Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Titanium Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LTPO OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 44 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Leather link Kilim Single Tour
Band Size S/M -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Deployment buckle
Band Material Roux Granada leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue Orange | Noir
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S6 S9 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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