Experts prefer Apple Watch Series 9 over Garmin Venu 2 Plus
On 11 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 83 Smartwatch expert endorsements .
Currently, Apple Watch Series 9 received 1 endorsement from Reviewed (18 Jul 2024). Meanwhile, Garmin Venu 2 Plus did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed  | Android Authority  | Trusted Reviews  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Science  | PCMag  | Ars Technica  | Wareable  | TechRadar  | ZD Net  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | N/A | Check price |  Apple Watch Series 9 The Apple Watch Series 9 receives positive reviews for its fitness tracking features, heart rate monitoring, GPS, smart assistant integration, sleep tracking capabilities, and cycling updates, although its battery life is average. | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Garmin Venu 2 Plus | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Jul 2024 Reviewed ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 11 Apple Watch Series 9 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Apple Watch Series 9 nor Garmin Venu 2 Plus were recommended by key experts who publish Smartwatches recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed | Android Authority | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Wareable | TechRadar | ZD Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Series 10 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $399 |  Google Pixel Watch 3
| - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | +1 | $300 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [24]
Total expert reviews: 24
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 100 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Stuff.tv | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- WHY APPLE WATCH SERIES 9 — Your essential companion for a healthy life is now even more powerful. The S9 chip enables a superbright display and a magical new way to quickly and easily interact with your Apple Watch without touching the screen. Advanced health, safety, and activity features provide powerful insights and help when you need it. And redesigned apps in watchOS give you more information at a glance.
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