The Apple Watch Ultra is a solid version of the Apple Watch 8, which was unveiled on September 7 at an Apple event. It’s unlike any Apple Watch we’ve seen before, with a design, fitness features, and safety tools designed for the outdoor sports enthusiast.
Divers, runners, and outdoor explorers alike may find the Apple Watch Ultra to be the best Apple Watch yet. The watch features an additional movement button, a larger digital crown, and an expanded 49mm display. It also has an emergency siren, a redesigned compass app, specialized scopes, and more.
There’s a lot to unpack with this new device, which costs $799. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about the Apple Watch Ultra, from the release date and design to features and battery life.
Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra: What’s the difference?
Compared to the Apple Watch 8, the Apple Watch Ultra is hardly the same as a smartwatch. Sure, it has all the new features of the Series 8, but there’s nothing wrong with the Apple Watch Ultra for any other Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra features a large 49mm titanium case with a sapphire glass display. It’s twice as water-resistant as the regular Apple Watch, and it has twice the basic battery life (although it can last up to 60 hours in Apple’s new Low Power mode).
Software features for outdoor sports are also different, including a redesigned compass app with waypoint and tracker features. For divers, the Apple Watch Ultra will also serve as a diving computer. We’ll get more in these exclusive upgrades below.
Of course, the price is the main difference between the Apple Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799, with cellular connectivity. Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399 and goes up to $499 for a cellular-enabled model.
Apple Watch Ultra release date and price
The Apple Watch 8 Ultra is priced at $799 and the release date is September 20, although the smartwatch is available for pre-order now.
Apple Watch Ultra design
The Apple Watch Ultra design is perhaps the biggest design change to the Apple Watch we’ve ever seen. For example, as a 49mm titanium case, making it the largest Apple Watch to date. The sapphire crystal glass screen is flat rather than curved, benefiting from durability.
Looking at the digital crown on the Apple Watch Ultra, you’ll see a larger button with more visible grooves, which should make the crown usable while wearing gloves. The familiar side button now protrudes from under the crown, while the additional action button on the left side of the watch gives the user a way to quickly launch a particular feature.
Apple has made special bands for the Apple Watch Ultra based on the intended apps. The Alpine belt features a G hook that matches the reinforced top grommets. The Ocean Band features a tubular geometry and is designed to fit in a wet suit while keeping you safe during high-speed water sports. Meanwhile, the Trail Loop is the thinnest Apple Watch band yet, and promises increased flexibility and an easy-to-use tab for quick-fitting adjustments without taking off the watch.
Apple Watch Ultra features
Every Apple Watch Ultra model is equipped with cellular support, helping adventurers stay connected wherever they are. It also features a second speaker system and better microphones, making it possible to hear calls clearly even in windy conditions. The loudspeaker doubles as an 86 decibel siren, which should be heard by someone 180 meters away if you need help.
Apple Watch Ultra features the exclusive watchOS 9 interface that can be customized based on the user’s chosen outdoor activity. With that said, the compass app has special upgrades like marking coordinates and a route tracking feature that will take you back the way you came.
There are plenty of diving options for the Apple Watch Ultra, with the Huish Outdoors integration turning the Apple Watch Ultra into an EN13319 certified diving computer. A new diving application is triggered when the device is submerged at a certain depth as well.
Apple Watch Ultra battery life
Apple Watch Ultra battery life is rated for 36 hours in normal use, with up to 60 hours of battery life in Apple’s new low power setting. Low power mode still lets you track your heart rate and GPS, and Apple says the Ultra has enough battery life for an Olympic triathlon (2.4 miles, 112 miles bike ride, 26.2 miles) knowledgeable).
As was the case with the design, this is the biggest Apple Watch battery life upgrade ever.
Apple Watch Ultra Look
The Apple Watch Ultra is clearly designed for a very different kind of consumer than the Apple Watch 8 — it’s designed to be a companion on the ultra-marathon trail and deep-sea diving, as well as a watch to wear for 24/7 tracking. The Apple Watch Ultra marks a new chapter in the history of the Apple smartwatch — for the first time Apple is looking to take on the likes of Garmin and Polar in making watches for athletes.
We’re excited to test the Ultra’s battery life on a number of different adventures. Stay tuned for a full review, coming soon.
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