Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS+Cellular) 49mm Titanium Case with Titanium Milanese Loop - Small - Black (Verizon) - (2025)

Like many of its features, the Apple Watch has its drawbacks. The battery life is still terrible. For instance, on the fitness front, the Apple Watch doesn’t compare well to other fitness-focused watches. It’s primarily a tech watch, not a fitness watch, so in comparison, my Garmin, which prioritizes fitness over technology, outperforms it in battery performance in every aspect. I’m not currently in fitness mode, but I’ll be soon. I already have to charge my watch every three days. So, if I use it for anything with GPS, I’ll need to charge it daily. This means I’ll lose a lot of my metrics and health data. Where in comparison I’ve only charged my Garmin watch once every two weeks during the off-season. When my fitness season starts, I usually only need to charge it once or twice a week, depending on how much I use the GPS. However, there are times when I go on 1.5-3 hr. long rides or hikes.

Very good product. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is widely considered the most capable and feature-rich Apple Watch yet — balancing ruggedness, battery life, display quality, health & safety features, and outdoors readiness. For people who’ll use those capabilities, it’s among the best smartwatches on the market today. But for everyday or casual users, many reviews caution it can feel like “too much watch” — bulky, pricey, and potentially over-engineered for simple daily needs.