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Apple Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) ($209) vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4 ($799) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) | Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209 | $799 |
| Weight | 61.3g | 63g |
| Case | 49mm Titanium | 49mm Titanium (Natural or Black) |
| GPS | Dual-frequency L1/L5 | Dual-frequency L1+L5 |
| Water | 100m WR, EN13319 dive rated | 100m, EN13319 dive rated |
| Battery | Up to 36h normal use | 50h / 84h Low Power |
| Display | 2000-nit, brightest Apple Watch at launch | — |
| Weight | 61.3g (Apple published) | ~63g (sources vary 61.6 to 63.1g) |
| Chip | — | S11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation)
- Titanium case and sapphire crystal, the most durable Apple Watch build
- Dual-frequency GPS for genuinely more accurate outdoor tracking
- 100m water resistance with an official dive rating
- Brightest display of any Watch at the time, still class-competitive
- 61.3g is heavy on the wrist next to any Series or SE model here
- Orange Action Button placement takes adjustment
- Battery life trails Ultra 2's efficiency gains
- Case size doesn't suit smaller wrists
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4
- 50 hour battery, up from 42 on Ultra 3
- Natural and Black Titanium
- Dual-frequency GPS and 100m dive rating
- Programmable Action button
- $799
- iPhone only
- Same 49mm case as Ultra 3
Apple Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) is the better value at $209. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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