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Intelmaster

macrumors member
Original poster
Dec 8, 2015
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Hey,

i bought my ultra 2 and was able to test a lot of things in the last 2 weeks.
The rumors said, that the ultra 2 has new sensors and a new processor. The rumour about the processor was true.
When it comes to the heart rate sensor, i am not sure if there is an update but i really think it is..

When i work and when i am doing sports, right now the Apple Watch has other results, then my ultra 1 before.. i use an app that is called "Athlytic". This transforms the Apple Watch into an almost complete alternative for whoop lovers. With the Ultra 1, i got an Exertion Rate from about 3,0 - 4,0 on a day of work without sport.. The whole last week, when i was at work, i got a exertion rate of roundabout 5,0 - 6,5. Thats a big difference and i am really not sure where the discrepancies are coming from.

Do you have any idea ?
 

jz0309

Contributor
Sep 25, 2018
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28,756
SoCal
Hey,

i bought my ultra 2 and was able to test a lot of things in the last 2 weeks.
The rumors said, that the ultra 2 has new sensors and a new processor. The rumour about the processor was true.
When it comes to the heart rate sensor, i am not sure if there is an update but i really think it is..

When i work and when i am doing sports, right now the Apple Watch has other results, then my ultra 1 before.. i use an app that is called "Athlytic". This transforms the Apple Watch into an almost complete alternative for whoop lovers. With the Ultra 1, i got an Exertion Rate from about 3,0 - 4,0 on a day of work without sport.. The whole last week, when i was at work, i got a exertion rate of roundabout 5,0 - 6,5. Thats a big difference and i am really not sure where the discrepancies are coming from.

Do you have any idea ?
according to the spec, no change in sensors. There could have been changes in watchos10 or in your app that might cause the difference.
 

Jackbequickly

macrumors 68030
Aug 6, 2022
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Same sensor as previous and occasionally loses my HR and I have to readjust to get it going again. Does not do it all the time, maybe 1 out of 3 workouts.
 
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