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It\u2019s possible Apple may release a slew of new wearables<\/a> in the fall, but until then, the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 remains the most capable smartwatch in Apple\u2019s arsenal. It\u2019s also the most expensive at $799, but right now, you can pick it up at Amazon<\/a> with an Ocean Band<\/a>, an Alpine Loop<\/a>, or a Trail Loop<\/a> for $699.99 ($99 off). That\u2019s not its lowest price to date \u2014 we\u2019ve seen it fall to $642 in select configurations before \u2014 but the Ocean Band model rarely dips below $719, unlike the others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Powered by Apple\u2019s S9 SiP processor and second-gen ultra wideband chip, the Apple Ultra 2 allows for onboard Siri processing and Apple\u2019s new double tap feature<\/a>, which lets you control the watch by tapping your index fingers and thumb together twice. However, the LTE-enabled Ultra 2 is more capable than the Series 9 despite sporting the same chipset, with a brighter 3,000-nit display, better performance, and a battery that can last days at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n As a rugged watch geared toward adventurers, the Ultra 2 also includes several features built with outdoorsy, active types in mind. These include sensors for measuring various dive metrics and a customizable Action Button<\/a>, as well as more robust water resistance and durability. The wearable even offers a useful siren you can activate should you need help, which could come in handy if you\u2019re hiking off the grid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n