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Upgraded from Series 3. Totally in love with Ultra.
Update after 3 months:
After 3 months of usage, I'm glad I picked Ultra over Series 8. I bumped it into doors, walls, tables and whatnot on numerous occasions and not a single scratch on screen or a dent to the body. Solid 2 day battery life. Lightweight design. Definitely one of my best purchases from Apple.
Starlight band gets dirty quickly. I often wash it once a week. I recommend darker colours for the band.
Prologue:
I wanted to upgrade from Series 3 as I purchased it almost 5 years ago and it stopped getting watchOS updates. Battery has taken a hit, display was full of scratches and colour started chipping away from the body.
At first I was inclined to go with Series 8 midnight Aluminium 45mm GPS + LTE. I was convinced that it's a better choice as it weighs light and doesn't look as bulky as Ultra as I have skinny wrists. And I almost bought it from online Apple store.
Then I started going through the reviews for Ultra and it slowly grew on me. I liked the idea of having a better battery. Sapphire glass + Titanium body = fewer scratches and dents in the long run. And I plan to use the watch for next 4-5 years. Although by no means I'm an extreme user that Apple says this watch is for, it turned out to be a no brainer to get Ultra over Series 8. Display is big. Battery life is better. Build quality is durable. Lasts longer on cellular if I wanted to switch off my iPhone for a few days for fewer distractions.
I went ahead and placed the order on Amazon. Stock was available and I could get the watch faster than from the online Apple store. Got it delivered under a week.
Impressions after a week's usage:
I'm very happy with the purchase. I'm getting two days of battery life with an hour of workout each day and 8 hours of sleep tracking. Display is crisp and accommodates more content. Siren is fun to play with.
However the concern is with the Starlight alpine loop band. Band already got dirty. And I developed a mild rash as my wrists were used to silicone bands with series 3 and not accustomed to polyester in alpine loop band. However they subsided in a day. Soon I'm planning to get a solo braided loop preferably in a dark colour.
So, if you can afford it, I definitely recommend it over Series 8. Better battery, build quality and bigger display are the things that you will enjoy.
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple, Apple Inc, One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA. or Apple India Private Limited No.24, 19th floor, Concorde Tower C, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore - 560 001 |
| Series | Watch Ultra |
| Colour | Starlight |
| Item Height | 3.8 Centimeters |
| Item Width | 21.4 Centimeters |
| Standing screen display size | 49 Millimetres |
| Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 21.4 x 3.8 cm; 456 g |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Connectivity Type | Cellular |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
| Wattage | 15 Watts |
| Operating System | Ios |
| Battery Description | lithium-ion |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 36 Hours |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.09 Watt Hours |
| Number of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
| Included Components | Titanium Case, Band, Braided Fast Charging USB‑C Cable (1 m) |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item Weight | 456 g |
