TL;DRMultiple Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 owners report that charging takes anywhere from two to four hours, far exceeding Samsung’s advertised 80-90-minute charging time.Aggressive thermal throttling and charger compatibility quirks appear to dial back power, forcing some users to rely on external cooling hacks.While the problem doesn’t impact every user, we have reached out to Samsung for official comment.The rollout of Samsung’s latest wearables, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, has brought plenty of excitement to wrist-tech enthusiasts, but a growing number of early adopters are hitting a frustrating wall. Despite promises of quick top-ups, users across Reddit and official forums are experiencing painfully slow charging speeds that stretch far beyond Samsung’s official figures.Samsung officially rates the 40mm Watch 9 at 80 minutes for a full 0-100% charge, while larger models like the 44mm Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are rated for 90 minutes. However, real-world experiences tell a drastically different story. A 40mm Watch 9 owner documented that a full cycle took well over two hours, while a Watch Ultra 2 user reported waiting a whopping four hours under normal ambient room conditions.