This past summer, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch9 alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, its more rugged, shock-resistant smartwatch for outdoor adventures.
\n\nThe Watch9 is the everyday option, and it’s a solid smartwatch and fitness tracker with a plethora of health features. It’s available in a 40-mm size in cream and graphite, and a 44-mm size in graphite and silver, starting at $80. Compared with last year’s Galaxy Watch8, it’s a modest update, though. There’s a faster processor, a slightly larger battery capacity, and an expanded suite of wellness metrics.
\n\nAfter two weeks of testing the 40-mm model, I wouldn’t necessarily upgrade to the Watch9 from the Watch8. But if you have an older Galaxy Watch or you’re invested in Samsung’s ecosystem and are looking for a smartwatch, the Watch9 is the best choice.
\n\nThe Galaxy Watch’s main hardware update is its new processor. It now utilizes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, which Samsung claims enhances CPU and GPU performance along with efficiency. In testing, the watch responded smoothly when scrolling menus, launching apps, and dismissing notifications.
\n\nWear OS 7 also adds more customizable widgets and live updates from compatible apps. One of the more exciting new additions is raise-to-talk for…
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