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Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen)
The original 49mm Ultra. Same body as Ultra 2, dimmer screen, no Double Tap.
DiscontinuedApple no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 2 days
- Battery saver
- 3 days
- GPS tracking
- 12 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 61.3g
- Case size
- 49mm
- Display
- AMOLED, always-on
- Water resistance
- 10 ATM (100m)
- Phone
- iPhone only
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, ECG, SpO₂, Skin temperature, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphone
The Ultra (2022) introduced Apple’s titanium case, Action Button, and 36-hour battery — the Ultra 2 inherited all of it with a brighter 3000-nit display and the S9 chip. It is also the first Ultra to lose support: watchOS 27 dropped it, so it stays on watchOS 26, and it never got sleep apnea or hypertension notifications, which start at the Ultra 2.
Strengths
- Same 49mm titanium case as Ultra 2
- Action Button still solves real problems
- 10ATM rating
Tradeoffs
- 2000-nit display, two-thirds the brightness of Ultra 2
- No Double Tap gesture (needs S9 chip)
- Discontinued, and dropped by watchOS 27
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Common questions
- How much does the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) cost?
- The Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) has a list price of $799.
- Does the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) require a subscription?
- No. Apple sells an optional premium tier at a monthly fee for deeper analysis, but the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) tracks and syncs without it.
- How long does the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) battery last?
- About 2 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) weigh?
- The 49 mm Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) weighs 61.3 g.
- How big is the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen)?
- The Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) has a 49 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 61.3 g.
- Is the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) waterproof?
- The Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) is rated 10 ATM (100m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with iPhone only — there is no Android app.
- Is the Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) still worth buying?
- The Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) came out in 2022 and Apple has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.