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Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($799) 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 Ultra 3 | Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $320 |
| Weight | 61g | 61.4g |
| Case | 49mm Titanium | 49mm natural titanium |
| Battery | 36h / 72h low power | 36 hours, 72 in low power |
| GPS | Dual-frequency L1+L5 | — |
| WR | 100m | — |
| Display | Always-on LTPO | 3000 nit always-on Retina |
| Chip | S10 | S9 SiP |
| Water | — | 100m, EN13319 dive rated |
| Extras | — | Action button, 86dB siren, depth gauge |
| Weight | — | 61.4g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3
- 36h battery life
- Dual-frequency precision GPS
- Satellite SOS emergency
- Rugged titanium case
- Best Apple Watch ever made
- $799 very expensive
- iPhone-only ecosystem
- Large 49mm case size
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 Ultra 2 is the better value at $320. If weight matters most, Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 carries lighter at 61g. Both are part of our curated smartwatch index — tap through to check current pricing.
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