Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 sport a new chip, bigger batteries, and new health metrics.

三星发布了其最新的可穿戴设备——Galaxy Watch 9 和 Ultra 2，这些更新的总体主题是“改进”而非“彻底革新”。评测者指出，尽管这些手表外观上与前代产品大致相似，但其内部却取得了显著进步。由于未能亲自上手，评测者通过同事的演示观察了这些新设备。 两款型号最重大的硬件变化是，它们均采用了全新的高通骁龙Wear Elite芯片，从而放弃了三星自家的Exynos芯片。这一战略转变预计将显著提升腕上AI性能，尤其值得一提的是，用户只需抬起手腕即可与Gemini交互，无需唤醒词。 电池续航时间的显著提升是一个主要的亮点，并有望成为潜在的“游戏规则改变者”。最小尺寸的Galaxy Watch 9的电池容量增加了20%，达到了390毫安时。然而，Ultra 2的增幅更是“惊人”地达到了35%，拥有令人印象深刻的800毫安时电池。尽管Ultra 2的实际续航能力尚未经过最终测试，但评测者强烈怀疑这款型号将最终实现“真正的多日续航”，从而解决了智能手表用户长期以来的一个痛点。 除了电量提升，Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 还凭借其惊人的5000尼特超亮显示屏脱颖而出，使其成为目前市面上最亮的智能手表。这种极致亮度确保了出色的户外可见性。Ultra 2 还引入了专业的全新模式，包括一个“越野跑模式”，旨在提供实时的水分补充和导航更新。一款专用的潜水应用程序也计划于今年晚些时候发布，进一步扩展了其对户外和水上运动爱好者的实用性。 除了硬件，软件更新主要侧重于增强健康监测功能。引入了一项新的“生命体征”（Vitals）功能，评测者指出，这“与苹果的生命体征功能如出一辙”。此外，用户还将获得新的指标，例如“每日心血管负荷”和“心脏健康评分”。这些新增功能让人联想到Aura、Whoop和Fitbit（现为Google Health）等流行健身追踪器中的类似功能，表明三星正朝着更全面的健康生态系统发展。 评测者提出的核心问题是，这些涵盖硬件和软件的相对较小的更新，是否足以让大多数消费者认为值得购买，尤其考虑到所有型号都“略有涨价”。尽管最终答案有待进一步测试，但评测者推测，如果Ultra 2显著增强的电池续航能力表现如预期，可能会对“周末运动爱好者”和那些优先考虑长时间使用而无需频繁充电的活跃用户产生强大的吸引力。

Samsung has unveiled its latest wearables, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with the overarching theme of these updates being "refinement" rather than a complete overhaul. The reviewer notes that while the watches largely resemble their predecessors externally, significant advancements have been made internally. Due to unavailability, the reviewer observed these new devices through colleagues' demonstrations. The most substantial hardware change across both models is the adoption of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, departing from Samsung's proprietary Exynos silicon. This strategic shift is anticipated to significantly enhance on-wrist AI performance, notably enabling users to interact with Gemini by simply raising their wrist, eliminating the need for a wake word. A major highlight and potential game-changer is the substantial boost in battery life. The smallest Galaxy Watch 9 receives a 20% capacity increase, bringing it to a 390 milliamp-hour battery. The Ultra 2, however, sees a "huge honking" 35% increase, boasting an impressive 800 milliamp-hour battery. While the real-world impact on battery life for the Ultra 2 is yet to be definitively tested, the reviewer strongly suspects that this model will finally deliver "truly multi-day battery life," addressing a long-standing desire among smartwatch users. Beyond its increased power, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 stands out with an incredibly bright 5,000-nit display, positioning it as the brightest smartwatch currently available. This extreme brightness promises exceptional outdoor visibility. The Ultra 2 also introduces specialized new modes, including a "trail running mode" designed to provide real-time hydration and navigation updates. A dedicated diving app is also slated for release later in the year, expanding its utility for outdoor and aquatic enthusiasts. Beyond hardware, the software updates primarily focus on enhancing health monitoring capabilities. A new "Vitals" feature has been introduced, which the reviewer notes as a "dupe of Apple's vitals feature." Additionally, users will gain access to new metrics such as a "daily cardio load" and a "heart health score." These additions are reminiscent of features seen in popular fitness trackers like Aura, Whoop, and Fitbit (now Google Health), indicating Samsung's move towards a more comprehensive health ecosystem. The core question posed by the reviewer is whether these relatively minor updates, encompassing both hardware and software, will justify a purchase for most consumers, especially given a "slight price hike" across all models. While a definitive answer awaits further testing, the reviewer speculates that the Ultra 2's significantly enhanced battery life, if it performs as expected, could be a compelling draw for "weekend warriors" and active users who prioritize extended usage without frequent recharging.