Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers a variety of features for sports activities and extreme conditions. It has an Always-On Retina LTPO2 OLED display with a maximum brightness of up to 3000 nits, which is particularly useful outdoors and in intense light conditions. Other highlights include precise dual-frequency GPS positioning, a depth gauge for diving up to 40 meters, a water and temperature sensor and an SOS siren. It has a battery life of up to 36 hours, which can be extended to 72 hours in power saving mode.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has some significant upgrades over the first generation: the Ultra 2 reaches up to 3000 nits of brightness, while the Ultra (1st generation) only reaches 2000 nits. It also features the new S9 SiP, which offers faster performance. Also new is the double-tap gesture, which allows actions to be performed without touching the display.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a more durable titanium case and a brighter display (3000 nits) compared to the Series 8. It is also water resistant up to 100 meters and has features like a depth gauge and precise dual-frequency GPS, while the Series 8 is only water resistant up to 50 meters and uses single-frequency GPS.

Upgrading to the Ultra 2 is worthwhile if you want to benefit from new features such as increased display brightness and the double-tap gesture.

It is operated via the touchscreen, the digital crown and the side button. A new feature is the double-tap gesture, which allows you to perform actions such as answering a call by tapping twice.

The Ultra 2 offers features like a depth gauge, water temperature sensor and dual-frequency GPS that make it ideal for extreme sports. It is water resistant up to 100 meters and meets the MIL-STD 810H standard for ruggedness.

The Ultra 2 is the right choice for extreme sports enthusiasts or outdoor enthusiasts, while the Series 8 is an excellent everyday smartwatch for users who don't need special outdoor or diving features.