Apple Watch Ultra 2 (US/CA, 49 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Ultra 2 - MREK3LL/A* - Watch7,5 - A2986* - 8401*
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Please note that this Apple Watch Ultra 2 (United States/Canada, 49 mm) model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, and 66 as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz and 850 MHz. It is not compatible with LTE bands 8 (900 MHz), 20 (800 DD), or 28 (700 APT MHz) or with UMTS 900 MHz. It was originally sold in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico (Mexico and Ecuador were added subsequently).
Like the original Apple Watch Ultra before it, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a larger, more durable watch intended for those interested in sports and outdoor activities. Also like the original, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is certified to "relevant aspects" of military durability standards (MIL-STD- 810H) and swimproof and recreational dive to 40m capable (EN13319), but the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a new processor, a brighter display, support for a "magical new double tap gesture," expanded altitude range, support for more "water adventures" like freediving, and improved Siri capabilities.
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone XS or later running iOS 17 or later for some functions.
Each Apple Watch Ultra 2 device is controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display in addition to two buttons -- a silver one beneath the Digital Crown and an orange "Action" button on the opposite side of the housing. All Apple Watch Ultra models use a 49 mm housing and feature a 410x502 "Always-On Retina" LTPO, reportedly LTPO2 after September 9, 2024, OLED screen with "up to" 3000 nits of brightness and with sapphire crystal glass packed in a "natural" silver colored Titanium case -- Black Titanium option added September 9, 2024 -- as well as a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger, too.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 36 hours" overall in modest use; the "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to up to 72 hours by disabling the Always-On Display and other functions.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2023 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on September 12, 2023, became available for pre-order on September 15, 2023, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 22, 2023.
The Black Titanium option was added on September 9, 2024; it was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 20, 2024. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S9* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but it is a dual core Apple "S9" processor (SiP) with a "4-core Neural Engine". The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a "second-generation" Ultra Wideband chip that "enables Precision Finding for the iPhone 15 family", a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), an Electrical heart sensor (ECG app), a third generation" optical heart sensor, an "always on" altimeter (expanded operating range from -500m to 9000m), dual temperature sensors, a depth gauge with water temperature sensor, precision dual-frequency (L1 and L5) GPS, and more. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models have 64 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 model has a 49 mm form factor and uses a "natural" (silver) colored Titanium case. On September 9, 2024, Apple added a Black Titanium option. |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium/Black* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Ultra 2 model initially used a "natural" (silver) colored housing made of titanium. On September 9, 2024, Apple added a Black Titanium option. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.92" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
410x502 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 49 mm size Apple Watch Ultra 2 contains a roughly 1.92" (410x502) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 1185 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 3000 nits. Starting on September 9, 2024, Apple began reporting the display type as LTPO2 with the same maximum brightness and a new minimum brightness of 1 nit.
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models use a Titanium case with the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal. |
| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models have built-in support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) as well as Bluetooth 5.3.
This specific model also has L1 and L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support in addition to support for LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 6 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), and 66 (AWS-3) as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, and 850 MHz. It does not support LTE bands 8 (900 MHz), 20 (800 DD), or 28 (700 APT MHz) or UMTS 900 MHz. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (564 mAh) |
Battery Life: |
36 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Ultra 2 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 36 hours" of battery life which includes "180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours." Apple estimates up to 18 hours of use over LTE. The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 72 hours by reducing some functionality.
It can "fast charge" up to 80% in about 1 hour. |
| Apple Order No: |
MREK3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Ultra 2 |
| Details: |
*MREK3LL/A is the original order number for this Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a small Blue Alpine Loop in the US.
Other original Apple Watch Ultra 2 options including the housing and a bundled band in the US include a medium Blue Alpine Loop (MREP3LL/A), large Blue Alpine Loop (MREQ3LL/A), small Indigo Alpine Loop (MRER3LL/A), medium Indigo Alpine Loop (MRET3LL/A), large Indigo Alpine Loop (MREW3LL/A), small Olive Alpine Loop (MREX3LL/A), medium Olive Alpine Loop (MREY3LL/A), large Olive Alpine Loop (MRF03LL/A), small/medium Green/Gray Trail Loop (MRF33LL/A), medium/large Green/Gray Trail Loop (MRF43LL/A), small/medium Blue/Black Trail Loop (MRF53LL/A), medium/large Blue/Black Trail Loop (MRF63LL/A), small/medium Orange/Beige Trail Loop (MRF13LL/A), medium/large Orange/Beige Trail Loop (MRF23LL/A), Blue Ocean Band (MREG3LL/A), White Ocean Band (MREJ3LL/A), and Orange Ocean Band (MREH3LL/A).
The new bundled options introduced on September 9, 2024 for the same Natural Titanium case include a Navy Ocean Band (MX4D3LW/A), a small Tan Alpine Loop (MX4E3LW/A), a medium Tan Alpine Loop (MX4F3LW/A), a large Tan Alpine Loop (MX4H3LW/A), a small/medium Blue Trail Loop (MX4J3LW/A), a medium/large Blue Trail Loop (MX4L3LW/A), a small Natural Titanium Milanese Loop (MX4M3LW/A), a medium Natural Titanium Milanese Loop (MX5R3LW/A), and a large Natural Titanium Milanese Loop (MX5T3LW/A).
The default bundled watch band options for the new Black Titanium case option introduced on September 9, 2024 are a Black Ocean Band (MX4P3LW/A), a small Dark Green Alpine Loop (MX4Q3LW/A), a medium Dark Green Alpine Loop (MX4R3LW/A), a large Dark Green Alpine Loop (MX4T3LW/A), a small/medium Black Trail Loop (MX4U3LW/A), a medium/large Black Trail Loop (MX4V3LW/A), a small Black Titanium Milanese Loop (MX4W3LW/A), a medium Black Titanium Milanese Loop (MX5U3LW/A), and a large Black Titanium Milanese Loop (MX5V3LW/A).
A wide variety of other case and band combinations also are available. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2986* (EMC 8401*) |
Model ID: |
Watch7,5 |
| Details: |
*The model number used by both this Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the "Global" model are the same, although cellular support is different, and Apple notes that the devices "have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide." The EMC number also is shared.
The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2986* Model Number, the 8401* EMC Number, and the Watch7,5 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 10.0.1 (21R360) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 10 as well as the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11.
watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later and watchOS 11 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 18 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.92 x 1.73 x 0.57 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.16 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (49 mm x 44 mm x 14.4 mm). It weighs 2.16 ounces (61.4 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$799, US$899 |
| Details: |
All standard 49 mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are US$799 with default band selections. If bundled with a higher-end Titanium "Milanese Loop" starting on September 9, 2024, these options are US$899. All use a Titanium case.
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Global original prices for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (US/CA, 49 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$1099 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$799 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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