I am having a tough time deciding which Apple watch to get, I keep going back and forth between the Series 9 and the Ultra 2. I currently have a series 6 that I bought brand new when it came out and the battery capacity is now at 82%. It is also only GPS and I would like to upgrade to a watch with cellular. I originally got the watch at the recommendation of my electrocardiologist for the ECG abilities and I use the health features regularly.
So again, the reason for upgrade is a watch with cellular, but I would also like a better battery life. I am a fairly small woman, and my series 6 is the 44 inch sized screen, I think I could handle going up to larger sizes though. I am not an outdoorsy type of person and when I exercise it is nearly always indoors but I am a little bit seduced by the better battery life of the ultra 2 - especially since I want a cellular watch this time. However, I have seen conflicting information as to whether or not the health data is better on the series 9 or the Ultra 2.
Anyway, this is all to ask, which would you all get? Below is a pic of my current watch on my wrist. Thanks!
If you’re even debating this you probably don’t have a strong enough use case to justify the cost of the ultra.
I went with an Ultra 2 from a series 7. 2 weeks in and by far my favorite design. The flat display allows you to put a glass screen protector on (instead of the flimsy plastic). Might not be as necessary with the sapphire glass… I love the brighter and larger display as well as the titanium housing.
I just got an Ultra 2 and have a Series 6. I love the Ultra series for a few reasons. I am a 44yo engineer/cyclist.
- Flat display, I didn’t think it was a big deal, but I JUST LOVE IT.
- Larger Text. I need reading glasses, and most of the day I don’t need them, the larger display makes reading my watch possible all day, with or without glasses.
- Larger Text. I need reading glasses, and most of the day, I don’t need them; the larger display makes reading my watch possible all day, with or without glasses. I suspect the battery will age a lot slower.
I like the brighter display on the Ultra 2 over the Series 9 and or Series 6, this also comes in handy as a fairly bright flashlight.
If you can tolerate the size, the Ultra 2 will have better sleep tracking because of the temp sensor and battery life.
Love the flat display. It’s just so much more aesthetically pleasing to me. I upgraded from S4 and love my ultra 2 even as a woman with slim wrists. Battery life is great. The size only bothers me at times at night (mainly how thick the watch is) but I hadn’t been wearing a watch to sleep at all before since my s4 didn’t do sleep tracking and battery didn’t last a day in the past few years.
I was where you are but I came from a 6 and just said why not and got the U2 lol most of the features are wasted on me since I don’t dive or hike crazy miles BUT I do run and never regretted it. Just my two cents
I will tell you why I went with ultra (gen 1)…
- price wise it compares to series 9 steel with LTE and the diffère is only about 100 bucks in Canada So really not that much more…
- I liked bigger screen
- I like bigger battery
- I liked better screen brightness
- I like sapphire because I tend to hit all sorts of o f things with my wrist
- I like that is made to play in water and outdoor even if I’m just a weekend warrior for outdoor Titanium is a bonus but it did not weight in on my decision at all. (I have no need for thought outdoor watch)
All in all if money is no object I think it’s worth it. I like mine. No regrets.
I’ve been with a series 4 for five years now, and finally picked up a new one - I got a series 8 (brand new) at a steep discount. From all I read there is very little difference between an 8 & a 9 - so if you decide to not get ultra, it may be worth looking into getting an 8 and saving some money.
If money was no object, Ultra 2. I like premise of a much improved battery life over any other, and likely at least still have minimum one day battery life @ year 6 of the device. But it’s a big price bump, plus paying for a monthly cellular plan over any gps only model.
If you are into the Adventure lifestyle and/or want a bigger and brighter display, longer battery life, better durability, and/or simply like it (and can afford it), get the Apple Watch Ultra, if not get the regular Apple Watch.