Apple Watch Ultra

Apple Watch Ultra launched 7 Sep 2022 at $799. 49 mm titanium, dual-frequency GPS, Action button

Apple Watch Ultra

The take

The one that set the formula — 49mm titanium, Action button, dive rating, and the first Apple battery that survived a long day outside. Still supported, and the cheapest door into the size. The 2's screen and the 3's satellite make it feel slow more than old.

The basics

Brand
Apple
Line
Outdoor
Released
2022-09-07
Launch price
$799
Family
Apple Watch Ultra
Official site
apple.com ↗

49 mm titanium, dual-frequency GPS, Action button

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Release history

  1. 2026-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 4
  2. 2025-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 3
  3. 2024-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium
  4. 2023-09-12Apple Watch Ultra 2
  5. 2022-09-07Apple Watch Ultra

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Apple Watch Ultra generation comparison

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Ultra 42026-09Ultra 32025-09Ultra 22023-09Ultra2022-09
Launch price$799$799$799$799
ChipS11S10S9 SiPS8 SiP
DisplaySame panel as Ultra 3LTPO3 wide-angle, 422×514, 3000 nits410×502, 3000 nits410×502, 2000 nits
Weight63.0 g61.6 g61.4 g61.3 g
Battery (normal use)50 h (84 h LPM)42 h (72 h LPM)36 h (72 h LPM)36 h (60 h LPM)
Battery (GPS workout)18 h (45 h extended)14 h12 h12 h
MapsOffline + topoOffline + topoOffline + topoBacktrack only
Connectivity5G + satellite5G + satelliteLTE, double tap gestureLTE, dual-freq GPS
SignatureHealth Sensing System, multiday batterySatellite comms, largest displayDouble tap, brightest display49 mm Ti, Action button, 86 dB siren

Battery figures are launch-day claims.

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