Customers express satisfaction with the Watch Ultra's battery life, screen size, durability, and design. Many also appreciate its features, GPS accuracy, water resistance, and lightweight feel. However, some customers find the bands unsatisfactory and the price to be a significant drawback. Overall, positive feedback outweighs negative comments regarding specific aspects of the product.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yosemite Tested! Buyer Approved!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had this watch for about three weeks. Bought it in time for our family vacation. Second week of having the Apple Ultra watch I used it at Yosemite. Great for navigating direction, setting location waypoints, seeing elevation, tracking of hiking and walking with ability to track distance and number of steps, etc. Love, love, love this watch! Love the larger 49mm size, the quality, the weight of it, and more. I chose the Midnight Ocean navy color band, and also purchased a separate band in the color white. The Ultra watch is cool looking and the bands are easy to change from one to the other. Also love the ‘always on’ feature. I could go on and on about it. Buy it, youll love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best watch ever!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this watch. It does so much. I’m coming to this watch from an iWatch 3 without cellular. Before buying the ultra I was afraid it might be too big as I have a small wrist. I debated for several months then finally got to see the ultra in person that a friend of mine had just bought. I bought mine with the next 2 weeks. I got the midnight ocean band and it actually fits better than my iWatch 3 with the Nike band. The ultra is also really lighter than I thought it would be. Set up was a breeze and all my info from my 3 transferred with no problems. I set it up myself. I love the bigger and brighter screen. I can see everything better and it is really not too big. Love the new watch faces and the new orange side button. The battery has lasted really well even with having the screen on all the time. I love that feature. I never used the sleep focus on the 3 but have been on the ultra. It is very comfortable to sleep in and it monitors so much. Overall I’m very impressed and very happy with my ultra.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent battery life!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have owned this watch for about 2 months now. I didn’t activate the cellular service and only use it connected to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. The battery life is great, way better than my series 5 Apple Watch. I’m averaging between 4-5 full days of battery before I need to recharge it. I use a sleep tracking app to monitor my sleep every night and I’m so impressed with the battery life. The display is larger and I don’t need to wear readers to view anything on this clear and bright screen when I wear my contacts. The gps works great with my all trails app on hikes. I did but a watch band that is a all in one case & band to protect it when I work or during hiking and small scrambles on my hikes. I used the watch in a friend’s pool and the depth tracking was pretty spot on as well as the water temperature (one degree above what the thermometer said in the pool). I would definitely recommend this watch if you’re looking for something with a larger display and way longer battery life between charges. I would definitely purchase one again if I needed to. I give this watch a 4.5 rating.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy. This. Watch. You won't regret it!
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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This is the best version to date. It has all the bells and whistles a smart watch needs and then some. From tracking health, to controlling media or lights around the house. You can make crystal clear calls from just the watch alone. Use it as a flashlight, which comes in handy more times than not. The GPS features are amazing to say the least. It's an awesome piece of hardware with Apple's tech inside, which flows seamlessly with all your Apple devices. The selection of watch faces, you'll more than likely have plenty of choices to choose from. Also, durability of this watch is on another level as well. I've beat this thing up and between the Titanium & Sapphire glass... There's not one ding or scratch that I can see. (After a year of use) There's a million other positives I could ramble off about this watch but I digress. This is my 5th or 6th Apple Watch over the years. I usually replace them every year because I can and the bills are paid. But, unless Apple does something extraordinary?!
I'll keep this for at least a couple years, maybe longer?!?! So... Add to cart! Buy it! Thank me later...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great if you are looking for the best Apple Watch.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product and lives up to its high asking price. Between it’s almost indestructible durability, bigger screen, better battery life and additional functionality it delivers on a better overall Apple Watch experience. Whether that large bump in price for the best experience is worth it or not is subjective I personally believe it is and am not disappointed in what I get for the extra money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Iwatch Ultra
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded to the new Ultra for the extras it offers. I love the fit and feel. Have it paired to my iPhone so I didn’t get a separate number for the watch for my own personal reasons. I charge it about ever two days. I will admit that I'm still learning how to use its features, the same with my new iPhone 14pro, but I’m very pleased that I bought it. I added the screen protector just to be safe. I enjoy kayaking and with this watch I can secure my phone,id, and keys and still be able to answer calls or text while out on the water. I also like the size as it is very easy to read. Being that I’m old and disabled I like the reminders to get up and move around which has helped me feel better. I have my grown daughter my all red Iwatch that I had only had 9 months to upgrade her from the 3. I got the yellow band to be different and love the look. If you can afford it, get it. You’ll be glad you did. I’m not a go out and buy the latest and greatest, but since I needed to upgrade my iPhone I decided that the new Ultra was a great match and I don’t need to worry about either one now for a while if at all. I do recommend this Iwatch ultra and believe you will too.
This review is from Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) 49mm Titanium Case with Yellow Ocean Band - Titanium - (2022)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Apple Watch Yet
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This watch is soooooooo awesome!!! I love it so much more than my regular Apple Watch. It’s sleek, sturdy and the battery is insanely long lasting. I love it. It also takes all bands from 42mm to 49 mm which means you can have a wider selection of bands in various styles and price ranges. It is great for rough and tough, water and with the right band dress up. It has a safety siren of 85 decibels and satellite location as well as fall detection. Several of my guy friends bought one after seeing mine. It’s also very lite weight. Good for people with medium to large wrists.
