Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 3
S10 chip · 49 mm titanium · 3000 nits
94
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins by 1
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
2023 · Fitness + health
93
/ 100
From $829
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Ultra 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Ultra 3 lands at 94 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 3 if…
- ✓49 mm titanium chassis
- ✓3000 nit peak display
- ✓Up to 42 hours normal use
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Apple Watch Ultra 3 94
vs 93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Score breakdown
Apple Watch Ultra 3
94 battery 84
display 96
fitness 96
health 96
durability 96
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
93 battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple S10 chip | — |
| Case | 49 mm titanium | — |
| Display | Up to 3000 nits | — |
| Water resistance | 100 m (ISO 22810:2010) | — |
| Battery | Up to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode | — |
| Starting price | $799 | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Pros
- +49 mm titanium chassis
- +3000 nit peak display
- +Up to 42 hours normal use
Cons
- −Same chassis as Ultra 2
- −Expensive at $799
- −Battery only extends to 72 h in low-power
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (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 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $829, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (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.