[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When it was time to upgrade I chose the watch 9 over the ultra for the sleeker look. It's very thin and comfortable and I'm glad I went this direction. The battery lasts all day, so that I can charge it in the morning while I have coffee and breakfast, and it's ready to go through the day and wear at night for sleep tracking
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new watch works great. I love all the health features. I would like to see a larger battery as charge only lasts about 1 1/2 to 2 days. Other than that it is a great watch.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, and I’m very happy with my decision. I’ve been using Samsung watches since the Galaxy Watch 4, so I’ve had the chance to experience several generations.
For me, the Watch 9 is definitely better than the previous models. It feels faster and smoother, the health and fitness features have improved, and the overall experience feels more refined.
One of the biggest improvements I noticed is the battery lif
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Coming from a Watch8, I appreciate the brighter display and new health features (though I haven't yet tested all of them). However, I did not anticipate having to replace my collection of charging pucks - one in shave kit for travel, one in bathroom to charge while bathing, and one in greatroom to charge while watching TV. To make matters worse, there are no OEM Watch9 charging pucks to be found. They're sold out. Samsung, consider including at least 2 pucks when making existing pucks obsolete.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose to upgrade my watch 8 to the watch 9 because of the enhanced health monitoring abilities. Several years ago my cardiologist recommended I get one to help track my heart rate & perform on the go ECGs so that I would have data to share with him. Since then I am rarely without my galaxy watch. The 9 upgrades several of the health & safety features. Better fall detection & response, better heart rate monitoring.
I love the added functionality of AI to help send messages, add to the calendar and set up tasks while I'm on the go. As a substitute teacher I often use my watch to set alarms to help me stay on track at school. So I always know when it's time for our next lesson. The calendar connectivity to my family calendar remains a favorite feature as well. They kept all of the good stuff and added a few new things. It's the perfect upgrade.
You can expect the same style as the 8, if you have a favorite custom band it will still fit. The functionally is smoother and faster. It literally feels like I just upgraded my 8.
My only complaint is that it doesn't come in gold. I feel like they keep these masculine casings, which I think they believe are "neutral", but in reality they are masculine. If you are a girlie girl you have to hunt down covers & bands that better fit your personality. That is literally my only complaint.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The good - Coming from a Watch8, I appreciate the brighter display and new health features though I haven't yet gotten all those features to work. The bad - I didn't anticipate having to replace my collection of charging pucks (one in shave kit for travel, one in bathroom to charge while bathing, and one in greatroom to charge while watching TV). The Ugly - There are no OEM Watch9 charging pucks to be found. They're sold out. Samsung, consider including at least 2 pucks when making existing pucks obsolete.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The good - Coming from a Watch8, I appreciate the brighter display and new health features though I haven't yet gotten all those features to work. The bad - I didn't anticipate having to replace my collection of charging pucks (one in shave kit for travel, one in bathroom to charge while bathing, and one in greatroom to charge while watching TV). The Ugly - There are no OEM Watch9 charging pucks to be found. They're sold out. Samsung, consider including at least 2 pucks when making existing pucks obsolete.