Apple Watch Stainless Steel Vs Aluminum - Which Should You Buy?

[@dad.0]

What are you going with? SS or Aluminum?

[@abudhabi5546]

I got SS gold it’s a neck breaker

[@imoafaq]

I’m getting my first apple watch which happens to be 9 in few days and was wondering which material i go with, after watching the video im going aluminium. Maybe if i like the watch i may go titanium in future releases if they do release this material as now in the iPhone

[@gigglybeast]

I went with aluminum. I think the stainless steel looks chintzy, and I’m not gonna pay extra for chintzy.

[@jadevu904]

I'm so in love with the stainless steel but my pocket does not love this ss. I love the appearance of it but I've been watching reviews and the ppl recommend I don't really need the ss. Add additional weight and the price is double. I would buy it eventually but just not the right time to pay $800 for a watch when I have bills. I'm wearing 1st gen SE for 2 years, my watch screen has no scratches. The watch is pretty good, my sister has a series 4 it still working, Just looking for an affordable upgrade.

[@ListenHereOldMan]

@@jadevu904 yeah, i feel you on the $800... i just ordered my first Apple Watch, don't usually wear watches at all, but I got the SS v8 w Milanese loop for $525 from Target, they're still in stock in all colors there. 41mm, i think they still have the 45mm for $550, not sure about that one... but since I was going to buy the Milanese anyway, it's by far the best deal on a SS I've found. picked up the silver and graphite and will return the one i like least. anyway, yeah... just thought i'd let you know!

[@michaeljemery]

I never relaised the Stainless Steel came with cellular by default - that partly explains the ridiculous gap in starting price. This changes everything for my Series 9 options. Thank you!

[@dad.0]

Yup, makes the price difference a little more manageable

[@Moose1032]

Did you get one and was it the stainless steel? I’m still wrestling with the idea of which one to get

[@michaeljemery]

@@Moose1032 I ended up sticking with regular old Aluminium (midnight). I was worried midnight would look terrible compared to the Space Black I got every other year, but it just looks like a darker version of space black so that was fine. The stainless steel relies on good straps to make it worth the extra money, but with Apple moving away from leather and switching to their fine woven garbage this year, I decided it wasn’t worth it. The Apple Watch Ultra costs only slightly more than the stainless steel, and it is much better differentiated, so I’m going to try that next year.

[@not.knownn]

Which one did u get, cuz the price difference is still pretty big for the 9 Series

[@cherisseharris570]

My first Apple Watch was aluminum. After 2 years I upgraded to the Apple Watch 6 stainless steel gold version! Having had both my preference is for the stainless steel! I still have the Apple Watch 6 in stainless steel and even though it is a few years old it still looks brand new!

[@dad.0]

Awesome

[@MrSamPhoenix]

This is one of the best comparison videos of the two Apple Watch models. But the Stainless Steel model is just gorgeously premium.

[@ksaboda]

I have a S9 in stainless steel and I think it looks very premium. I like that I can dress it up with a Milanese band or dress down for sport with Nike bands. The sapphire screen is great for the durability.

[@halfapple26yearsagoedited82]

Did myself a favor and got the Series 9 silver stainless steel 45 mm! Looks like a jewelry item! I was an AW3 user before the upgrade btw. Just perfect!

[@Adventure0507]

I love my stainless steel gold watch 😍😍 I usually use my staff for years, so I considered nothing else. They are sooo beautiful

[@ryanbrowne9564]

Stainless steel is the way to go. I’ve had two, and they are extremely durable. I’ve never had a scratch on the screen. The price stinks, but they last.

[@kari-karislinedancing6146]

Thank you so much! Exactly the info I was looking for and much more. Excellent presentation and packed jammed with useful info. I had a first generation Apple Watch. Got the stainless steel and 7 yrs later still not a scratch on the face or body. Recently bought an aluminum Series 8 and after just 7 days had a bunch of micro scratches on the face. As I like to keep my devices for a long time, I'm returning the aluminum 8 and going to a stainless steel. Yes, the $300 jump is tough to accept but in the long run I believe I'll be happier with the lasting quality. Thanks for helping me realize I would prefer the stainless!

[@tonyhuynh6789]

no, you can save that 300 for the next year upgrade

[@dad.0]

Thank you!

[@agimos_art]

Natürlich ist das so. Aluminium ist eben billig.

[@agimos_art]

@@tonyhuynh6789Die Aluminium Version sowie billig aus!

[@watchbavaria]

Still rocking my Series 5 Stainless Steel AW and even though the glass is cracked it still holds up pretty well and looks more classy then the regular model.

[@dad.0]

Nice!

