Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm
A strong smartwatche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 42 hours.
70/100
42 hourswatchOSiPhonesapphire crystaltitanium
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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
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
Fall detectionYes
Crash detectionYes
Fitness
Multi-band GPSYes
Design
Weight5 g
Thickness12 mm
Case diameter49 mm
Case materialtitanium
Water resistance100
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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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mmApple Watch Ultra 3
| AppleApple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mmThis page | AppleApple Watch Ultra 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 71 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 42 hours | 42 hours |
| Gps | 20 hours | 20 hours |
| Ecg | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm 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 GPS + Cellular 49mm worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 70/100 against other smartwatches, a strong result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 71/100 versus this one at 70/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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