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Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($320) vs Apple Apple Watch Series 6 ($83) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartwatch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Apple Apple Watch Series 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $320 | $83 |
| Weight | 61.4g | 36.5g |
| Chip | S9 SiP | S6, 64-bit dual-core |
| Case | 49mm natural titanium | — |
| Display | 3000 nit always-on Retina | Always-on Retina OLED |
| Water | 100m, EN13319 dive rated | — |
| Battery | 36 hours, 72 in low power | — |
| Extras | Action button, 86dB siren, depth gauge | — |
| Weight | 61.4g (Apple published) | 36.5g (Apple published, 44mm Aluminum) |
| Sensors | — | Blood oxygen (SpO2) + ECG + heart rate |
| Charging | — | 20% faster than Series 5 |
| WR | — | 50m |
Pros & Cons
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 6
- Blood oxygen sensor, a meaningful addition over Series 5
- Faster S6 chip, noticeably snappier in daily use
- Faster charging than any earlier Series watch
- Always-on display carried over from Series 5
- Blood oxygen readings are wellness-only, not medical grade
- watchOS support window is closing
- Aluminum case shows wear more than steel or titanium on a used unit
- No always-on altimeter, that came later with Ultra
Apple Apple Watch Series 6 is the better value at $83. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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