upbeat music plays the camera Zooms in on the vibrant Apple Watch series 8 and series 9 displayed on a colorful backdrop hey there smart buyers welcome back to buy smart where we help you navigate the wild world of consumer products today we're diving into the wrist-worn wonders of the Apple watch Universe on my left we have the Apple Watch series 8 the reliable buddy that's been helping you stay healthy and and connected and on my right the shiny new Apple watch series 9 which promises to be even smarter and Greener let's see if the series 9 is worth that extra $130 price tag spoiler alert it better be able to brew coffee or something let's kick things off with the elephant in the room price the series 8 costs a cool $39 $99 while the series 9 will set you back $529 that's like the price of a fancy dinner for two but hey if you're paying more you better be getting more than just a slightly shinier watch right reviewers of the series 8 praise its Sleek design and functionality at a great price while series 9 users feel that the premium price is justified by its additional features and battery life next up let's talk Health features both watches compack with Advanced Health insights the series 8 has temperature sensing ECG and sleep tracking it's like having a mini doctor on your wrist reviewers love the series 8 for its Fitness tracking capabilities while the series 9 adds emotional awareness which many find useful for understanding their mental state so if you want a watch that can help you manage your promotions alongside your health the series 9 has you covered moving on to connectivity the series 8 keeps you connected to your iPhone but the series 9 takes it up a notch with cellular connectivity that means you can text and stream music without your iPhone nearby reviewers of the series 9 appreciate the freedom it offers during workouts while the series 8 is commended for its seamless integration with the i phone so if you want to leave your phone at home the series 9 is the way to go customization is next both watches offer a plethora of bands and watch faces so you can express your inner fashionista the series 9 takes it home with even more customization options reviewers Rave about the series 9's stylish designs and ease of syncing while series 8 users enjoy the variet iety of bands available if you love to mix and match the series 9 is likely to impress now on to safety features both watches come with Innovative safety features like fall detection and crash detection reviewers highlight how the series 9 has even saved lives by automatically calling for help while the series 8 is still a strong Contender with its safety features if you want the latest technology to keep you safe the series 9 might be the better choice overall the Apple Watch series 8 is praised for its affordability reliable Health tracking and seamless connectivity with iPhones meanwhile the series 9 is celebrated for its additional features stylish design and advanced safety measures making it a worthy investment for those looking to upgrade so what's the final verdict is the series 9 worth that extra cash if you want a watch that's a little Greener a little smarter and a little more capable of judging your emotional state then maybe it's for you but if you're just looking for a trusty companion to help you stay connected and healthy the series 8 is still a fantastic choice remember whether you're buying a watch or a bubble suit always buy smart go don't forget to like subscribe and leave a comment about which product you prefer and why product links are in the description so check them out [Music]