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Apple Watch Ultra 2
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Watch Ultra 2

The 2023 Ultra 2 has a 3,000-nit screen and multiday battery; Apple has since replaced it twice.

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2 used or on clearance if you want a rugged iPhone watch with a 3,000-nit screen and a titanium case for far less than a new Ultra 4. Reviewers rated its screen and sports tracking highly, and its S9 chip and double tap still hold up. Skip it if you want satellite messaging or the newest heart-rate sensor, which came with later Ultras. Some testers found its fitness analysis dated next to Garmin, and it's iPhone only.

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Key specs
Battery life
36
Display
49 mm
Weight
61.4 g (natural titanium)
Water resistance
100 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Brightness
3000 nits
Performance
Processor
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
Body
Dimensions
height: 49mm; width: 44mm; depth: 12mm
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Product highlights

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DisplayOLEDOLED
ChipsetS9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2 used or on clearance if you want a rugged iPhone watch with a 3,000-nit screen and a titanium case for far less than a new Ultra 4. Reviewers rated its screen and sports tracking highly, and its S9 chip and double tap still hold up. Skip it if you want satellite messaging or the newest heart-rate sensor, which came with later Ultras. Some testers found its fitness analysis dated next to Garmin, and it's iPhone only.

Best for

iPhone owners who want a rugged, bright Ultra watch at a used price.

Not for

Anyone who wants satellite messaging, and Android users.

Main strengthVery bright 3,000-nit display
Main weaknessApple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
Very bright 3,000-nit display
Titanium case and expanded operating altitude
Strong sports tracking with a fast S9 chip
Multiday battery for an Apple Watch
Reasons to avoid
Apple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
No satellite messaging
Fitness analysis trails Garmin
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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WIRED8/10
Article · Full reviewApple Watch Ultra 2 Review: You’ll Still Need to Keep Your iPhone HandyAdrienne So · Sep 2023Read on WIRED ↗
CNET8.8/10
Article · Full reviewApple Watch Ultra 2 Review: A Brighter Screen Makes My Favorite Watch BetterLexy Savvides · Sep 2023Read on CNET ↗
Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple Watch Ultra 2 review: It’s the ultimate Apple WatchKate Kozuch · Sep 2023Read on Tom's Guide ↗
DC RainmakerApple Watch Ultra 2 In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade?Watch on YouTube ↗
CNETApple Watch Ultra 2 Review: Brighter, Faster, Better!Watch on YouTube ↗
DesFitApple Watch Ultra 2 Review for Sports and Fitness // Worth the Upgrade?Watch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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Chipset
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processorS10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor
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Chipset
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Watch SE 3
AlternativeWatch SE 3
Chipset
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processorS10 chip with 64-bit dual core processor
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Product data

Full specifications

20 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
36

Display

Display
49 mm
Display type
Always-On Retina LTPO2 OLED display
Brightness
3000
Always-on display
✓

Performance

Neural engine
4-core Neural Engine

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Body

Weight
61.4 g (natural titanium)
Water resistance
100 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
Dimensions
49 x 44 x 12 mm
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