Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2

I've worn both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 for a month to help determine which one is right for you.
Read the CNET Review:
Apple Watch Series 9 Review: New Tricks Make for a Minor Upgrade
cnet.co/47eIk9P
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Review: Brighter Screen Makes My Favorite Watch Better
cnet.co/49lJAtB
0:00 Intro
0:42 Screen & Brightness
2:14 Durability
2:49 Ultra 2's Action Button
4:17 Smart Features
6:04 Fitness & Health Tracking
7:50 Battery
8:59 The Winner
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[@LexySavvides]

Thanks for WATCH-ing!

[@BrownForrestGump]

I see watch you did there 😂

[@Roberta_Esposito]

🫥🫥🫥🫥

[@datathunderstorm]

What a well TIME-d pun.

[@danthonythomas3446]

Just watch-ing the comment section 😂

[@jmaccoe]

It’s important to watch if Utra 2 will continuing ticking, only time will tell.

[@williamdoublelink]

Very much appreciate your reviews. Thank you very much👍🏽

[@kelvindavid8405]

Thanks 😊 for the video it helps a lot I was confused 😐 before.. now I know what to do 👌🏽

[@snirtube]

Just saw your video and you have a very soothing voice and I really liked your explanation about the differences and similarities between the two watches so much that i had to go on KZbin find your video and leave you a comment

[@amrizzz]

Best comparison review for this 😊

[@clarewillison9379]

Anyone with an earlier model Apple Watch can use the double tap feature by turning it on in the Accessibility menu. Just don’t gesticulate too much when you’re using it as a phone or you could cut off your caller by accident. (Yes, too many times.)

[@gfyGoogle]

The features are different actually. It can do some of the things that the Series 9 can, but not all.

[@EliasMendozaTV]

You are absolutely friendly, talking to the audience. Thank you so much for the information.

[@user-hu8fo8gd8t]

You are great! Thanks for the review! 👍🏾

[@pilotnana]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

You’re the best!! Hello from Southern California, great channel !!

[@djtomoy]

Can they do swatch internet time?

[@DsnyLuv]

Beautiful review

[@kirinkopalan8842]

Does cardio monitoring work with these watches?

[@bmmtopciu5078]

thank you for these professional watch, they are wonderful. I will go bay one

[@tubingforever]

Watched this video, paused half way through and ordered an Ultra 2, and then went back to watch the rest.

[@Super-c00n]

How are you liking your Ultra 2?

[@marcochavanne]

​@@Super-c00nalso curious. The differences seem minor between the Ultra 1 and 2. The AWU1 are only $499 for refurbished models. Not sure if the 2 is worth the $300 difference

[@Super-c00n]

@@marcochavanne- I get your point, the Ultra 2 might not be worth the extra $300. But I'm a Samsung guy, I've got the Galaxy Watch 6 classic 47mm on my wrist. I'm just hoping that Samsung will put out a watch this summer that's big and bold and can compete with this Apple Watch Ultra 2. I'd love to be able to walk around with something like that on my wrist.

[@marcochavanne]

@@Super-c00n all they need to do is put a Snapdragon chip in the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with a smaller efficiency chip like OnePlus, and they will have your Ultra killer. I have the Watch 5 Pro and it’s a fantastic device, but the Exynos chip they used is janky and not very efficient.

[@josephpepe2607]

@@Super-c00n if it’s not your money, don’t worry about it

[@feiwong70]

After 2 days at normal usage, my AWU2 still had 30% juice on my first wearing. Love it! It looks chunky but surprisingly light I don’t feel its weight as compared to aluminum 45mm.

[@drewspencer1015]

The ultra watches are a waste of money in my opinion 800 for a digital watch is outrageous plus they bout to drop a new one in 2 months 😂it’s pointless

[@drewspencer1015]

I have bought the series 9 2 days ago waiting for it to come in I had the series 7 I know what your gonna say pointless upgrade but I had the blue one which you can’t really mix different bands with it plus it had a bunch of scratches on it so this 9 might be with me for a while because they keep dropping watches every year with no reason to upgrade to it i feel like they should drop a watch every 3-4 years

[@miekwavesoundlab]

I find double tap to be a bit laggy and about 80% accurate and 20% misfire. Other than that I like the heart rate and steps metrics.

