Apple Watch Ultra 2 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support (2024)

Year introduced: 2023

Dimensions

49mm

  • Height: 49mm

  • Width: 44mm

  • Depth: 14.4mm

  • Case Weight: 61.4g

Design

  • 49mm case

  • Aerospace grade titanium

  • Dual speakers

  • Three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise mitigation

Control:

  • Customizable Action button

  • Digital Crown with haptic feedback

  • Side button

  • Double tap gesture

  • On-Device Siri

Display:

Chip:

  • S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor

  • 4-core Apple Neural Engine

  • 64GB capacity

Sensors:

  • Electrical heart sensor and ECG app1

  • Third-generation optical heart sensor

  • High and low heart rate notifications1

  • Irregular rhythm notifications2

  • Sleep stages

  • Temperature sensing3

  • Depth gauge ±1m accuracy and app

  • Water temperature sensor

  • Compass with Waypoints and Backtrack

  • Always-on altimeter

  • High-g accelerometer

  • High dynamic range gyroscope

  • Ambient light sensor

Safety:

  • Emergency SOS4

  • International emergency calling5

  • Siren

  • Crash Detection4

  • Fall Detection4

Splash, Water and Dust:

  • Water resistance 100m (swim proof)6

  • Dust resistance IP6X9

  • EN13319 recreational scuba diving to 40m6

  • Tested to MIL-STD 810H: altitude, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, immersion, freeze with thaw, ice and freezing rain, and shock and vibration10

Connectivity and Communication:

  • Precision dual-frequency GPS: GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou

  • LTE and UMTS7

  • Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

  • Bluetooth 5.3

  • Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip11

  • Apple Pay

  • GymKit

Power and Battery Life:

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • Up to 36 hours normal use8

  • Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode8

  • USB-C magnetic fast charging cable

Environmental Requirements:

  • On-wrist operating temperature: -4° F to 130° F (-20° C to 55° C)

  • Operational temperature: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)

  • Nonoperational storage temperature: 4°F to 113°F (-20° to 45°C)

  • Dive operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing

  • Operating Altitude: -1600 feet to 29,500 feet (-500 m to 9000 m)

In the Box

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2

  • Band/Loop

  • Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)

The case materials and the band types would be based on your selection

  1. ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE) and can generate an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old and over.

  2. Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).

  3. The temperature sensing feature is not a medical device and not intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment, or for any other medical purpose.

  4. Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.

  5. The international emergency calling feature requires an Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Cellular), Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular), or Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) model. For a list of supported countries and regions, see apple.com/watchos/feature-availability.

  6. Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810. It may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra 2 should not be used for diving below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information see support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000.

  7. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.

  8. All-day battery life is based on the following use: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 8 hours of LTE connection and 28 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 36 hours. Battery life in Low Power Mode is based on the following use: 360 time checks, 360 notifications, 180 minutes of app use, and two 60-minute workouts with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 72 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes on-demand LTE connection and 60 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 72 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors; actual results will vary.

  9. Apple Watch Ultra 2 is rated IP6X dust resistant.

  10. Tested against subsections for Altitude, High Temperature, Low Temperature, Temperature Shock, Immersion, Freeze/Thaw, Shock, Vibration.

  11. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch SE require iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later.

Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support (2024)

FAQs

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 good? ›

Apple Watch Ultra 2: One minute review

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also very good, because it's mostly the same watch. It has a brighter screen (Apple's brightest screen ever, in fact) but Apple's new S9 SiP chip and the watchOS 10 operating system are what's bringing most of the changes.

What is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 used for? ›

Built to go the distance.

Designed for every kind of outdoor adventure in and out of the water, Apple Watch is perfect for hiking, biking, running, swimming, surfing, and those occasional water balloon fights.

How long does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 last? ›

Power and Battery Life:

Up to 36 hours normal use. Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. USB-C magnetic fast charging cable.

Why is Apple Watch Ultra 2 no longer for sale? ›

In case you missed it, Apple can no longer sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (its latest and best Apple Watches) in the US due to a patent dispute with health tech company Masimo. The dispute centers around the watch's blood oxygen sensor, which Masimo claims infringes on its copyright.

Why is the Ultra 2 so expensive? ›

Pure titanium (not titanium "coated") metal is considerably more expensive and is probably one of the main reasons why the Apple Watch Ultra is so much pricier. The size of the case is also larger at 49mm (compared to 41mm-45mm for the Series 8) so it looks more substantial on your wrist.

Is the series 9 better than the ultra 2? ›

There's no single right answer on which to buy, but there is a way to generalize things. If what you need is a good ol' fashion Apple Watch, get a Series 9. If you want extra durability and battery life (and you're willing to pay a lot), go for the Ultra 2.

Does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 have a blood oxygen sensor? ›

You'll remember, but just in case, Apple was accused of patent infringement by health device maker Masimo for the way pulse oximetry (measurement of blood oxygen) worked on the Apple Watch. The monitoring feature was then removed from all Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices sold in the U.S. by Apple.

Does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 have a blood pressure monitor? ›

How to Measure Blood Pressure With an Apple Watch. “At this time, the Apple Watch isn't equipped to measure your blood pressure alone,” says Dr. Bronstein.

Does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 have ECG? ›

Apple Watch Ultra has an electrical heart rate sensor that, along with the ECG app , allows you to take an electrocardiogram (or ECG). To use the ECG app, update your iPhone Xs or later to the latest version of iOS and Apple Watch Ultra to the latest version of watchOS.

Is Ultra 2 worth buying? ›

There's no real compelling reason to step up to the Ultra 2. Double Tap and the new S9 chip just aren't enough to shell out another $800 for a watch. But if you're looking to upgrade from a Series 8 Apple Watch or earlier, the Ultra 2 is a big upgrade and one worth considering.

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 coming? ›

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be released on September 22, 2023. It was made available to pre-order from September 12, 2023, but the actual release is on the 22nd.

Should I charge my Apple Watch Ultra 2 every night? ›

To reduce battery aging, Apple Watch Ultra uses on-device machine learning to learn your daily charging routines so it can wait to finish charging past 80 percent until you need to use it. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch Ultra. Tap Battery, then tap Battery Health.

Will there be a new Apple Watch Ultra in 2024? ›

For now, we expect to see the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in September 2024.

Will there be an Apple Watch Ultra 3? ›

However, Kuo now reveals that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is indeed on its way, with minimal hardware changes from the current model. In an update shared with MacRumors, Kuo mentioned that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will have "almost no" hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

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