Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 review: Health data overload, but built for the future

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Galaxy Watch 94 / 5Very good

pros and cons

  • Longer-lasting battery and upgraded processor.
  • It's a functional, general-purpose smartwatch with intelligent touches.
  • It's great for exercise and training, with accurate heart rate metrics in my testing.
  • It takes a long time to charge.
  • The accompanying band is not super comfortable.

aug / 2026

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Consumers are catching on to the fact that not every generational upgrade to their favorite tech can be life-changing. Instead, companies are forced to improve their products little by little.

I've thought about this a lot as I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9. It arrives with a few improvements under the hood: a new processor, some additional health metrics, and a longer battery on the 40mm device.

Also: Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Galaxy Watch 8: I've compared both models, here's my advice

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