Apple Watch Ultra reviews: It's chonky!

September 21, 2022

While you can never be too thin or too rich, some things can definitely be too chonky.

That's the cause of debate swirling around early reviews of the Apple Watch Ultra, Cupertino's new timepiece for endurance sports.

Some people think the new watch is too big. Even reviewers that like the bigger size are taking flak from readers who insist the Ultra's not made for smaller wrists.

The issue is personal, of course, and you probably won't know where you stand until you get to try one on for yourself.

Luckily, that won't be long: Apple Watch Ultra will hit stores in a couple of days (although it's already back-ordered until early November).

Meanwhile, check out what reviewers have to say about that big bright screen, extra battery life and enhanced GPS.

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