Apple Watch 10 vs 9 vs Ultra 2 - Is it WORTH Upgrading?!

The new Apple Watch Series 10 is AMAZING, but is it worth it over buying a used Series 9 for MUCH less cash? Or what about the Ultra 2? Let's find out!
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Timestamps ⬇️
Apple Watch Series 10 vs Series 9 vs Ultra 2 - 00:00
Jet Black Series 10 Unboxing - 0:36
Midnight vs Jet Black Color - 1:14
New Apple Watch Fast Charger - 1:58
Best Qi2 Charging Station - 2:32
Close-up Comparison of Watches - 3:45
Ion-X Glass vs Sapphire Glass - 4:28
Display Size Comparison - 5:15
Wide-Angle OLED on Series 10 v regular - 5:40
Series 9 vs Series 10 Design Comparison - 6:20
Back Design Comparison - 7:58
Series 10 vs Ultra 2 Design Comparison - 8:51
Series 10 vs 9 vs Ultra 2 Always-on Display - 9:51
Maximum Brightness Test - 10:59
Series 10 vs Ultra 2 Speaker Comparison - 12:00
Chip and other Specs Comparison - 12:31
Battery Life Comparison - 13:00
My personal Apple Watch choice for 2024 - 14:04

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[MaxTechOfficial]

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[NestyDj]

You know what’s coming next 😂 Why we was wrong !! 😂

[pedro]

Is the jet black going to scratch like the iPhone 7?

Request to test flashlights, I'm curious about the color red

[bluesky]

Why apple watch 10 its come with thicker bezels bigger than Apple Watch s9

[wesb]

Why don’t you put a screen protector on it ?

[mikahundin]

Option 1: Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Titanium) - Why it's compelling:

- Battery Life: The Ultra 2 offers up to 36 hours of battery life in normal mode and 72 hours in low-power mode, significantly more than the Series 10's 18-36 hours​.

- Durability: The titanium case with sapphire crystal display is built for rugged environments, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking or diving.

- Additional Features: The Ultra 2 comes with extra hardware like the Action Button and is designed for extreme sports with features like depth gauge, dual-frequency GPS, and water temperature sensors, which aren't available on the Series 10​.

- Small Price Difference: With the Ultra 2 priced at $749-$799 and the Series 10 Titanium at $699-$749, the price difference isn't vast, making the Ultra 2 more attractive if you value those extra features​.

Option 2: Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum - Why it's a good choice if cost is a factor:

- Lower Price: The aluminum version starts at $399-$429, a more budget-friendly option​.

- Lightweight: It's also lighter than the titanium model, making it more comfortable for everyday wear.

- AI Hardware Advancements: If you're someone who believes in rapid improvements in AI hardware over the next few years, buying the aluminum version means you can upgrade more frequently without feeling the burden of having spent a lot upfront on a premium model.

- Future Tech: By saving on the initial cost, you’re more flexible to upgrade sooner as Apple improves chips (e.g., the S10 chip is already more efficient than the S9, but it’s likely more substantial upgrades are coming in the next 1-3 years.

Decision Factors:
If you value battery life, durability, and enhanced outdoor features, the Ultra 2 offers great value for a small price increase.
If you prioritize cost-efficiency and frequent upgrades, opting for the Series 10 Aluminum could make more sense, as it lets you save now and upgrade sooner when the hardware improves.

[lplt]

when doing comparison can yall use the same background for the watch, most of the times that it looks brighter was using more colorful backgrounds

[lucafloricel]

that, ,displat so much bigger” is a cap. dude is bigger by 0.06 inches. i have the aw10 46inch but is not huge.

[komatsui]

I checked the difference between my series 7 to series 10 at the Apple Store… I couldn’t even tell it was that much thinner like he is describing. I couldn’t even tell tell the screen was bigger but not “sooo much biggeeer”. SMH

[eleegs]

Another reviewer noticed that the series 10 bezel is bigger than series 9- a reason why Apple didn’t compare the 10 to the 7, 8 &9

[noeliagonzalezdeguerrero]

I wanted the ultra 2 in black but my wrist is so tiny it would look so weird 😢 I had to get the jet black series 10

[gregp.]

Thinking of upgrading my Apple Watch 5 to this newest 10. I did not use or charge my 5 for 3-4 years, so its battery and the whole watch still works perfectly otherwise. Although I was looking at the Ultra 2 as well.

[Anarcath]

Picked up the 46mm jet black X on the day it came out. There is nothing like it. I was born. I gave my money to Apple. I died.

[gogo]

no change in design same old Apple Watch, so disappointing. In 10 years you can wear any model since Apple Watch 4 and you barely could tell the difference from little far away. No new sensors that was a bummer again. I have been waiting and waiting for a new form factor and new sensors ... I will hold my Apple Watch 4 for an other year but Apple has stopped innovating with Apple Watch

[mattd]

I got the black Ultra 2. I upgraded from the Gen 1 Ultra. I LOVE the Ultra 2 in black. Looks sick!

[BusymanXD]

Fyi I ordered the Slate Titanium and it actually looks like the Space Black. I was so confused bc it looks different in the renders but here we are. The reason why I got the titanium it’s the sapphire crystal, I have the S7 SS for 3 years now and has 0 scratches 😃

[FutureMedia]

Series 10 46mm:

Using Low Power Mode (LPM) most of the time battery life is 30-36 hours between 80% and 20%. Charge time using a 20 watt USB-C charger going from 20% back to 80% takes less than 20 minutes

[RD-blgj]

wow! I used my series 5 until the series 9 that I got last year on launch day; never got a scratch on either. Just need to take care of your stuff you paid for! same for my iPhones, I never put screen protectors and yet, I never get scratches on them.

[iXeo]

I updated to the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS (2024) from my Apple Watch Series 3 LTE (2018). And this is a huge difference. It feels all better as it did with the 3 in 2018. Best new features with the 10 is the bigger screen even with nearly same sizes (42mm) and that it is thinner. Now I have no problem with it wearing it under long shirts and take a look at it. Hearing music on the wrist is also great. So the phone can charge and stay where it is and i have my music everywhere with me and hands free to do something at home. And the watch is blazing fast again.