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Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) ($124) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($320) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) | Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124 | $320 |
| Weight | 38.7g | 61.4g |
| Chip | S9 SiP | S9 SiP |
| Case | 45mm aluminium, GPS | 49mm natural titanium |
| Display | 2000 nit always-on Retina | 3000 nit always-on Retina |
| Water | 50m, WR50 | 100m, EN13319 dive rated |
| Sizes | 41mm and 45mm | — |
| Weight | 38.7g (Apple published) | 61.4g (Apple published) |
| Battery | — | 36 hours, 72 in low power |
| Extras | — | Action button, 86dB siren, depth gauge |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm)
- Double Tap works one-handed
- 2000 nit display is genuinely bright outdoors
- On-device Siri
- Same case design as the Series 7 and 8
- Battery still about 18 hours
- Blood oxygen disabled on some US units
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
- 36 hour battery, double any other Apple Watch here
- 3000 nits is readable in direct sun
- Dive rated to 100m with a real depth gauge
- Titanium case takes abuse
- 61.4g, nearly double the SE
- Large 49mm case does not suit small wrists
- Overkill unless you actually use the battery or the depth rating
Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) is the better value at $124. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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