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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2)

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General

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Series

Apple Watch Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

epix1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin writes the family as epix. The page title is Garmin epix Pro Multisport Smartwatch and each edition is named epix Pro (Gen 2).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A29862Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026A2986 North America/Europe/Asia Pacific. China A2987 and Hermès packages not represented.14Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026

010-02802-01, 010-02802-11, 010-02802-15, 010-02802-20, 010-02803-01, 010-02803-11, 010-02803-21, 010-02803-30, 010-02804-01, 010-02804-11, 010-02804-21, 010-02804-301Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Part numbers of the 12 Pro SKUs on the Garmin UK listing: 010-02802-xx (42 mm), 010-02803-xx (47 mm) and 010-02804-xx (51 mm). The same page also lists the older epix (Gen 2) 010-02582-xx SKUs, which are not included. The manual groups the Pro editions as 010-02802-00, 010-02803-00 and 010-02804-00.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026September 12, 2023 announcement/preorder. Actual retail separately corroborated by launch-day maker update.

31 May 20233Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Garmin release dated 31 May 2023, announcing the epix Pro Series in 42, 47 and 51 mm.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin UK still sells part of the range with an Add to cart button, for example 010-02803-11, 010-02804-11 and 010-02804-21. The Garmin UK category for the page is Previous Models.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Watch Ultra23Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-vs-ultra-2Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Watch Ultra 324Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-2-vs-ultra-3Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 3 replaces the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$7993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original 49 mm Natural GPS + Cellular USD 799, tax excluded. Standard original Alpine/Trail/Ocean packages, not later premium Titanium Milanese or Hermès. Black prices not inferred.

From $899.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€8995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original German Natural 49 mm GPS + Cellular EUR 899 explicitly including VAT. Later premium-band and Black packages are not assigned this price.

From €949.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original launch expressly names US and Germany retail rollout. Regional model identities independently checked.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original German launch identifies actual marketed family and Germany rollout. No country inferred solely from page language.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Natural, Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026

Silver with Whitestone Band, Slate Grey with Black Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Band, Soft Gold with Light Sand Band, Soft Gold with Cream Heathered Nylon Band, Titanium with Whitestone Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Leather Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Chestnut Leather Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Colorway names as printed in the Garmin UK listings, with the UK spelling Grey. Not every colour is sold in every region.

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin UK files the page under Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Watches. The title calls it a multisport smartwatch.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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31 May 20251Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Specs row Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-05-31, the same on every edition. Garmin words it as a minimum.

Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

49mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 202649 mm single case.

42, 47, 51mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Three sizes: 42, 47 and 51 mm, from the Physical size rows and the Overview text.

Case shape

Rectangular2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer model photos show rounded rectangular bodies. Case-size names are not screen diagonals.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Round case and round display, given as a diameter in the Display size rows.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Case material row: fibre-reinforced polymer with a steel rear cover (Standard) or titanium rear cover (Sapphire 47 and 51 mm).

Case material (as published)

Grade 5 titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Grade 5 titanium, distinct from the ceramic back.

Fibre-reinforced polymer case with stainless steel bezel and steel rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Standard Edition: Overview text 42mm fibre-reinforced polymer case with a steel bezel and rear cover. Bezel material row: stainless steel. The Sapphire 47 and 51 mm rows give a titanium bezel and rear cover. The Sapphire 42 mm row lists a stainless steel or titanium bezel and the Overview text for it says titanium bezel and rear cover.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Ceramic2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 identifies ceramic back. Sapphire front is separate.

Steel rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Case material row of the Standard 42 mm table: with steel rear cover.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height49Width44mm(1.9 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Current sheet height 49 mm and width 44 mm agree with older sources. Thickness is omitted because current maker 12 mm conflicts with older exact maker 14.4 mm and review 14.5 mm, without a proved measurement exclusion.18Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 5 October 2026Maker Case row independently confirms published case height and width. Ultra 2 depth remains omitted because the current 12 mm claim differs from earlier exact maker 14.4 mm without a proved exclusion convention.

