Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Review: I Don’t Need Another Health Score
Samsung’s latest smartwatch offers useful health tracking alongside a growing pile of metrics you may never use.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch9 alongside its Galaxy Watch Ultra2 during the summer. The Watch9 is a solid smartwatch and fitness tracker with a wide range of health features, available in 40-mm and 44-mm sizes starting at $80. It features a faster processor, larger battery capacity, and expanded wellness metrics compared to the Galaxy Watch8.
However, the improvements are modest, with no significant increase in battery life and some unused space in the "squircle" design. The Watch9 retains the two-button layout on the right side, with the top button to access the home screen, the second most recently used app, and a customizable shortcut. The bottom button returns you to the previous screen, with a long press opening a customizable shortcut.
The AMOLED display, while still bright and durable, has not seen any significant changes. Samsung offers silicone Sport, two-tone Misty, and nylon Fabric bands for various activities. The Watch9 adds several new health tracking features, such as Hearing, Vitals, Sleep Apnea, Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index, and Heart Health Score.
While these features are impressive, the reviewer is skeptical about their usefulness and prefers not to use them.
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