Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm
Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm Apple Watch Ultra 3

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products feature an Always-On Display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products lack branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Both products have a display.
  • Both products have a touch screen.
  • Both products are not designed for kids.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track your sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products measure pace.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.

Main Differences

  • Screen size is 1.96″ on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 1.98″ on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Water resistance is available on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and waterproofing is available on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP68 on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and IPX6 on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Waterproof depth rating is 50 m on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 100 m on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Pixel density is 330 ppi on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 326 ppi on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Resolution is 416 x 496 px on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 422 x 514 px on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Thickness is 9.7 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 12 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Weight is 37.8 g on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 61.8 g on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Height is 46 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 49 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Width is 39 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 44 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Maximum operating temperature is 35 °C on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 55 °C on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Lowest potential operating temperature is 0 °C on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and -20 °C on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm does not track calorie intake while Apple Watch Ultra 3 does not.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm is not designed for diving while Apple Watch Ultra 3 is designed for diving.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm lacks a cellular module while Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a cellular module.
  • Battery life is 1 day on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 1.75 days on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Charge time is 1.2 hours on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 1.5 hours on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Battery life in power save mode is 38 hours on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and 72 hours on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm does not acquire GPS faster while Apple Watch Ultra 3 acquires GPS faster.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm is compatible with Mac OS X while Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not.
Specs Comparison
Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm

Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Design:
screen size 1.96" 1.98"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Water resistant Waterproof
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IPX6
waterproof depth rating 50 m 100 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 330 ppi 326 ppi
resolution 416 x 496 px 422 x 514 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 9.7 mm 12 mm
weight 37.8 g 61.8 g
height 46 mm 49 mm
width 39 mm 44 mm
maximum operating temperature 35 °C 55 °C
lowest potential operating temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 17.4018 cm³ 25.872 cm³
is designed for kids

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm features a 1.96″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 416 x 496 px and a pixel density of 330 ppi. In contrast, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a slightly larger 1.98″ OLED/AMOLED display, with a higher resolution of 422 x 514 px and a slightly lower pixel density of 326 ppi. Both models offer an Always-On Display, but the Series 11 has a slightly lower pixel density.

In terms of durability, the Series 11 has a water resistance rating of IP68, making it water-resistant up to 50 meters, while the Ultra 3 is rated as waterproof with an IPX6 ingress protection rating, capable of withstanding depths up to 100 meters. Additionally, the Ultra 3 has sapphire glass, which is not present on the Series 11, providing potentially greater scratch resistance for the Ultra 3's display.

When it comes to size, the Apple Watch Series 11 is 46 mm tall, 39 mm wide, and 9.7 mm thick, weighing 37.8 g. The Ultra 3 is larger, with a height of 49 mm, width of 44 mm, and a thickness of 12 mm, making it heavier at 61.8 g. The Ultra 3 also has a significantly higher maximum operating temperature of 55 °C, compared to the Series 11's 35 °C, but the Series 11 can operate at lower temperatures, with a minimum of 0 °C, whereas the Ultra 3 can function in conditions as low as -20 °C.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 share many of the same sensors, including blood oxygen monitoring, a heart rate monitor, GPS, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a compass, a barometer, and a gyroscope. Both models also lack a cadence sensor and do not monitor perspiration. This makes the sensor sets very similar between the two products.

Neither product includes a cadence sensor, so users interested in tracking that specific metric would need to look elsewhere. On the other hand, both watches offer a comprehensive range of sensors for health and environmental monitoring, making them highly equipped for fitness tracking and outdoor activities.

Ultimately, in terms of sensors, there are no differences between the Series 11 and Ultra 3. Both are highly capable in monitoring a range of physiological and environmental data, offering the same core features with no notable variations in this category.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offer a comprehensive set of activity tracking features. They both track sleep, distance, steps, pace, and elevation, and provide sleep reports. Additionally, both watches can automatically detect activities, have a route tracker, multi-sport mode, exercise tagging, and a stroke counter for swimming.

The main difference between the two models is that the Series 11 tracks calorie intake, while the Ultra 3 does not provide this feature. Additionally, the Ultra 3 is designed for diving, a feature not available on the Series 11, while both watches are not specifically designed for golf.

