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Head to head · 2 watches

Watch Series 8 vs Watch Ultra 2

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 watches
Watch Series 8
Watch Series 88.4Very good
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Watch Ultra 2
Watch Ultra 28.7Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

Watch Ultra 2 edges it on score

The Watch Ultra 2 leads overall; pick the Watch Series 8 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Watch Series 8
8.4
Watch Ultra 2
8.7
Choose the Watch Series 8 if
  • iPhone owners who want ECG and temperature sensing at a used price.
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Choose the Watch Ultra 2 if
  • iPhone owners who want a rugged, bright Ultra watch at a used price.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWatch Series 80 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theWatch Ultra 21 win
+200%Brighter screen outdoors3,000 vs 1,000 nits peak
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Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
18 mAh
36 mAh
Display2 differences
Display type
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Always-On Retina LTPO2 OLED display
Brightness
1000
3000
Performance1 difference
Chipset
S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
Body2 differences
Weight
31.9 g (41mm aluminum GPS) / 38.8 g (45mm)
61.4 g (natural titanium)
Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
100 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
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