The Apple Watch Ultra is the newest and most advanced addition to Apple’s smartwatch collection. Whether you’re already an Apple Watch user or planning to take the leap to buy your first, you’ll surely have a few questions about its use and features. What makes it different from other smartwatches? Are the features really worth your money?
The following list of features will help you decide for yourself.
Spoiler: Yes, it’s worth it!
Toughness Defined
You’ll immediately notice how different the Apple Watch Ultra is from the other Apple Watches at a glance. It is made for athletes and meant for extreme activities and sports. The features that highlight its toughness, like its Titanium Case and Sapphire Crystal display, are the focal points of its uniqueness.
Still not convinced? Here are some detailed features on why it’s the very definition of tough:
MIL-STD 810H Certified
It is an internationally accepted standard that certifies diving accessories. Water resistance is not something new to watches, but the Apple Watch Ultra has a 100-meter water resistance under ISO standards—double the number compared to its peers! It’s also made for extreme water activities like scuba diving and high-speed water sports that can resist a dive down to 40 meters.
EN13319 Certified
Its display is not inferior as well. Its Titanium case perfectly balances weight and ruggedness and has the ultimate protection against corrosion. It has a sapphire crystal, one of the hardest minerals, that covers its display. It shields the watch from accidental scratches—further justifying how it’s perfect to be used in extreme activities.
Protected Display
Its display is not inferior as well. Its Titanium case perfectly balances weight and ruggedness and has the ultimate protection against corrosion. It has a sapphire crystal, one of the hardest minerals, that covers its display. It shields the watch from accidental scratches—further justifying how it’s perfect to be used in extreme activities.
Unique Design
Sporty is a style. The watch is designed with a raised lip around its flat screen to further protect it from accidental bumps, scratches, and hitting objects. Unlike other Apple Watches, its battery is protected by a metal casing secured by four screws, contrary to the traditional adhesive.
Action Button
One of the favorite and highly praised features added by Apple is the Action Button. It’s exclusive to Apple Watch Ultra and is a total game changer. If you think you’ve experienced shortcuts before, then this will further raise the bar. The Action Button is customizable based on what matters to you the most, from starting workout sessions to quickly unlocking your door.
It can also be customized to complement your daily routines, night or day! That’s just how powerful it is. The hack is to set up and connect Shortcuts to the Action Button. It may be a little bit complicated at the beginning, especially if you want certain conditions to be met, but it’s worth checking out.
It’s also a quick way to activate the Siren by holding down the button; talk about peace of mind.
Twice the Battery Life
Up to 36 hours of battery life combined with supported fast charging? You heard that right! The only time you might feel the need to take off your Apple Watch Ultra is when you’re taking a bath; although nothing’s really stopping you to keep it on as it’s waterproof. This is double the longevity compared to other smartwatches. If you want to go even longer than that, it can run up to 60 hours when the low power setting is turned on. This feature is especially useful if you’re active throughout the day but also want to track your sleep metrics.
Dual GPS
Smartwatches have always offered GPS support, so this feature is nothing new to old users. But the Apple Watch Ultra has further upgraded its game by having dual GPS. For smartwatches, the usual GPS support is only L1 frequency. But with dual GPS, it allows support for both L1 and L5 frequencies. What this means is that it allows for more accurate tracking and reduces common errors. Such capability allows the Apple Watch Ultra to effectively pass through solid obstacles like thick walls, trees, buildings, and houses–making it useful in urban areas.
The Best Apple Watch Yet!
There is no doubt that the Apple Watch Ultra is currently the best smartwatch in Apple’s Watch lineup. Besides the relevant features mentioned above that makes it unique, it has other notable features such as an Always-On display with better brightness, additional microphones, and more. Some may argue that it may be too extra for casual users. But while it may sound too sporty for some, it still fits for a more laid-back use because you still enjoy all the features its peers have–but twice the firepower.
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