
Apple Watch Ultra 3 now features built-in satellite communications, multiday battery life, and the largest, brightest display in an Apple Watch. It also delivers advanced metrics, Custom Workouts, dual-frequency GPS, and invaluable health insights like hypertension notifications and sleep score. It’s not called Ultra for nothing.
Customers enjoy the Watch Ultra 3 for its durability and long battery life. The stunning display is also a plus for many users. While the watch offers great connectivity and additional features, some find the weight to be a concern.
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Pros - Battery life is finally “don’t panic” good – getting a solid couple of days with normal use feels easy instead of like a science project. - The thing is a tank: titanium body, big bright screen, loud speaker and serious water resistance, so it feels like a real adventure watch, not a fragile gadget. - Fitness and health tracking are super solid, with very accurate GPS and heart rate for running and cycling, and sleep tracking that’s actually useful instead of just “you slept.” - Works ridiculously well with an iPhone and the rest of the Apple stuff, so it just melts into your daily routine instead of feeling like another device to babysit. Cons - If you already have an Ultra 2, this feels more like an “S” upgrade: nicer battery and small tweaks, but nothing that screams “must upgrade right now.” - It’s big and chunky; great for readability, but on smaller wrists it can look and feel like you strapped a mini phone to your arm. - The price is steep, and for a lot of people a cheaper Apple Watch gives you 80–90% of the experience for way less money. - It’s completely locked into the Apple world, so if you ever bail to Android, this instantly becomes an expensive paperweight.
Nicodemus Posted
I went back to Apple Watch after 3 years of wearing Garmins or Coros. I'm very happy to have great sport features combined with smart watch capabilities. The Ultra 3 has been an amazing companion for everyday wear and marathon training. Battery lasts at least a couple days with sleep tracking, and always on display. The trail loop is very comfortable and breathable. Totally recommend the Ultra 3, I'm happy to be back to Apple Watches, they are so useful.
TheDarkKnight Posted
In the past ive had a series 3 and 6 bur ive never been so satisfied like how i am with the ultra series. I mainly got it for extended battery life and range of features and i have yet to be disappointed. I also thought the size of the watch may be too much in the beginning but it is perfect. The 42 hour battery life is very much an understatement as i find mine lasting 55+. The size of the screen is also very useful for when you’re working out and need to interact with your watch. Overall a great buy
GabeG Posted