Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport, custom workouts
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: 61.4 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 2
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, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
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 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, 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 2
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 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
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 2
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 Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
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)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
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+, Depth app
Compliant Standards IPX7 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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