ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 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

ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Body Details Case only: 36 g
With band: 62 g
Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor 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, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, blood pressure, ECG, sleep quality score 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 Yes
Features Call alerts, inactivity alert, ASUS HealthAI technology, medication reminder 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 SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 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 Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type LCD - colour - high-reflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Details - Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type Strap Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material Medical silicone Textile
Band Colour - Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 200 mAh -
Battery Life 10 day(s) 36 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
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
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories Charging clip Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
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 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
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