Height42Width42Thickness14.1mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Physical size row: 42 x 42 x 14.1 mm (42 mm), 47 x 47 x 14.5 mm (47 mm) and 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm (51 mm). The page does not say whether the sensor bump is included. Base is the Standard 42 mm.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

61.4g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker case weights: Natural 61.4 g, Black 61.8 g. Source comparison Case row independently identifies case scope. No strap mass added.18Maker product pageapple.com/watch/compareRead 5 October 2026Exact selected models comparison explicitly places the same maker weights in Case rows, with bands in a separate section. This establishes case-only mass. Series 10 size/material/radio rows and Ultra 2 Natural/Black weights remain distinct.

47g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Weight row, case only: Standard 47 g (42 mm), 55 g (47 mm) and 70 g (51 mm). Sapphire 42 mm 47 g with stainless steel and 42 g with titanium. Sapphire 47 mm 47 g and 51 mm 60 g.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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63g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Weight row, with the silicone band: Standard 63 g (42 mm), 78 g (47 mm) and 98 g (51 mm). Sapphire 42 mm 63 g with stainless steel and 58 g with titanium. Sapphire 47 mm 70 g and 51 mm 88 g.

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026100 m under ISO 22810:2010 is a pressure-resistance rating. 100 m is 10 ATM. It is not a safe dive depth.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Water rating row: 10 ATM.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026ISO 22810:2010 as published with the 100 m rating.

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Dust and water rating

IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Dive rating

EN133191Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

40m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly rated recreational scuba to 40 m with compatible third-party app. This is separate from 100 m water resistance and the sensor range.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview text: tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

MIL-STD-810 tests

Altitude, High temperature, Low temperature, Temperature shock, Immersion, Freeze with thaw, Ice and freezing rain, Shock and vibration1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact listed MIL-STD-810H methods only. No claim that every method in the standard is tested.

thermal, shock, water resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview text: thermal, shock and water resistance. The page does not name MIL-STD-810 methods.

Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max55°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026On-wrist -20 to 55 degrees C. General operating 0 to 35 and dive operating 0 to 40 are distinct conditions. Storage limits are excluded.

Min-20Max45°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: operating and storage temperature range from -20 to 45 C. The USB charging range of 0 to 45 C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Watch display type row: AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

Always-On Retina LTPO2 OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

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1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Display size row: 1.2 inch (30.4 mm) diameter for 42 mm, 1.3 inch (33 mm) for 47 mm and 1.4 inch (35.56 mm) for 51 mm.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: display sizes 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 inch.

Resolution

410 × 502px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker pixel tuple stored in portrait orientation. 410 wide, 502 high.

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Display resolution row: 390 x 390 (42 mm), 416 x 416 (47 mm) and 454 x 454 (51 mm).5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: 390x390, 416x416 and 454x454 pixels.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker 326 ppi. No calculation from display area or unqualified review diagonal.

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Display area

1,185mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Published active area 1185 square mm.

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Touchscreen

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Maker manual directs taps and swipes on the touch display for these supported models.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Touchscreen is listed in the headline features and the Overview text.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: touchscreen gestures.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

3,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Maker up to 3000 nits maximum. Window size and precise ambient threshold unstated. Not a reviewer measurement.

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Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Battery life rows give always-on figures for smartwatch and GPS modes.

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Flat sapphire crystal for exact Ultra 2.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Lens material row: Corning Gorilla Glass on the Standard Edition, sapphire crystal on the Sapphire Edition.

Display cover (as published)

Flat sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Lens material row, as printed.

Platform

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Platform

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin's own watch software with the Connect IQ store. No third-party OS is named.

OS at launch

watchOS 103Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Exact original release explicitly watchOS 10.

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Software

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Latest OS

watchOS 278Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current watchOS 27 explicitly supports these exact models. Latest system needs iPhone 11 or later, or SE second generation or later, with iOS 27. Original iPhone XS launch minimum is not a current-system compatibility promise.19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/149037Read 5 October 2026Stable watchOS 27 release dated September 14, 2026. Exact-model compatibility is separately established by the current maker watchOS page. Checked October 5, 2026.

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Works with

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 October 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Smartphone compatibility row: iPhone, Android.

