Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
Fitness · 2024 · Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 2
S9 SiP · 49mm titanium · 3000 nits
Apple Watch Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) lands at 90 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 if…
- ✓Brightest smartwatch display
- ✓Excellent health sensors
- ✓Rugged titanium build
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testHealth
Apple Watch Ultra 2Compared on the health sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 leads on health (95 vs 90).
Fitness
Apple Watch Ultra 2Compared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 leads on fitness (94 vs 90).
Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 2Compared on the durability sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 leads on durability (94 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 | Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | — |
| Variant | Pro | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S9 SiP |
| Display | — | 49 mm LTPO OLED, 3000 nits |
| Battery | — | Up to 36 h (72 h low-power) |
| Water | — | 100 m |
| GPS | — | Dual-frequency L1/L5 |
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Apple Watch Ultra 2
- +Brightest smartwatch display
- +Excellent health sensors
- +Rugged titanium build
- −~36h battery still short
- −Requires iPhone
- −Large for small wrists
FAQ: Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2
Which is better, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $749, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Does Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 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 health, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 — leads on health (95 vs 90). Compared on the health sub-score.
Which is better for fitness, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 — leads on fitness (94 vs 90). Compared on the fitness sub-score.