Apple Watch Ultra 2, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch, pushes the limits again. Featuring the all-new S9 SiP, a magical new way to use your watch without touching the screen, and the brightest Apple display ever. CNN’s review calls it “the new ultimate smartwatch.”
Christopher Allbritton for CNN Underscored:
Back in January, when I reviewed [the original Apple Watch Ultra], I said it was the “best Apple Watch you can buy right now.” Today that applies to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. This is an iterative upgrade, with a few nice spec bumps and a couple of new features — and if you already have an Apple Watch Ultra, there is very little reason to upgrade.
However, if you’re looking for the best smartwatch that might inspire you to finally get more athletic while doing almost everything else, the Ultra 2 is the new ultimate smartwatch…
But should you buy it? I mean, it’s the best smartwatch on the market — with a price to match. If you already have an Apple Watch Ultra, then no… But if you’re looking to upgrade from a Series 8 Apple Watch or earlier, the Ultra 2 is a big upgrade and one worth considering.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple Watch Ultra 2 is simply the best; better than all the rest.
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Too large (for me). My Apple Watch Series 8 (smaller size) feels much bigger than my previous Series 3 (also smaller size). But physically, they are almost the same size, shape, and weight; the screen just got bigger with rounded corners, bezel much thinner. Watch Ultra IS physically larger by design. Give Apple credit for making new casing design compatible with previous watch bands (used with larger-size Watch), and NOT making customers buy new bands that only work with Ultra.
The size wouldn’t be a problem for me, but the color makes it stand out more and look bigger than it needs to be. In this case it’s more about Apple marketing it’s products (especially with that orange button) than giving customers what they want. Of course AAPL would prefer that you have both an Ultra for sports and a regular Apple watch for more formal functions.