Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

for those in the Apple ecosystem choosing which Apple watch to invest in isn't always easy especially when they all seem to look and act the exact same hi I'm Zach from best reviews and today we're checking out two of Apple's best SmartWatches the series 9 and the ultra 2 we'll break down the differences between the two to figure out which one is best for you if you like content like this the best way to support us is to give us a like hit the notification Bell And subscribe so you never miss a video from us and if you're ready to learn more about the products we discussed in this video check out the links in the comments below Apple series 9 Smartwatch is packed with Advanced features such as an electrical heart sensor precise gesture controls Advanced Fitness tracking and the option to always have the watch face on display not to mention the enhanced on device Siri capabilities between its smart features and customizable look the series 9 is a sturdy but stylish watch the ultra 2 is Apple's premium Smartwatch and is considerably bigger than the series 9 with an 49mm display but it's still geared towards athletes and everyday Fitness enthusiasts if if you're frequently in the outdoors the ultra 2 is built to last you a long time this is Apple's ultimate Smartwatch for rugged adventurers and athletes the series 9 and Ultra 2 both have responsive retina displays that offer an always on option letting you see out of glance controls and information without the typical raising your wrist or tapping the screen both also support the double tap gesture too you can activate controls like answering the phone just by tapping your two fingers like this that earns it a perfect 10 out of 10 on performance and responsiveness the series 9 Ultra two are very similar when it comes to health and fitness tracking both can track your sleep time heart rate activity and workouts even your menstrual cycle they also share Advanced features such as an electrical heart sensor an ECG and body temperature sensing earning them both a 9 out of 10 in health and fitness tracking the testing lab knocked off a point for data accuracy though though it's slightly heavier and not as Sleek as a series 9 the ultra 2's rugged design is perfect for an active outdoorsy person while each watch held up after exposure to dust water the ultra tw's titanium case makes it more durable than the series 9 aluminum case so we gave it a 10 out of 10 rating on design and quality the series 9 still has a sturdy high quality build worthy of a 9 out of 10 rating included in the Hefty price of the ultra 2 is cellular connectivity which you can get with the series 9 if you buy it separately the ultra 2 is ideal for anyone who wants to have their phone behind but still wants to make phone calls send texts and use apps especially for activities like hiking long distances this feature earned the ultra 2 a 10 out of 10 rating in connectivity and notifications the series 9 still gets an 8 out of 10 the ultra 2's long-lasting battery is one of its most impressive features the testing lab found that the battery lasts about 72 hours on average and only takes an hour to fully charge so because of that we gave it a 10 out of 10 the series 9 only got about 14 hours of Life while active in use Plus 8 hours while it was powered on but not actively in use so the testing lab gave it an 8 out of 10 when choosing between the Apple Watch series 9 and the ultra 2 the deciding factors are price and your lifestyle the ultra 2 is the best choice for those who are very active especially in the outdoors and need a highly durable Smartwatch the only drawback is its high price of $7.99 the series 9 is cheaper at $3.99 but it's still a solid option for those looking for advanced features like indoor Fitness Enthusiast so the real deciding factor is are you an indoor person or outdoor person when it comes to your type of activities let us know in the comments below [Music]