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Alternatives to Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum

10 smartwatches at a similar price that compete with the Watch Series 9 Aluminum — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Watch Series 9 Aluminum

Samsung Galaxy Watch9
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Samsung · 2026Galaxy Watch9
9.0
Same price ≈ $380
  • Peak brightness 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • Battery capacity 445 mAh vs 308 mAh
  • Thickness 8.6 mm vs 10.7 mm
  • Screen size 1.47″ vs 1.9″
  • Storage 32 GB vs 64 GB
Huawei Watch D2
5
Huawei · 2024Watch D2
8.5
8% pricier ≈ $400
  • Battery capacity 524 mAh vs 308 mAh
  • Pixel density 347 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Resolution (width) 408 px vs 396 px
  • LTE (cellular)
  • Weight 40 g vs 31.9 g
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
6
Xiaomi · 2024Watch S4 Sport
9.0
27% cheaper ≈ $270
  • Battery capacity 586 mAh vs 308 mAh
  • Peak brightness 2,200 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • Resolution (width) 466 px vs 396 px
  • Weight 49 g vs 31.9 g
  • Screen size 1.43″ vs 1.9″
Amazfit Balance 3
8
Amazfit · 2026Balance 3
9.6
Same price ≈ $370
  • Water resistance 10 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • Peak brightness 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • Battery capacity 658 mAh vs 308 mAh
  • Weight 62 g vs 31.9 g
  • Screen size 1.5″ vs 1.9″
Amazfit Balance 2
9
Amazfit · 2025Balance 2
9.7
19% cheaper ≈ $300
  • Water resistance 10 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • Battery capacity 658 mAh vs 308 mAh
  • Resolution (width) 480 px vs 396 px
  • Weight 43 g vs 31.9 g
  • Screen size 1.5″ vs 1.9″
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