Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: Still the Best Health Buddy for Your Wrist
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 maintains its $799 price point despite rising component costs, offering improved battery life and a new S11 chip while retaining the same rugged design as its predecessor. Key health features like the redesigned Health app and Audio Intelligence capabilities are currently unavailable, with some rolling out in future software updates later this year. While the device offers superior heart rate accuracy and durability, reviewers note that the unchanged aesthetic and lack of immediate access to all promised features may limit its appeal for existing Ultra 3 owners.
- ▪The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799, avoiding a price increase despite global memory cost inflation.
- ▪New health features such as the Insights tab and Audio Intelligence are not yet available at the time of the review.
- ▪The device features a new S11 system on a chip and a revamped Health Sensing System for more accurate heart rate monitoring.
- ▪Hardware specifications remain largely consistent with previous models, including 5G connectivity, satellite support, and a 49mm titanium case.
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The good news is that the Apple Watch Ultra 4 didn’t get a price hike, despite the ongoing RAMpocalypse caused by AI data centers pushing up the cost of memory for consumer electronics, which then gets passed to consumers. It starts at the same $799 as every previous generation of Apple’s largest and most rugged smartwatch. In this economy, any gadget that doesn’t cost more than it used to, while improving on nearly everything, is a solid value. While there are many upgrades on the Apple Watch Ultra 4 compared to the previous-gen Watch Ultra 3, this review—even publishing a week and a half after its official release—is incomplete because some core features aren’t available yet.
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