[@monkeyguy80]

I bought my 45mm S9 in Silver Aluminium with Stainless Steel Silver Milanese Loop band and it matches perfectly well together! ⌚️

[@dad.0]

That sounds sexy

[@emfarfan]

I was able to source a brand new S8 45mm stainless for half price. I upgraded the band to the Ink Sport loop in 46mm and I’m so happy with my buy! I don’t plan on putting a screen protector on this one so I will be buying Applecare plus in a couple of weeks! Thanks for your review🙂

[@FlashFirerX]

Is buying aluminum and applying a screen protector to it a good alternative to the sapphire glass version? (regarding the scratches on the screen, my only worry)

[@thomasnunya1438]

That’s what I did but there’s only one style protector worth buying imo, it’s the glass one that curves around the edges and uses a UV activated glue, no bubble and you can’t even tell it’s there Amazon $20 for a 3 kit

[@_icscata_]

Don’t use a glass screen protector instead use a silicone one. Trust me, it will also work with a case. I use a premium transparent case with a screen protector and it looks 10/10 and it’s fully protected for 30$. Go for the silicone one and thank me later. There is no need to spend 3-400$ when you get it covered for 30$. 💪🏻

[@Nosmoke2024]

I always buy the stainless steel version. I’m still rocking the series 6 stainless steel version an no scratches on the screen. The screen still looks brand new 😎 I update my phone an watches every 3-4 yrs. So most likely will be upgrading this yr along with my iPad Pro

[@JMb10124]

How does the body look after the years?

[@marivelsilva9378]

This video so far has been the most helpfull!! Very well explained! I was in between the series 9 gps+cell 45mm or wait till the series X but after i saw the ss 9 omg ive decided im goin for the ss 9 45mm in gold!!!!! Thanks for helping me decide!!

[@edwardh8853]

I’ve been looking for this video. I’ve got the series 4 with cellular and the series 8 GPS. Both in aluminum. I really wanted to go with stainless steel for the stronger sapphire glass on the 8 but it was a gift so I wasn’t going to complain! I’ve also got a lot of micro scratches on the 8 after only 10 months. My series 4 looks better and I’ve had that since 2018. I like the idea of the Ultra but don’t want such a big watch.

[@Martin_Edmondson]

I really like my S5 titanium, but sadly they didn't make them for the S8.. hopefully it will come back. Definitely going to get a SS version for my next watch, I think it is well worth it for the better materials. Like you said, they look basically brand new even after years on the wrist. I pass mine on to my wife so it is important to keep it looking good. Most new improvements are iterative so there is no real need to upgrade as often as you might think. Might as well get the nicer one. Thanks for the video!

[@dad.0]

Sadly, I think titanium will be the ultra only from now on.

[@LollipopUnicorny]

Just buy s7 it's the same thing apart of having crash detector and temperature sensor for females

[@Martin_Edmondson]

@@LollipopUnicorny Nah, not upgrading to a S7 at this point. Going to wait for the S9 or S10. My S5 still has a lot of life left in it.

[@Cantendo]

@@Martin_EdmondsonDo S10 then, S9 will not have any big changes. I will be gettin the S7

[@Martin_Edmondson]

@@Cantendo Good idea. I will see what September brings. My wife is on a S3, so if I upgrade she gets my old one. She is happy enough with it though. Might be holding off a year, no rush.

[@jenwest8713]

Thanks for a great video! :) This helped me a lot! Leaning toward SS!

[@jake3631]

You’re 100% spot on. My first Apple Watch was aluminum, until I found a good deal on a stainless steel. Now I can’t go back to aluminum, and I’ve tried. It’s just such a beautiful looking piece of tech and I constantly get compliments on it, I have the stainless steel series 7 45mm in graphite, with a graphite Milanese loop.

[@dad.0]

Super tough to go back to aluminum

[@abhaysinghdhillon8970]

Good comparison! Talked about all the good and bad points of both👌

[@dad.0]

Thank you

[@MultiJosh1011]

I wish I watched this before buying my Series 9 aluminum GPS+Cellular. I can’t stand micro scratches. Guess I will have to get a protective screen a very thin one that isn’t noticeable. Thanks for the great video I was just 6 months to late

[@jeremymartinez6024]

How’s it going with the aluminum option?

[@dad.0]

I also have this problem

[@baileyz20]

This was the best side by side comparison I've seen. Thank you for this!

[@dad.0]

Thanks!

[@CedricUnger]

I want to buy a watch and I’m not sure because I love the Matt looking aluminum it looks so much better but I want the more scratch resistant in the ss version do you think the series 10 will have like titanium and thus be stronger and also Matt or should I go with the series 9 in aluminum and just hope for it to not scratch

[@xsunilx101]

Nice video I’ve been using a series 4 and wanted to upgrade to series 9!

