"Last year, I wrote that you do not need a black Apple Watch Ultra 2. It was simply a color refresh, I said. The original Apple Watch Ultra on your wrist was still perfectly fine. The landfills of the world were better off without Apple's first-gen ruggedized smartwatch filling it. Also, suggesting that you spend another $800 just because it looked sick as hell (I mean, looketh at these photos) isn't great advice."
"I still stand by that statement. But, but, but!!! If, you have been good and resisted for this long, I feel both guilty and obligated to let you know the black Ultra 2 is $200 off, listed for $600 at Amazon and Best Buy during Black Friday. And that's a better value proposition now compared to back then for a few reasons."
"For starters - the Ultra 3 is very nice but also the upgrades are extremely minor. You get satellite messaging for emergencies (only helpful if you frequently go off-grid or have crap connectivity where you live) and slightly better battery. Also, this Black Friday price is only $10 more than Apple's refurbished models. And $200 off is solid savings if you're looking to upgrade from an original Ultra."
The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 was largely a color refresh and the original Ultra remains functionally sufficient, avoiding unnecessary replacement. The black Ultra 2 is discounted $200 to $600 at Amazon and Best Buy during Black Friday, improving its value relative to previous pricing. The Ultra 3 introduces minor upgrades such as satellite messaging for emergencies and slightly better battery life, benefits relevant mainly for off-grid or poor-connectivity users. The Black Friday price sits about $10 above Apple refurbished listings and represents solid savings for those upgrading from the original Ultra.
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