The Apple Watch Ultra - Ironmans' eyes
The high-end Apple Watch Ultra, which has been in development for years, was unveiled by Apple in September 2022. The Apple Watch Ultra is made to compete with more expensive fitness-focused smart watches from manufacturers like Garmin and is targeted at athletes and sports fans who need their devices to perform better in specialized sports and have longer battery lives.
The 49mm Apple Watch Ultra, which is 4mm larger than the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 that it is being marketed alongside, is the largest Apple Watch to date, according to Apple, and was created for endurance, exploration, and adventure.
The Apple Watch Ultra features the first redesign we've seen in years with a lightweight aerospace-grade titanium body, flat sapphire crystal face, a larger diameter and deeper grooved Digital Crown, a housing for the side button and an extra physical button on the left side called the Action button.
At up to 2000 nits, the Apple Watch Ultra is the brightest Apple Watch to date, so it is easy to see in sunlight. The Action button is designed in international orange to make it noticeable in the dark and under water, and it's customizable so it can activate Workouts, mark segments, set Compass Waypoints, and more.
Three in-built microphones enhance audio quality, and a beamforming technology captures voice while cutting down on background noise even in busy outdoor environments. If assistance is required, there is an 86-decibel siren with two SOS patterns available.
Apple was able to fit a larger battery within the larger 49mm chassis. With a new low-power level, the Apple Watch Ultra's battery life can last up to 60 hours for multi-day adventures. It can last up to 36 hours on a single charge. Users may do a long-course triathlon, which entails a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle ride, and a full 26.2-mile marathon, on one charge of the battery.
Generally water sports the Apple Watch Ultra can handle but are not advised for the other Apple Watch models. The WR100 and EN 13319 certifications, a well acknowledged standard for diving gear, have been granted to the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with a depth gauge and a special Depth app that shows the current depth, water temperature (as determined by the new temperature sensor), time spent underwater, and maximum depth attained.
In addition to having updated locating algorithms, the Apple Watch Ultra offers dual-frequency GPS that integrates both the L1 and L5 bands. It has the most exact GPS of any Apple Watch, so it can deliver accurate distance, pace, and route information for working out and racing.
The Apple Watch Ultra has motion sensors that enable Crash Detection, which notifies emergency services if you are involved in a serious auto accident. When a crash is detected, the Apple Watch checks in with the user and then, if there is no answer after a 10-second countdown, immediately phones emergency services.
The Series 8's temperature sensor, which detects water temperature and is often utilised by women for conception planning, is also present in the Apple Watch Ultra. It enhances cycle tracking and has the ability to estimate ovulation after the fact.
The Apple Watch Ultra can survive a broader temperature range to meet more challenging settings. It functions in temperatures ranging from 131 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) to -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius). The watch is accredited to MIL-STD-810H, a standard used by producers of rugged equipment and by the military.
For the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple created a unique Wayfinder watch face with a built-in compass and room for up to eight complications. For greater visibility at night, the watch face can be customised for the mountain, ocean, or trail. A place or point of interest can be marked using Compass Waypoints on the Apple Watch Ultra, and a feature called Backtrack uses GPS to build a trail that the user can follow to retrace their steps if they become lost.
At the end, about pricing, this Apple watch is priced at 799USD.
