Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
Fitness · 2024 · Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) lands at 90 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm 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 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mmCompared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm leads on fitness (93 vs 90).
Health
TieCompared on the health sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mmCompared on the durability sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm leads on durability (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,029).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) | Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | — |
| Variant | Pro | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
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 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm
Which is better, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm 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 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm worth the price? +
At $1,029, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm 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, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 90). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for durability, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) Stainless 41mm — leads on durability (86 vs 84). Compared on the durability sub-score.