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If you can find an Ultra 3 new for <$660 go for that instead. Due to a limitation of six years for updates, divide the purchase price by number of years of updates left. In this case 550÷5. Also consider that they will lose 5-10% of the battery capacity the first year, and 5% per year thereafter.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is framed as a tough, full featured smartwatch that covers everyday use, workouts, and long battery life without paying for the newest model. The Ultra 3 upgrades sound modest here, with only slightly thinner bezels, a brighter screen, and small battery gains, while Ultra 2 still includes cellular and onboard oxygen monitoring. The main hesitation is price, since similar or better deals have appeared around $450 to $550. A solid pick if you want the Ultra experience and do not need the latest extras.
Shoppers comparing Ultra 2 and Ultra 3 on value, because the differences in screen size and battery life are very small and the cheaper model is the better buy.
Apple Watch buyers who want long battery life for all-day wear, because the battery health stays high after extended use and cellular running can last more than a day.
Runners and workout-focused buyers wanting a rugged smartwatch, because it already covers everyday use and exercise without paying for newer Ultra features.
First-time Apple Watch buyers who want a feature-rich model, because it feels like a great price and still has room to discover useful functions over time.
Ultra 3's screen differences may be subtle, with reports suggesting thinner bezels and slightly improved screen real estate rather than a major size change.
Yes, it is described as a good deal for a new unit, especially if you are not focused on Ultra 2 versus Ultra 3. Comparable prices mentioned include under $700 new about a year ago, around $550 as a good threshold, and a Costco clearance deal at $450 that is considered unusually hard to beat.
Yes, if you want the tough, full-featured Ultra design without paying for the newest extras. The Ultra 3 adds a slightly bigger/brighter screen, longer battery life, and a few outdoor/travel features, while the Ultra 2 is described as functionally and visually very similar for most everyday use.
It can hold up very well; one long-term owner reports 98% maximum battery health after extended use, and a new owner reported 100% battery health shortly after purchase. The watch is also described as lasting more than a day even with heavy cellular use and running tracking.
Yes, this Ultra 2 model is described as having onboard O2 monitoring. That makes it a better pick for buyers who want that feature without moving up to a newer Ultra model.
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anyone have any thoughts about getting this over ultra3?
If you can find an Ultra 3 new for <$660 go for that instead. Due to a limitation of six years for updates, divide the purchase price by number of years of updates left. In this case 550÷5. Also consider that they will lose 5-10% of the battery capacity the first year, and 5% per year thereafter.
I would get whichever is cheaper 2 or 3. Its damn near the same watch functionally and visually as far as 98% of how the gen pop uses it. Though it should be cheaper.
Bought mine new about 1 year ago for the cheapest I could get less than 700 which was a great price brand new. Through Consumer Cellular. So if you're not concerned about 2 vs 3 this is a good deal. Love my watch. I was a hard sell - my first Apple Watch, and I'm learning cool stuff about it all the time.
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anyone have any thoughts about getting this over ultra3?
Go with Apple Watch Ultra 2 if you want a tough, full-featured smartwatch without overspending for everyday use, workouts, etc., it already does everything you want.Go with Ultra 3 if you care about the newest features: a bigger/brighter screen, longer battery life, and extra tricks for outdoor or travel.
Solid watch. I've been rocking the 2 since it came out and the battery health is still at 98% max battery after all this time. Also this model has the onboard O2 monitoring which some versions do not have, I see no need to upgrade past this one unless there is some real difference in the Ultra 4 or beyond.
Go with Apple Watch Ultra 2 if you want a tough, full-featured smartwatch without overspending for everyday use, workouts, etc., it already does everything you want.Go with Ultra 3 if you care about the newest features: a bigger/brighter screen, longer battery life, and extra tricks for outdoor or travel.
An important thing to note is that the bigger screen and longer battery life are very, very minimal. If the Ultra 2 is cheap enough (~$550 or less), it is the better buy.
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An important thing to note is that the bigger screen and longer battery life are very, very minimal. If the Ultra 2 is cheap enough (~$550 or less), it is the better buy.
Aren't the screens the same size? Just more nits on U3...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 is framed as a tough, full featured smartwatch that covers everyday use, workouts, and long battery life without paying for the newest model. The Ultra 3 upgrades sound modest here, with only slightly thinner bezels, a brighter screen, and small battery gains, while Ultra 2 still includes cellular and onboard oxygen monitoring. The main hesitation is price, since similar or better deals have appeared around $450 to $550. A solid pick if you want the Ultra experience and do not need the latest extras.
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