The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch Ultra. Built from Grade 5 titanium with triple-frequency GPS and 60+ hours battery life, it targets athletes, divers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Is it worth €699?
⌚ Design & Build
The design evolves from the original Watch Ultra. The Grade 5 titanium frame is thinner (14.1mm, down from 15.1mm), while the Sapphire Crystal glass withstands impacts. Water resistance reaches 10 ATM + EN13319 (diving to 100m), ideal for serious divers.
The circular 1.47″ AMOLED display hits 3,000 nits — the brightest on any smartwatch. A new “Quick Button” on the side instantly launches workouts or emergency SOS. Available in Titanium Silver, Gray, and Black.
🏃 Fitness & Health Tracking
The new BioActive 2.0 sensor tracks heart rate, SpO2, skin temperature, and — new for 2026 — AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products) providing metabolic health estimation. The BIA sensor measures body composition including fat, muscle mass, and water.
Running metrics receive major upgrades: Running Power in watts, Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation, VO2 Max estimation, and Recovery Score. Compared to Garmin Fenix 8, fitness data proved equally accurate in our testing — a notable improvement over the first Watch Ultra.
Sleep Coaching analyzes sleep phases (REM, deep, light) with AI and delivers personalized recommendations. FDA-approved sleep apnea detection remains unique in this price segment.
🧭 Navigation & Outdoor Features
Multi-band GPS (L1+L5+L6) delivers pinpoint accuracy even in dense forests or urban canyons. Built-in compass, barometer, altimeter, and ambient thermometer cover every outdoor need. Offline maps store locally on the watch.
The Siren function emits an 86dB alert for emergencies, while Track Back guides you to your starting point via breadcrumb trail — perfect for hiking.
💻 Wear OS 6 & Samsung Integration
Running Wear OS 6 (Android 16-based) with One UI Watch 8, Samsung provides access to Google Play Store, Maps, and Assistant alongside Samsung Health, SmartThings, and Galaxy ecosystem integration — call handling, notifications, camera remote, Samsung Wallet NFC payments.
Important: ECG and Blood Pressure monitoring availability depends on regulatory approval in your country. Both features are now active across most European markets via Samsung Health Monitor.
🔋 Battery
The 590mAh battery delivers 60+ hours of normal use or 30+ hours in workout mode with active GPS. WPC wireless charging fills the watch in 2 hours. Battery Saver mode extends life to 5+ days.
💰 The Verdict
At €699, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 offers impressive value compared to the €899 Apple Watch Ultra 2. If you're an Android user with serious fitness needs, it's the top choice. However, Garmin Fenix 8 or Enduro 3 remain superior for highly specialized metrics in ultrarunning or triathlon.
Sources: Samsung Official, Wareable
