Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) — 2022 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)

2022 · Fitness + health

82
/ 100
From $249
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm wins by 11
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm

2023 · Fitness + health

93
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) lands at 82 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring

Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Fitness

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm leads on fitness (93 vs 82).

Durability

Tie

Compared on the durability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($249 vs $799).

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) 82
vs
93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm

Score breakdown

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)
82
battery 72
display 88
fitness 82
health 80
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm
93
battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm
Release year
2022
2023

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

FAQ: Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm

Which is better, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $249, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in display.

Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm worth the price? +

At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.

Does Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for fitness, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 82). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is the better value, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 41mm? +

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) — more score per dollar ($249 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.