Apple Watch Ultra 3: specs and price
Category strengths
Why is Apple Watch Ultra 3 better than the average?
- 18 h more Battery life ?42 h vs 24 h (avg)
- 3.89 ATM more Water resistance ?10 ATM vs 6.11 ATM (avg)
- 888.89 nits more Peak brightness ?3,000 nits vs 2,111.11 nits (avg)
- Has Dual-frequency GPS ?
- Has Blood oxygen (SpO2) ?
- Has ECG ?
- Has Blood pressure ?
- 23.33 px more Resolution ?514 px vs 490.67 px (avg)
- 2.78 mm more Case size ?49 mm vs 46.22 mm (avg)
- 0.06 " more Display size ?1.98 " vs 1.92 " (avg)
Why is Apple Watch Ultra 3 not better than the average?
- 22.53 g more Weight ?61.6 g vs 39.07 g (avg)
Specifications
Quality bars are generated automatically against 8 other smartwatches.
Design
A lighter watch is more comfortable to wear all day.
The case diameter; larger cases fit bigger displays, smaller ones suit slimmer wrists.
The case material (e.g. aluminium, titanium).
A higher ATM rating allows swimming and diving.
Shows the time and stats without raising your wrist.
A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the screen.
The case and band colour options the watch is sold in.
Display
A larger display is easier to read and interact with.
A higher pixel count produces sharper text and graphics.
The screen technology (e.g. AMOLED).
A brighter screen is easier to read in sunlight.
Health & fitness
Continuously tracks your heart rate.
Measures blood-oxygen saturation.
Takes an electrocardiogram to check heart rhythm.
Estimates blood pressure from the wrist.
Monitors sleep stages and quality.
Tracks routes and distance without a phone.
Senses skin temperature for health insights.
Detects hard falls and can call for help.
More tracked workout types suit more activities.
Battery
Estimated hours of use between charges.
Tops up quickly from empty.
Charges on a wireless pad or puck.
How long a full charge takes; lower is better.
Connectivity
A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.
Connects to Wi-Fi for updates and sync without a phone.
L1+L5 GPS gives more accurate tracking in cities and forests.
Make calls and stream without your phone nearby.
Pay contactlessly from your wrist.
Take calls and use a voice assistant on the watch.
Software
The watch software platform.
More storage holds more offline music and apps.
Where to buy
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The bottom line
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 earns a VS Score of 58, comfortably above average among the 9 smartwatches we compare here. It stands out for 18 h more Battery life, 3.89 ATM more Water resistance and 888.89 nits more Peak brightness. Just be aware of 22.53 g more Weight before you buy. For most buyers it is an easy recommendation.
The VS Score is generated automatically from the weighted specifications above, measured against all other smartwatches in our database. Treat it as a shortlisting guide — not a substitute for your own priorities.
