I just got the Ultra 2 watch yesterday from Apple. I have never had an Apple Watch Ultra before and coming from a a launch day Series 8 45mm, I have to say I have been very happy thus far.
1. I have a 6.5" wrist and I don't think it is too big.
2. I have found the Trail Loop to be even more comfortable than the Sport Loop which has been my go to for many years.
3. I have been wearing the watch non-stop since it was fully charged at 12:00pm eastern time yesterday and the watch hasn't felt heavy on my wrist at any time. I didn't even notice the extra bulk size of the watch while sleeping.
4. I have found that the Ultra Modular face is quick to go to a red screen when low light is perceived but, it can be a few seconds slow returning to normal screen mode.
5. I have been very happy with the battery life thus far although I haven't done a lot of texting, nor have I had any workouts or phone calls with the watch. 27 hrs with 52% battery left is very nice to see. My Series 8 on 94% battery health had been struggling to make it through the day many times without the battery dipping below 30% and a workout didn't even fit into that battery scenario.
6) Although I would have liked to have seen a different color option for the action button, the orange really doesn't bother me.
7) I have found reading and responding to texts, emails and other app text to be much more clear and easier to read. It is a pleasure with the Ultra screen versus the Series watches I have had. Granted, the extra screen real estate between the two models is marginal at best, the flat screen really makes a difference.
8) Siri use for needs not requiring an internet answer have been quick, which is a really nice change from the Series line up.
9) I have yet to test the 3,000 nit screen ability
10) I think the retail price of the Ultra bands is absurd and will look for deals to get a few extra for workout use and possible band accidents.
11) While the haptic feedback engine ability is the same as the Series lineup and I haven't had any problems acknowledging said feedback with the Series or Ultra, I would like to see stronger ability with the Ultra line up with future models.
Barring some kind of hardware problem or watch defect, I plan on keeping the Ultra 2. I already handed down my Series 8 to my brother, who was sporting my Series 7.
If you are someone who uses the Apple Watch a lot and needs better battery life than the Series 8 or 9 can provide, I suggest going to your local Apple Store and trying on the Ultra 2. It very well may be worth the extra upgrade cost.
1. I have a 6.5" wrist and I don't think it is too big.
2. I have found the Trail Loop to be even more comfortable than the Sport Loop which has been my go to for many years.
3. I have been wearing the watch non-stop since it was fully charged at 12:00pm eastern time yesterday and the watch hasn't felt heavy on my wrist at any time. I didn't even notice the extra bulk size of the watch while sleeping.
4. I have found that the Ultra Modular face is quick to go to a red screen when low light is perceived but, it can be a few seconds slow returning to normal screen mode.
5. I have been very happy with the battery life thus far although I haven't done a lot of texting, nor have I had any workouts or phone calls with the watch. 27 hrs with 52% battery left is very nice to see. My Series 8 on 94% battery health had been struggling to make it through the day many times without the battery dipping below 30% and a workout didn't even fit into that battery scenario.
6) Although I would have liked to have seen a different color option for the action button, the orange really doesn't bother me.
7) I have found reading and responding to texts, emails and other app text to be much more clear and easier to read. It is a pleasure with the Ultra screen versus the Series watches I have had. Granted, the extra screen real estate between the two models is marginal at best, the flat screen really makes a difference.
8) Siri use for needs not requiring an internet answer have been quick, which is a really nice change from the Series line up.
9) I have yet to test the 3,000 nit screen ability
10) I think the retail price of the Ultra bands is absurd and will look for deals to get a few extra for workout use and possible band accidents.
11) While the haptic feedback engine ability is the same as the Series lineup and I haven't had any problems acknowledging said feedback with the Series or Ultra, I would like to see stronger ability with the Ultra line up with future models.
Barring some kind of hardware problem or watch defect, I plan on keeping the Ultra 2. I already handed down my Series 8 to my brother, who was sporting my Series 7.
If you are someone who uses the Apple Watch a lot and needs better battery life than the Series 8 or 9 can provide, I suggest going to your local Apple Store and trying on the Ultra 2. It very well may be worth the extra upgrade cost.
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