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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.52 inchBattery life:2 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 66 expert and video reviews and 22 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

35%

8.5

Technical score

30%

9.4

List score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

9.2

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

24%

9.3

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

5.6

Battery

14%

8.6

Smart features

12%

8.8

Connectivity

9%

9.1

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

★Better than 97%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 67% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (66)
9 reviews + 57 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 67%
9.4

List score

List score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (22)
List score: in 22 of 90 lists (24%)
★Better than 98%
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Ranked #15 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

24%

9.3

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

5.6

Battery

14%

8.6

Smart features

12%

8.8

Connectivity

9%

9.1

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

8.5
Reviews score
8.2
List score
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

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Price

9.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 82.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
2 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 2 days on a charge, which is shorter than 81.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
16 h
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 16 h on a charge, which is shorter than 56% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.6% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
20 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 20 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 52.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 6% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
800 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 800 mAh battery, which is larger than 99.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
yes
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 supports dual-frequency GPS. 85% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.52 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.52 inch screen, which is larger than 71.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
498x 498
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 498x498 which is higher than that of 100% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
327 ppi
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 327 ppi, which is higher than 53.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
5,000 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 5,000 nits, which is higher than 100% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1x 2.1 GHz + 4x 1.95 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1x2.1 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz which is faster than that in 99.6% of smartwatches and equal to that in 0.4% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear Elite
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear Elite processor model.
RAM
2 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 2 GB of RAM, which is more than 76.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 22.3% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 96.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 3.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs the average smartwatch

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  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.6% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 20.7% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 19.0% higher list score
    List score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (22)
    List score: in 22 of 90 lists (24%)
    9.4 vs 7.9
  • 17.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
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    ▲ Better than 67% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (66)
    9 reviews + 57 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.0
  • 22.7% higher sentiment score
    9.2 vs 7.5
  • 17.9% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (9.15 vs 7.8).
    9.15 vs 7.76
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.6% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 5 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2026 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 495 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (800 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    800 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (6 vs 5).
    6.0 vs 5.0
  • Supports dual-frequency GPS
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 supports dual-frequency GPS, while the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of Smartwatches support dual-frequency GPS.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 4,250 nits brighter screen
    This smartwatch has a brighter screen than the average smartwatch (5000 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    5,000 nits vs 750 nits
  • Stronger ingress protection
    This smartwatch has stronger ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP69K vs IP68).
    IP69K vs IP68
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium vs polycarbonate
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 498x498, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    498x498 vs 360x360
  • 1 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (10.7 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    10.7 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 0.12 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.5 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.52 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 10 °C higher heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a higher temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45.0 °C.
    55 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 20.7% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • 16x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (64 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced processor model
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear Elite processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear Elite vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • Faster CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1x2.1 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    1x2.1 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 2x more RAM
    This smartwatch has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 1 GB
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (2 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • No iOS support
    This smartwatch does not work with iOS devices, while the average smartwatch does. 94.6% of Smartwatches work with iOS devices.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 16.5 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (61.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    61.5 g vs 45.0 g
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 4 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (16 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    16 h vs 20 h
  • 4.6 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (47.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    47.1 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2.4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    47.4 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (2 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 4 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (16 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    16 h vs 20 h
  • 1 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (20 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    20 h vs 21 h
  • No iOS support
    This smartwatch does not work with iOS devices, while the average smartwatch does. 94.6% of Smartwatches work with iOS devices.
  • 16.5 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (61.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    61.5 g vs 45.0 g
  • 4.6 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (47.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    47.1 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2.4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    47.4 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
TechEdit
≈ estimated
18/10/2026
Long-term review · 10 weeks of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has battery life that finally makes Wear OS practical, but it is overkill for most people.
9.0
Tech with Jerad (How I Use This)
≈ estimated
16/10/2026
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily wear, cellular and battery
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is an excellent pick for Android users or anyone upgrading from an older watch.
9.5
Tech It Easy
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Long-term test · two months of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is strongly recommended despite slower-than-hoped performance and sleep tracking that needs work.
8.0
WYS by Adam Lash
≈ estimated
21/09/2026
Workout test · rep counting and daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is very comfortable to wear overall, though its workout rep counting was inconsistent in the creator's tests.
8.0
Everyday Legends
≈ estimated
25/08/2026
Hands-on review · battery, GPS, speaker and health tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is finally an Ultra watch that is easy to recommend to Samsung phone owners, despite its price and size.
7.0
Ivan Kam
≈ estimated
23/08/2026
Hands-on review · battery, design and fitness tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is only worth upgrading to from older Galaxy watches; owners of the original or 2025 Ultra should skip it.
8.0
German Accent Reviews
≈ estimated
20/08/2026
Hands-on review · running, cycling, swimming and GPS tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is clearly a better smartwatch, with sports features that are good overall but not Garmin-level.
8.0
The Gray Dog
≈ estimated
18/08/2026
Long-term test · weeks of daily use and workouts
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is easy to recommend for everyday wear and casual fitness, but not for serious athletes.
9.0
CNET
≈ estimated
17/08/2026
Hands-on review · accuracy, battery and outdoor tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the best Galaxy watch Samsung has made, a strong upgrade for fans, but not a dedicated sports watch.
9.0
Dion Schuddeboom
≈ estimated
16/08/2026
Long-term test · four weeks of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the best Galaxy Watch Samsung has made so far, with standout health tracking and battery life.
7.0
Lexy Savvides
≈ estimated
14/08/2026
Long-term test · 30 days of wear and sleep tracking
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has a lot to like, but slow charging and missing features hold it back; the standard model suits most people.
8.0
The Quantified Scientist
≈ estimated
09/08/2026
Hands-on test · heart rate, GPS and sleep tracking
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 looks promising in early tests and is recommended with caveats, as its sleep data overestimates deep and REM sleep.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 9 · 12

