unfortunately its the big bezel and case the screen is the same size as series 7/8 but worse because the more rounded corners so you lose text
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Returning the Ultra? [MERGED]
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For sure. The one thing I am thankful for as far as having picky YouTubers and consumers is that the product makers are forced to make things better and better. If I was the consumer that had to tell them what to make next I’d probably leave it at the fenix 7x as the perfect running watch and we’d be at the pinnacle 😆
YES! THIS!, I thought I was going crazy that no one else / reviewers had mentioned this. I have a Series 7 45mm with sapphire crystal to compare and yes its definitely blurry on the Ultra!? To me it looks like Series 7 / 8 is "retina" and Ultra is on that pre retina un-crisp text. I don't understand what is going on here, when you don't look at the Series 7 or 8 for a few days you can forget it, but it is troubling it looks like they just upscaled the graphics but didn't add anymore pixels....?
No plans to return. Far and away the best Apple Watch I’ve owned. And looks are subjective…it’s a kick ass looking watch.
Quite frankly I’m finding the complaints about the Apple Watch Ultra bordering on the bizarre. Most complaints are about size and design…as if these weren’t known before you ordered the watch.
Quite frankly I’m finding the complaints about the Apple Watch Ultra bordering on the bizarre. Most complaints are about size and design…as if these weren’t known before you ordered the watch.
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Aren't size and design classic attributes that look different in person? Doesn't surprise me that people like something until they see it. Or visa versa.
Interesting you find the price absurd. Did you say the same about the Titanium Series 7 last year?? The Series 7 Titanium, which was literally an identical Watch to the Series 7 aluminum, sold for $850. Do you also feel the Series 7 and 8 SS are also overpriced?? Apple is literally charging $200 more for a SS case and Sapphire display. That is absurd. Meanwhile, the Ultra, which is $50 less than the Series 7 Titanium gives you 2-3 times the battery life, a larger more robust build with new and unique design, software features unavailable on other Apple Watches, a display 2x brighter than any other Apple Watch, much better speakers, better water proofing, and an Action button that is the opposite of gimmick. Please explain to me again how the Ultra pricing is absurd, particularly when you look at where it’s placed in the market of smart/sport watches.
Stop saying this. It’s absolutely not true. It shows more content as shown over and over. Seriously, gotta let this go.
I've been noticing this too and I think the anti-aliasing seems poorer on the Ultra than the regular? Based on PPI it should be comparably sharp but it just looks a touch less sharp.
I've had the Ultra since Friday's release. I'm in love with this thing!! I really love the rugged look, and the overall size. Looks great on my wrist! Beautiful piece of technology!!
Coming from the Garmin Tactix Delta, I prefer the Apple interface, and overall functionality. My biggest issue, is battery life. I get 18 days with the Garmin, and my experience with the Ultra is 48 to 55 hours. As much as I love the Ultra, I am likely returning it simply because I am spoiled in not having to throw my watch on the charger every other day, or worry about taking a charger on vacation.
Tough to let this go, as again its a bad a?* looking device.
Coming from the Garmin Tactix Delta, I prefer the Apple interface, and overall functionality. My biggest issue, is battery life. I get 18 days with the Garmin, and my experience with the Ultra is 48 to 55 hours. As much as I love the Ultra, I am likely returning it simply because I am spoiled in not having to throw my watch on the charger every other day, or worry about taking a charger on vacation.
Tough to let this go, as again its a bad a?* looking device.
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Why do people keep comparing the Apple watches to Garmin? Completely different use cases so you should be comparing it to Samsung or Googles watch.
Do you genuinely not understand why the Garmin would get more battery life than the Apple watch?
Do you genuinely not understand why the Garmin would get more battery life than the Apple watch?
Yeah that’s why I sold my 13 max and bought a Nokia button phone
I'll be keeping my Ultra watch. Can't compare apples to oranges.
My watches prior to the Apple Watch went years on a battery, some I never changed. In that context, the Garmin is a poor performer at just 18 days. If you have to charge a watch at all what difference is it really to top it off every other day versus 18 days when it's still a babysitting job. Both have battery life that is too short in reality. Maybe one day they will find a way to give it a year or more but I dont know how.
I'm messing with you a bit really. 18 is much better than 2 but my luck I would be 1 day into vacation on day 18. Having a charger with me is not that big of a deal.
I'm messing with you a bit really. 18 is much better than 2 but my luck I would be 1 day into vacation on day 18. Having a charger with me is not that big of a deal.
A few comments..... First, I love how everyone loves to murder everyone on this forum.
I said "Likely" I love this thing, and really love the overall look and functionality. And I agree, I probably don't use either watch to the full capabilities. The good news is, I have another 1.5 weeks to continue to enjoy it until I have to make a decision.
I said "Likely" I love this thing, and really love the overall look and functionality. And I agree, I probably don't use either watch to the full capabilities. The good news is, I have another 1.5 weeks to continue to enjoy it until I have to make a decision.
I love the Ultra. Way easier to read anything on the screen than previous models. Way better battery life. It looks and feels more like a watch for people who workout. I’m in that category.
To me, it’s too big for someone with small wrists, but I see people with 41mm AW on giant wrists and think that looks stupid. ;-)
Personal opinion, personal choice. I love it. First AW that looks like what it was meant to be…
thread title and original post suggest you've made up your mind - what is it? why the post?
I get that. I use a Garmin too for running and it's great when I go out of town for a few days and don't have to bring *another* charger. That said, I have a S6 AW as my daily driver and I've learned to manage battery life by just popping it on the charger while I'm in the shower and getting dressed. I have the Duo charger, which is hella-expensive for what it is, even for the $100 I paid on sale, but it really make battery management and traveling w/ an AW and iPhone sane.