Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100 m WR
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if…
- ✓100 m water resistance
- ✓Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- ✓Sapphire glass + titanium case
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDurability
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraCompared on the durability sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra leads on durability (96 vs 86).
Health
TieCompared on the health sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraCompared on the display sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra leads on display (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra more score per dollar ($649 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Case | — | 47 mm titanium |
| Display | — | 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED |
| Chipset | — | Exynos W1000 |
| Battery | — | 100 h power-saver / 36 h standard |
| Connectivity | — | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE |
| Water resist | — | 100 m + IP68 |
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- +100 m water resistance
- +Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- +Sapphire glass + titanium case
- −Battery shorter than Apple Watch Ultra
- −No raise-to-wake on low-power
- −Limited iOS support
FAQ: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra? +
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra worth the price? +
At $649, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in durability.
Does Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 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 durability, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra? +
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — leads on durability (96 vs 86). Compared on the durability sub-score.
Which is better for display, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra? +
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — leads on display (92 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.