The Ultra 2 is the biggest, most powerful, and priciest Apple Watch. To put its price into perspective, you can buy two Series 9s or three SE models for the same price. It works hard to justify its cost, though.To start, it features the largest and brightest screen of any Apple Watch. It uses a 49mm, MIL-STD 810H-tested titanium case and an OLED display that puts out up to 3,000 nits, a 50% bump over the first Ultra. It has an additional Action button for custom functions and stays powered for around 55 hours on a charge, or about a full day longer than the Series 9 and the Watch SE. It also has a faster S9 SiP processor with support for the new double-tap gesture for one-handed control and Precision Finding with the iPhone 15 family.The Ultra 2 has all of the same health features as the Series 9, but sets itself apart when you step outside of the gym. The watch is built for all types of adventure, from dives to hikes and more. When you’re on foot, it uses L1 and L5 GPS for better accuracy and has a built-in 86dB siren that is audible from up to 600 feet away. For underwater treks, the watch has an EN13319 certification and a depth gauge with a water temperature sensor. It’s water resistant to about 330 feet (100 meters), safe for recreational dives down to 130 feet (40 meters), and can function as a dive computer with the Oceanic+ app. Moreover, it’s the only Apple Watch suitable for high-speed water sports like kitesurfing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing.The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is clearly the best Apple Watch for climbers, swimmers, and anyone else who spends a lot of time in the great outdoors. It’s pricey, though, and people with smaller wrists may not like its bulky design.
