Apple Watch Ultra Vs. Watch SE vs Watch 8: Which is right for you?

The new Apple Watch line-up for 2022 features the all-new Apple Watch 8, the Apple Watch SE, and the flagship Apple Watch Ultra. The flagship Apple Watch Ultra has all the bells and whistles, including GPS, LTE, an always-on altimeter, and a 1.4-inch Super Retina XDR display. The new Apple Watch Ultra is the first notable design update to the Apple Watch, the biggest Apple Watch.

The Series 8 has a smaller display and isn't made with premium materials, but it does have all of the core features you need in a smartwatch.

The new Apple Watch Series SE is similar to the top-of-the-line Apple Watch Series 6, but there are a few key differences:

The article discusses the differences between Apple watch ultra vs and Series 8, the similarities between Apple watch ultra vs series SE, and how each version of the watch differs in terms of features, cost, and personal preference.

Processor, Storage and Performance

All three of the watches run on S8 SiP 64-bit dual-core processor and comes with 32 GB storage capacity. In terms of performance, all three watches are very similar. However, the Ultra does have a slightly higher water resistance rating of 50 meters (versus 30 meters for the 8 and SE), so it can be used for swimming and other activities where water resistance is important.

Battery Life: Apple Watch Ultra vs Series 8, Apple Watch SE

To assist you in selecting, we have included a brief comparison of the battery lives of the available watches.

Apple Watch Ultra

Up to 36 hours of battery life; multi-day adventure might go up to 60 hours, talk time may last up to 2.5 hours when connected to LTE. The workout session may take up to 18 hours (indoor exercise), 12 hours (outdoor exercise), GPS operates for up to 10 hours, the LTE Charge takes around one hour to reach 80% and approximately 1.5 hours to reach 100%. Audio back up to 20 hours from its storage.

Apple Watch Series 8

The battery life lasts up to 18 hours and can survive up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode, talk time may last up to 1.5 hours, and the device is compatible with LTE. Audio playback of up to 11 hours of content. The workout session may take up to 11 hours (indoor exercise) and 7 hours (outdoor exercise) and 45 mins charge to 80% and approximately 75 mins to 100%

Apple Watch SE

Up to 18 hours of battery life and conversation time of up to 1.5 hours when linked to an LTE network. Audio playback for 10 hours, the workout session may take up to 10 hours (indoor exercise), 5 hours (outdoor exercise). Takes 1.5 hours charging to reach 80% capacity and the CPU Performance is up to 20% quicker than the Apple Watch SE (1st generation)

Key Features: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

To help you decide, we've put together a quick breakdown of the key features of each watch.

The Series 8 comes with the standard features like always on display, IP6X dust and water resistance, temperature control and even crash detection. While, watch Ultra boasts of a rectangular shape screen, greater storage, a flat sapphire front crystal, an action button and even a 36-hour battery life. The final watch in the list, watch SE features aa faster S5 chip, compared to its predecessors, has got crash detection and even comes with an Optical heart rate sensor.

Design and Display: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch Series 8 Design and Display

Regarding design, the new Apple Watch Series 8 is familiar. It still has a rectangular body with rounded corners and is made of aluminium. The biggest change is a new colour option: space grey. The Series 8 features a slightly larger Retina display than previous models. It's also brighter and has higher contrast ratios. And like the Series 7, it supports always-on display mode.

Apple Watch Ultra Design and Display Features

The new Apple Watch Ultra is the most high-end and largest Apple Watch. It's 4mm bigger than the Series 8 (45mm). The slim stainless steel watch has a sapphire crystal display, the first major redesign of an Apple Watch. It measures 49mm by 44mm and weighs 61.3 grammes. The display is one of the best in the business, with clear, bright colours even in direct sunlight.

Apple Watch SE Design and Display Features

The Apple Watch SE mixes the Series 6 and the original. It has a Retina LTPO OLED display screen but is thin and light. The aluminium case comes in silver, space grey, or gold, and you can choose from many bands. Resolution is 44mm, 368 by 448 pixels, 977 sq mm display area, and 40mm x 324 by 394 pixels, 759 sq mm display area, with up to 1000 nits brightness. The watch face is 30% larger than in Series 3, making it easier to read.

Durability: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

The three watches each have a high level of durability and should withstand the normal wear and tear of daily use. The Apple Watch Ultra is the option that offers the highest level of durability.

The Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with a certified IP6X dust resistant5, Tested to MIL-STD 810H6, 100 m water resistant, Swimproof and recreational dive to 40 m, Depth gauge with water temperature sensor Oceanic+ app for use as a dive computer. The Apple Watch Series 8 is certified IP6X dust-resistant, 50m water-resistant, and swim-proof. Even though the Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation is scratch-resistant, it does not offer the same level of protection as sapphire crystal or be resistant to water.

Health Features: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

There isn't a huge amount of differentiation between the three Apple Watch models regarding their health features:

• The Apple Watch Ultra includes temperature sensing, Sleep tracking, ECG, Heart health notifications, and Blood oxygen monitoring.
• The Apple Watch Series 8 comes equipped with a blood Oxygen app, High and low heart rate notifications, ECG app, irregular rhythm notifications, and Cardio fitness notifications.
• The Apple Watch Series SE 2nd Generation is equipped with high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, and cardio fitness notifications.

Sensors: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

Here are the key distinctions between the three different models with reference to sensors:

• Apple Watch Ultra has got Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, High-g accelerometer, High dynamic range gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Water temperature sensor, Depth gauge, and dive ready to 40 metres are some of the features that come standard (130 ft), now while the Series 8 also has got the temperature sensing, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, high-g accelerometer, high dynamic range gyroscope, and ambient light sensor. The Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation comes equipped with a High-g accelerometer, High dynamic range gyroscope, and Ambient light sensor. In addition, it can track your cycling routes.

Price: Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE

Assuming you are looking at the prices of the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra in the UAE, USA, UK and India:

Model	Price Est. (India, US, UAE & UK)
Watch SE	INR 27994; US $279; AED 1,349; £229.99
Apple Watch Ultra	INR 65,389, US $799; AED 3199; £849.99
Apple Watch Series 8	INR 32,644, US $399; AED 1719; £419.99

Which Apple Watch is Right for You?

The three different Apple Watches to choose from - the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch, and the Apple Watch Ultra. So, which one is right for you?

Consider this:

• The Apple Watch SE is the most affordable option, with many of the features of the more expensive models, but it doesn't have some bells and whistles like an always-on display or a built-in ECG.
• The standard Apple Watch has all of the features of the SE model plus extras like an always-on display and a built-in ECG.
• The top-of-the-line Apple Watch Ultra has all of the features of the standard Apple Watch plus extras, like a bigger display, a faster processor, and more storage.
• If you're looking for the cheapest option, go with the SE. If you want all of the features, go with the Ultra. And if you're somewhere in between, go with the standard Apple Watch.

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