Phone requirement

Launch: iPhone XS or later with iOS 17. Current watchOS 27 requires iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 October 2026

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App store

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original exact release explicitly compatible third-party Oceanic+ by Huish Outdoors through App Store.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps, with an on-device Connect IQ Store.

Voice assistants

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Siri includes on-device processing for suitable basic requests. Network and later AI functionality have additional requirements.

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Chipset

Apple S9 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026

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Process

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CPU cores

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact SiP dual-core CPU, two cores. Four Neural Engine cores are not counted as CPU cores. Clock, CPU cluster names, GPU model and process node remain unproved.

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Memory/history row: 32 GB on every edition and size.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: storage increased to 32 GB on all models.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Garmin Elevate V5 wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors row: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. The V5 generation comes from the DC Rainmaker review.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: completely new optical HR sensor, Garmin Elevate V5.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with ECG app. App requires eligible country and user age 22 or older.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline features list the Garmin ECG App on every edition. Footnote: the ECG app is not available in all regions.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: the ECG feature came with an October 2023 firmware update. The hardware was in the watch at launch.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact blood-oxygen sensing/app capability. Current US software calculates and views eligible measurements on paired iPhone. Post-January 18, 2024 LW/A or LS/A hardware has additional software requirements, independently documented in current manual. No claim this is a medical diagnostic app.20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/blood-oxygen-apdaf17aa5ef/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide qualifies affected US watches with part numbers ending LW/A or LS/A. Blood Oxygen measurements require the latest supported iOS and watchOS, with data analysis performed on the paired iPhone and results displayed in its Health app. This is a software and regional workflow qualification, not a different sensor claim.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor is listed in Sensors. Footnote: Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Wrist-temperature sensing and retrospective ovulation estimation. Not a core-body thermometer or direct medical thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Health and Wellness row: Skin temperature YES. Sensors row: Thermometer YES.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

Hypertension notifications9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 5 October 2026watchOS 26 actual release notes explicitly eligible Series 9+ and Ultra 2+ for hypertension notifications. No numerical mmHg measurement or cuff capability. Intended age 22+, no prior hypertension diagnosis and not pregnant. Country/paired-phone limits apply.21Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

FDA 510(k) clearance for Sleep Apnea Notification Feature (US), FDA 510(k) K250507 for Hypertension Notification Feature (US)10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Actual September 16, 2024 maker release confirms FDA 510(k) sleep-apnea software clearance and exact eligible Series 9/10 and Ultra 2. US jurisdiction, not universal device certification.11Regulatory filingaccessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf25/K250507.pdfRead 5 October 2026FDA original K250507 Hypertension Notification Feature software cleared September 11, 2025 with administrative corrected letter September 12. Exact model eligibility separately proved by maker release notes. This is a notification algorithm, not numerical blood-pressure measurement.

ECG app: Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/7451Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview footnote 1 on the UK page: the ECG app is a Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/745, for adults aged 22 and over, not available in all regions. No FDA clearance is stated on this page.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Accelerometer range

256G15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact Ultra 2 column explicitly up to 256 g-forces.

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors row: Barometric altimeter.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Depth gauge

