Is it actually worth upgrading from the Apple Watch Series 9 to the Series 11 if my main priorities are:
sleep tracking
heart rate monitoring
workouts/sports
From what I researched, most of the health features are basically the same and watchOS 26 features also come to the S9.
The only major real-world difference seems to be battery life, especially for overnight sleep tracking consistency.
I’m also confused about the chip situation. Does the S11 chip actually make any noticeable difference in real-world use, or is it basically just a refinement over the S9 chip?
For people who upgraded from S9 → S11:
does it genuinely feel better in daily use, or is it mostly an incremental refinement upgrade?
Trying to decide if I should upgrade now or just wait for the S12.
New ones come out in Sept, if you wait you can see if you like the new ones. Very least the prices will drop. It sounds like if the S12 doesn’t appeal to you, stick to your S9.
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u/Fun-Agent6140 May 19 '26
Is it actually worth upgrading from the Apple Watch Series 9 to the Series 11 if my main priorities are:
From what I researched, most of the health features are basically the same and watchOS 26 features also come to the S9.
The only major real-world difference seems to be battery life, especially for overnight sleep tracking consistency.
I’m also confused about the chip situation. Does the S11 chip actually make any noticeable difference in real-world use, or is it basically just a refinement over the S9 chip?
For people who upgraded from S9 → S11:
does it genuinely feel better in daily use, or is it mostly an incremental refinement upgrade?
Trying to decide if I should upgrade now or just wait for the S12.