Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Ultimate Bike Test Comparison

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Ultimate Bike Test Comparison

November 19, 2024 Catherine Williams Tech

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra are two of the best smartwatches available. They feature advanced fitness tracking suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. I tested both watches during a bike ride in Seattle.

I rode approximately 13 miles while wearing the Galaxy Watch Ultra on my left wrist and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on my right. After the ride, I reviewed the metrics each watch recorded.

Performance Comparison

  • Distance:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 13.10 miles
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 13.14 miles
    • Control (Strava): 13.2 miles

  • Elevation Gain:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 714 feet
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 711 feet
    • Control: 719 feet

  • Average Pace:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 5:55 per mile
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 5:31 per mile
    • Control: 5:27 per mile

  • Average Speed:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 10.1 mph
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 10.8 mph
    • Control: 11 mph

  • Max Speed:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 18.8 mph
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 23 mph
    • Control: 23.4 mph

  • Average Heart Rate:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 163 bpm
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 153 bpm

  • Max Heart Rate:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 179 bpm
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 194 bpm

  • Calories Burned:

    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 746 calories
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 710 calories
  • Battery Used:
    • Apple Watch Ultra 2: 11%
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 14%

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra was slightly more accurate in distance tracking, while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 performed better for elevation gain. For pace, the Samsung offered a clear metric, whereas Apple users need to calculate it manually.

Both watches performed well in tracking calories burned, but the Galaxy Watch used slightly more battery.

Conclusion

Based on distance and elevation measurements, I consider the results a draw. Both watches provide accurate data for biking and other activities. If you’re looking for precise metrics, either watch will serve you well. However, the Apple Watch offers a pickleball tracking mode that the Galaxy Watch does not.

Enjoy your workouts with either device!