Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Approach S72

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple Watch Ultra 3

vsGarmin Approach S72

Garmin Approach S72

Apple Watch Ultra 3Garmin Approach S72
CaseTitanium (natural, black), 100% recycled titanium, 3D-printed47 x 47 x 13.5 mm, 48 g with ComfortFit band; titanium bezel, sapphire crystal lens
DisplayLargest display of any Apple Watch (LTPO3, wide-angle OLED, borders 24% thinner), 1Hz Always-On refresh1.4-inch (35.41 mm) AMOLED touchscreen, 454x454 pixels, optional always-on mode
BatteryUp to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode; 15 minutes of fast charging adds up to 12 hoursUp to 16 days in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in golf activity mode with default settings (Garmin claims, 47 mm model)
Health SensorsOptical heart sensor with hypertension notifications, sleep score, ECG, blood oxygen, sleep apnea notifications, water temperature—
Connectivity5G cellular, built-in two-way satellite communications, dual-frequency GPSBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Water ResistanceWR100; Oceanic+ dive computer app—
OSwatchOS 26 (requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26)Garmin firmware; pairs with Android and iOS through the Garmin Connect app
Sizes—43 mm and 47 mm (detailed specifications below are for the 47 mm model)
Storage—64GB for courses, music and data
Golf—43,000+ preloaded courses worldwide, swing metrics (hand speed, backswing length, wrist rotation), green reading and putting analytics with an active Garmin Golf membership, aerial imagery, golf biometric data, PlaysLike distance
Navigation—Multi-band GPS
Health—Wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, ECG app, Body Battery, sleep coach, stress tracking
Features—Built-in speaker and microphone for calls and voice commands, Garmin Pay, music storage, LED flashlight in white and red
Durability—5 ATM water rating
Straps—ComfortFit fabric band, QuickFit 22 mm (47 mm model)