Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 3

A strong smartwatche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 42 hours.

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Always-on display
  • Fast charging
  • Heart rate
  • Above-average peak brightness
  • Below-average gps battery
Score profile

Where the Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins and loses

Scored against the smartwatches class
DisplayBatteryHealthFitnessDesignConnectivity885788888888
Display
88
Battery
57
Health
88
Fitness
88
Design
88
Connectivity
88
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Always-on displayYes
Peak brightness3000 nits
Cover glasssapphire crystal

Battery

Battery life42 hours
GPS battery20 hours
Low-power mode72 hours
Fast chargingYes

Health

Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Blood pressureYes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
AFib detectionYes
Fall detectionYes
Crash detectionYes

Fitness

Multi-band GPSYes

Design

Weight5 g
Thickness12 mm
Case diameter49 mm
Case materialtitanium
Water resistance100
Interchangeable strapYes
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Physical buttons1

Connectivity

Cellular (LTE/5G)Yes

Platform

OSwatchOS
Compatible withiPhone

More specs

LteYes
Size49 mm
Skin temperatureYes
Battery gps14 hours

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Head to head

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayBatteryHealthFitnessDesignConnectivity
Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm
 AppleApple Watch Ultra 3This pageAppleApple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm
Overall score71 /100Better70 /100
Battery hours42 hours42 hours
Gps20 hours20 hours
EcgYesYes
Who it's for

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 right for you?

Buy it if
Made for active users

Anyone tracking training and health who want a smartwatche that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need the most accurate tracking and longest battery, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
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 3 worth it?

For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other smartwatches, a strong result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire?

The Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire scores 58/100 versus this one at 71/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.