Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 9

The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

Watch Series 11

8.5

Watch Series 9

8.5

Choose the Watch Series 11 if

iPhone owners who want a polished smartwatch with good battery and can find a Series 11 discounted.

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Choose the Watch Series 9 if

iPhone owners who want an always-on Apple Watch on a tight used budget.

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference

Battery life

24 mAh

18 mAh

Display2 differences

Panel

46 mm

45 mm

Display type

Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO3

Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display

Performance1 difference

Chipset

S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor

Body2 differences

Weight

30.3 g (42mm aluminum GPS) / 37.8 g (46mm)

31.9 g (41mm aluminum GPS) / 38.7 g (45mm)

Dimensions

height: 46mm; width: 39mm; depth: 9.7mm

height: 45mm · width: 38mm · depth: 10.7mm

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Watch Series 11 vs Watch Series 9

Scores are tied

Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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