Apple Watch Ultra- Too high calorie count problem.

Did you ever find a solution to this? I am having the same problem. My measurements are totally accurate (height, weight, age, sex, etc) and I have calibrated it many times on walk and run activities. My old Apple Watch was measuring accurate calories that were in line with Fitbit and other activity trackers. This ultra 2 is overestimating both active and resting calories by a lot, like 1200 more per day.

Hey there s_gaitandjiev,

While there's not a way to tell over Apple Support Communities if your calorie count is correct or not, we'd like to help by first making sure you get the most accurate measurements from your watch using the steps listed here: Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch

If you feel that your calorie count is still not recording correctly after testing it for another day, we recommend letting Apple Support know what's been tried so far as they'll be in the best position to assist further: Get Support

Cheers!

no tracking device is accurate at measuring caloric expenditure. Several studies have measured the accuracy of these wearable devices and they all overestimate the amount of calories an individual burns per day. It is not just an Apple situation, all tracking devices have the same problem, and the estimate can be pretty far from the predicted caloric burn the device gives you. The best advice is to keep track of your weight and have a balanced diet while tracking the amount of calories you eat.

I noticed when I first got my watch that because both my phone and my watch calculate steps, it doubles the amount of steps (watch+phone counted separately = 2x). Also, it counted a ton of steps when I worked out (even while recording the workout), which also added to the inaccuracy of my step count. This could be part of the problem if it’s mostly walking that’s off. When I delete the extra input from my phone and workouts, the watch is accurate with steps. I have no idea about the workout data accuracy though.

I don't have a solution. I just wanted to update you all that I spoke with support regarding my new Apple Ultra 2. For a 4.5km hike, it was logging 1,250 calories (I wish), whereas online calculators for the time, length, gain, heart rate and personal stats... showed it closer to 500-600.

My old Garmin Fenix with HRM logged it as 490-500. I did the recalibration exercise for the Ultra 2, and it reduced it to 880 calories, but its still way off and unreliable.

The guy at Apple kept saying he didn't want me left with the impression that Apple wasn't superior to Fenix, but it isn't. Fenix may not be a cool watch for everyday use, but it is certainly a reliable workhorse and accurate sports and training watch. Why is it so hard to calculate? All the other telemetry is right and compatible!?! Gain is the same, body stats are consistent, duration and distance the same... so what gives? Surely this is just a formula issue?