The Apple Watch Series 10 uses a less durable protective shield for its display
The biggest compromise of the Apple Watch Series 10 is in the durability of the materials used in the build
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 features sapphire crystal glass on the front, a titanium frame, and a ceramic/sapphire crystal back. The Apple Watch Series 10, however, uses an aluminum frame with Ion-X glass on the front
The durability of the Apple Watch Series 10 was investigated to see if the cheaper option was worth considering
The titanium Apple Watch Series 10 costs almost the same as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and has a nicer sapphire display
The Apple Watch Series 10 is thinner, lighter, and more premium-feeling than the Apple Watch Ultra 2
The Aluminum entry-level Series 10 will most likely withstand anything you can throw at it
A bigger display, a thinner build and the use of Ion-X instead of the more premium Ceramic Shield glass in the Ultra 2 all lend themselves to lower durability for the Series 10
For durability, the titanium model of the Series 10 is the better option
AppleCare+ is a good alternative for those concerned with durability, with a fee of $79 per claim