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YMHML
YMHML tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel filmTempered glass
- 2 pack
- Fitting frame
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) Screen Protectors
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) screens get destroyed by doorframes, gym equipment and brick walls. A glancing scrape, not a drop. You've a straight choice: a thin film that keeps the watch looking untouched, or a wrap-around bumper with integrated glass that also protects the vulnerable edge where most damage actually lands.
Released September 2023Apple
Protecting more than the screen?
See Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) cases — a case absorbs the drop before it reaches the glass.
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) options
LK
LK tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 6 pack
EWUONU
EWUONU tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 2 pack
- 0.1mm
- Fitting frame
MAGIC JOHN
MAGIC JOHN tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 2 pack
UniqueMe
UniqueMe tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 8 pack
- 0.03mm
Uyiton
Uyiton matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTPU / hydrogel film
- 8 pack
Out of stock at last check
BOTOMALL
BOTOMALL Compatible with Apple Watch Bumper Case 45mm Series 9/8/7
- Single
Hontao
Slim Bumper Case Compatible with Apple Watch Series 9/8/7, 45mm Black
- Single
JERXUN
JERXUN 6 Pack Case with Screen Protector for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm
- 6 pack
elkson
elkson Compatible with Apple Watch 45mm Bumper Case, Quattro 2.0 Series Rugged Case for Apple Watch and iWatch Series 9 8 7, Military Grade Durable Protective Cover, Flexible Shock Proof, Black
- Single
OtterBox
OtterBox - Apple Watch Series 7/8/9, 45mm Exo Edge Bumper Case - Protective Case for Smartwatch, Sleek & Precision Fit (Black)
- Single
Goton
Goton Water-Resistant 45mm Case with Glass for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7
- Single
amBand
amBand Bands Compatible with Apple Watch 9/8/7/6/5/4 & SE 3/2/1 45mm/44mm Case for Men, M1 Sport Series Rugged Case Protective Cover for iWatch SE3/SE2/6/SE/5/4 44/45 mm Men Black
- Single
ULTIMAL
ULTIMAL Rugged Case with Band for Apple Watch Band 45mm,Compatible with Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm,Military Grade Shockproof Bumper Cover for iWatch Tactical Band Men (Black, 45mm)
- Single
Zumyzu
Zumyzu Rugged Waterproof Case for 45mm Apple Watch Series 9/8/7
ArmorSuit
ArmorSuit tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 6 pack
Supershieldz
Supershieldz tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 3 pack
YMHML
YMHML tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 8 pack
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) protectors compared
Pulled from each listing and lined up on the points that decide it. "Not stated" means the seller does not say, which is not the same as no.
| Specification | YMHMLtpu / hydrogel film | LKtpu / hydrogel film | EWUONUtempered glass | MAGIC JOHNtempered glass | UniqueMetpu / hydrogel film | Uyitonmatte / anti-glare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the pack | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Thickness | Not stated | Not stated | 0.1mm | Not stated | 0.03mm | Not stated |
| Fitting frame | Included | Not stated | Included | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Oleophobic coating | Stated | Stated | Stated | Stated | Not stated | Stated |
| Full coverage | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
For the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) the choice comes down to tempered glass and tpu / hydrogel film. Measure twice on case size — a 44mm protector on a 40mm watch is the single most common return in this category.
What to check before you buy for the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm)
Always-on display
Heavily tinted or privacy protectors make an always-on display hard to read at a glance. Consider a clear protector instead.
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) screen protectors — your questions
What size is the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) screen?
We do not publish an unverified figure for the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) display. Check the manufacturer's spec sheet, and in any case buy a protector listed for the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) by name rather than by measurement — diagonal size alone doesn't guarantee a fit.
Which type of screen protector is best for the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm)?
Tempered glass is the default choice for the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm). The default choice. Rigid, glass-clear, absorbs impact by sacrificing itself.
Worth knowing before you buy: can shatter on a hard corner drop; adds noticeable thickness on curved screens.
How much should I spend on a Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) screen protector?
Somewhere between £8 and £25 covers almost everyone. Under about £8 you're usually buying glass with no oleophobic coating, which looks fine for a week and then smears permanently.
Above £25 you're paying for a warranty, a better applicator, or a speciality finish like privacy or paper-feel. Those are real benefits, but they're refinements. The jump in protection from nothing to a £10 protector is far larger than the jump from £10 to £30.
Will a screen protector fit the Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) with a case on?
Usually, if you buy one described as case-friendly. Those stop fractionally short of the screen edge so a case lip can sit over the top without catching and peeling it.
Full-coverage and edge-to-edge designs look better but can foul thicker cases. If you already own the case, fit the protector first, then check the case clips down flush before you commit to a second one.
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