Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple Watch Ultra 4 launched 9 Sep 2026 at $799. S11 chip, Health Sensing System, 45 h workout battery
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The take
Another year, another refinement: S11 silicon, the new Health Sensing System, and 45 honest workout hours. Reviewers keep writing fewer reasons to upgrade — which is code for buy one now and ignore the cycle.
The basics
- Brand
- Apple
- Line
- Outdoor
- Released
- 2026-09-09
- Launch price
- $799
- Previous family release
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Family
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Official site
- apple.com ↗
S11 chip, Health Sensing System, 45 h workout battery
Release history
- 2026-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 4
- 2025-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 3
- 2024-09-09Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium
- 2023-09-12Apple Watch Ultra 2
- 2022-09-07Apple Watch Ultra
Video coverage
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Unboxing, Setup and Reviewzollotech · Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Apple Watch Ultra 4 & Series 12 Hands-On: A Bigger Deal Than It Seems?Chase the Summit · Thu, 10 Sep 2026
I gave the Apple Watch Ultra 4 one road trip to beat my Ultra 1Samuel Nam · Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Apple Watch Ultra 4 In-Depth Review: The MOST Accurate ULTRA?Chase the Summit · Thu, 08 Oct 2026Podcast coverage
- The FIT FileApple Finally Did It? Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 with Readiness!
Apple Watch Ultra generation comparison
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| Ultra 42026-09 | Ultra 32025-09 | Ultra 22023-09 | Ultra2022-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $799 | $799 | $799 | $799 |
| Chip | S11 | S10 | S9 SiP | S8 SiP |
| Display | Same panel as Ultra 3 | LTPO3 wide-angle, 422×514, 3000 nits | 410×502, 3000 nits | 410×502, 2000 nits |
| Weight (case only) | 63.0 g (natural) / 63.1 g (black) | 61.6 g (natural) / 61.8 g (black) | 61.4 g (natural) / 61.8 g (black) | 61.3 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 h | 12 h | 12 h |
| Maps | Offline + topo | Offline + topo | Offline + topo | Backtrack only |
| Connectivity | 5G + satellite | 5G + satellite | LTE, double tap gesture | LTE, dual-freq GPS |
| Signature | Health Sensing System, multiday battery | Satellite comms, largest display | Double tap, brightest display | 49 mm Ti, Action button, 86 dB siren |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.
In the news
- I walked 4,500 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the Fitbit Edge: can Fitbit’s $180 tracker keep up with Apple’s most expensive watch?
- Doubling Down On Health, Battery Life And Siri Intelligence
- WATCH REVIEW: Apple Watch Ultra 4
- WATCH REVIEW: Apple Watch Ultra 4
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 with the new Translucent Ocean Band is nearly $100 off right now
Cross-brandoutdoor flagships
Current outdoor flagships from Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Apple and Amazfit. Enduro 4 adds Garmin’s solar endurance option. Per-family generation tables live under each brand.
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| Enduro 42026-10 | Apple Watch Ultra 42026-09 | fēnix 9 / 9 Pro2026-08 | T-Rex Ultra 22026-02 | Apex 42025-10 | Suunto Vertical 22025-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 66 g (ComfortFit band) | 63.0 / 63.1 g (natural / black, case only) | 89.2 g (with strap) | 56 / 64 g (42 / 46 mm, silicone) | 87 g (steel) / 74 g (Ti), with band | |
| Launch price | $899.99 | $799 | $999–$1,099+ | $549.99 | $429+ | $599–$699 |
| Display | 1.4″ MIP, Power Sapphire | AMOLED, 3000 nits | AMOLED 2000 nits; Pro: 3000 nits or MIP Solar | 1.5″ AMOLED, 3000 nits | 1.2″/1.3″ MIP touch, sapphire | 1.5″ AMOLED |
| Chip | — | S11 | ||||
| Battery (launch claim) | 45 h workout | 29–57 days (solar) | 30 days | up to 34–41 days | up to 30 days | |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline topo maps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite / cellular | — | Satellite + 5G | Pro inReach: LTE + satellite | — | — | — |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes | Yes; Pro adds green | Yes | — | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB, onboard music | 32 GB |