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I go on runs and swims in the pool and would recommend the S11 instead of the Ultra. The Ultra is just too heavy. The S11 46mm basically has the same screen size. Battery life is fantastic. Ended up with 49% battery life yesterday after 24 hours - even though I ran a 1 hour workout, a number of timers and tracked my sleep.
I’m in the exact same boat…. and I will end up getting the S11. I think it comes down to just finally getting the real deal, wanting a silver color, and that I will personally be dumping my iPhone at home and using it as my main communication device. So I need the extra battery. I am excited.
I have a series 10 - would it be worth it to get the 11 since battery life is super important for my distance running (I'm slow and need more time to get there.)
Interesting. If the table is accurate, the series 11 non-cell version is 11% higher capacity Vs series 10, but the cell version is *lower capacity* than series 10. Then again maybe series 10 cell had less mAh than GPS? SE3 shows no diff between cell and non.
Gotta compare titanium series 11 to ultra 3 as both have a sapphire screen which rocks, btw). The S9 chip, of which S10 is effectively a rebadge, is quite power efficient Vs S4. You could order both and return what's not needed after a round.
Same here - I went from series 8 to 11 and the battery life is a little better BUT with fast charging it feels like battery life is a non factor. Soon as I come out of the shower, it’s already charged to 80%+. No regrets at all.
Some youtubers have already done videos on all the new watches It's better and generally screen on difference is a few hours so not nothing.. Again the watch size you choose actually plays a big factor. Series 11 42mm gets three hours less screen on time than the bigger 46mm series 11. New SE3 actually has the best battery life of any watch that is not an ultra model this is assuming you get get the biggest one. I assume just because it has less sensors and tech in it.
Some youtubers have already done videos on all the new watches It's better and generally screen on difference is a few hours so not nothing.. Again the watch size you choose actually plays a big factor. Series 11 42mm gets three hours less screen on time than the bigger 46mm series 11. New SE3 actually has the best battery life of any watch that is not an ultra model this is assuming you get get the biggest one. I assume just because it has less sensors and tech in it.
I just upgraded from a series 3 to the 46mm series 11 and I have been obsessed. Staring at my watch and flicking my wrists for no reason lol. It is beautiful!
I have had a Series 11 Titanium with cellular for a few weeks, and the battery life is well over 2 days - typically 2 1/2, days thus far. I fully expect that to decrease over time.
If you can’t afford it (evidently not, since you purchased an SE2 before), buy what you can afford, that meets your needs.
If you can’t afford it, don’t whine to us that you cannot. I have a Series 11 Titanium - it is cellular. Quit whining about the battery life of a phone you no longer have. And you have never used an Ultra or even a more robust watch, so you cannot compare. We don’t care!
Right now I am getting about 2 days and an additional 8-12 hours (56-60 hours) on my S11 Titanium (includes cellular). Fast charging too. Because I wanted an AW with a longer battery life, I had considered the AWU3, but didn’t like the bulkiness of it. Once I learned about the Series 11, and its battery life, it was an easy choice. I went to the Apple Store and tried on the S11 (46mm) in Titanium, and there was nothing else I would consider. I don’t even notice it on my arm. I had been using a S6 Titanium for years and had not upgraded because it was fine (had the battery replaced once), and then the issue with no O2 sensors allowed on the later ones made me wait. Love the S11 Titanium.
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