92
CNETRead review ↗
“I usually say skip yearly upgrades, but the Apple Watch Ultra 4's battery-saving features and subscription-free recovery metrics shine.”
Publisher rating: 9.2/10 · 1mo ago
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Apple Watch Ultra 4
$799 · S12 · 1 month old
88
Positive consensus
Critic score · 4 publisher ratings
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Recommended
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
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Value 82Consensus88/100
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
Lifecycle1 month old
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
Value score82/100
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Lowest recorded price: $774 at Amazon; record updated 2 Nov 2026; retailer check unverified.
Recorded value11.37
Review score per $100 from the lowest recorded price; record updated 2 Nov 2026; retailer check unverified.
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Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $799
- Chip
- S12
- Released
- Sep 18, 2026 (1 month old)
- Product family
- Ultra
- Category
- Apple Watch
Technical details
- Display
- 49mm Always-On LTPO3 OLED Retina display with flat sapphire crystal, 3,000 nits
- Chip
- Apple S12 SiP
- Battery
- Up to 50 hours normal use, up to 84 hours in Low Power Mode
- Water resistance
- 100m water resistant, EN13319 dive certified to 40m
- Sensors
- All-new Health Sensing System, Readiness score, depth gauge, water temperature, siren
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- endurance training, outdoor use, maximum battery buyers
- Review coverage
- 4 critic reviews
- Value score
- 82/100
- Buying call
- Recommended
Review confidence
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Publisher ratings
4
Median score
90
Full review links
4
Score range
80-92
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
4
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“I usually say skip yearly upgrades, but the Apple Watch Ultra 4's battery-saving features and subscription-free recovery metrics shine.”
CNET · 92
Lowest-rated review
“The Ultra 4 is the best Apple Watch for outdoor adventures and endurance sports with 50-hour everyday battery life.”
Wired · 80
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90
TechRadarRead review ↗
“The Apple Watch Ultra 4 retains its crown for another year with massive battery life gains and recovery tracking.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 10d ago
90
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: I ran 22 miles to test Apple's toughest watch and its new Readiness score.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 1mo ago
80
WiredRead review ↗
“The Ultra 4 is the best Apple Watch for outdoor adventures and endurance sports with 50-hour everyday battery life.”
Publisher rating: 8/10 · 1mo ago
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Apple Watch Ultra 4
Recorded price: $774