r/AppleWatch • u/Phlogistoned • Sep 09 '24

New Apple watch features ⌚️ Discussion

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u/thinjester Apple Watch Ultra 2 2024 Sep 09 '24

i remember complaining that the S5 or S6 didn’t have a bigger battery and i’ve complained every year since.

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u/throwaway67581 Sep 09 '24

If you can afford it, get an Ultra. No battery life issues.

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u/Blue-Thunder Sep 10 '24

Sorry but this should not be the answer. Especially when the competition has smart watches in the same price range that can last 4-7 days.

Of couse Apple Zealots defend the old "BuY An UlTrA" mantra.

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u/throwaway67581 Sep 10 '24

Not saying it should be. Just saying it’s an option.

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u/Blue-Thunder Sep 10 '24

Everytime those of us who want more battery life comment about the shitty up to 18 hours that Apple throws at us, people always state we should spend twice the money and buy an Ultra.

That's like telling Tesla owners that a "long range Tesla Model 3" is now going to be $60-70k instead of $30-35k. For that price you can buy an X, which has even more range. Simiarly, for the price of an Ultra we can buy a Garmin that will work for up to a month..

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u/SoNuclear Sep 10 '24

I switched from AW to Garmin Instinct Solar 2. If you want a second phone on your hand, yea, the Instinct wont cut it. But I have all that I used my aw for on a 21 day battery.

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u/Blue-Thunder Sep 10 '24

Ah yes the good old "if you don't like it, switch" mantra. Saying that does nothing but give Apple a pass.

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u/throwaway67581 Sep 10 '24

lol, dude I am not stating you should have to do so. I fully agree that Apple should prioritize battery life. I’m just telling folks it’s an option. Not everything has to be an argument on the internet.