If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday promotions to start to upgrade your Apple Watch, I’ve got excellent news: the recently introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 is now on sale in advance of Black Friday, making today a terrific time to buy. The watch was only released in September, yet it is presently one of the most popular smartwatches on the market.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is currently available for $774 on Amazon. While the price has already dropped significantly, it’s still a $25 save on a new watch with Apple’s latest S9 chipset and the double-tap gesture.
I evaluate the best running watches on the market for a living as a fitness editor, and without a doubt, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the greatest Apple Watch to buy if you’re serious about training. As you’ll see in our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review, it has a brighter screen, making it easier to see your stats while on the road, especially in direct sunshine – the Ultra 2’s goes up to 3,000 nits, up from 2,000 nits on the original model.
The Ultra 2 offers another significant benefit over its predecessor as a smartwatch: it supports Apple’s useful double tap gesture, which can be set up to execute a variety of instructions depending on which app is active. To use the gesture, users just merely tap the screen twice with their thumb, index finger, and watch hand. A double tap can be used to answer or finish phone calls, respond to messages, and do other things by default.
While the Ultra 2 may drop significantly closer to Black Friday, now is a wonderful time to get it, especially if you want it before the holiday season. This is the Apple Watch I want on my wrist this ski season, with enhanced mapping features! Check out our Apple Watch Black Friday bargains roundup, which we’ll be updating with the freshest offers every day.
