Apple Watch Ultra 3

Launch Date9/14/2025

Launch Price799 USD

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Expert Reviews

84/100

9 experts

Android Authority

9/10

"Apple is making moves in the adventure market."

Hardware Zone

8.5/10

"These are great watches, but there’s no need to upgrade if you have a fairly new Apple Watch,"

The Verge

8/10

"The $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets satellite SOS, 5G, a bigger display, and longer battery. But these aren’t great reasons for Ultra owners to upgrade."

Phone Arena

8/10

"The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is one large, capable, and very feature-rich smartwatch, but it still feels like an overkill for the regular user."

TechRadar

4.5/5

"Is this 2025's best smartwatch?"

Tom's Guide

4.5/5

"Apple’s rugged smartwatch has the kind of upgrades that matter"

Gizmodo

4/5

"Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Biggest Is Best, Except If It’s Not"

PCMag

4/5

"Wearing the Apple Watch Ultra 3 indoors almost feels like overkill. Like its predecessor, the $799 Ultra 3 is a smartwatch you'll want to take on a mountain biking trail or a diving expedition. In addition to tracking your adventures, the Ultra 3 can help you feel safer, as it lets you contact emerg"

CNET

/10

"Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Is it Worthy of the Name and the $800 Price Tag? - CNET"

User Reviews

90/100

2044 users

Amazon

4.1/5

2042 reviews

"Amazon.com: Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Titanium Case with Midnight Ocean Band, One Size (Renewed) : Electronics"

Walmart

5/5

2 reviews

"This Milanese link band is designed for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Ultra 2 & 1 (49mm). Made with flexible stainless steel links, the band provides a comfortable fit and a modern look. A magnetic clasp allows quick adjustment for wrist sizes between 6.5" and 8.6". The 22mm width offers a refined profil"

Target

"Apple Watch Ultra 3 : Apple Watch : Target"

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Description

The Ultra 3 is Apples ultimate sports and adventure smartwatch featuring a 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case, the largest and brightest Apple Watch display to date with a 1Hz always-on LTPO3 wide-angle OLED, built-in GPS + Cellular + 5G connectivity, and innovative satellite communications for off-grid safety and connectivity. It offers advanced health and fitness features, including ECG, Blood Oxygen, sleep tracking with apnea notifications, and highly precise sensors in a rugged, water-resistant design.

Highlights

Largest and brightest Apple Watch display with LTPO3 and wide-angle OLED
42 hours of battery life, 72 hours in low power mode
5G cellular and innovative satellite communication for off-grid connectivity and safety
Rugged 49mm aerospace titanium case with comprehensive water resistance
Advanced health sensors with comprehensive health apps including ECG, Blood Oxygen, sleep apnea notifications
Precision dual-frequency GPS with improved accuracy even under heavy cover
Fast charging capability (0-80% in about 45 minutes)
Customizable hardware buttons and intuitive gestures for enhanced usability

Specifications

case size	49mm
case material	Aerospace-grade titanium
display	type : Wide-angle OLED , technology : LTPO3 , resolution : 422 x 514 pixels , area : 1245 sq mm , brightness : Up to 3000 nits , always_on_refresh_rate : 1Hz
dimensions	height : 49mm , width : 44mm , depth : 12mm
weight	natural : 61.6 grams , black : 61.8 grams
chipset	Apple S10 with 64-bit dual-core processor, 4-core Neural Engine
storage	64 GB
connectivity	GPS , Dual-frequency GPS , Cellular , 5G capable , Satellite communications
sensors	Depth gauge , Water temperature sensor , Altimeter , Heart rate sensor , Blood Oxygen sensor , ECG sensor , Temperature sensing , Microphone , Speaker
health features	Blood Oxygen app , ECG app , Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates , Heart Rate app with notifications for high/low rate and irregular rhythms , Medications app , Mindfulness app , Noise app , Sleep app with sleep stages, sleep score, sleep apnea notifications , Hypertension notifications , Low cardio fitness notifications , Vitals app (heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, sleep duration)
battery	typical_life : Up to 42 hours , low_power_mode_life : Up to 72 hours , fast_charge : 080% in about 45 minutes
water resistance	100m, suitable for swim, snorkel, scuba, high-speed water sports
physical features	Customizable Action button , Side button , Digital Crown with haptic feedback , Double tap and wrist flick gestures , Siren
wearability	wrist_fit_range : 130210mm
special features	Satellite SOS and messaging , International emergency calling , Fall Detection and Crash Detection , Precision Finding for iPhone , On-device Siri with health data access , Waypoint watch face with live compass and night mode

Pros and Cons

Pros

Robust and durable design with titanium case and water resistance up to 100m
Exceptional display quality with always-on 1Hz refresh rate for real-time seconds display
Cutting-edge connectivity including 5G and satellite, enhancing safety and global use
Rich suite of health and fitness monitoring features with accurate sensors
Long battery life for extended use during adventures
Fast charging reduces downtime

Cons

Relatively large and thick form factor (49mm x 44mm x 12mm), may not fit all wrists comfortably
High price point compared to other smartwatches
Some health features like Blood Oxygen readings require app viewing in the US rather than direct watch display
Incremental performance improvement over previous Ultra model may not justify upgrade for some users

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Expert Reviews

84/100

9 experts

Android Authority

9/10

"Apple is making moves in the adventure market."

Hardware Zone

8.5/10

"These are great watches, but there’s no need to upgrade if you have a fairly new Apple Watch,"

The Verge

8/10

"The $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets satellite SOS, 5G, a bigger display, and longer battery. But these aren’t great reasons for Ultra owners to upgrade."