Apple Watch Ultra
2022 · Fitness + health
Pixel Watch 4
Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 · 45 mm · Fitbit Premium
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Ultra lands at 89 and Pixel Watch 4 at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple Watch Ultra if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Pixel Watch 4 if…
- ✓Better battery than Watch 3
- ✓Improved Fitbit integration
- ✓Gemini on wrist
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Pixel Watch 4Compared on the fitness sub-score
Pixel Watch 4 leads on fitness (92 vs 89).
Display
Pixel Watch 4Compared on the display sub-score
Pixel Watch 4 leads on display (92 vs 88).
Health
Pixel Watch 4Compared on the health sub-score
Pixel Watch 4 leads on health (92 vs 87).
Value for money
Pixel Watch 4Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pixel Watch 4 more score per dollar ($399 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 |
| Battery | — | 36 h |
| Water | — | 5 ATM |
Apple Watch Ultra
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Pixel Watch 4
- +Better battery than Watch 3
- +Improved Fitbit integration
- +Gemini on wrist
- −Still 36h battery
- −Premium LTE tier
- −Limited third-party watchfaces
FAQ: Apple Watch Ultra vs Pixel Watch 4
Which is better, Apple Watch Ultra or Pixel Watch 4? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Watch Ultra worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in fitness.
Is Pixel Watch 4 worth the price? +
At $399, Pixel Watch 4 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in display.
Does Apple Watch Ultra or Pixel Watch 4 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 or Pixel Watch 4? +
Pixel Watch 4 — leads on fitness (92 vs 89). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for display, Apple Watch Ultra or Pixel Watch 4? +
Pixel Watch 4 — leads on display (92 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.