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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

2023 · Fitness + health

93
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm wins by 4
Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) — 2022 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)

2022 · Fitness + health

89
/ 100
From $829
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm lands at 93 and Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) at 89. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm if…

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

Pick Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) if…

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

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

Fitness

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on fitness (93 vs 89).

Health

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Compared on the health sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on health (91 vs 87).

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm 93
vs
89 Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)

Score breakdown

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
93
battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
89
battery 72
display 88
fitness 89
health 87
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm versus Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
Release year
2023
2022

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

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 (Sport Band)

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 Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm vs Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)

Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +

At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.

Is Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) worth the price? +

At $829, Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in fitness.

Does Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) 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 Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 89). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on health (91 vs 87). Compared on the health sub-score.