Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Apple has released the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which introduces significant upgrades over the discontinued Ultra 2, including a new Health Sensing System, 5G connectivity, and extended battery life. The Ultra 4 features an S11 chip with 4GB of RAM, enabling advanced capabilities like Audio Intelligence and more frequent heart rate monitoring. While the Ultra 2 remains a capable device for many users, the Ultra 4 is recommended for those seeking the latest health metrics and future-proofing features.
- ▪The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 and features a 5% larger display, 5G cellular connectivity, and up to 50 hours of normal battery life.
- ▪The new Health Sensing System measures heart rate every five seconds and provides more frequent HRV data to support the Readiness app and Recovery HRV metrics.
- ▪The Ultra 4 is powered by the S11 chip with 4GB of RAM, which enables Audio Intelligence features such as Sound Recognition and automatic music identification.
- ▪Apple has discontinued the Ultra 2, which is now available only through the refurbished store starting at $589, though it continues to receive software updates.
- ▪The Ultra 4 offers faster charging, reaching 80% in about 45 minutes, and supports satellite connectivity for Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Thursday September 24, 2026 8:55 AM PDT by Hartley CharltonThe Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives three years after the Ultra 2. Across those two generations, Apple added satellite connectivity, a larger display, new health sensors, and longer battery life. Are those changes enough to justify replacing an Ultra 2 or paying more for the newest model? Both watches retain a 49mm titanium case, an Action button, a siren, a 3,000-nit display, dual-frequency GPS, and support for recreational diving to 40 meters. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 in the U.S. Apple has discontinued the Ultra 2, although its refurbished store currently lists it from $589.
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