Apple Watch Ultra 3
S10 chip · 49 mm titanium · 3000 nits
Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)
Fitness · 2024 · Standard
Apple Watch Ultra 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Ultra 3 lands at 94 and Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) at 90. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 4 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 Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Apple Watch Ultra 3Compared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads on fitness (96 vs 90).
Health
Apple Watch Ultra 3Compared on the health sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads on health (96 vs 90).
Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 3Compared on the durability sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads on durability (96 vs 84).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer |
| Variant | — | Standard |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Apple Watch Ultra 3
- +49 mm titanium chassis
- +3000 nit peak display
- +Up to 42 hours normal use
- −Same chassis as Ultra 2
- −Expensive at $799
- −Battery only extends to 72 h in low-power
Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
FAQ: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)
Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) worth the price? +
At $699, Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Does Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard) 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 3 or Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 — leads on fitness (96 vs 90). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for health, Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Garmin Edge 1050 (Standard)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 — leads on health (96 vs 90). Compared on the health sub-score.