Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | 33.3 mm | - |
| Height | 38.6 mm | - |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 55 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Goal Setting | - | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Modern buckle | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S1 | S9 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IPX7 | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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