Apple Watch comparison
Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2
Compare Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
Apple Watch UltraApple Watch goes adventuring: a rugged 49 mm titanium case, sun-defying 2000-nit screen, a dive computer, precision dual-frequency GPS and the orange Action Button.
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.Specs side by side
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 23, 2022 | September 22, 2023 |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
| Price today | $855 | $823 |
| CPU | Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz | Apple S9 SiP · 1.80 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 1.92" LTPO OLED, 502×410, 2000 nits | 1.92" LTPO OLED, 3000 nits |
| Ports | Magnetic charging, Action Button | Magnetic charging, Action Button |
| Operating system | watchOS 9 | watchOS 10 |
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
Biggest, brightest, toughest Apple Watch — titanium, 100 m water resistance, the Action Button.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Brightest Apple display ever at 3000 nits, with Double Tap and on-device Siri.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04