Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm Indigo
Score: 85/100
Garmin fēnix 8 Solar
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Garmin fēnix 8 47 mm Solar Sapphire Premium is a high-end multisport GPS smartwatch featuring solar charging, a titanium bezel, sapphire lens and dive computer capabilities, delivering up to 48 days of battery life. Its bulkier size, lack of an AMOLED screen and premium price make it less suitable for users seeking a slim, budget-friendly device. It excels for endurance athletes, triathletes and outdoor adventurers who need long endurance and advanced sport metrics.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 49 mm is a rugged, titanium-built smartwatch with dual-frequency GPS and up to 36 hours of battery life, targeting extreme-sport enthusiasts. Its large size and premium price may deter users seeking a lightweight everyday watch. Perfect for adventurers needing durable design and precise navigation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
36 hours | 1,152 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 61.5 gbest | 80 g |
— | 1.3 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mmbest | 15.2 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 36 hours | 1152 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 410x502 | 260x260 |
Display Type | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED | MIP |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 61.5 g | 80 g |
Thickness (mm) | 12 mm | 15.2 mm |
Case Material | Titanium | Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | IP6X | 10 ATM |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Apple Watch Ultra for its unmatched 36-hour battery, ultra-bright display, and precise dual-frequency GPS, emphasizing its rugged titanium build, MIL-STD 810H durability, and comprehensive health sensors. They also highlight the emergency siren and offline U.S. maps as standout features for extreme-sport users, while noting bulkiness and limited global map coverage as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the watch's reliable GPS, long-lasting battery, bright outdoor-readable screen, and seamless iPhone integration, often calling it a dependable companion for outdoor activities. Common complaints revolve around its size and weight on smaller wrists, occasional GPS drift, reduced battery when using cellular, and the difficulty of adjusting the larger bands, as well as the absence of worldwide offline maps.
“"unmatched" 36-hour battery”
“Reliable GPS tracking for runs/hikes”
Professional reviewers praise the fēnix 8 47 mm Solar for its extensive multisport capabilities, robust dive computer, and exceptional solar-enhanced battery life, while noting its bulkier build and lack of an AMOLED screen as trade-offs for the feature set.
Everyday users love the long battery endurance and feel the watch is surprisingly light for its size, but they commonly criticize its bulkiness, visibility under clothing, and occasional screen glare.
