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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultimate Adventure Companion
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been using the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for about a month now, and it has completely transformed how I approach my fitness routine and outdoor adventures.
The battery life is outstanding. I'm regularly getting close to three full days on a single charge, even with GPS tracking during long trail runs. This is a game-changer compared to my previous Series 8, which needed daily charging.
The brightness of the display is remarkable. I do a lot of hiking and cycling, and even in direct sunlight, the screen remains perfectly readable. The Action Button is incredibly useful too—I've programmed it to instantly start my workout tracking, which saves time when I'm gearing up for a run.
The durability gives me real peace of mind. I've banged it against rocks while climbing and submerged it during open water swims, and it hasn't shown a single scratch on the titanium case. The sapphire crystal display is holding up beautifully.
The health tracking features are more accurate than ever. The heart rate monitoring during high-intensity intervals seems spot-on, and the new depth gauge worked flawlessly during a recent snorkeling trip.
If you're an active person who needs reliable performance in demanding conditions, the Ultra 3 is absolutely worth the investment. It's the most capable fitness and adventure watch I've owned.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has been a game-changer for my daily routine.
Its health tracking and sleep monitoring give me clear, actionable insights I actually use.
Reliable, intuitive, and powerful, it feels like a personal wellness coach on my wrist.
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The extended battery life does make difference from the ultra 2. The screen is brighter and I feel like the new chip is more responsive than previous gen ! This has new features I think I totally worth the buy
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As a former Apple Watch first edition owner, this was a nice upgrade. I really appreciate the slightly larger but much brighter screen. Also, after 3 years my old 1st edition needed charging more often. I love that this new watch seems to last 2 full days on a 100% charge. It also charges faster on the Apple supplied charger. If you're still sporting a series 1 (or even a series 2), go for it!
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As a former Apple Ultra first edition I ever owned for two years. it was overall good but need recharging slightly often after use. It was a bit annoyed for me. However I was supposed to go for Apple Ultra second edition for upgrade but I decided to wait until it came out for a third edition Apple Ultra and finally bought it.
I was doing test it and surprising how it turned out well than I expected. I have no problem with charging and it is still full 100% for one day then recharging the next day. Everything went smooth and new features additional. It is BEAST! I am glad with my decision that I purchased.
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I paid the price for the battery life alone, everything else has just been a bonus. The integrated speaker is surprisingly powerful, the size is where most people are cautious but it it’s great. Screen quality and Apple integration is top notch. I’m not sure how it stacks up against the other ultra models but compared to the other versions of the Apple Watch series this piece of tech I own (aside from my steamdeck)
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I had an original Apple Ultra (1st Edition). I had been reading up on the new Apple Ultra 3 with all of its new features. It can track sleep/blood oxygen-displayed on iphone. The athletic features include walking, running, biking, step tracker, stopwatch and timers. You can add more at the app store (some are free some have to be bought). I got the black titanium watch. There are dozens of watch faces for free and you can always use family photos as a watch face. It is a little expensive; you get what you pay for. I traded in my old watch and got $217.00 credit on my Best Buy Card. I forgot one feature. You can enter a 4 digit code to disable the watch when you are not wearing it. When you put on the watch, you will need the code to fully enable the watch.
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Loved Ultra 3 if you want tech features and if its your first Ultra model will highly recommended to go for it, it delivers 48 hours of battery life worry free 2 days without charging it.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is an outstanding and rugged smartwatch that excels in adventure tracking, daily health monitoring, and battery stamina. It is the best and most durable Apple Watch available. While the design is largely unchanged from the Ultra 2, its value comes from the practical battery life increase—which pushes it closer to a true multi-day device—and the addition of vital two-way satellite communication
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Long lasting battery can make calls and text has amazing functionality with your apple ecosystem
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This is my first Apple Watch and I haven't been very impressed, and honestly regret this a bit. I'm treating it as a stand-in for a phone upgrade for 3+ years, so this will last me that entire time (absent mechanical issues), so it helps take the sting out.
With that being said, the device isn't bad, it's just... Apple's software issues are abysmal and they're getting worse by the year. I am an Apple person, and am writing this on a Macbook, and aside from PC Gaming, have been using Apple devices exclusively for a decade for most computing purposes. The quality control at Apple over the last few years has been terrible.
Frequently, my watch will not do things it's supposed to do. People will text me, and it's 50/50 whether it reaches me. People call me, I answer on the watch, but for some reason the call is picked up on my LOCKED phone instead. There are times where I put the alarm clock to 'Snooze' and it decides to turn off entirely. There are times when the alarm clock vibration doesn't go off, but the sound does... But it's sound from these tiny speakers that could be missed if you wear ear-plugs to sleep (me).
Frequently, I ask Siri to do something and it just doesn't work. The reminders app is a buggy mess. Every app I've liked so far has been from another publisher. The flashlight app on the watch dims itself when facing away from me for no apparent reason... What's the point of a flashlight app that dims itself?
In my use case, getting the Apple Watch Ultra 3 was a bit overkill, but I would have had the same experience on the Series watches too. I think if Apple had the same standards they had back when people like me didn't exist, and just gobbled anything they release up, this would be a freakin' amazing device. It's got soooo much potential, and I honestly do find myself using it often for various things. However, Apple as a software company is just losing it lately. I plan to wear out all of my Apple devices over the next decade, as long as they last, but I'm not sure what the future holds here for this company or my willingness to buy their products.
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I really like the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The screen is big and very bright, so it’s easy to see. The battery lasts much longer than my previous Apple Watch. It feels strong and premium, and the health and fitness features work very well. It is a bit expensive, but overall it’s a great watch and worth it.