The high-end smartwatch market is igniting with the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, which is challenging the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Design, features, battery life: discover our detailed comparison to find out which of these two “Ultra” watches really deserves its place on your wrist.
A robust design for exceptional watches
The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 both target the ultra-rugged smartwatch segment:
Some notable differences:– 1.5-inch circular screen for the Samsung vs. 1.9-inch rectangular for the Apple– Slightly lower weight for the Galaxy Watch Ultra (60.5g vs. 61.4g)– New strap attachment system at Samsung
Top performance for these technological gems
Both watches feature the best in terms of components:
Battery life is impressive in both cases:– Up to 100 hours in power saving mode for the Galaxy Watch Ultra– Up to 72 hours in low power mode for the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Health and fitness monitoring: the race for innovation
Both watches compete in features for health and sports monitoring:
– New BioActive sensor at Samsung for more precise measurements– Sleep apnea detection on the Galaxy Watch Ultra (with a Samsung smartphone)– Multitude of sensors: heart rate, ECG, temperature, altimeter, etc.
Please note: Blood oxygen measurement is currently disabled on Apple Watch Ultra 2 due to a patent dispute.
Closed ecosystems that limit choice
The main selection criterion unfortunately remains the ecosystem:
This compartmentalization forces users to remain loyal to their platform, unless they change their smartphone.
The verdict: two exceptional watches for different audiences
Both watches are equal in terms of quality and features. The choice will be made mainly on:
Diving enthusiasts may opt for the Apple Watch, the only one certified to EN13319 for use as a dive computer.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 represent the pinnacle of today's smartwatches. They combine ruggedness, exceptional battery life, and advanced health/fitness tracking. The final choice will depend mainly on your smartphone and your aesthetic preferences. In both cases, you will get a high-end smartwatch capable of accompanying you in all your activities, even the most extreme. It remains to be seen whether these technological gems will convince fans of traditional watches to take the step of “all connected” on their wrist.
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