In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 4 | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 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 | 11.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 42.4 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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 | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | 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 | 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 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Double Tour band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-160 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Barenia leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Fauve | Indigo | Marine | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S3 | S9 SiP |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 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 | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
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