Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 9: Don’t Buy the Wrong One | Global News Avenue

The holidays are a great time to buy a smartwatch. If you’re considering upgrading your current Apple Watch or buying an Apple wearable for the first time, you might want to consider the new model Apple Watch Series 10. But you might be wondering how it compares to last year Series 9 Often can be found at much lower prices.

The Series 10 starts at $400 in the US, just like the Series 9 did when it launched (you can find UK and Australian pricing in the table below). There are some key differences between these wearables. That said, the Series 10 offers a larger screen and a larger case size, plus it has new voice isolation for playing music louder on the speakers. Read on for a closer look at how Series 9 and Series 10 compare.

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Apple Watch Series 10 has a bigger, brighter screen

Series 10 has the largest screen of any Apple Watch yet. It’s available in two new sizes: there are 46mm and 42mm options. The 46mm model is even larger than the Apple Watch Ultra. The Series 9, on the other hand, comes in 45mm and 41mm options.

Apple says the larger Series 10 display offers up to 30 percent more screen area compared to Series 4, 5, and 6, and up to 9 percent more screen area compared to Series 7, 8, and 9. In everyday use, this means you can add an extra line of text to your watch, or increase the font size without losing content. Buttons for things like the calculator app and entering your password are also larger.

The Series 10 is brighter, too. The Series 9 and Series 10 both have a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits, but the Series 10’s wide-angle OLED makes the screen 40% brighter when viewed at an angle. as she types Apple Watch Series 10 reviewmy colleague, Lexi Savvidiswear Series 9 and Series 10 on the same wrist. When she looked down to check the time, she noticed that the Series 10 looked slightly brighter.

Series 10 also features LTPO 3 monitor The refresh rate can be reduced to 1Hz, allowing a ticking second hand to appear on the always-on display. Not only is LTPO 3 not available on the Series 9, it’s also rarely seen on smartwatches in general. It is more commonly found in high-end smartphones such as iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra. In her Series 10 review, Lexy raved about the ability to see the ticking second hand without having to wake up the watch screen.

Apple Watch Series 10 is thinner and lighter

Series 10 is also the thinnest Apple Watch ever. It’s 9.7mm thick, compared to the Series 9’s 10.7mm. There’s about a 10% difference.

The Series 10 is available in aluminum and titanium finishes, while the Series 9 is available in aluminum and stainless steel finishes. Both the aluminum and titanium Series 10 models are lighter than the equivalent Series 9 models.

Yes, Apple Watch Series 10 charges faster, but has the same battery life

The Series 10 charges faster than the Series 9. Apple claims that charging from 0% to 80% takes about 30 minutes for the Series 10 and 45 minutes for the Series 9. Lexy noted in her Series 10 review that she charged the watch from 7% to 84% in half an hour, so her testing is generally in line with Apple’s claims.

Apple also says the Series 9 and Series 10 will have battery life of up to 18 hours, and up to 36 hours in low-power mode. Lexy noted in her review that it’s unfortunate that battery life on the Series 10 isn’t better than the Series 9, especially now that Apple is leaning more towards sleep-oriented features like sleep apnea detection (More on that below), I agree.

Apple Watch Series 10 has brilliant new voice isolation features

Series 10 has voice isolation capabilities that Series 9 doesn’t have. This feature is designed to reduce background noise when you take calls. So in her Series 10 review, Lexy tested this feature in a noisy scene: Dragon Dance lion dance me In San Francisco. The dragon dance takes place during the Lunar New Year celebrations, and the drums can be quite loud. Due to voice isolation, even if Lexi calls our colleagues, Lisa AddicicoThe sound of the dragon dance, both of them could hear each other’s voice.

The Series 10 also allows you to play music louder on the speakers, which the Series 9 doesn’t.

New Apple Watch Series 10 Water Function

Both the Series 9 and Series 10 are waterproof and waterproof, but the Series 10 has a depth gauge rated for 6 meters and a water temperature sensor not found on the Series 9. Series 10 also features Ocean Plus App For snorkeling, Series 9 does not support it.

Apple Watch Series 9 and 10 get new sleep apnea features with WatchOS 11

Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Super 2 There’s a new tool that detects potential signs sleep apnea. It uses an accelerometer along with Apple’s algorithms to identify possible breathing disturbances while you sleep. you can Read more about how it works here. WatchOS 11 comes with this sleep apnea feature, which came with Series 10 and is also available on Series 9.

In addition, WatchOS 11 also brings the new Vitals app, which can monitor important indicators such as heart rate, breathing rate, and wrist temperature while you sleep. The app will highlight these metrics if they are abnormal and notify you if there are two or more outliers.

With WatchOS 11, both wearables also allow you to pause the ring to take active breaks. It’s also worth noting that WatchOS 11 is available as an update for older versions of Apple Watch, dating back to the Series 6 and second-generation SE.

Read more: The best new WatchOS 11 features you need to try on your Apple Watch

In addition to the new tools coming to Series 9 and 10 with WatchOS 11, these wearables have many of the same features you may already be familiar with, such as high and low heart rate notifications, SOS, and fall and collision detection (see chart) below learn more).

Should you upgrade?

In short, the Series 10 offers a larger, brighter screen and larger case size while being thinner and lighter than the Series 9. Unlike last year’s model, the Series 10 also features voice isolation, allowing you to play music louder on the speakers. If you’re upgrading from Series 9, these differences may not feel noticeable. If you are currently using a Series 4, Series 5, or Series 6, they most likely will. The bigger, brighter screen will be more noticeable, you’ll be able to use new features, and get WatchOS updates for longer.

For more information on how the new Apple Watch Series 10 compares to last year’s Series 9, check out the specs sheet below.