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Blood oxygen app, ECG app, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, Noise monitoring, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Hypertension notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact current supported functions. Newer sleep apnea, Vitals, sleep score and hypertension notifications are separately software-qualified. Country, age and phone restrictions remain material. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 5 October 2026Sleep score and hypertension notifications are later software. Not borrowed as original launch promises. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Sleep apnea notifications for eligible adults 18+ without prior diagnosis. Vitals and training-load functions are current software additions. Ultra 2 did not launch with watchOS 11. Maker-supported Medications, Mindfulness, Vitals and later Sleep Score have no exact enum option and are retained here only. No nearest health category is substituted.20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/blood-oxygen-apdaf17aa5ef/watchosRead 5 October 202621Maker product pageapple.com/watchos/feature-availabilityRead 5 October 2026Current maker availability lists independently checked for the represented US and Germany markets. ECG, Blood Oxygen, sleep apnea notifications and hypertension notifications depend on supported model, software, region and individual eligibility. The affected US Blood Oxygen workflow is qualified by the dedicated maker guide.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Health and Wellness rows: constant heart rate, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, Training Readiness and Women's Health in Garmin Connect. ECG app listed in the headline features and subject to regional availability.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sleep statistics include sleep stages and a sleep score. Cycle tracking is in the Garmin Connect section.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Training load, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact running, cycling, hiking and swimming features. Backtrack is a route trace, while current offline map storage is separately verified. Source also publishes Race Route, Pacer, workout views, heart-rate zones, Compass waypoints, cycling FTP/power zones/cadence and SWOLF. These names lack matching enum options and are not replaced with a different feature.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Source also publishes Race Route, Pacer, workout views, heart-rate zones, Compass waypoints, cycling FTP/power zones/cadence and SWOLF. These names lack matching enum options and are not replaced with a different feature.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/watch/go-for-a-swim-apd09135915f/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker Watch guide explicitly names Pool Swim and Open Water Swim workouts. This supports the stored swim workout modes without inferring additional diving features.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Training, running, swimming and mapping rows: VO2 Max, Training Load, Recovery Time, running dynamics and running power, pool and open water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, preloaded ski resort maps and 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Courses with turn-by-turn directions are an Overview feature card. Some running dynamics need a compatible accessory.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Viewing Route Directions: a list of turn-by-turn directions for a route.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Freedive3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Original exact Ultra 2 release explicitly freediving with updated Oceanic+. Recreational scuba to 40 m is separately proved, but single-gas versus multi-gas configuration is not published in the reopened exact sources, so no nearest scuba enum is selected. Compatible app and subscription required. Depth app alone is not a decompression computer.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Power meter, Speed and cadence3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Exact original watchOS 10 cycling paragraph explicitly Bluetooth power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors. No ANT+ compatibility is inferred.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Rows: heart rate from an external HRM, compatible with Vector and Rally power meters, speed and cadence sensors, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Safety and tracking rows list incident detection during select activities only, so general fall detection is stored as false.

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety and Tracking Features, Assistance: sends a message with the name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through the paired phone. It does not contact emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

86dB15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 Alpine Loop scenario explicitly built-in 86-decibel siren, audibility up to 180 m. Measurement distance for 86 dB is not specified. Notebookcheck 84 dB sentence is not substituted as maker claim.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Safety and tracking row: Live event sharing. LiveTrack is described in the manual and the press release.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety and Tracking Features: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. Live Event Sharing also needs a compatible Android phone.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Release lists LiveTrack.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: LED flashlight.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe mode on every size.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

L1 GPS, L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors rows: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, with SatIQ technology. A trusted spec database also lists BeiDou and QZSS, which the maker page does not, so they are not stored.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: Multi-band GPS. SatIQ feature card: multi-band GPS.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026SatIQ technology and multi-band signal reception with multi-GNSS.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: multiband GNSS is standard on all editions.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-mt/guide/watch/-apd0111bf788/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide explicitly syncs downloaded offline maps to Apple Watch for use without live iPhone data. Maps must be obtained and synced in advance. Region/content availability applies. Backtrack breadcrumbs alone are not used as proof.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sapphire Editions have Built-in mapping and Preloaded road and trail maps. Standard Edition has Downloadable cartography support, and DC Rainmaker says the same maps download over Wi-Fi.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Preloaded TopoActive maps are available on the Sapphire Editions.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Wi-Fi bands

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 202614Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026No cellular connectivity is listed. The Connectivity row names Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi only.6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-epix-pro-gen-2Read 20 October 2026Spec table for the 47 mm: Cellular No. Matches the maker's connectivity row. Its 79 g weight differs from the 78 g on the Garmin page, so only the maker value is stored.

Network

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact marketed cellular capability includes LTE and UMTS. UMTS is not mapped to HSPA enum without proof. Only LTE stored. GPS-only rows have no cellular hardware.

