The Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers significant upgrades in performance and battery life, especially for those coming from older models. However, the design remains unchanged and the watch is considered chunky and prone to nicks and dents.
Take
“Look, personally, I'm actually not going to upgrade from the Ultra 3 as this just still works perfectly fine.”
Pros
New S11 chip offers significant performance boost
4 GB of RAM for faster on-device Siri and future-proofing
Cons
Design is virtually unchanged since the first generation
Ceramic and zirconia back could scratch easier than sapphire
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers significant under-the-hood upgrades compared to the Ultra 3, including substantially improved battery life (up to 50 hours), a new S11 chip enabling AI features like live rewind and Siri…
Take
“For Ultra 3 owners, though, the upgrade is more complicated.”
Pros
Significantly better battery life, up to 50 hours of normal use and 84 hours in low power mode.
New S11 chip enables AI-focused features like live rewind and Siri recap.
Cons
Design barely changes from the Ultra 3, which might disappoint those expecting a new look.
The upgrade is more complicated for Ultra 3 owners; if the current watch meets needs, skipping the upgrade is an option.
