Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: what's changed, and should you upgrade?
We've compared the specs, features and prices of Apple's latest Ultra watch against last year's version.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Ultra 3 share many similarities, but there are some key differences to consider before upgrading. The Ultra 4 retains the same $799 / £749 / AU$1,399 price point as the Ultra 3, and it became available on September 18. The Ultra 4 features a slightly redesigned titanium case that is wider and slimmer, offering up to two days of battery life or 18 hours with continuous GPS use.
The Health Sensing System has been improved, providing more accurate heart rate readings and tracking heart rate variability and overnight rest and recovery. Apple claims this makes the Ultra 4 the most accurate wearable heart rate sensor.
One notable addition to the Ultra 4 is the new Readiness Score feature, which provides a comprehensive overview of your health and fitness. This feature, along with the redesigned Health app, offers personalized insights related to Readiness, Longevity, and VO2 Max measurements through guided workouts. Audio Intelligence features, such as Shazam on your wrist, Sound Recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recap, are exclusive to the Ultra 4 and Series 12.
These features include listening to and recalling conversations, identifying sounds like doorbells or sirens, and summarizing the day's events through audio files.
Overall, if you prioritize features like the Readiness Score, Audio Intelligence, and improved health tracking, the Ultra 4 may be worth the upgrade from the Ultra 3. However, if you are satisfied with the Ultra 3's performance and don't need the additional features, it may be more cost-effective to wait for the Ultra 4's features to become available on the Ultra 3.
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