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Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS — 2024 · Fitness + health
Samsung

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS

2024 · Fitness + health

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) wins by 7
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)

2023 · Fitness + health

93
/ 100
From $829
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS lands at 86 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring

Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Fitness

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) leads on fitness (93 vs 86).

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Health

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)

Compared on the health sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) leads on health (91 vs 84).

Value for money

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS more score per dollar ($299 vs $829).

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS 86
vs
93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)

Score breakdown

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS
86
battery 72
display 88
fitness 86
health 84
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
93
battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Release year
2024
2023

Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

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: Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)

Which is better, Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS worth the price? +

At $299, Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS 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.

Which is better for fitness, Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) — leads on fitness (93 vs 86). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Galaxy Watch 7 · Compact · GPS or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) — leads on health (91 vs 84). Compared on the health sub-score.