Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched 12 Sep 2023 at $799. S9 chip, double tap, 3000-nit display

Apple Watch Ultra 2

The take

Where the Ultra clicked: 3,000-nit always-on screen, double tap, and — in black titanium — still the best-looking watch Apple ships. The one to buy used or on closeout if satellite isn't in your plans.

The basics

Brand
Apple
Line
Outdoor
Released
2023-09-12
Launch price
$799
Replaces
Apple Watch Ultra
Family
Apple Watch Ultra
Official site
apple.com ↗

S9 chip, double tap, 3000-nit display

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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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