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Apple Watch Ultra 2 [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smartwatch with Rugged Titanium Case & Olive Alpine Loop Small. Fitness Tracker, Precision GPS, Action Button, Extra-Long Battery Life, Carbon Neutral
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Operating System | Ios |
Special Feature | Cycle Tracking, Activity Tracker, GPS, Voice Control, Heart Rate Monitor |
Connectivity Technology | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Shape | Rectangular |
Screen Size | 49 Millimeters |
Brand | Apple |
Model Name | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
Color | Titanium Case with Olive Alpine Loop |
Target Audience | Unisex Adults |
About this item
- CARBON NEUTRAL — Apple Watch Ultra 2 paired with the latest Alpine Loop or Trail Loop is carbon neutral. Learn more about Apple’s commitment to the environment at apple.com/2030.
- WHY APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 — Rugged, capable, and built to meet the demands of endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers, and water sport enthusiasts — with a specialized band for each. The S9 SiP enables a superbright display and a magical new way to quickly and easily interact with your Apple Watch without touching the display. Up to 36 hours of battery life and 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
- EXTREMELY RUGGED, INCREDIBLY CAPABLE — 49mm corrosion-resistant titanium case. Large Digital Crown and Customizable Action button for instant control over a variety of functions. 100m water resistance.
- BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST DISPLAY YET — Apple’s brightest Always-On Retina display is easy to see, even in direct sunlight. More room for adding complications to customize your watch face and enough space to view six metrics at once.
- THE FREEDOM OF CELLULAR — Cellular is built in. You can call and text without your iPhone, even overseas with international roaming. Stream your favorite music and podcasts. Get directions with Maps.
- FOR ATHLETES — Advanced metrics and views in the Workout app, including Heart Rate Zones, custom workouts, and new cycling workout views. Precision dual-frequency GPS provides incredible accuracy for calculating distance, pace, and route maps. Trail Loop is a light, thin, and flexible band, designed especially for all workout types.
- FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS — The Compass app delivers helpful views and details like elevation, incline, longitude, and latitude. See the last place where you had cellular reception. Mark your location with Compass Waypoints. Backtrack uses GPS to map where you’ve been so you can retrace your steps. Alpine Loop is an extremely rugged and secure band to meet the needs of all outdoor adventurers.
- FOR WATER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS — Made for recreational water sports, scuba, and free diving for descents to 40 meters. The Depth app shows the time, current depth, water temperature, duration under water, and maximum depth you’ve reached. The Oceanic+ app puts a dive computer on your wrist. Ocean Band is light and flexible, with a titanium buckle and adjustable loop for a secure fit even during high-speed water sports.
- ADVANCED HEALTH AND SAFETY FEATURES — Heart health notifications, the Blood Oxygen app, and the ECG app keep you informed and empowered when it comes to your health. Fall Detection and Crash Detection can connect you with emergency services in the event of a hard fall or a severe car crash. Hold the Action button to activate a siren that can be heard up to 600 feet away.
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Customers like the battery life, screen size, build quality, appearance and sleep quality of the wearable computer. For example, they mention that it lasts more than two days without charging, the screen is very large, bright and durable, and the charger that came with it is rugged. They're happy with the look and function, saying that it looks really good and the titanium case is really nice. They also appreciate the health monitoring features, saying it's the best smart watch and activity tracker.
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Customers like the battery life of the wearable computer. They say it has a great battery life, and the longer battery is better than the series 9.
"This thing gets really bright and lasts like 2 days...." Read more
"...Better battery and more features. O2 sensor, EKG, and large OLED screen." Read more
"...Battery life is great, though - I sometimes get three days on one charge..." Read more
"...I love the battery life. Even with super heavy use I get a good 48ish hours between charges. Now I can use my watch to track my sleep at night...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the watch. They mention it's amazing, a top-notch piece of equipment, and a real achievement in technology and design. Some say the watch band is nice. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This is a very pretty watch, but remember this thing was built for the intention of adventure, so it isn’t gonna look sleek like your typical Apple..." Read more
"...The titanium case is also a marked improvement. Even though it’s much larger physically than my old Apple Watch 6 it feels way lighter...." Read more
"...It's chunky, but high-tech...." Read more
"...what it does, you will see for yourself that this watch is absolutely unbelievable and capable of doing so much so so so much things for you...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer. They mention that it looks really good, is happy with the look and function, and loves the display. They also appreciate the titanium case, blue band, and large display face.
