by Hartley Charlton
Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a variety of color and finish options, with an all-new shade available alongside some popular classics.
Apple Watch Series 9 Available in a total of nine colors, one of which is a completely new shade, and in two different finishes. Apple Watch Series 9 have an aluminum body and are available in five colors:
- Pink
- Starlight
- Silver
- Midnight
- (PRODUCT)RED
Starlight, Silver, Midnight and (PRODUCT)RED were available in last year's series of 8 models. The only difference from this year's aluminum models is the new soft pink color.
Apple Silver's anodized aluminum finish has been available on the company's devices for more than a decade, while Starlight is a warmer shade of silver that subtly shifts to gold or champagne. Midnight is a striking black with a hint of navy or midnight blue. Each color option comes with a matching Apple Watch band, except for the silver one, as it easily matches with many other Apple Watch bands.
Apple Watch Series 9 also available with a polished stainless steel case in four different colours:
- Silver
- Gold
- Graphite
- Space Black (Apple Watch Hermès only)
This stainless steel finish selection is identical to the previous generation offerings. Although stainless steel is heavier than aluminum, it is much harder and more durable. Due to their polished surface, they are more susceptible to scratches, but they can be polished like a regular watch or jewelry.
Stainless steel Apple Watch offers a higher level of protection. Lastly, cutting-edge aesthetics, especially when paired with a premium strap like the Modern Buckle. Apple Watch Hermès takes stainless steel Apple Watch to the next level with exclusive watch faces and ultra-premium bands.
Aluminum Apple Watch Series 9 prices start at $399, and the stainless steel model costs $699. The only difference between the cases, besides the material and weight, is the front glass, which in the stainless steel model is changed from reinforced Ion-X glass to sapphire glass.
How to solve on Apple Watch Color
It's important to consider which band you plan to use with your Apple Watch so that they complement each other. You may prefer more neutral tones like Midnight or Silver and then use a more colorful ribbon. Alternatively, you can choose a brighter device color, such as pink, and then use a more neutral band. This is also key if you plan to change bands regularly.
Silver on aluminum and stainless steel models may age better over time as new devices are released, as it has more neutral, monochrome tones and is available in multiple generations of Apple Watch.
Pink can be a good choice, especially paired with a pink Sport Band, for a bold look, especially if you also have a pink iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. If you want an Apple Watch in a completely new shade, pink is your only option. This is the newest color and indicates that you have the latest generation device.
Your choice of color may also depend on how often you update your Apple Watch. If you upgrade every year or two, you can be more confident in purchasing a brighter new color. If you're upgrading more frequently, it might be a good idea to get a different color each time, as a new color can certainly add a new flavor to purchasing a new Apple Watch and make it feel more different from your previous device. Alternatively, if you plan to use your Apple Watch for many years and upgrade it less frequently, it may be wiser to choose a neutral color or one that's more similar to one you previously liked.
Customers with multiple Apple devices may also want an Apple Watch color that complements their other devices. For example, if you have a Midnight HomePod and a MacBook Air, the Midnight Apple Watch Series 9 will complement them best. If you already have a gold iPhone 14 Pro, it's best paired with a gold stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9. Likewise, if you have an Apple Watch Starlight, it will obviously match the Starlight iPhone 14 and iPad mini.
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