Apple Watch Ultra 2It appeared as an upgrade of the first generation ultra-smart watch model that Apple introduced last year. So, what are the differences compared to the first series introduced last year? If you have an Apple Watch Ultra, is there a need to replace it? We are looking for answers to these questions.
In 2023, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Ultra, which features a more durable design and titanium case, a larger and brighter display, additional speakers and microphones, significantly longer battery life, and more. The first-generation Apple Watch Ultra is no longer manufactured by Apple, and since it’s a one-year model, prices are dropping at third-party sellers. Therefore, some customers may be considering whether to upgrade to the first or second generation Ultra. Or, depending on the price difference, one wants to choose Ultra 2 or the first generation Ultra.
The two Apple Watch Ultra models share the vast majority of their features, so should you consider buying the first generation or sticking with the first generation to save money? This guide reveals all the differences of Ultra 2 compared to the previous generation. Let’s take a look together.
| Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|
| Retina display with up to 2,000 nits brightness | Retina display with up to 3,000 nits brightness |
| Flashlight | Flashlight boost with Digital Crown |
| S8 chip (based on A13 Bionic chip) | S9 chip (based on A15 Bionic chip: 60% more transistors, 30% faster) |
| Neural Engine | 4-core Neural Engine (up to twice as fast) |
| Siri processed in the cloud over an internet connection | Siri provides faster and more reliable responses by processing on the device for requests that do not require information from the internet. |
| Dictation | 25% more accurate dictation |
| First generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second generation Ultra Wideband chip |
| – | Double-Tap gesture to stop timers, play and pause music, snooze alarms, answer and end phone calls, take photos with the Camera Remote, open the Smart Stack, and navigate widgets; Do all this without touching the screen |
| – | Siri can access health and fitness data |
| – | Precision Find for iPhone 15 models provides visual, tactile and audio guidance along with distance and direction for a misplaced iPhone |
| – | HomePod integration: When a user gets within four feet of a HomePod-playing device, Apple Watch launches Now Playing to control playback. If nothing is playing, media recommendations appear at the top of the Smart Stack. |
| 32GB storage | 64GB storage |
Overall, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a very minor upgrade over the first-generation model; The S9 chip, Double Tap, and Precision Find for iPhone 15 models are the most significant changes. All in all, it’s very hard to recommend the upgrade.
Most users of the current Apple Watch Ultra won’t be able to justify upgrading to the Ultra 2, but some customers coming off an older Apple Watch or who haven’t had an Apple Watch at all may still have good reasons to opt for the latest model; For example, those who use HomePod heavily, those who plan to purchase an iPhone 15 model and would benefit from the Precision Find feature, those who need additional storage for downloaded media, or those who find one-handed operation with the Double Tap gesture useful.
Since the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is very similar to the first-generation model, most customers who want to purchase the Ultra model may prefer the discounted first-generation model. If the original device can be found for a much lower price, it remains a solid buy. The price of Ultra 2 is 40,000 TL. Therefore, if you are not interested in its new features, the original model can be sold for around 27,000 TL. Depending on the price difference and features, you can buy the smart watch that best suits you.