[@Chadiillac]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@suzannetaylor6285]

I love the stainless but I will upgrade if the next gen has significant upgrades. For me and my lifestyle, I work from home, go to the gym, yoga and walk the dog with the frequent visit to the grocery store,…, the aluminum will be just fine 😅 it goes perfectly with all my sweats and T-shirt’s ( I did get the apple 8 45mm in starlight aluminum)😊

[@dad.0]

I am in the same boat

[@someusername121]

"harder is more brittle" is one of those technically true, practically false things. With how the sapphire is mounted and its overall thickness pretty much anything that would break it would also break regular glass in the same accident. Sapphire crystals have been on regular watches for a long time and it's very rare to break them.

[@dad.0]

That is 100% correct. Thanks for clarifying

[@jeremyhenn5640]

On the stainless steel, you are not required to set up and use cellular/pay for? You can just use the stainless steel one like the gps only model without cellular?

[@robertlewis307]

The cellular is an "extra" function, be it on the stainless model or the aluminum model. You do not have to get a cellular plan for the watch, but typically the carriers only charge around $10 monthly for the cellular feature. The thing about the watch being setup with your cellular number is it actually becomes a phone. You can leave your phone in NYC, fly to LA, and you will receive phone calls, texts, and messages on the watch... truly like having a second phone using the same phone number. PLUS, you can make calls with the watch...

[@jeremyhenn5640]

@@robertlewis307 Thanks so much for your reply. I think I’m going to go with a cellular model. Thanks.

[@gz9361]

Stainless steel watch band link?

[@KingTechHD]

I had the aluminum S7 and saw the trade in was the same no matter the case. I went w/ the AWU

[@dad.0]

I love the ultra

[@DAVLIK12]

This video was very useful

[@instaclah]

GREAT VIDEO! Thanks a lot! is it still worthy getting the series 8 watch?

[@sashinger5230]

Nice comparison! Which band do you use on the stainless at 2:33?

[@dad.0]

amzn.to/46r7Yrr this one

[@mattym6749]

I’m not sure if the power buttons have a different feel between them…like my steel has a much quieter click and the aluminium is much louder in click on the power button…

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

Superb video, really really helpful. Thank you!

[@dad.0]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@domassmitas6046]

great comparison vidio

[@noxnext]

It will always be stainless steel (in gold) for me! It is so much more scratch resistant and the weight is more like the one of a high class watch than of a fitness tracker. Plus, I like that the option for cellular is already built in. I have my AW series 6 since 3 years now and it still looks brandnew! ✌️😎

[@dad.0]

Great point!

[@svennikolajsen6624]

What size of the watches do you prefer?

[@amitule7843]

Hi, thanks for your video, it’s very helpful, I love my stainless steel too, but it’s a 7, the battery is starting to last less, I am hesitating between upgrading or wait a bit longer( at the moment I can’t go for another stainless steel and went today to the store, i just didn’t like the aluminium one… I just wonder for how long I can keep my watch, I mean what’s the longest it can still work with the regular software update…

[@dad.0]

typically they get 4-5 years of software updates

[@jayjia]

From here 0:57 there is no need for me to keep watching this video I’ll definitely go sapphire

[@Realjofa_98]

Great review!

[@DyeWavy]

What watch band is that you’re using for the stainless steel version?

[@timbui5556]

Thanks for a great video

[@douglasizzo]

Great video, and thoughts! Thank you!

[@dad.0]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaynwells6936]

Always stainless steel lte version. Why compromise

[@yassoustoessel27]

omg you didnt't mention the most important thing ! does it turn darker ? how it turns out trough out the time ?( the aluminium version )

[@joshkiesling4919]

Question for someone my wife is a bartender and hands are wet most of the time and she has the aluminum watch now and her wrist breaks out from water in-between the water any ideas if the stainless would be better fit thanks for any help.

[@dad.0]

While I am no scientist... I would assume their is no chemical reaction between the water and the watch material and it is probably the moisture being trapped between the skin and a solid material. So, I don't think there would be a difference but I definitely could be wrong

[@adarshemm2681]

Can you polish and buff the graphite stainless steel?

[@dad.0]

You can

[@lidam]

What do you mean by investing money in watch?

[@pharmd718]

Which one is more prone to screen cracking if dropped?

[@itsdtxjd]

The aluminum, because it doesn’t have the sapphire screen like the stainless steel one

[@Shretoy1]

@@itsdtxjd wrong, aluminium (ion x glass) is much tougher than sapphire glass so in impact wise ion x glass will win but in scratch resistance wise sapphire is really good for that

[@JasonRaneses]

What band are you wearing with the stainless in this video?

