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It’s been almost 4 years since Apple introduced the Apple Watch Ultra, and I’ve worn one pretty much every single day since 2022. And honestly? I love it… but a part of me is realizing I might not even need an Ultra at all.
In this long term review, I’m breaking down what still makes the Apple Watch Ultra special in 2026, what features I use the most, and why I think for MOST people… a regular Apple Watch might be the smarter choice.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – 4 years later with Apple Watch Ultra
00:43 – What makes the Ultra “Ultra”
02:47 – Why I bought the Ultra in 2022
03:40 – Why I stuck with Ultra 2 (and skipped Ultra 3)
04:15 – Fitness tracking + running with cellular
05:09 – Double tap is more useful than I expected
05:22 – Sleep tracking + Vitals app
06:24 – Ecosystem perks (auto unlock, passwords, etc.)
06:51 – Apple Watch as a camera viewfinder
07:41 – Why I turned most notifications off
07:59 – Real world battery life after a year
08:41 – Do Ultra features even matter for most people?
10:02 – Apple Watch Ultra sales vs regular models
10:57 – Who SHOULD actually buy the Ultra?
11:49 – Final thoughts + what I might buy next
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