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Watch Ultra 2

Released 22 September 2023.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/iphone-15-lineup-and-new-apple-watch-lineup-arrive-worldwideRead 5 October 2026Launch-day manufacturer retail/customer-arrival coverage on September 22, 2023. Stronger than original announcement or planned shipment. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Case size
49mm
Platform
watchOS
Display type
LTPO OLED
Battery life
36h

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General

Series
Apple Watch Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Model numbers
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
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
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.
Successor
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.
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
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.
Colours
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
Segment
Outdoor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
49mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 202649 mm single case.
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.
Case material
Titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026
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.
Back
Ceramic2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Exact Ultra 2 identifies ceramic back. Sapphire front is separate.
Case dimensions
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.
Weight (case only)
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.
Weight with strap
Not available

Durability

Water resistance
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.
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.
Dust and water rating
IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Dive rating
EN133191Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Max dive depth
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.
MIL-STD-810
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
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.
Operating temperature
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.

Display

Display type
LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Display type (as published)
Always-On Retina LTPO2 OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Screen size
Not available
Resolution
410 × 502px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker pixel tuple stored in portrait orientation. 410 wide, 502 high.
Pixel density
326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker 326 ppi. No calculation from display area or unqualified review diagonal.
Display area
1,185mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Published active area 1185 square mm.
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.
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
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.
Minimum brightness
1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Always-on display
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
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
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

Platform

Platform
watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
OS at launch
watchOS 103Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-2Read 5 October 2026Exact original release explicitly watchOS 10.
Software
Not available
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.
Works with
iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 5 October 2026
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
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
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.
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
Process
Not available
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.
CPU configuration
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Not available
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

RAM
Not available
Storage
64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Health sensors

Heart rate sensor
Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
ECG capability
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
Blood oxygen sensing
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
Skin temperature sensing
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.
Blood pressure feature
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
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
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.

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 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.
Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Not available
Compass
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Depth gauge
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026

Health and fitness

Health features
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.
Fitness features
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.
Sport profiles
Not available
Dive modes
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.
External sensors
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.

Safety

Fall detection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Car crash detection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Emergency SOS
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Emergency siren
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.
Live location sharing
Not available
Dedicated LED flashlight
Not available

Positioning

Positioning
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
Dual-band GNSS
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
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.

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Cellular
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 202614Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 5 October 2026
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.
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
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.
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.
Payment services
Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Not available

Audio

Speaker
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Microphones
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact Audio section explicitly three physical microphones.
Calls on the watch
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.
Music on the watch
Not available

Controls

Buttons
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.
Named operating buttons
Customizable Action button, Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026Exact maker names only.
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.
Rotating bezel
Not available
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.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo36
Low powerNo72
Extended GPS workoutNo17
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.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
36h
AOD battery life (up to)
Not available
GPS mode (claimed)
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
Charging method
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.
Charging guidance
Not available
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111832Read 5 October 2026
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available

Measured

Peak brightness (measured)
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.
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Strap

Lug width
Not available
Quick-release strap
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.
Strap system
Not available
Strap material
Not available
Strap
Not available
Strap sizes
SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Overall compatible case wrist range, varies by band130210
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.

Regulatory

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FCC ID
Not available
SAR limb (US)
Not available
SAR limb (EU)
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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
Power adapter in box
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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)MarketsColoursCase sizeWeight (case only)CellularIn the box
A2986$799Not availableUSNatural49 mm61.4 gYesApple Watch Ultra 2, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)
A2986Not available€899DENatural49 mm61.4 gYesApple Watch Ultra 2, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)

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