[@hakanays6812]

Sehr gute Informationen und dazu Sympathisch ❤👍🙋🏻‍♂️

[@mail.sunilpawar]

Awesome video Lexy

[@ragnarocking]

very helpful

[@sebasstianc]

Excellent video

[@ViditKothari]

I would like to speak with you near the Salesforce Towers. Love your viby vibe! 🥳

[@JoeJ523]

Would be hard but would be cool to browse the web and or play videos on KZbin threw the watch

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I bought the Ultra 2. It's face is huge and it looks like something from James Bond movies. I love it.

[@SharkBoy87]

Fun review and personality! The Ultra 2 is half my wrist and looks much better. I still find it awkward on very small or skinny people, despite comfort. I have zero use for the ruggedness of such an extreme watch, but the battery life and size. I'd love a 49mm Series 9+. I charge during the shower and have never run out of battery. Ideally people shower more than 1.5 days, so does that impact people? Maybe. I was also a fan of the gold titanium with Milanese gold band, lots of compliments.

[@Novilicious]

We love your reviews Lexi!! 😊

[@punitlovey]

Paid ones?

[@dotnetdevni]

so all the sensors are same ? am coming from 6 just dunno if worth it 9 probably bettet

[@charliemckellar]

Depending which case you get on the 9 series by the time you add cellular it works out MORE expensive than the ultra2 do your actually getting more for less with the ultra 2 Double battery length Larger screen More accuracy on position Better reception as is capable of receiving signal where your iPhone can’t Action button Brighter screen and more. It’s a no brainer!

[@thegreatoutdoors7728]

love my ultra 2. i’m not heavy on usage of it but i wear it for 3/4 days straight before i have to charge it. i use it to look at time, my rings and notifications. look at texts and stuff

[@goldenplectrum9695]

Thats why i am gonna return s9 and buy ultra 2 tomorrow

[@SupperUpper]

Hahaha! We’ve got rickrolled by Lexy! Excellent job, Both the the presentation and the rickrolling!

[@logangardner796]

I love my series 7 41 mm and awu2 49 mm

[@JoyCrossbridge]

EXCELLENT review! Thank you! I have a small wrist, but you’ve helped me decide!! Ultra 2!

[@saudalanazi2218]

So how does it look on your wrist?

[@JoyCrossbridge]

@@saudalanazi2218 It’s awesome! You get used to the size very quickly because VERY comfortable! Highly recommend it. You’ll enjoy having all the cool features at your fingertips!

[@kateebomar1725]

Important to know the time

[@Neoduo18]

Thanks for this awesome review!!

[@punitlovey]

So are you buying or already bought Ultra?

[@ryanduffy5887]

Still using a series 5

[@MaverickDawson]

I love CNET

[@Nathansmithphotography]

I won’t buy a watch without a sapphire display, and if you get the sapphire display on the series 9 now the price difference is only $50 so you might as well spring for the Ultra 2. This gets you double the battery life, the action button, a larger display, a brighter screen, and so much more.

[@edwardh8853]

I was looking for just this comment! I’ve got an aluminum series 4 & 8 with scratches all over. And for some reason my series 8 is in worse shape. The series 9 with SS is great but for just a little more the Ultra is the better value.

[@Mike-wc3jo]

Doesn’t look sleek though.

[@edwardh8853]

@@Mike-wc3jo I definitely agree on that but the long term value seems better with the Ultra. I plan on keeping this watch for many years.

[@Mike-wc3jo]

@@edwardh8853 I still have the series 5 with the black link bracelet and it still looks good and works great.

[@2HSALMAN]

I have the ultra and the titanium bezel is full of scratches 😂 all same

[@bgdjul3620]

only in usa is lte with extra pay....in my country it's included in the 4 euro plan :)

[@diogolsq5295]

So I guess we finally have the free lunch, lol.

[@heelbeavans01]

I upgraded from the series 6 to the ultra 2

[@mark_thurwanger]

Still have a S4. Haven’t seen much of a reason to upgrade. Hopefully next year there will be something new.

