The Apple Watch Ultra 2 lost out to Samsung‘s Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 in a ranking by Consumer Reports. This evaluation awarded the top two spots to Samsung’s smartwatches, showcasing their impressive performance compared to Apple’s latest model. The Galaxy Watch Ultra received an outstanding score of 92 points, while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 scored 91 points.
In a notable achievement, Consumer Reports rated the Galaxy Watch Ultra as “Excellent” in all 11 categories it evaluated, a first for smartwatch reviews. This news is a big win for Samsung, highlighting its strong presence in the smartwatch market.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra stood out in several key areas, including ease of use, versatility, health tracking features, scratch resistance, water resistance, user interaction, and readability. Its comprehensive performance confirms its status as a top choice for smartwatch users in the U.S.
In addition to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE also achieved a score of 92, tying for the top spot. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 7 BT secured a score of 90, placing it in a joint fourth position. With these results, Samsung now holds three of the top five rankings, demonstrating its dominance in the smartwatch segment.
It’s worth noting that the newly released Apple Watch 10 was not included in this evaluation, which may affect how consumers perceive the competition.
In short, this ranking underscores the strengths of Samsung’s smartwatches and raises questions about Apple’s offerings in the market. As smartwatches continue to evolve, consumers will be keen to see how both companies respond to this latest competition and what innovations they bring to future models.
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