Apple Watch Ultra vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Ultra and Google Pixel Watch 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 Ultra vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later Android 9.0 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Three-microphone array Microphone
Audio Output Dual speakers Speaker
Body Details Case only: 61.3 g Case only: 31 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade titanium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors 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 Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Modes Night mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
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, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 410 x 502 pixels -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 49 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Titanium Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Haptic
BAND Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Alpine Loop Active band
Band Size S S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-160 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type G-hook -
Band Material Textile Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Apple Qualcomm
CPU Type S8 SiP 5100
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 36 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Ultra Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software GymKit, Oceanic+ Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 -
SAR Value 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number A2684 GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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