[@McKenna-zk7vm]

Same besides the fact that I made the mistake of updating software now it's Pretty much useless.

[@CrazzyTidbits]

LTE here in India is free for watch. It's a part of existing mobile plan.

[@LexySavvides]

That’s amazing!

[@OhhState]

Is an extra $20 a month in the US. They say it’s only $10, but taxes and fees are $9. That’s how they get ya.

[@lasy19s]

switched to 1.25 and saw lots of smile

[@johnvocatura1019]

Now I want an Apple Watch just because of the Snoopy thing. :)

[@Gemneye6]

It’s NICE

[@Army4Runner]

My daughter loves to watch Snoopy on the watch.

[@KLbn2014]

Hello,how I can connect the Apple Watch ultra2 to iphone14pro max..🙏

[@aidaenni]

Nice watches

[@JavisoGaming]

There is only a $50 difference when configuring the Series 9 like an Ultra.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

My applewatch 6 is currently resting at the bottom of the Indian ocean off the shores of Maldives. I jumped in the water from a diving platform and it just came off my wrist. The Ultra 2 I have now has a much more diver savvy band that I doubt can come off in the same manner. The little metal clips can be used to secure it very nicely.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

Still using a series 5, found every update since then has not been a 'Must have' upgrade and the Ultra model is aimed at rugged outdoor pursuits so i dont need that model.

[@datathunderstorm]

I upgraded from a Series 4. Previously, I have owned a Series 2. I didn't want to buy another Apple Watch with the same shape and design - hence my purchasing the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Regrets? None. I'm absolutely delighted with my AW Ultra 2 - amazing value for money in my opinion. The extended battery life, the super fast SiP9 chip, instant response Siri and the huge 49mm screen are a delight to experience and use daily. I like that my Ultra 2 is e-SIM ready and the watch is actually a fully capable communications device in its own right (if you get your phone number setup on it by your mobile service provider - usually for an extra subscription fee). I'm still having fun discovering functions I didn't even know this device is capable of.

[@yong7311]

I am using series 1, so it is a perfect time for an upgrade, and my next upgrade probably will be series 15, if you think not much difference for an upgrade, it means it is too early for your upgrade 😂

[@datathunderstorm]

@@yong7311 Wait, what? You’re still running a Series 1 Apple Watch? ⌚️ How is that even possible? My first Series 2 lasted shy of 2 years before the screen detached from the watch body. Fortunately, I’d taken out extended Apple Care, so the whole watch was replaced under guarantee. I sold the replacement and bought a Series 4 which lasted 5 years and I’ve just sold! Now rocking an Ultra 2 😃👍🏾 How old is your Series 1…?!! And how come it still holds a charge?!! 😳

[@katerinaloeffler458]

Hi, thank you. I’m most interested in how comfortable they are to sleep in?

[@grahamevans8567]

Don’t even notice 😊

[@LexySavvides]

The series 9 is more comfortable for me for sleep

[@muhammadabdullah7756]

Size matters alot

[@Momofan67]

This ultra version compared to the first version I say that Apple makes fun of people, already the pinch of the fingers, twice to navigate the applications, this update, could be put on the first generation and the other Apple Watch from the eight with an update. And a brightness rate. From 3000 against 2000 nits it’s not worth the change. As Apple will find sensors that measure blood glucose, it will be a great advance.

[@masterwatch]

good review.. would be super if the Series 9 had same battery life as the Ultra.. Please Apple increase the battery life..

[@-_--th8vp]

well they would have to make the series 9 bigger

[@masterwatch]

@@-_--th8vp a little bigger would be fine for me..

[@syoung20001]

They went with this new sip and chose to make the screen brighter instead. Maybe allow a toggle so users can chose if they want brighter screen or more battery life.

[@Youtubewat6h3rg]

Series 9: $399 Ultra 2: $799

[@JoySingh]

apple watch trash 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 garmin good 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zyrelxdr6171]

3:15

[@tazerface8659]

I love the ultra 2... but I have large wrists. My girlfriend loves her ultra 2... but she has petit wrists. Size doesn't matter.

