Apple Watch Ultra 3 Wins
Winner
Apple Watch Ultra 3
8.9
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Oura Ring 4
Overall Score
8.9
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.0
9.0
Sleep Tracking
8.5
9.8
Battery Life
7.5
8.0
Value for Money
6.5
7.0
Design & Comfort
9.2
9.5
Activity Tracking
9.5
7.5
App & Ecosystem
9.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Oura Ring 4
Price
$799
$350/mo
Released
19-Sep-25
23-Oct-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Apple Watch Ultra 3
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the ultimate fitness watch for iPhone users who demand rugged durability, satellite connectivity, and the most accurate GPS tracking available.
Strengths
- Best-in-class GPS accuracy with dual-frequency
- Satellite SOS and messaging when off-grid
- Rugged titanium build with sapphire crystal
- Hypertension detection and comprehensive health monitoring
Limitations
- Premium $799 price tag
- Requires iPhone
- Large 49mm case may not suit smaller wrists
When to Choose Oura Ring 4
Users prioritizing sleep optimization and passive health monitoring
Oura Ring 4 excels at what it does best: unobtrusive, highly accurate sleep and recovery tracking for those who want health data without a wrist device.
Strengths
- Best-in-class sleep tracking accuracy
- Discreet ring form factor
- Comfortable for 24/7 wear including sleep
- Excellent temperature trend tracking
Limitations
- Limited workout tracking capabilities
- Optional membership ($6/mo) for full features
- Must remove for heavy lifting/gripping