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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs RingConn Gen 2
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Apple Watch Ultra 4 against RingConn Gen 2, side by side.
Cheaper to start
RingConn Gen 2
Starts about $500 lower.
Rated higher
RingConn Gen 2
8.7 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
RingConn Gen 2
No subscription — dramatically lower cost over three years
Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple's outdoor and endurance flagship watch, built around the S11 chip and up to 84 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode.
Specifications
- Battery / Extended WorkoutUp to 25 hours with full GPS and heart rate
- Battery / Fast Charge15 minutes adds up to 18 hours
- Battery / Low Power ModeUp to 84 hours
- Battery / Max Extended WorkoutUp to 45 hours for outdoor activity tracking
- Battery / Normal UseMore than 2 days, up to 50 hours
- Case MaterialNatural or black titanium, 100% recycled titanium in the case, 45% recycled content overall
- Charging—
- ChipApple S11
- Compatiblity—
- Connectivity—
- Connectivity / CellularCellular capable
- Connectivity / GPSOn-device GPS, Apple's most accurate yet in a sports watch
- Connectivity / SatelliteSatellite communications
- Health / Heart RateContinuous measurement every 5 seconds, all day
- Health / Heart SensorsOptical (larger, power-efficient green LEDs) and electrical heart sensors
- Health / HRVMeasured up to 24x more often than the previous generation
- Materials—
- Offline Storage—
- SoftwarewatchOS 27
- Waterproof—
- Weight & Dimensions—
- Working Temperature—
RingConn Gen 2
A $299 subscription-free smart ring built to outlast the Oura on battery.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- No subscription — dramatically lower cost over three years
- Battery life exceeds the Oura, so it gets worn more consistently
- Straightforward entry price at $299
Cons
- App is a readout rather than an interpretation layer
- Ecosystem and third-party integrations thinner than Oura's
- Build finish a step below the category leaders
Specifications
- Battery / Extended Workout—
- Battery / Fast Charge—
- Battery / Low Power Mode—
- Battery / Max Extended Workout—
- Battery / Normal Use—
- Case Material—
- ChargingMagnetic charging; approx. 90 minutes to full charge
- Chip—
- CompatiblityiOS 17.0+, Android 10.0+, Bluetooth 4.0 and above
- ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0; low power bluetooth module
- Connectivity / Cellular—
- Connectivity / GPS—
- Connectivity / Satellite—
- Health / Heart Rate—
- Health / Heart Sensors—
- Health / HRV—
- MaterialsTitanium Alloy, PVD Coating, Medical-Grade Epoxy Resin
- Offline Storage5–7 days
- Software—
- WaterproofIP68 (100m/328ft)
- Weight & DimensionsWidth: 6.8mm Thickness: 2mm Weight: 2–3g (depending on ring size)
- Working Temperature0°C–40°C/32°F–104°F