The display wins near-universal praise, battery life splits opinion, and charging is the main gripe.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
sammyguru.com
✓ explicit
28/08/2026
Month-long wear test · Rugged smartwatch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the best pick for outdoor use and sun-readable screens, but its large single case suits only bigger wrists.
8.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
24/09/2026
Three-week test · Diving and trail watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a tough, comfortable high-end watch for divers and trail runners, but its strap, side buttons and missing rotating bezel are drawbacks.
7.0
futurezone.at
≈ estimated
15/09/2026
Multi-week test · Chunky sports watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a chunky but more comfortable sports watch that lasts about three days, held back by slow charging and inconsistent watch faces.
8.6
blog-nouvelles-technologies.fr
✓ explicit
18/09/2026
Hands-on test · Rugged sports watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a bright, sturdy watch for trail running and diving, but its proprietary strap and lack of a rotating bezel are drawbacks.
8.0
droidsoft.fr
✓ explicit
01/09/2026
Hands-on test · Outdoor titanium watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 suits hikers and multi-sport fans who want a tough titanium watch, but demanding runners will want a dedicated sports watch.
9.0
fanaticosdelhardware.com
≈ estimated
22/09/2026
Full review · High-end Wear OS watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a strong pick for Android fans who want a rugged, readable watch, though its battery life and size hold it back.
9.0
20minutos.es
✓ explicit
07/10/2026
Field test · Rafting and hiking
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 suits rafting and hiking fans with its big readable screen and route guidance, but its size is a drawback on small wrists.
8.3
giulianodipaolo.com
✓ explicit
18/09/2026
Hands-on review · Trail smartwatch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 suits Galaxy phone owners who want apps, calls and trail routes on the wrist, though its size and charging limits hold it back.
7.0
androidplanet.nl
≈ estimated
20/08/2026
Full review · Outdoor smartwatch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a rugged, bright watch aimed at serious outdoor users, though slow charging and its bulk make it overkill for most people.

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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

  • The 5000 nits screen stays readable in strong sun.
  • Waterproof to 100 m covers swimming and wet trail runs.
  • Turn-by-turn guidance follows GPX routes, with live climb details.
  • A cellular module lets it work without the phone nearby.
  • Fall detection is built in.
  • Battery lasts about 3 days in tests, longer than earlier Galaxy watches.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

  • At 61.5 g it is heavy for an all-day watch.
  • The 47.1 mm case is too large for small wrists.
  • The strap connector is proprietary, so ordinary watch straps do not fit.
  • Software updates have ended, so new features will not arrive.
  • It does not work with an iPhone.

Verdict

If you hike, run trails or spend long days outdoors, look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 first. The 5000 nits screen stays readable in strong sun, and it is rated to 100 m for water. Dual-frequency GPS and turn-by-turn guidance on GPX routes are handy on trails. A cellular module lets it make calls and use data without the phone. The trade-off is size and weight: the case is 47.1 mm wide and it weighs 61.5 g. Battery life is rated at 2 days, and about 3 days in tests with the always-on display on. Charging is slow, close to two hours from empty. It suits hikers and trail runners who want one watch for the whole trip and do not mind a large case.

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