"...No clue. But it still looks great and it has a few scratches. Because of its rugged and adventurous look, the scratches add character to it." Read more
"...The jury is still out on the band. Don’t get me wrong, love the look and the fit...." Read more
"...To me, this one covers it all. Attractive titanium case, Sapphire crystal, water resistant enough for diving; tough enough to take out boating or..." Read more
"I use my watch for everything. I'm very happy with the look and function." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the wearable computer. They mention that it's well-made, reliable, and sturdy. Some appreciate the rugged charger that came with it. The watch is resistant enough for diving, tough enough to take out boating, and hiking. The strap is strong and sturdy, and it feels very solid yet light.
"The screen is very large, very bright, and very durable. My one complaint is that the screen is a bit too bright...." Read more
"...Sapphire crystal, water resistant enough for diving; tough enough to take out boating or hiking, all in a multi-billion-transistor wrist computer..." Read more
"...that’s why I bought it, It does not scratch easy and it’s got a very protective lens" Read more
"...box it came it looked a little beaten up, but the watch was in perfect condition with 100% battery heath...." Read more
Customers like the screen size of the wearable computer. They say it's larger, making scrolling easier. Some appreciate the larger screen real estate and say it fits well.
"This thing gets really bright and lasts like 2 days. The watch is very big and it has this really cool action button, and for myself who works at..." Read more
"...Better battery and more features. O2 sensor, EKG, and large OLED screen." Read more
"The screen is very large, very bright, and very durable. My one complaint is that the screen is a bit too bright...." Read more
"...Definitely messes with the flow.+ The watch is physically large. This is a definite problem if you ride fast and do any downhill MTB...." Read more
Customers like the sleep quality of the wearable computer. They say it has great health monitoring features, and is the best smart watch and activity tracker. They also appreciate the extended battery life and heart monitoring capabilities. Some mention that the heart rate tracking pings a lot more, providing more accurate tracking.
"...Better battery and more features. O2 sensor, EKG, and large OLED screen." Read more
"...of customizable watch faces, a compass, altimeter, depth gauge, heart monitor, blood oxygen sensor, sleep and exercise tracker, appointment reminder..." Read more
"...If you're in the Apple ecosystem, it's an amazing way to get alerts, unlocks your Macbook since it stays authenticated as long as it's touching your..." Read more
"...I have been able to correlate sleep quality with certain practices, improving my sleep drastically and with it my overall health, and this cannot be..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the wearable computer. They mention that it has many useful features, new features, and functions. Some say that the capabilities of the watch are mind-boggling, it has all the necessary vital functions, and is helpful in many ways.
"...Better battery and more features. O2 sensor, EKG, and large OLED screen." Read more
"...I found it incredibly handy, especially after moving to work-from-home due to the pandemic -- picking up phone calls and keeping up with Outlook..." Read more
"...for yourself that this watch is absolutely unbelievable and capable of doing so much so so so much things for you. It’s amazing...." Read more
"...different than anything he has tried before and he is blown away with all of it's capabilities. What a great present, it could not have gone better!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the wearable computer. Some find it well worth the price, a great investment, and a good way to track lifestyle. Others say it's a bit pricey but a show stopper.
"...I would say it has good value for your money, you get quality materials and different types of bands...." Read more
"...It is expensive, and I was definitely on the fence about it, but its been great so far." Read more
"Bought an open box online. Came as described and a good value for me" Read more
"...As for the Ultra -- the name's a bit much, and the price is steep, but if you want MORE of what Apple smart watches can do, in a bigger, more..." Read more
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I would say it has good value for your money, you get quality materials and different types of bands. For this ocean band, it is very uncomfortable and leaves groove lines on your wrist even if you have it too tight. But you know, I did get used to it but I wish I went with a different band that wasn’t this silicone one (I just really liked the look of it and I hate anything water).
It charges very fast and it comes with a braided charging cable but no block.
It’s very easy to use just like any Apple Watch, I’ve had Apple Watches in the past (series 3 and 5, and 7) and I’ve noticed that this one is significantly better with snappiness and efficiency. (Not like it really matters because a watch tells time regardless. But if you’re someone who does a lot of exercises or uses your watch instead of a phone, then it’s always good to have that extra speed because you won’t be waiting as long for something like maps to load.)
