What do reviews say about battery?

Rated 18 hours; TechRadar averaged about 20. 24 Target reviews discuss battery, mostly negatively.

What do reviews say about double tap?

Both experts praise double tap for controlling the watch with one hand.

What do reviews say about android?

No. TechRadar notes it only works with an iPhone.

Phones & Audio · Smartwatches · 462 reviews · 3 sources

Apple Watch Series 9

Best for: iPhone owners on an upgradePremium

A faster, brighter Apple Watch with handy double tap. Battery still lasts about a day.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You use an iPhone and an older watch
You want hands-free double tap

Skip if

You use an Android phone
You need multi-day battery

How it scores

Battery6.0

Price

$399–529

You pay for: Replaced by Series 10 and 11

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Double tapOne-hand gesture control

DesignBuyers like the look

Fitness trackingSolid workout tracking

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Minor upgradeSame design as Series 8

Find iPhone limitPrecision find needs iPhone 15

Battery lifeNeeds a charge every day

Reviewers disagree on

Faster chip and brighter screenLooks the same as last year

Alternatives

Same price · $399–529

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Sources

Target
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.