed version of the Series 8 rather than an entirely new generation.