This is a very pretty watch, but remember this thing was built for the intention of adventure, so it isn’t gonna look sleek like your typical Apple Watch or Apple device, such as the normal series, this thing has rugged edges, the screen is the slightest bit lower then the watch itself, with almost like a wall around the screen to protect it from scratches.
I work as a server at a restaurant, which I consider that an adventure. This watch has been hit by cups, probably drowned, ice thrown at it, maybe some sort of mystery sauce on it. No clue. But it still looks great and it has a few scratches. Because of its rugged and adventurous look, the scratches add character to it.
The jury is still out on the band. Don’t get me wrong, love the look and the fit. The problem is I run a lot, and the cloth band can get rather gross after several miles of running. So far I have been able to keep it pretty clean just by hand washing it, and several videos suggest you can throw it I the wash as long as you put it in a garment bag. Plus, worse case is I buy a different band, like one of the Nike rubber ones.
I love the battery life. Even with super heavy use I get a good 48ish hours between charges. Now I can use my watch to track my sleep at night. Charging is also pretty fast as long as you use a 5v charger. Typical charge time seems to be around 30min if I am at 25% battery.
The titanium case is also a marked improvement. Even though it’s much larger physically than my old Apple Watch 6 it feels way lighter. And I have banged mine around a bit at the gym and on the road and it still has no noticeable scratches at all in the case or glass.
So, why the big, expensive Ultra? We do like to get outdoors (kayaking and nature photography here in Florida) so I've got a use for a durable, GPS-enabled device. And that Gen 5 was a little small for my maturing eyes. This watch handles all of that, and offers even more health data (Blood O2, etc.). And it hasn't disappointed.
Likes
Looks -- important in a watch. I'm not a huge guy, but all this "It's too BIG" hullabaloo is nonsense. It looks terrific on my wrist and is just as comfortable to wear as the smaller Gen 5 watch (thank you, titanium/ceramic construction).
Productivity -- It would be hard to go back to having to check my phone for calendar reminders, weather activity updates, etc. And even without a paid cell plan, the Ultra of course lets you answer calls on your wrist so long as your phone is nearby. It's a great help in a work-from-home environment.
So many complications!
The larger face on the Ultra 2 allows more complications, in a more readable fashion, and the Ultra-specific watch faces show them off to great effect. I don't know if I need to know my altitude, compass heading, number of steps, outside temp, day, date, time, battery status, and upcoming Outlook tasks all at once, but I really enjoy having that ability now.
Outdoors
I've used the Ultra for exercise tracking (works great, of course) and it's had no trouble banging around the yard, but so far no nautical outings or hikes to test the backtrack or other GPS features to track distance (and keep you from getting lost!). But I'm sure glad to have them.
Battery
I mean, more would be better, but my Gen 5 was running out of juice after about 15 hours, and the Ultra 2 is generally in the 70-80% range after the same period. I still charge it every night, but I don't worry about it giving up before then as I was starting to have to do.
Not So Likes
None really so far. Okay, paying iPhone money for a watch is a lot. But to be fair, it's not hard to spend what the Ultra 2 costs on either a fancy outdoors watch like a Fenix/Garmin, or a more traditional high-tech watch like a Citizen, or a really nice looking watch from whomever.
To me, this one covers it all. Attractive titanium case, Sapphire crystal, water resistant enough for diving; tough enough to take out boating or hiking, all in a multi-billion-transistor wrist computer with dozens of customizable watch faces, a compass, altimeter, depth gauge, heart monitor, blood oxygen sensor, sleep and exercise tracker, appointment reminder, music player and wrist telephone. Phew.
And yes, it tells time, more accurately than a $200,000 Rolex that can't access the Internet. And it doesn't need to be reset twice a year for Daylight Savings Time.
I wish the Apple bands were more plentiful and less expensive. I got the comfy Trail Loop, but it would be nice to have the Ocean too without paying another $99. But I've been wearing my existing silicone sport bands most of the time (large Gen 5-up bands fit perfectly) and Amazon has a staggering number of Ultra-compatible watch bands available (picked up a really nice SS mesh band for business outings for $27 and a leather one for about the same).
