Apple Watch Ultra vs Series 10: Which is Better for You?

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Price
03:14 Design
05:10 Durability
07:43 New Screen
09:08 Performance
09:36 Battery
11:31 Fitness
12:56 Pros & Cons
13:59 Recommendations

[sezquis]

I have been denying the Apple Watch Ultra since it came out, saying there’s no way I’m gonna pay that much for a watch and I always thought what if it was too big. I did try it on and it wasn’t too bad. Then I decided to just purchase it. I got the black ultra two and said if I don’t like it, I’ll return it. I tried it on put my favorite band on it and I absolutely love it. I regret not purchasing it before. It is absolutely not too big. It is not heavy at all. I love the way it looks and it fits. It is so much better than any of the other current watches out and I could not go back. I upgraded from the series 8, and it is a much worth upgrade! It is definitely worth the price.

[deanbuzzell]

Just wanted to share a story about the Ultra 2 watch I own. I fell, and I landed hard. I knocked a metal headphone stand that was quite heavy off my desktop, and I foolishly tried to grab it so it wouldn't potentially damage a floor tile. I grabbed across my desk and lost my balance. I cracked two ribs and knocked myself silly for a few moments. More importantly, though, my left ankle landed on that headphone stand and it put a two-inch gash in my ankle that nicked the femoral artery. I didn't realize an artery had been cut just yet. My Ultra 2 watch immediately responded to my fall by putting up the message it'd detected a fall and gave me the standard response options. I chose 'I fell, but I'm OK'. My wife heard the noise and commotion and came running. And started screaming. Puzzled, I looked at where she was pointing and saw this VERY large pool of blood on the floor where my left foot lay. The lower part of my trouser leg was soaked with blood.

We went immediately to the bathroom to see the extent of the injury and to try to control the bleeding. We weren't very successful, as you might imagine with a cut to a major artery. While doing this, my watch started to ring with an incoming phone call - the Duval County Emergency Dispatch services. They explained they'd gotten a 911 call from my phone number; emergency responders were on the way, and the dispatcher wanted to know the nature of the emergency. She explained that the call had come from a non-human with no additional information, so she needed to communicate to the responders what they'd be dealing with.

I explained to her the fall and the excessive bleeding, but I was still puzzled at how 911 had even been dialed in the first place. I'd responded to my watch that I was OK, so all I can think of is that it continued to monitor what vital signs it could and decided i was NOT OK, so it called 911. I was kind of pissed at first, but as I thought about it, I realized it was indeed fortunate my watch DID make that call. I was losing a lot of blood despite all our efforts to stem the flow. The emergency responders were floored a how much blood I'd lost and was still able to remain conscious.

In the ER it took 3 stitches to the artery and 8 staples to close that two-inch wound. The doctor wanted to give me blood because I'd lost so much, but I refused that (call me foolish, but have heard just too many stories about picking up nasty surprises from blood transfusions), so an 8-hour observation period to ensure I was recovering OK.

So, the message is this - the Apple watch (all the latest versions, but especially the Ultra 2) has a lot of intelligence built into it that can seriously help you and (in my case) even save one's stupid ass. I appreciated Craig's video on the watches. But even further, the Ultra 2 seems to have the intelligence needed to make that 911 call when it feels it's wearer needs help.

[JeremyDeBose]

My little skinny wrists and the Ultra 2 looks good.

[bryans]

I got the 45mm non-cell Series 9 a year ago, my first smart watch, and it meets all of my modest needs. I'll be keeping it until the battery won't hold a charge anymore.

[tapiokuusisto]

Ultra's longer battery life is actually a big deal: It is >24 hours come hell or high water including sleeping with the watch: Develop a habit of charging once a day same time and you are good. Not the case with 10 or 9.

[pug_]

Tried all the colours, sizes and models just after the Series 8 and Ultra 1 were released. Found out I prefer smaller Watch and lighter colour. Ended up getting a Nike 41 in Starlight. Anything Ultra sized just looked wrong.

Thanks for the content.

[garethjones]

Still loving my Series 6, thought it had broken the other day & was devastated, but thankfully it was just me being dumb

[kylekenney]

Had the ultra 1 and traded it for the ultra 2 in black, missed having a black watch

[dancharles]

Since I've had lung and heart issues in the past, I continue to use my stainless Series 6... blood oxygen function is something I really like to have. Works great, no noticeable scratches or dings, only issue is an slight drop off in battery life (especially when I go cellular), but it makes it through the vast majority of most days (I charge it in the morning during my shower/grooming/dressing routine. I'm fine using Siri on other devices.

[jimtipton]

Loving the 46mm Series 10 slate titanium. Retired a Series 4. Very comfortable watch. I use the raise to wake feature and getting 24hrs+.

[fredman]

How did you get more than 1 complication in the bottom?

[jdavis]

The series 10 battery is atrocious. Not sure if it’s a glitch with the new watch OS. But it’s bad

[arnevesper]

I have the ultra1, I dont think I would upgrade to anything other than a new ultra. But the ultra 2 isnt enough, maybe ultra 3 when that comes around

[RPodoba]

i loved my apple watch 7. but then i got tired of it being on everyone's wrist and of it not having any design features or personality/spirit. also, the obsession with fitness stat tracking is anxiety inducing. so i got a "dumb" solar g-shock that auto receives atomic time and could not be happier.

[l.mcdonald]

I get 3 days out of my ultra and at the end of the third day I have about 12% left

[PreInception]

Everyone is waffling on about which one to get when you all seem to be missing the point. Depending on your lifestyle you should get both, Ultra for sport and casual wear and Series 10, 9, 8 (whichever) for formal and smart wear. Also, the battery isn't a selling point because the both aren't good with battery life if you are an active person and you record your activities daily. None will last the day and let's not forget about sleep tracking. The watch that I am using on the day gets charged overnight while the other is worn for sleep tracking.

[mr_red]

I’ve actually been really disappointed with my experience with my first Apple Watch, which is the S9. I’m thinking about selling it.

[pitchcontrol]

I wanted the Apple Watch Ultra when it first came out but it was a bit to heavy for my wrist, I got the series 9 and the second day of having that thing it fell and got a scratch, I wish I would have kept the Ultra.

[kato]

I'm rocking the Series 10 46mm in Jet Black. I did encounter some battery drain issues on the watch though, with the battery dropping about 15 - 25% an hour. But after I force restart my watch, the issue went away and the battery only drains 3% an hour which is how I think it should be. Did you experience a similar issue with yours Craig?

[florianpeter]

I‘d never buy an non updated version with just a new color, looking at you airpods max „2“