Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)
2023 · Fitness + health
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 Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) at 84. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 9 points — a decisive 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 Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on fitness (93 vs 84).
Display
TieCompared on the display sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the health sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on health (91 vs 82).
Value for money
Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) more score per dollar ($379 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm | Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
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
Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm vs Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)
Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) worth the price? +
At $379, Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in display.
Does Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop) 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 Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 84). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for health, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm or Pixel Watch 2 (Milanese Loop)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on health (91 vs 82). Compared on the health sub-score.