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  "id": 7990505,
  "title": "Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: Android's toughest smartwatch is improved in nearly every way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-review-androids-toughest-smartwatch-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: Android's toughest smartwatch is improved in nearly every way\n\nSamsung has released the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, a rugged, full-featured smartwatch aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. The latest model adds better battery life, more health and fitness insights, a brighter screen, and improved water resistance, all while maintaining its familiar design. But can it keep up with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and top Garmin watches in tracking activities like mountain biking and hiking?\n\nKey upgrades for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 include a larger 1.52-inch AMOLED display with a maximum brightness of 5,000 nits, up from 4,000 nits on the previous model. This results in better visibility in direct sunlight. The device also boasts an 800 mAh battery, a 35% capacity increase over the original model, and an average daily drain of roughly 25%. The new watch also features a new Vitals dashboard displaying heart rate, HRV, SpO2, body temperature, and breath rate, as well as a new Heart Health score and Cardio Load insights.\n\nDesign-wise, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is nearly identical to its predecessor, with a slightly thinner 10mm case and the same dimensions and weight. Its water resistance has been improved to 100 meters, making it fully dive-ready with the ability to function as a diving computer using the Mares app. The watch also features a more flexible strap and maintains its chunky feel on the wrist.\n\nThe Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is priced at $699, $50 more than its predecessor but still $100 less than the Apple Watch Ultra 4. In comparison, the latest Galaxy Watch 9 models range from $379 to $459. Overall, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 offers excellent value for its price and outperforms competitors in terms of battery life, display brightness, and water resistance.",
  "summary": "The toughest full-featured smartwatch for Android just got even better. The new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is better-built, longer-lasting, smarter, and even comfier than its predecessor. Here are my takeaways after two weeks wearing it.",
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        "published": "2026-09-17T10:30:54.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: I ran 22 miles to test Apple’s ultimate adventure watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-watch-ultra-4-review-i-ran-22-miles-to-test-apples-ultimate",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: The smartwatch for the health-conscious",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-watch-ultra-4-review-the-smartwatch-for-the-health-conscious",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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