Apple Watch Ultra 2

Watch Ultra 2 Availability and Price in Kenya

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was announced at Apple’s September 2023 event, upgrading the original Ultra with the S9 chip, Double Tap gesture, on-device Siri processing, and a 3000-nit display — the brightest of any Apple Watch ever — along with a new black titanium microblasted finish. Available from Simu Store Kenya from KES 105,000, it remained the definitive adventure and endurance Apple Watch.

Design & Build Quality

The Ultra 2 maintained the proven 49mm aerospace-grade titanium chassis with flat sapphire crystal, now available in a new distinctive black microblasted titanium finish alongside the natural titanium.

Key Design Features

• 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case
• New black microblasted finish option
• Flat sapphire crystal front
• MIL-STD-810H certified
• WR100 water resistance (100 metres)
• EN13319 diving standard (40 metres)
• Programmable orange Action Button
• Three band styles: Trail Loop, Ocean Band, Alpine Loop

Display

The 3000-nit always-on Retina LTPO OLED display was the brightest ever on any Apple Watch — ensuring visibility in the most intense sunlight conditions for trail runners, climbers, and cyclists.

Display Features

• Always-on Retina LTPO2 OLED
• 3000 nits peak brightness (brightest Apple Watch ever)
• Flat sapphire crystal protection
• Night Mode for night vision preservation
• Wayfinder watch face
• Largest Apple Watch display

S9 SiP Performance

The S9 chip brought Double Tap gesture and on-device Siri to the Ultra 2, adding intuitive one-handed control — critical when wearing gloves or during outdoor activities.

Performance Features

• S9 SiP chip
• 4-core Neural Engine
• Double Tap gesture (hands-free control)
• On-device Siri processing
• Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)
• 60% more powerful Neural Engine than S8

Health & Fitness Sensors

The Ultra 2 carried the most comprehensive Apple Watch health sensor suite including blood oxygen, ECG, temperature sensing, and depth gauge for dive tracking.

Health Sensor Features

• Blood oxygen (SpO2) sensor
• Electrical heart sensor (ECG app)
• Wrist temperature sensor
• Optical heart rate sensor
• Depth gauge (up to 40m)
• Water temperature sensor
• Sleep stages tracking
• Crash Detection
• VO2 Max and training load
• Activity rings and 20+ workouts

Safety Features

The Ultra 2’s safety capabilities went beyond any other Apple Watch — the 100dB emergency siren, dual-frequency precision GPS, and Crash Detection formed a comprehensive safety system for remote adventures.

Safety & Emergency Features

• Built-in 100dB emergency siren
• Crash Detection
• Fall detection with Emergency SOS
• Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5) for precision in remote areas
• Emergency SOS via cellular
• Backtrack GPS breadcrumb trail
• International Emergency Calling
• Double Tap for emergency interactions hands-free

Battery Life & Charging

Up to 60 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode made the Ultra 2 capable of multi-day adventures, ultramarathons, and extended expeditions without charging.

Charging Features

• Magnetic fast charging (included)
• 0% to 80% in 1 hour

Battery Improvements

• Up to 36 hours standard battery
• Up to 60 hours Low Power Mode
• Multi-day adventure use
• On-device processing reduces battery drain from Siri

Connectivity

Dual-frequency GPS and enhanced Ultra Wideband connectivity provided precision location tracking in the most challenging environments.

Connectivity Features

• LTE/UMTS cellular
• Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)
• Second-generation Ultra Wideband
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• Bluetooth 5.3
• NFC for Apple Pay

watchOS Experience

watchOS 10 with the Wayfinder watch face, Smart Stack, Backtrack, and Oceanic+ app integration made the Ultra 2 the most capable outdoor navigation and adventure watch available.

watchOS Features

• watchOS 10 (upgradable to watchOS 11)
• Wayfinder and Modular Ultra watch faces
• Smart Stack of contextual widgets
• Double Tap hands-free control
• On-device Siri
• Backtrack GPS breadcrumb
• Oceanic+ dive app
• Compass with Waypoints and Backtrack

Conclusion

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 advanced the premier adventure smartwatch with the S9 chip’s Double Tap gesture, on-device Siri, and the brightest Apple Watch display ever at 3000 nits. Available at Simu Store Kenya from KES 105,000, it remains the ultimate Apple Watch for serious outdoor athletes, endurance competitors, and adventurers who demand maximum performance from their wearable.