Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 1: What are the differences?

The Cupertino tech giant unveiled the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the Wonderlust event held on September 12.

Although the new Ultra 2 features the same design language as its predecessor 2022 Apple Watch Ultra, it is powered by a new S9 SiP which increases its performance and capabilities like brighter display, Precision Finding for iPhone, double tap gesture, and more.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Now, Apple has officially discontinued the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and it might be available for a reduced price at third-party retailers or service carriers.

If you are considering buying an Ultra and are wondering about the difference between the 2023 Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the 2022 Apple Watch Ultra, here is a complete features comparison.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 1: A features comparison

SpecsApple Watch Ultra 2Apple Watch Ultra 1
ProcessorS9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
(based on A13 Bionic chip)
W3 wireless chip
Second-gen Ultra Wideband chip
4-core Neural Engine
S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
(based on A15 Bionic chip)
W3 wireless chip
U1 Ultra Widebandchip
Neural Engine
Display49mm
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Up to 3000 nits brightness
1 nit minimum brightness
49mm
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Up to 2000 nits brightness
Weight61.4 grams61.3 grams
FeaturesDouble tap gesture
Precision Finding for iPhone
Blood Oxygen app
ECG app
High and low heart rate notifications
Irregular rhythm notification
Temperature sensing
Cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates
Emergency SOS
International emergency calling
Fall Detection
Crash Detection
On-device Siri
HomePod integration
Blood Oxygen app
ECG app
High and low heart rate notifications
Irregular rhythm notification
Temperature sensing
Cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimate
International emergency calling
Emergency SOS
Fall Detection
Crash Detection
Siri processed in the cloud
Water resistance100 meters
Recreational dive up to 40m
100 meters
Recreational dive up to 40m
ConnectivityGPS+CellularGPS+Cellular
Capacity64GB32GB
FinishesNatural TitaniumNatural Titanium
BatteryUp to 36 hours
Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode
Fast charging
Up to 36 hours
Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode
Fast charging
Price$799Up to 150 discounted prices at third party retailers like Best Buy and Amazon

Who should buy an Apple Watch Ultra 2?

Anyone with an Apple Watch Ultra does not have a justifiable reason to upgrade to Apple Watch Ultra 2. Besides Precision Finding for iPhone and double tap gesture, there are no other major differences to upgrade as both models are very similar.

However, users who are into extreme sports or outdoor activities and own an Apple Watch Series 7 or older should consider buying an Apple Watch Ultra 2. Having said that, if they can find the Apple Watch Ultra 1 for a discounted price that will be a better choice.

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