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/seccb53a35f0/webRead 5 October 2026Maker platform security explicitly says unlocked Apple Watch side-button authorization routes contactless responses through NFC controller. Exact model technical sheets independently list Apple Pay.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, EU wireless frequencies: 13.56 MHz at -40 dBm maximum is listed for the 42, 47 and 51 mm Pro editions and not for the epix (Gen 2) Standard Edition. Garmin Pay on the Pro editions uses it.

Contactless payments

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/seccb53a35f0/webRead 5 October 2026Apple Pay contactless payment capability. Eligible cards, banks and regions required. Not inferred from tablet in-app Apple Pay.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments, subject to supported countries and banks.

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin Pay.

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: ANT+.

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Microphones

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Audio section explicitly three physical microphones.

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Family includes cellular and phone-linked calling. Cellular service requires supported carrier subscription. GPS-only rows require paired phone or eligible Wi-Fi calling.14Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026Exact A2986 or A3001/A3003 model groups listed for US and Europe carriers. Voice calls independently of nearby iPhone need compatible activated service plan. GPS variants need phone or eligible Wi-Fi calling. No current carrier list is treated as fixed forever.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Receiving an Incoming Phone Call: the watch shows the caller and can accept or decline, but to talk to the caller you must use the connected phone.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Music storage YES and Plays and controls watch music YES.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Two operating push buttons, Side and customizable Action. Digital Crown and band-release buttons excluded.

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: LIGHT, UP·MENU, DOWN, START·STOP and BACK·LAP, plus the touchscreen.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: three buttons on the left and two on the right with a touchscreen.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Customizable Action button, Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker names only.

LIGHT, UP·MENU, DOWN, START·STOP, BACK·LAP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview button names.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Digital Crown rotates with haptic feedback. It is counted in Crown, not push-button count.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview lists five buttons and a touchscreen. There is no crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview lists no rotating bezel.

Gestures

Double tap, Wrist flick7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Double tap supported. Wrist flick independently added with watchOS 26 on Series 9+ and Ultra 2+. Ultra 2 original double tap came with later watchOS 10.1, not launch firmware.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 5 October 2026Wrist Flick supported on Series 9+ and Ultra 2+ with updated software.

Wrist gesture2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Screen settings: Wrist Gesture turns on the screen by raising and turning the arm.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AApple Watch Ultra 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	36
Low power	No	72
Extended GPS workout	No	17

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Up-to 36 hours normal and 72 low power. Current 36-hour August 2024 preproduction test used 600 time checks, 180 notifications, 30 min apps and 60 min Bluetooth-music workout, including 8 h LTE and 28 h iPhone Bluetooth. Exact low-power workload is not separately published in this current footnote. Original maker 2023 lineup separately proves 17 h Outdoor Run in Low Power with full heart-rate/GPS readings, stored as Extended GPS workout with that condition. All recorded workloads use the internal battery without solar assistance. with_solar false qualifies those tests and is not an added solar-assisted runtime claim.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 table explicitly up to 17 h Outdoor Run workout in Low Power Mode with full heart-rate and GPS readings. Stored as Extended GPS workout and qualified, not ordinary full-power GPS or reduced-reading maximum battery mode. All recorded workloads use the internal battery without solar assistance. with_solar false qualifies those tests and is not an added solar-assisted runtime claim.

BGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Always-on	No	96
Low power	No	336
GPS	No	28
GPS, always-on display	No	20
GPS, all systems	No	21
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	16
GPS, dual-band	No	13
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	10
GPS, all systems with music	No	6
Max battery GPS	No	49
Expedition	No	216

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Specs Battery life rows per size. Smartwatch mode and always-on, Battery Saver Watch Mode, GPS Only, All Satellite Systems, All Satellite Systems plus Multi-band (each with always-on figures), All Satellite Systems plus Music, Max Battery GPS and Expedition GPS. Days are stored as hours. The manual is used for the music row of the 51 mm, see the manual note.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, Battery Information table. Wrist gesture figures are stored as the normal modes and the Always On figures as always-on modes. The music row has 19 h wrist gesture and 17 h always-on for the 51 mm, while the Garmin page prints 17 h. The manual is used, as the maker's document.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