This review is from Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) 49mm Titanium Case with White Ocean Band - Titanium - (2022)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultra watch review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great overall battery, durability, and features. Brightness is as great as advertised. Takes some time to adapt to the weight and size, but not long.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better Battery!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I upgraded from a Apple Watch Series 4 and the battery life is incredible! The screen is easier to see with my aging eyes, the features are a lot better and in my opinion this is the best watch Apple has made to date. I’m not crazy for the straps, I wish the colors had more options but that is my only issue, if you would call that an issue. But this watch for the incredible features and the awesome battery life, you won’t be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge upgrade for someone who appreciates watches.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m a person who has over 30 watches. I never thought I’d have interest in an Apple Watch until I took the leap with the Series 4. After I bought that, I never bought a regular watch again, surprisingly. When I saw the Ultra I first put it on in the store and needed it immediately. The quality is head and shoulders above the standard Apple watch. It’s heavy and larger making it just feel higher quality. Having a Sapphire glass screen is what a higher end “normal” watch gets you, so they did that right. The bezel is far nicer making it feel and look like a timepiece rather than just a watch. TBH, I don’t use a single feature that makes it Ultra, like the dive or hiking features. This purchase was purely out of greed, appreciation for watches and need for battery life. The battery life is what I end up benefiting from the most because now I actually use this to track my sleep. With the other watch, I couldn’t and didn’t want to take the chance of having it die during the day. The new charger that comes with it charges significantly faster than if you use the old charger on this watch. At 48 hours I have a consistent 30% remaining. I’ve not yet used low power mode. If you appreciate watches, and plan to keep this for at least a few years, the $800 is worth it. Btw, old watch bands do fit, but not flawlessly. I have a smaller to average wrist and this watch isn’t too big. I think you must be pretty petite for that to be the case.
This review is from Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) 49mm Titanium Case with White Ocean Band - Titanium - (2022)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Apple watch so far
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Big screen, big battery, surprisingly light for it's size and works with all my older watch straps.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent build quality, cellular not required
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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.
Great build quality with the titanium case and the sapphire crystal. The functionality is better than my old Apple 6 watch. Setup was easy and existing apps transferred without difficulty. My Tidal misic streaming app works MUCH better with the Ultra than my old Apple 6 watch. I use the watch at the gym for workouts, swimming, streaming music and communication. I did order a crystal cover despite the sapphire crystal because I’m tough on watches. Overall, this was great purchase and seeing the Ultra in person at Best Buy helped me make the purchase decision.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Band
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Apple Watch yet, sturdy and comfortable.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was impressed with the looks and the battery. I have gone nearly 2-1/2 days without charging and still have about 20% remaining. The ocean band feels tight on the hand as compared to another band, but I think it is for a reason. I put a case on it because someone told me that the watch will scratch other items in your pocket. It feels heavy but does not feel like it on the hand. Not sure if it is because of the band.The screen size is meaningfully large allowing you to type in responses. Siri will be faster. I dictate and make corrections later, which for me is the fastest. Everything on the watch feels zippy and fast. The action button is getting used more than I thought I would. The extra buttons make it look sporty.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Addicted
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Totally love this version of an Apple Watch, went from a first product in stainless steel/leather band to a 7. The 7 dose everything you need, the Ultra’s build in titanium is overkill, it does everything the 7 can’t. I have spent hours under water, fresh as well as salt, on harsh trails, in unforgiving cold, sideways rain, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes as well as helos. One tool I don’t leave home without. Apple, you did good with this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Band
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Ultra is fantastic
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you like a bigger, brighter screen with awesome battery life, this watch is for you. Upgraded from the series 6 and it was well worth the upgrade. This watch oozes quality and craftsmanship. Didn't prefer the default band that came with the watch and got the Nomad sport band in its place.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent versatile watch
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great watch. The best feature is the workout feature and health (heart meter and water intake). Great battery life and durability.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing watch. No regrets
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this watch. This watch has a way better battery than my last Apple Watch and the sapphire screen is virtually impossible to scratch or break. The titanium case is sturdy and you can change bands to dress it up and make it look truly high end. The brightness is twice as vibrant as past Apple Watches. It’s one of my favorite things. The action button is great too. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Band
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s bigger on the inside.
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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.
So far I love this watch. I’ve literally been waiting for this watch since the day the smart watch was ever first thought about. I thought it might have been too large at first, but after a few days, it feels like any other traditional watch I’ve owned of a similar weight, maybe a little more comfortable. I was worried it might dig into the top of my wrist when my hand was flat on a surface, but no problem. No issues wearing it to bed either. I do think they clould have given you at least 2 bands though. The diver band isn’t terrible, but not the one I’d want to wear all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Durability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my watch !!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it!!! Love how I can drop it by accident and not worry about breaking the glass , or even scratching it. I wash my hands a lot and I don’t even take it off ,love the fact it can get wet and nothing happens to it . Love using it for the gym , going out, daily watch . It’s perfect .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
the screen size and sturdiness make it worth it.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the watch is the same performance as my apple watch7. but the larger screen and the battery life make it worth every penny. plus the hardware that is faster and more feature rich. the quick access button is very handy. and i am using all my regular straps and they all look great
This review is from Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) 49mm Titanium Case with Yellow Ocean Band - Titanium - (2022)