Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Ultra. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Three-microphone array
Audio Output Speaker Dual speakers
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 55 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Type OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size 38 mm 49 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type Modern buckle Alpine Loop
Band Size S S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Textile
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards IPX7 IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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