This savage tier was especially easy. I don't think it was meant to be the new standard though. I think it as meant to be introductory for the wave of new players coming over from everywhere for shadowbringers. E3S was the real disappointment though, extremely easy in general and even more shocking for a 3rd floor. The devs did mention at some point that they reduced the boss HP pool by 15% in the first tier so expect the enrage dps checks to be steeper next tier. I just hope they'll also be more mechanically demanding.
A savage fight should not be on the same level as an ex trial, which this tier was. It needs to be harder to create a gap with other tiers of content, regardless of how some other people here feel.

Ultimate is already miles above regular savage, the gap shouldn't widen and ultimate shouldn't be made easier. Leaves only one option.