‘Wonderlust’ was the title of the 12th September Apple event where the new Watch Ultra 2, Watch Series 9, and the iPhone 15 lineup were announced. This overview highlights the Apple Watch Ultra 2 specifications.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
This latest iteration of this flagship smartwatch introduces a host of impressive enhancements that make Apple Watch Ultra 2 a must-have companion for globetrotters, focusing on performance, user experience, and, along with the other devices announced at the Wonderlust event, sustainability.
Apple says it enhanced system performance and introduced a remarkable double-tap gesture for effortless control in conjunction with the Digital Crown and Taptic engine.
While some users might have eagerly awaited the latest advancements in the Ultra watch, this announcement boasts incremental changes, meaningful improvements, and not a complete overhaul of last year’s 1st Gen ‘go anywhere’ smartwatch.
Features // Apple Watch Ultra 2
At the heart of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the cutting-edge S9 SiP chip, which is custom-designed by Apple for maximum performance. This new chip enhances overall system performance and introduces a magical new double tap gesture.
Travellers will appreciate the convenience of controlling their watch with just one hand without touching the display. The double tap gesture allows you to perform various common actions quickly and effortlessly, from answering phone calls to managing timers and more. Additionally, you can access and log health data privately and securely with on-device Siri.
The gesture is performed by tapping the thumb and index fingers of the hand wearing the Watch Ultra 2 to activate the primary button in an app.
A revamped display architecture will deliver exceptional brightness, reaching up to 3000 nits. This significant improvement makes the watch 50% brighter than its predecessor and the brightest display Apple has ever designed.
The display adapts to provide the ideal brightness level for maximum readability, whether in harsh sunlight or dark environments. The addition of a flashlight feature offers an extra burst of light when needed for better visibility.
For travellers who enjoy water sports and outdoor activities, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has been designed with you in mind. It has been tested to operate across various altitudes, making it suitable for mountain hikes and deep-sea diving adventures.
Recreational scuba divers can now use the updated Oceanic+ app to explore depths of up to 40 meters, and the watch’s Depth app saves detailed logs of each session for later review.
The watch also helps monitor and lower heart rate between dives. Additionally, the on-device Siri function makes initiating workouts, setting waypoints, or logging health data easier, even in remote locations without connectivity.
Specifications // Apple Watch Ultra 2
| Ultra | Ultra 2 | |
| Dimensions | 49 x 44 14mm | 49 x 44 x 14mm |
| Weight | 61g | 61g |
| Colour Options | Natural Titanium | Natural Titanium |
| Display | 49mm Always-On Retina OLED | 49mm Always-On Retina LTPO OLED |
| Chip | W3 Apple U1 Ultra Wideband | S9 SiP Processor W3 Apple 2nd Gen Ultra Wideband |
| Capacity | 32GB | 64GB |
| Charging | USB-C Magnetic fast-charging | USB-C Magnetic fast-charging |
| Power | up to 36 hours | up to 36 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + 4G LTE Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi + 4G LTE Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Controls | Digital Crown Haptic Feedback Touchscreen Customizable Action Button | Double Tap Gesture On Device Siri Digital Crown Haptic Feedback Touchscreen Customizable Action Button |
| Sensors | Blood Oxygen Electrical Heart Optical Heart 3rd gen Temperature | Blood Oxygen Electrical Heart Optical Heart 3rd gen Temperature Water Temp Depth Gauge |
| Microphone | 3 | 3 |
| Speaker | 2 | 2 |
| Waterproof | up to 100m Dive ready to 40m | IP6X up to 100m Dive ready to 40m |
Price // Apple Watch Ultra 2
The new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $799/£799 at apple.com.