I bought both and prefer ultra 2 black .
I can’t return s10 titanium as I used Bestbuy trade in, so will be keeping both
I can’t return s10 titanium as I used Bestbuy trade in, so will be keeping both
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Titanium Series 10 vs Black Ultra 2
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mjschabow
macrumors 603
The battery life on the Ultra 2 Black is legit.
It's hard to kill it. I'm at 48 hours of usage and at 20% left.
It's hard to kill it. I'm at 48 hours of usage and at 20% left.
I scored an Ultra 2 in black, in store, on the first day of sales. Kept my plain U2 as a backup... Have got several marks on it from collisions and they have all rubbed off. Material transferred from the subject of the collision onto the watch and so far the watch is fine. It does shown splashes of sweat etc much more then the plain version so if you are active it will need more attention to stay looking good. If I manage to dent or gouge it and remove the coating some Testors or similar will cover it up. Methinks a number of the reported scratches are really deposits that can easily be wiped off. Might even be one at the start of this thread! Edit: Whoops that was in another related thread 🙁
MrGimper
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“Come 2024, the Ultra 2 is getting a tough-as-nails black titanium refresh with an accompanying Milanese loop. “The diamond-like carbon coating is even harder than the surface of natural titanium,” says Anderson. “If you scratch it on anything apart from maybe diamond, you're going end up with that object on your watch rather than scratching the coating off.”
Source https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/apple-watch-design-interview-alan-dye-molly-anderson
Treborray
macrumors regular
Oh that’s good to know! Thank you!! Getting me excited. At this rate I’m going to end up at the Apple Store !
Jackbequickly
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What? It either is DLC or not. No where can I find it says it is DLC. At best PVD. They are miles apart when it comes to durability.
I think this is correct, DLC simply replaces the blasting material in the PVD process from titanium based to carbon based. The rest of the process are the same.
metzy25
macrumors 65816
Go to the 23 minute mark of the keynote, this is word for word what they said during it.
Edit: didn’t see the above post before reply.
Jackbequickly
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metzy25
macrumors 65816
funny I posted a similar poll but did not say titanium vs U2 but series 10 vs US, series ten won the poll by a wide margin. Never understood the cheap watch and why it is so popular.
Jackbequickly
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goldmac2006
macrumors 604
Depends of which size Apple Watch Series 4 you are coming from. Is your space black Apple Watch Series 4 a 44mm model? If yes, get the Apple Watch Ultra if your wrists can fit in the bands perfectly.
I would get slate if I was in your position as I cannot fit the Apple Watch Ultra, it is a bold choice while it is a brick 🧱 on my wrist.
shady16
macrumors 65816
I returned my slate Ti 10 and kept the ultra 2 but at times I wonder if that was the right decision lol
drew0020
macrumors 68020
I’d do the Series 10. If I was going to buy a year old tech watch I’d expect to get a significant discount which isn’t the case.
Jackbequickly
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I returned my black ultra 2 and purchased a S10 Ti Slate. It is what ever makes you happy.
Mirilobos
macrumors regular
I canceled my jet black and purchased the Black Ultra, for me the Ultra makes me happier. You are a 100% right, personal choice, no right or wrong.
The S10 wears really well, more than I was expecting after having started down this road with the S0 at launch. I’ve usually opted for stainless, so the lighter weight of the titanium is a bonus.
I think the AWU 2 in black looks great, though it’s a bummer they kept the orange button. I got tired of wearing the AWU 2 after a while, but I’d give the AWU 3 a look depending on what‘s redesigned.
I think the AWU 2 in black looks great, though it’s a bummer they kept the orange button. I got tired of wearing the AWU 2 after a while, but I’d give the AWU 3 a look depending on what‘s redesigned.
blairh
macrumors 604
The 46mm titanium Series 10 is 20 grams lighter than the Ultra 2. It is far more comfortable to wear than the Ultra 2.
shady16
macrumors 65816
the biggest thing for me was i work outside a lot and when its bright outside the extra viewing angle doesn't really matter but the higher nits of the ultra 2 does. honestly if i could afford to keep both i would as there both good for different situations. i may pick up a jet black S10 to switch between but im not sure yet
Jackbequickly
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‘I love the “discontinued” Apple leather magnetic link bands. Was lucky and bought a few before they stopped selling. It allows me to change size on the fly.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
I have both and I use for my series 10 for work and I do notice it's barely a one day watch. often it's down to about 40% by the end of my working day. Normally as I leave for work I put on my ultra 2 and I do my sleep tracking with my ultra 2 and put my series 10 on in the morning as I get up for work
Night Spring
macrumors P6
Well, between the aluminum and steel/titanium, the watch is a gadget I replace every 2-3 years, so never saw the point of paying extra just for the better casing material.
Between the looks of Ultra and regular watches, that's personal preference. While personally, I like the rugged look of the Ultra, I can understand how people might prefer the simple look of the S10.