[@dad.0]

it is this one amzn.to/3X3m7rm

[@GamingPIPI]

I wish it was SS without cellular. Im not spending 800€ for SS

[@jackdominiak445]

My first Apple Watch was aluminium, it was scratched within weeks, never bought another one. I'm on my 3rd Stainless steel, they all look brand new when I sell them. It's night and day between them

[@kroz7682]

Bring back the SPACE BLACK stainless steel. Graphite looks cheap compared to the space black!!!

[@pritampoddar5213]

Good one,

[@majedabdallah1090]

If you want luxury comfort and durability on your wrist, stainless steel is the only option...no to aluminum, no to titanium.

[@mistershirokov5067]

As for the haptic thing: you can choose a preference to have it stronger…

[@dad.0]

Very true

[@HossamSallam123]

What is the stainless steel watch color? Is it gold??

[@dad.0]

the one in the video is graphite

[@justinconnor6661]

Don’t need to worry about micro scratches if you have a screen protector

[@dad.0]

true

[@roshanahuja1590]

I’m really confused wether to go with Aluminium mid night or Graphite SS. It’s not about the cost… If i take Aluminium i also have to take one formal watch if i go with SS, there is no need to take another formal watch. Please suggest which one should i go.. and also my wrist is small..

[@abudhabi5546]

SS you won’t regret it

[@dad.0]

I think you answered you're own question. Go SS

[@roshanahuja1590]

@@dad.0 taken ❤️🙏

[@ShockerTopper]

Honestly I don’t understand why anyone would even bother with the stainless steel anymore considering it’s the same cost as the Ultra’s. I got an Ultra 2 last year and didn’t even consider buying the regular watch in Stainless steel. Doesn’t make any sense to me honestly. Pay $800 for titanium and more features, or the same amount for less features and a lesser body material…the choice seems obvious. Also as far as the size of the screen (another advantage) I don’t even notice it when I’m sleeping honestly. I wear my Ultra 2 90% of the day.

[@edgarsnezinu1439]

Well i got on second day scratch on aluminium ... Shocked and mad same time

[@dad.0]

It is frustrating

[@OleSkaaren]

Which band do you have?

[@dad.0]

This band amzn.to/3KFouvY

[@teda141]

Did your graphite stainless steel body scratch after a year? Thx, looking into SS graphite but worried about body scratching

[@bennyhougaard1239]

I have a Series 5 in stainless steel, the Graphite one. I bought it at launch day. You can’t tell it’s 4 years old. So I’m going for a stainless steel graphite next time I’m upgrading 😊

[@SleekEmu]

An excellent comparison video, well done!

[@dad.0]

Thanks!

[@georgedisrespectful]

You obviously don't know what you are talking about. The SE comes in Aluminum and with cellular.

[@mza2001]

Stainless steel by a mile, just the quality differnce and weight goes a long way. aluminium looks childish and quite rather weird in formal outfits from my experiences

[@dad.0]

I agree that SS looks better in formal settings

[@AFransson]

Sapphire - ask any watchnerd. No- brainer.

[@Roflcopterz]

For the difference in price who cares if the cheaper one scratches after a year? You can buy a new one with the money you saved.

[@stevstoik6479]

Unreasonably high cost, with $1000 you buy a Swiss or Japanese watch, 316L steel, sapphire crystal, automatic, 20 bar diving resistance, which works perfectly for 20 years, at least, the Apple Watch is a consumable that can be recycled after 5 years, regardless of whether it is aluminum or steel

[@softwarephil1709]

A watch is NOT an investment.

[@agimos_art]

Natürlich Edelstahl. Egal wie oft man die Watch wechselt. Warum? Weil Mans Ann keine extra Hülle für die Aluminium Watch benötigt; denn Aluminium sieht billig aus.

[@jimmyjames_yt]

There’s not a big price difference, it’s only like 100 dearer. Guy is wrong

[@GamingPIPI]

It’s €300+ more for stainless steel just because there’s no GPS version for it

[@leedtauhorr]

You keep uptalking and it ruins the good content. Almost every sentence sounds like a question when you speak.

[@dad.0]

I will try to work on that for you 😂

[@WaseemKhan-th8lt]

Giv me your watch pls help me

[@chicken_wing1235]

No shut up go work for ur own money

[@tapetwo7115]

Adults who appreciate beauty get stainless steel. Adults and kids who don’t care and don’t care if theirs looks like a cheap toy, get aluminum it’s cute and almost looks like a real watch. But at some point you will wanna grow up 😂

[@petrisandberg3887]

Real adults use self winding mechanical, classic watches instead of this toys.

[@jimmyjames_yt]

It doesn’t look awesome

[@ItzKayC]

won’t it be very cold to put on in the morning for the stainless steel since its metal

[@SgtSlapmaster]

And aluminium isn’t metal? 😅

[@dad.0]

Unless you leave it in the freezer overnight... shouldn't be a problem