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Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) — 2024 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop)

2024 · Fitness + health

90
/ 100
From $429
VS
Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) wins by 2
Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)

2023 · Fitness + health

88
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) lands at 90 and Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) at 88. That puts Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring

Pick Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Fitness

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop)

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) leads on fitness (90 vs 88).

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Health

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop)

Compared on the health sub-score

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) leads on health (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) 90
vs
88 Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)

Score breakdown

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop)
90
battery 72
display 88
fitness 90
health 88
durability 86
Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)
88
battery 72
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) versus Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)
Release year
2024
2023

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop)

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

FAQ: Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) vs Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)

Which is better, Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) or Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)? +

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) worth the price? +

At $429, Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in fitness.

Is Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) worth the price? +

At $429, Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.

Does Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) or Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for fitness, Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) or Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)? +

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) — leads on fitness (90 vs 88). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) or Apple Watch Series 9 (Milanese Loop)? +

Apple Watch Series 10 (Milanese Loop) — leads on health (88 vs 86). Compared on the health sub-score.