Apple
Apple Watch Series 9
2023 · Fitness + health
88
/ 100
From $399
VS
Apple Watch Series 10 wins by 2
Apple
Apple Watch Series 10
S10 SiP · 46 mm · Thinner case
90
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Series 10 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Series 9 lands at 88 and Apple Watch Series 10 at 90. That puts Apple Watch Series 10 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Watch Series 9 if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Apple Watch Series 10 if…
- ✓Brightest Series display yet
- ✓Noticeably thinner
- ✓Sleep apnea + health suite
Apple Watch Series 9 88
vs 90 Apple Watch Series 10
Score breakdown
Apple Watch Series 9
88 battery 72
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86
Apple Watch Series 10
90 battery 70
display 94
fitness 90
health 94
durability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 46 mm LTPO Wide-angle OLED |
| Battery | — | 18 h (36 h low-power) |
| Water | — | 50 m |
| GPS | — | L1 |
Apple Watch Series 9
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 10
Pros
- +Brightest Series display yet
- +Noticeably thinner
- +Sleep apnea + health suite
Cons
- −Still 18 h battery
- −iPhone required
- −No Ultra-grade GPS
FAQ: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Series 10
Which is better, Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Series 10? +
Apple Watch Series 10 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Watch Series 9 worth the price? +
At $399, Apple Watch Series 9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.
Is Apple Watch Series 10 worth the price? +
At $399, Apple Watch Series 10 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Series 10 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.