Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm
A solid mid-range pick in the gps sports watches line-up, with 36 hours up front.
56/100
36 hoursGPSRetina displayTitaniumSapphiretrue
£475best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Offline topo maps
- Barometric altimeter
- Above-average water resistance
- No solar charging
- Below-average smartwatch battery
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemsGPS
Offline topo mapsYes
Barometric altimeterYes
CompassYes
Battery
Smartwatch battery36 hours
Expedition mode72 hours
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Training
Training load metricsYes
Running dynamicsYes
Power meter supportYes
Design
Screen size1.9 "
Screen typeRetina display
Always-on displayYes
Water resistance100
Case materialTitanium
Lens materialSapphire
Case diameter49 mm
Platform and connectivity
On-watch music storageYes
Bluetoothtrue
Cellular (LTE)Yes
Phone compatibilityiPhone
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mmApple Watch Ultra 2
| AppleApple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mmThis page | AppleApple Watch Ultra 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Battery smartwatch | 36 hours | 36 hours |
| Multi band gps | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need solar charging, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Suunto 9 Peak?
The Suunto 9 Peak scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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