Overall, the activity tracking capabilities are very similar between the two, with the main divergence being the calorie intake tracking on the Series 11 and the diving design on the Ultra 3.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
SIM cards 1 eSIM 1 eSIM
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 have several similarities in terms of connectivity. Both watches are compatible with iOS, support Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), and NFC, and are equipped with a 1 eSIM for SIM card functionality. Additionally, both models support Galileo for satellite navigation.

The key difference between the two products is that the Series 11 does not have a cellular module, while the Ultra 3 is equipped with one, allowing it to connect to cellular networks independently. This gives the Ultra 3 more flexibility for usage without needing to be paired to an iPhone for cellular access.

Otherwise, both watches share the same Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, and neither supports ANT+. The Series 11 is not compatible with Android, just like the Ultra 3, making both products iOS-exclusive for full compatibility.

Battery:
battery life 1 days 1.75 days
charge time 1.2 hours 1.5 hours
battery life in power save mode 38 hours 72 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 differ in their battery life and charging times. The Series 11 offers a battery life of 1 day, with a charge time of 1.2 hours. In comparison, the Ultra 3 provides a longer battery life of 1.75 days, but it takes slightly longer to charge at 1.5 hours.

Both models offer wireless charging and have rechargeable batteries, but neither has a solar power battery or a removable battery. In power save mode, the Series 11 lasts for 38 hours, while the Ultra 3 lasts significantly longer at 72 hours.

In summary, the Ultra 3 offers a longer overall battery life and extended performance in power save mode, but both watches share similar wireless charging and rechargeable battery features.

Features:
release date September 2025 September 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
internal storage 64GB 64GB
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
warranty period 1 years 1 years
number of microphones 1 1
has a front camera

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offer a very similar set of features, making them quite comparable in terms of functionality. Both watches include HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate tracking, fast/slow heart rate notifications, call answering, phone locating, call control, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, silent alarm, vibrating alerts, fall detection, and a stopwatch. Both also have 64GB of internal storage, a built-in camera remote control function, and support for voice commands.

One key difference between the two models is that the Ultra 3 acquires GPS faster than the Series 11, which may be beneficial for users who prioritize quick location tracking. However, neither model includes a front camera, and both lack a smart alarm feature.

Other than the faster GPS acquisition in the Ultra 3, the two watches are virtually identical in terms of features, with the same warranty period of 1 year and both having a single microphone for voice functions.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Exports to email
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offer the same set of app and software features, providing users with a comprehensive experience for fitness and health tracking. Both models provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and a free app. They also feature an exercise diary, are ad-free, and include temperature tracking, period notifications, voice feedback, and music playback. Additionally, both watches offer ovulation prediction and start date prediction, as well as weight and water intake tracking. Both can be personalized to suit user preferences.

Neither watch has coaching features, and neither includes a barcode scanner in their app. Both models offer the same capabilities for health and fitness tracking, including the ability to predict ovulation and track water intake and weight.

In summary, the app and software features on both the Series 11 and Ultra 3 are identical, offering a well-rounded set of tools for health, fitness, and personal tracking.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
has crash detection
has aptX
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 share a similar set of miscellaneous features. Both watches include a battery level indicator, crash detection, auto pause, passcode protection, compatibility with smart scales, and the ability to connect with external heart rate monitors. Neither model supports aptX, has an external memory slot, or includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

However, one key difference is that the Series 11 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the Ultra 3 is not. Both watches do not support compatibility with Windows.

In summary, the two watches are almost identical in terms of miscellaneous features, with the only notable difference being the Series 11's compatibility with Mac OS X, which the Ultra 3 lacks.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Aluminium 46mm and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Both watches feature a OLED/AMOLED display with an Always-On Display and a replaceable watch band. They share various sensors like heart rate monitoring and GPS. However, there are key differences: the screen size is 1.96″ on the Series 11 and 1.98″ on the Ultra 3, while the waterproof depth is 50 m on the Series 11 and 100 m on the Ultra 3. The weight is 37.8 g for the Series 11 and 61.8 g for the Ultra 3. Additionally, the Series 11 has a 1-day battery life, while the Ultra 3 lasts 1.75 days, with the Series 11 having a 38-hour power save mode compared to 72 hours on the Ultra 3.