From PCMAG · Will Greenwald · · 1m 30s
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Beats Ultra 3 in Key Features
Apple Watch Ultra 4 wins health tracking and battery life over Ultra 3 at same $799 price.
In brief
Apple Watch Ultra 4 wins health tracking and battery life over Ultra 3 at same $799 price. The Ultra 4 has better health monitoring and longer battery life than the Ultra 3 without price increase. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Price Stays at $799
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 with the same titanium body and GPS cellular configuration as the Ultra 3.
Identical Design
The Ultra 4 has the same shape and finish as the Ultra 3, weighing just 1.5 grams more.
Smarter Health Tracking
The Ultra 4 features an S11 chip with a new readiness score that rates your fitness level from 0 to 10.
Better Heart Rate Monitoring
The Ultra 4 checks heart rate every five seconds and measures heart rate variability 24 times more often than the Ultra 3.
Advanced AI Features
The Ultra 4 includes audio intelligence that provides conversation summaries and alerts for hard of hearing users.
Longer Battery Life
The Ultra 4 lasts 74 hours with the always-on display enabled, beating the Ultra 3's 63 hours.
Equal Durability
Both models have the same military-grade water resistance and diving certification up to 131 feet.
Same Connectivity
The Ultra 4 and Ultra 3 share identical Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, and satellite connectivity capabilities.
No Clear Winner
The Ultra 4 wins health features and battery life but ties on price, design, durability, and connectivity.
At a glance
The Ultra 4 has better health monitoring and longer battery life than the Ultra 3 without price increase.