Bottom line
If you have an iPhone, an Apple smartwatch is a no-brainer. Yes, it's another thing to charge at night, but you're already doing that. And it is almost odd how handy it is having so much information available on your wrist -- once you have it, you won't want to be without it. I also think the exercise integrations are huge, whether you're a hardcore gym rat, or just need to make sure you didn't sit in a chair all day -- being able to track your improvements is a great motivator. It's been a game changer for me. I literally exercise in part to watch my "numbers" improve. Weird, but true.
As for the Ultra -- the name's a bit much, and the price is steep, but if you want MORE of what Apple smart watches can do, in a bigger, more attractive, sturdier, more capable package, this is a great piece of gear. I couldn't be more pleased.
Five big, smart stars.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
So, why the big, expensive Ultra? We do like to get outdoors (kayaking and nature photography here in Florida) so I've got a use for a durable, GPS-enabled device. And that Gen 5 was a little small for my maturing eyes. This watch handles all of that, and offers even more health data (Blood O2, etc.). And it hasn't disappointed.
Likes
Looks -- important in a watch. I'm not a huge guy, but all this "It's too BIG" hullabaloo is nonsense. It looks terrific on my wrist and is just as comfortable to wear as the smaller Gen 5 watch (thank you, titanium/ceramic construction).
Productivity -- It would be hard to go back to having to check my phone for calendar reminders, weather activity updates, etc. And even without a paid cell plan, the Ultra of course lets you answer calls on your wrist so long as your phone is nearby. It's a great help in a work-from-home environment.
So many complications!
The larger face on the Ultra 2 allows more complications, in a more readable fashion, and the Ultra-specific watch faces show them off to great effect. I don't know if I need to know my altitude, compass heading, number of steps, outside temp, day, date, time, battery status, and upcoming Outlook tasks all at once, but I really enjoy having that ability now.
Outdoors
I've used the Ultra for exercise tracking (works great, of course) and it's had no trouble banging around the yard, but so far no nautical outings or hikes to test the backtrack or other GPS features to track distance (and keep you from getting lost!). But I'm sure glad to have them.
Battery
I mean, more would be better, but my Gen 5 was running out of juice after about 15 hours, and the Ultra 2 is generally in the 70-80% range after the same period. I still charge it every night, but I don't worry about it giving up before then as I was starting to have to do.
Not So Likes
None really so far. Okay, paying iPhone money for a watch is a lot. But to be fair, it's not hard to spend what the Ultra 2 costs on either a fancy outdoors watch like a Fenix/Garmin, or a more traditional high-tech watch like a Citizen, or a really nice looking watch from whomever.
To me, this one covers it all. Attractive titanium case, Sapphire crystal, water resistant enough for diving; tough enough to take out boating or hiking, all in a multi-billion-transistor wrist computer with dozens of customizable watch faces, a compass, altimeter, depth gauge, heart monitor, blood oxygen sensor, sleep and exercise tracker, appointment reminder, music player and wrist telephone. Phew.
And yes, it tells time, more accurately than a $200,000 Rolex that can't access the Internet. And it doesn't need to be reset twice a year for Daylight Savings Time.
I wish the Apple bands were more plentiful and less expensive. I got the comfy Trail Loop, but it would be nice to have the Ocean too without paying another $99. But I've been wearing my existing silicone sport bands most of the time (large Gen 5-up bands fit perfectly) and Amazon has a staggering number of Ultra-compatible watch bands available (picked up a really nice SS mesh band for business outings for $27 and a leather one for about the same).
Bottom line
If you have an iPhone, an Apple smartwatch is a no-brainer. Yes, it's another thing to charge at night, but you're already doing that. And it is almost odd how handy it is having so much information available on your wrist -- once you have it, you won't want to be without it. I also think the exercise integrations are huge, whether you're a hardcore gym rat, or just need to make sure you didn't sit in a chair all day -- being able to track your improvements is a great motivator. It's been a game changer for me. I literally exercise in part to watch my "numbers" improve. Weird, but true.
As for the Ultra -- the name's a bit much, and the price is steep, but if you want MORE of what Apple smart watches can do, in a bigger, more attractive, sturdier, more capable package, this is a great piece of gear. I couldn't be more pleased.
Five big, smart stars.