Apple Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Three-microphone array Three-microphone array
Audio Output Dual speakers Dual speakers
Body Details Case only: 61.3 g Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade titanium Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes Night mode Night mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 410 x 502 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Protection Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size 49 mm 49 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Details Titanium Titanium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type Alpine Loop Alpine Loop
Band Size S S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-160 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type G-hook G-hook
Band Material Textile Textile
Band Colour Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
CPU Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S8 SiP S9 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 36 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software GymKit, Oceanic+ GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2684 A2986
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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