[@wuffgang5333]

Price is sthg I have priority unfortunately. So s9 for me

[@imransarwar7197]

0:38 🥂

[@mythaichannel9082]

เห็นใจหมอ ไม่ว่าตะหมออะไร โดยเฉพาะหมอผ่าตัด หมอผ่าตัด เค้าจะมีหนึ่งวันต่ออาทิตย์ที่เค้าจะผ่าตัดทั้งวัน แตั้งแต่เช้ายันเย็น คือแต่ละเคสหมอ ยืนผ่าตัดตั้งแต่ 2-7 ชั่วโมงก็มี เคยมีบางเคสต้องผ่าตัดกัน 8-9 ชั่วโมงก็มี

[@ChristopherFonseka]

Question: is the Ultra 1 a good buy for those who are a bit budget constrained?

[@CozyAlgorithmCave]

the ultra 1 is enough for most people it will probably take 4-5 years before you notice any speed constrains

[@LexySavvides]

Definitely recommend the Ultra 1!

[@casteloo]

i just bought one if you're contemplating it and have room to do it, do it you will NOT regret.

[@bchery1]

Also got one used for 570 bucks. It’s worth it.

[@kevinba7981]

@@bchery1you can buy a second phone for the same price and have 300 more things it can do than a watch

[@ignaciopaulito2186]

Guys, if you haven't thought of which Apple smartwatch to buy, you may wanna consider watching this great comparison video featuring the Apple Watch Series 9 vs the Apple Watch Ultra 2!

[@punitlovey]

Aa han!!

[@commentator3837]

To be honest, regardless of how comfortable the ultra is on you, it looks ridiculous on a small wrist. And include myself here.

[@mightyman1855]

Not fair you didn’t compare the 799 ultra cellular and the 9 series cellular at 529$ cellular the other series 9 @ 399 isn’t a cellular

[@eddieperez8711]

No no no! Its more on fashion, not good if you keep on charging 1 or 2 days.. im using regular smartwatch, not that clean and smooth but cheap and last 8 days battery.. notification for call and message is enough..

[@dajusta87]

Man this girl did a great job, could watch her all day.

[@JoyCrossbridge]

The accent helps, too! 😁

[@Petridis.P]

Audio is distorted during phone calls. My brand new Apple Watch Ultra 2 makes cracking sounds when I make calls with the speaker volume at Max. Audio is distorted only during normal or FaceTime calls. The problem does not occur when recording or playing sounds from the speakers. It's never been in the water, I haven't even washed my hands while wearing it. It may be a software issue because the Apple Watch Ultra (1) had the same problem and it was solved with the watchOS 9.0.1 update. Apple then had the following note in said update: «This update includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch Ultra. Audio could be distorted during phone calls using speakers.» I hope that the problem will be solved again through a new update and that it is not a hardware problem. Finally I should note that until recently I had the Apple Watch Ultra (1) and it had no problems related to what I mention.

[@josephpepe2607]

It is not troll

[@aungmahaw9543]

my watch is series9

[@rupakraisa]

You are so cute so do your review Thanks

[@Bricks56]

Review a Chinese knock-0ff of the Ultra 2

[@josephpepe2607]

No

[@vpnconsult]

Still battery time 🔋in hours in stead of the days or weeks you get with a real Garmin. ⌚The Apple watch is a good extension of your iPhone but there are better sportwatches on the market.

[@superiortoall22]

Garmin is not a smartwatch though it’s more of a fitness tracker. If you only want a sports watch then yes, Garmin is fine, but if you want best of both worlds then Apple is the best to get.

[@NeGarcon]

@@superiortoall22true … AW ultra battery are still better compared to the samsung or pixel watch…those are also the same kind of smartwatch both for the fitness and daily wear…

[@PSy84]

If you want a dumb watch with ugly and hard to use UI, not presentable in social environments but with long battery-life in weeks but great fitness tracker wrist device…get Garmin. If you want a dumber watch with a year or more battery life…get a mechanical watch. If you want great smartwatch with 1-3days battery life, get apple watch ultra. A charging dock beside your bed for iPhone and AW is great. All watches we wear will still be removed anyway before we sleep.

