The Watch Ultra 2 is a rugged, adventure-focused smartwatch with a large, customizable, and extremely bright display, a corrosion-resistant titanium case, and multi-day battery life. It features advanced capabilities for runners, hikers, swimmers, and divers, including precision dual-frequency GPS, health sensors like a temperature sensor and blood oxygen sensor, and safety features such as Crash Detection and International Emergency Calling. New features enabled by the S9 SiP chip include the Double Tap gesture for interacting with the watch without touching the screen and on-device Siri processing.
Key Features and Capabilities
Rugged Design:
49mm titanium case that is corrosion-resistant and meets MIL-STD 810H standards, along with a sapphire front crystal and IP6X dust resistance.
Bright Display:
An Always-On Retina display with up to 3,000 nits of brightness, making it exceptionally readable in direct sunlight.
Advanced GPS:
Precision dual-frequency GPS for highly accurate location tracking, especially in challenging environments.
S9 SiP Chip:
Powers new features, including enhanced security, on-device Siri processing, and the innovative Double Tap gesture.
Battery Life:
Up to 36 hours of normal use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
Health & Safety:
Health sensors, Blood Oxygen app, high and low heart rate notifications, Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and International Emergency Calling.
Carbon Neutral:
When paired with the latest Alpine Loop or Trail Loop, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is carbon neutral.
For Adventurers and Athletes
Sports Modes:
Advanced features for endurance sports and outdoor adventures, including diving.
Depth Gauge:
A depth gauge with a water temperature sensor and ±1 m accuracy for water sports.
Action Button:
A customizable Action button for instant access to functions, and a large Digital Crown for control.
New in WatchOS
Double Tap Gesture:
Interact with your Apple Watch by tapping your index finger and thumb together twice, without touching the display.
Smart Stack & Live Activities:
Widgets that appear based on your location and time, and Live Activities to keep you updated on your interests.
Translate:
On-watch translation features for when you're traveling to different languages.
