![YMHML 2 Pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Apple Watch 45mm Series 9 8 7, [Zero Bubble] 3D Full Coverage Strong Adhesion Clear Waterproof Film with [Automatic Align Tech] for iWatch Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zgYeuxJrL._SL500_.jpg)
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 2 Pack for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45MM Screen Protector, [Automatic Align Tech] Self-Healing Flexible EPU Film for iWatch Series 9/8/7, HD Transparent, Anti Scratch, Bubble Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417aJcmtwdL._SL500_.jpg)
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
ArmorSuit
ArmorSuit tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 6 pack
Sunnywoo
Nylon Sport Loop Band Compatible with Apple Watch Bands 44mm 45mm 46mm 49mm 42mm for Women Men, iWatch Wrist Straps for Ultra 3 2, Se, Series 11 10 9 8 7, Breathable, Soft Band Ideal for Outdoor
- Single
DaQin
DaQin 3 Pack Stretchy Solo Loop Compatible with Apple Watch Bands for Men 49mm 46mm 45mm 44mm 42mm, Soft Nylon Braided Elastic Strap for iWatch Band Series 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 SE Ultra 3 Ultra 2 Ultra
- 3 pack
BXUXOHS
Magnetic Sport Bands for Apple Watch Band 40mm 38mm 41mm 42mm 44mm 45mm 46mm iWatch bands for Women Men,Silicone Loop Strap Wristband for Apple Watch Series 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 SE 3/2nd Ultra/3/2 49mm
- Single
Adorve
Adorve 4 Pack Sport Bands Compatible with Apple Watch Bands for Men Women 49mm 46mm 45mm 44mm 42mm 41mm 40mm 38mm,Breathable Soft Silicone Strap for iWatch Band Series 11 10 SE Ultra 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
- 4 pack
Supershieldz
Supershieldz tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 3 pack
YMHML
YMHML tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 8 pack
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LK
LK tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel filmTempered glass
- 8 pack
![EWUONU[2 Pack Apple Watch Series 9 Series 8/7 Screen Protector 45mm Tempered Glass, 3D Full Coverage Waterproof Bubble-Free Anti-Scratch HD Clear Film for iWatch 9/8/7 45mm[w/Easy Installation Frame]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aq1mLMZ7L._SL500_.jpg)
EWUONU
EWUONU tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 2 pack
- 0.1mm
- Fitting frame
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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