[@PSy84]

Battery in hours is actually just a claim from Apple. Real life usage is actually 1-3 days and depending on user config and usage, it can go further or only less than a day

[@PLATESWEEPER]

​@@PSy84apple meat rider. Touch grass.

[@stanleycampbell4147]

I want apple watch ultra 3 with spy camera feature

[@dukeojogu]

Hope I get one from you 😊😊😊

[@mysticmarble94]

You think she got 1000$ to give away ? 🤡

[@goldenplectrum9695]

And yet we still got rickrolled by a watch guys…

[@punitlovey]

Why no Apple to Apple comparison…? Why no price difference quotes? Why Ultra for only just 2 differences as per verdict? Why you promoted Ultra 2 only? Why you did mention the pros of 9 with cons pertaining ultra?

[@johnadams3038]

You know that there is Google right?

[@josephpepe2607]

@@johnadams3038🖕google

[@milodeescorpio3658]

"Iphone 15 or later" 😂.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

The worst fail with the Apple watch is the strap prices £49 is just too expensive, id buy several if they were £30 but at £49 i refuse to buy them .. i am sure lots of people are the same.

[@Das_Germaican]

No one says you have to buy Apple Watch bands. There’s so many other places you can get great bands from.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

@@Das_Germaican I have about 10x aftermarket bands off eBay, but id be telling a massive fib if i tried to claim they were the same build quality as Apple branded ones

[@PADRE.T]

👍👍👍 good

[@kidkong637]

The Ultra is overkill.

[@torrhthc4103]

A lot of wants but no needs. No blood sugar measurement, having that is nice

[@thelonewolf191]

I’d go with the SE 2

[@brucelin5842]

Why

[@Youtubewat6h3rg]

​@brucelin5842 somewhat very similar to the series 9 just no always on display or an extra hour of battery life

[@user-xm5wr8ly9v]

Wonder what the watch 3 ultra and fhe watch 10 will be like...... Hopefully revolutionary but i doubt it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josephpepe2607]

Well it is a watch genius

[@dotnetdevni]

of course not as if cnet would ever force the dear one on consumer

[@SteelmoonWatches]

So basically get the series 9. Half price for 98% the same…

[@osamaqamar6391]

Starting line……. 💀

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

Definitely not worth the money. You can get better watches for that kind of money. I'm an Apple enthusiast, but Apple really falls short when it comes to wearing devices.

[@football_prediction]

Who said sized doesn't matter

[@josephpepe2607]

Your mom

[@mightyman1855]

Stand alone makes you loose some health issues app

[@tamils4436]

Better don’t buy any smartwatches , save money

[@cassiuscartland]

Alternative title: Comparing something you can afford to something you can't.

[@Drrck11]

Nice sales presentation, but I'll stick with my Galaxy Watch 4. Tell Tim Apple I said hello. 😎

[@KJPROMAX10]

Ultra 2 brightness at night is horrible, can’t see it at night!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-xw6yv2df2l]

Okay was I the only one thrown off by her pronouncing aluminum as “ALUMINIUM”? Lmao

[@LexySavvides]

😅

[@chukwuv2738]

4:09 fix ya band mammas It needs to sit flush with the casing

[@LexySavvides]

I fixed it right after this!! 😂 too keen to switch bands

[@pinkvpn]

Love Aussies! ❤

[@TerekkiTerekki]

Not influenced

[@ZoltanNagy79]

❤

[@pedrogoncalves3660]

dont buy ultra UNLESS YOU NEED IT! s9 gps works just fine

[@debb.7431]

And battery is shaiyte in both watches! Guys smart watches should minimum last atleast 7 days

[@esisolina1]

👍

[@marc1sa90]

Worth every cent Ultra 2 , it’s far too big for you !!!!

[@truegamer2819]

my only question is this, can i swim with it and is it water proof, cause i also wanna take a shower with it

[@loopwoop]

Yes you can!

[@thomaskeenan2208]

Careful in bath, hot water can strain seals. Shower likely ok. Have original and still works fine. No hot tub. Fried a regular old sports watch once in hot tub.

[@n057828]

Hair tick smile tick oops watch oops