Apple Watch comparison
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Compare Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
Apple Watch Ultra 2The adventure Watch gained the S9’s Double Tap gesture and a blazing 3000-nit screen, plus a new black titanium option.
Apple Watch Ultra 3Ultra 3 keeps the large titanium adventure-watch tier current, with the biggest battery and toughest positioning in Apple’s Watch lineup.Specs side by side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 22, 2023 | 2025 |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
| Price today | $823 | $807 |
| CPU | Apple S9 SiP · 1.80 GHz | Apple S10 SiP · 1.80 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 1.92" LTPO OLED, 3000 nits | Large high-brightness LTPO OLED |
| Ports | Magnetic charging, Action Button | Magnetic fast charging, Action Button |
| Operating system | watchOS 10 | watchOS |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Brightest Apple display ever at 3000 nits, with Double Tap and on-device Siri.
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Current rugged Ultra generation.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04