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Used s8 or new s9? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi all! I’m thinking of getting my first Apple Watch and was looking for some advice. I’d like to use the watch for telling time, exercise, health and receiving notifications. I’ve seen some used series 8s with good battery life and no scratches for a decent price (210-240). Would there be any benefits to getting a new series 9 instead? I’m hesitant because of the price jump but would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Series 8 and series 9 share lots of features together. The notable advantages of S9 are the following:

double tap feature (series 8 supports something like double tap, but reports are that it's not as accurate)
faster processor
better screen (brighter in general and can dim more in dark places)
on device siri
precision finding (if you have iphone 15)

You should be the judge to see if these features are worth it. I think if you already have S8, it's not worth it to upgrade to S9. However, if I'm getting a new watch today, I'll most likely just get the S9. I tend to keep my electronic items a bit longer, so usually get the latest and greatest when I upgrade.