r/positive
AW much better for notifications - the Garmin is functional, but the AW is miles better IMHO.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2 [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smartwatch with Rugged Titanium Case & Blue/Black Trail Loop S/M. Fitness Tracker, Precision GPS, Action Button, Extra-Long Battery Life
By Apple
180mentions58%positive$599.00typicalr/Garmin+8pros/−6cons
What one Redditor said
“Making calls without a phone nearby: This was a big one. With the Apple Watch (cellular), I could go for a run or bike ride without needing to carry my phone at all.”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +great watch
- +Apple Pay
- +perfect for everyday life
- +fast charging
- +satellite connectivity
- +Much better for notifications
- +easily lasts the entire day with some battery left over
- +does the job well for everyday watch
Cons
6- −too big
- −inconvenience needing to recharge it
- −would not last two days
- −poor cellular reception inside most buildings
- −weak cellular signal strength
- −dropping in and out
Where Reddit talks about it
180 comments · 19 subreddits
r/Garmin42%
36 mentions↑ 61
r/AppleWatch59%
32 mentions↑ 234
r/applewatchultra59%
27 mentions↑ 77
r/scuba39%
18 mentions↑ 106
r/diving71%
14 mentions↑ 30
r/miband0%
10 mentions↑ 17
Reddit reviews
+ 76~ 55− 49
r/applewatchultrapositive4
Things have only continued to improve with the ultras.
r/applewatchultrapositive8
ultra is perfect for everyday life which is 95% of what the watch is used for.
r/applewatchultrapositive3
For me ultra 2 easily lasts the entire day with some battery left over, this is even whilst using gps to track/follow a route.
r/applewatchultrapositive3
in low power mode the watch does MORE than fine. And there is really no comparison between even a third party app like WorkOutDoors and how well it works
r/applewatchultrapositive1
If you have an iPhone, just get the Ultra, is my bottom line. Unless you have a TRUE need for the battery of Garmin, like for ultras etc., otherwise it's all nonsense. They charge fast and the Apple W
r/applewatchultrapositive1
my Ultra was much more accurate than his Garmin in terms of navigation. We followed the trail marks, I remember when we hit 3 miles mark marked on the trail mark post, my watch says exactly 3 miles
r/AppleWatchpositive4
Got my ULTRA 2 last night for $475 brand new with 1 year warranty from apple via a local reseller. ...this won due to the discount and aesthetics
r/AppleWatchpositive1
The best part about the ultra is, ironically, that red backlit face for the dark. I say ironically, because that is excellent for bedtime, or when you wake up in the middle of the night to pee.
r/AppleWatchpositive1
I am selling my ultra 2, it was just too big for me, but it’s been a great watch. Still have really good battery life
r/applewatchultraneutral1
The Ultra 2 isn’t that different from the 3. It has a slightly larger display with slightly better viewing angles and can show the seconds when you have it lowered. (Not looking at it.) Also 5G connec
r/applewatchultranegative2
I overall loved the Ultra 2, but my only complaint is that the cellular reception was poor inside of most buildings. ...the Ultra 2 always had really weak cellular signal strength, and was dropping in
r/AppleWatchpositive2
Tad bid more battery but endurance is already Amazing. ...I still think that both are simply fantastic.
r/AppleWatchneutral14
blood pressure thing is part of OS update and the Ultra 2 gets it as well.
r/AppleWatchneutral2
For me personally, on the Ultra 1, when I was considering upgrading to the 3, I asked myself, 'Will this battery life increase functionally change how I go about using/charging my watch on a daily bas
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