Apple Watch Series 9 GPS vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| Apple Watch Series 9 GPS | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $235 | $649 |
| Display size | 41 millimeters bestbuy.com | 49 millimeters bestbuy.com |
| Display type | OLED bestbuy.com | OLED bestbuy.com |
| GPS / GNSS | GPS bestbuy.com | GPS bestbuy.com |
| Sensors | Accelerometer bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 1.125 ounces bestbuy.com | 2.18 ounces bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $399.00 bestbuy.com | $799.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple Watch Series 9 GPS: Battery life, Water rating. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Battery life, Water rating, Sensors. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Apple Watch Series 9 GPS if
- Lighter — 1.125 ounces vs 2.18 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
- Lower starting price — $399 vs $799 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes battery life or water rating yet.
Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Watch Series 9 GPS leads with lighter (1.125 ounces vs 2.18 ounces) and lower starting price ($399 vs $799). Neither publishes battery life or water rating yet.
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS lists at $235 while Apple Watch Ultra 3 lists at $649 — Apple Watch Series 9 GPS undercuts Apple Watch Ultra 3 by $414 (176%).
Winner: Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS: 7.2/10
Apple Watch Ultra 3: 8.1/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple Watch Series 9 GPS | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 41 millimeters | 49 millimeters |
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| GPS / GNSS | GPS | GPS |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | — |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes | 64 gigabytes |
| Case size | 41mm | — |
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS
What works
- Smaller, lighter case at 1.125 ounces
- Lower entry price at $399
What doesn't
- Limited water resistance depth compared to Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 3
What works
- Larger 49 mm display for better readability
- Cellular (4G LTE) connectivity
What doesn't
- Heavier at 2.18 ounces
- Larger size may be bulky for small wrists
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple Watch Ultra 3.
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