Not available

96h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact supplied proprietary magnetic fast-charge cable/puck. USB-C names adapter end. Qi compatibility is not claimed.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Charging method row: Garmin proprietary plug charger.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging the Watch: proprietary charging cable that plugs into the charging port, with a USB-A or USB-C end.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

60min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Approximate 60 min empty-to-80%, supplied magnetic fast-charge cable A2515 and Apple 20 W adapter A2305. August 2023 preproduction/prerelease tests. Adapter rating is not maximum watch charging power. No empty-to-full claim inferred.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

2,947nits16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Ultra-2-review-A-stunning-display.861637.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Natural 49 mm review with orange/beige Trail Loop and watchOS 10.5 measures 2947 nits with brightness sensor enabled. Screen area and ambient lux unstated. Manual brightness 1023 is separate. Approximate three-day charge interval is not a full-discharge endurance test. Ninety minutes to 95 percent is not empty-to-full.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Included QuickFit band width: 20 mm (42 mm), 22 mm (47 mm) and 26 mm (51 mm).

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Named band-release control and manufacturer guide slide-in band system. No standard lug width inferred from decorative strap width.16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Ultra-2-review-A-stunning-display.861637.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact supplied Trail Loop review confirms tool-free band change. Decorative 25 mm strap width is not a standard lug width.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026The included band is a QuickFit band.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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QuickFit 20 (42 mm), QuickFit 22 (47 mm), QuickFit 26 (51 mm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible rows.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Strap material row of the Standard Edition: silicone. Sapphire colourways also come with leather, nylon or other bands, so the base keeps the silicone band of the Standard Edition.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AApple Watch Ultra 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band	130	210

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Overall compatible wrist range, dependent on chosen band, not one supplied strap size. 130 to 210 mm.

BGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band	108	182
Suede band	108	175
Fabric band	108	189
Metal band	108	180

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Physical size rows list the wrist circumference range for each band type. These are overall compatible ranges for the band types, not only the supplied band. The 42 mm lists a suede band and the 47 and 51 mm list a leather band.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.47W/kg2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, EU SAR values: epix Pro (Gen 2) 42 mm 0.47 W/kg limb and 0.21 W/kg torso, 47 mm 0.55 W/kg limb and 0.32 W/kg torso, 51 mm 0.28 W/kg limb and 0.36 W/kg torso. The 42 mm, the smallest case, is stored.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Apple Watch Ultra 2, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Complete maker standard inventory: watch, Band and one-meter magnetic fast-charge USB-C cable. Strap type/material varies and is not guessed.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/de-de/111832Read 5 October 2026

epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition | 42 mm, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026In the Box tab: watch, charging/data cable and documentation. Some Sapphire colourways add a second QuickFit band.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Mains/USB power adapter is not in complete box inventory. Supplied magnetic cable/puck is distinct from a mains adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026In the Box tab lists a charging/data cable and no power adapter.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118321Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Watch Ultra 2 generation, checked against original launch and identification documents. Current US header says 2024 and includes Black finish. Original manufacturer launch and actual retail coverage independently establish the Natural model in 2023. The header discrepancy is not treated as a new hardware generation. No Ultra 3 or 4 specs are transferred.

www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/8841981Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118321Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Complete exact-generation maker technical sheet.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Lineup-and-Customer-Scenarios.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright September 2023 lineup/customer-scenarios sheet, hosted by distributor. Exact Ultra 2 column and Alpine Loop scenario kept separate from Series 9/SE.

www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/8841981Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026The Specs tab sits on the same page and holds one table per edition and size.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchos7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-watch-models-apd2054d0d5b/watchosRead 5 October 2026Current original Apple Watch User Guide models chapter explicitly includes Series 10 and Ultra 2 with watchOS 27. It shows exact named controls/sensors. Older diagrams and chipset specs are not borrowed from Series 12.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026epix (Gen 2) Standard/Pro Series Owner's Manual, version 12, August 2025. It covers the epix (Gen 2) Standard Edition and the three Pro sizes.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year17Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year US Apple manufacturer warranty. Statutory local consumer rights are separate.

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