Review of Apple Watch Ultra, Apple’s top smartwatch this year, upgraded in every aspect, including design with 49 mm large case, titanium material, accurate dual-frequency GPS, better battery life. Can be used for up to 36 hours, along with many other capabilities, upgrading to the maximum until it is named after “Ultra” How interesting will it be? Today we give you a full review. Let’s follow!
Summary of Apple Watch Ultra specs
- Case size: 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm.
- Weight : 61.3 grams
- 49mm LTPO OLED Retina display, 410 x 502 pixels, 410 x 502 pixels, 2000 nits maximum brightness
- Processor: Apple S8 Dual-core 64-bit with W3 Wireless Chip
- Capacity: 32GB
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz | LTE/UMTS6
(GPS + Cellular model) - sensor
- blood oxygen sensor
- Optical heart sensor, 3rd generation
- water temperature sensor
- High g-force motion detector (fall detection and collision detection)
- Always-on altimeter
- depth gauge
- GPS in L1 and L5, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
- compass
- Ambient light sensor
- dual speakers
- The lithium-ion battery lasts up to 36 hours.
- Waterproof to a depth of 100 meters (ready for diving up to 40 meters).
- WatchOS 9 operating system
Unboxing Apple Watch Ultra
First of all, let’s unpack the box and see the equipment first. As the “Ultra” model, the box is clearly larger than the normal model. On the front, there is also an Apple Watch label as usual.
Open the box, you will find the box, case and strap. Along with the recommended catalog of Apple Watch in various types of bands, it is like an additional introduction to the target audience of the Ultra model than before.
Open the box of the case, we will find the Apple Watch Ultra in the envelope as well and on the other side will be the charging cable that this round is a braided cable. It’s as luxurious as the Ultra model.
As for the cable box, there’s a cable inside and a few documentation. The Trail Loop is a soft braided nylon that’s easy to use. The color we got is yellow-beige.
We also have the Alpine Loop in the signature color of Apple Watch Ultra. The material is made from two layers of fabric that are woven together into a seamless, homogeneous one. It’s quite different from the previous generations.
All in all, the Apple Watch Ultra in the box is similar to the Apple Watch Series 8, only replacing the charger with a braided cable and having a catalog added to the larger box size.
All new design more clearly
It’s time to take a closer look at the Apple Watch Ultra case design. As I said, this model is a big upgrade. Apple chose to put the word Ultra in to fit the audience that focuses on very adventurous things. climb The design is therefore more rugged than before. Not focusing on simplicity like the Apple Watch Series 8.
The case has also been upgraded to titanium. There is a considerable increase in thickness. It clearly gives a strong and stalwart feeling. The colors are the natural color of titanium. The choice of Apple Watch Ultra is not as many as the regular version with a wide variety of colors. many materials
The right corner is raised again with an orange ring dedicated to Ultra.
On the side buttons, there is a slight design adjustment on the right hand side, there is an angle that extends as far as the keypad, with a larger Digital Crown and side buttons that are raised higher than the case. Allows us to use it more easily, even when wearing gloves. The ring on the Digital Crown, which means that this model supports Cellular, is still the same, but the Ultra color used will be orange instead of the red that we see on the Apple Watch Series 8.
In addition, in the right corner, another microphone has been added, making it a total of 3 audio receivers. Talking on the phone directly from the wrist The interlocutor will hear more clearly.
New Action button for instant access
In addition to the standard 2 buttons on the right side, this time Apple added a special button. “Action Button” Come in. Allows us to quickly access the functions, as by default the system is set as an exercise button. Anyone who uses it often doesn’t have to go into the app integration page. Press one button and find it.
Or you can set it as other shortcuts, such as a stopwatch, create a waypoint, start Backtrack, turn on the diving feature, turn on the flashlight, or use the shortcuts that we set in the Shortcuts app on iPhone as well.
Case size 49 mm. Big screen, full of eyes.
The screen will be adjusted to be flat. The case is also larger to 49 mm. It is said to be much more vivid. The Watch Face that has a lot of details when it comes to this level screen is completely visible.
Basic features such as the always-on screen or Always On Display come with it to be used as usual. Full details, no need to wake up the screen to be full, you can see all the details
But another point that we like very much on the Apple Watch Ultra is the screen brightness that can be done twice as much as the previous model, able to push the maximum brightness at 2000 nits, as much as the iPhone 14 Pro. For outdoor use, you don’t have to worry about it. Even if we see the strong sun during noon in our house, we are not afraid at all.
In terms of durability, the Apple Watch Ultra’s screen uses the most durable Sapphire glass. Let us use it to the fullest. Give more strength, do not be afraid that there will be something that can easily scratch the screen
Increased size and weight
As you can see, the Apple Watch Ultra comes with a titanium body with a noticeably thicker case. Of course, what follows is more size and weight too. The thickness is increased by almost 4 mm and the weight has increased by 22.2 grams compared to the Apple Wacth Series 8. If anyone who is used to the weight of the standard Apple Watch comes across this model, they will have to adjust a bit.
Especially if it’s a woman or a man with small wrists, at first you might feel the enormousness that overflows your wrists.
complete sensor
Regarding the detection sensor, the Apple Watch Ultra is provided at the back. The back cover is ceramic and crystal with various sensors, a group of 4 LED lights, green, red and infrared. Includes 4 photodiodes to measure the electrical signal from the heart when used with a heart rate app or an ECG app, and a finger must be placed on the Digital Crown to detect the electrocardiogram.
The Alpine Loop is extremely comfortable and rugged.
That being said, the model we’ve reviewed comes with a Trail Loop, so it’s perfect for runners with yellow-beige straps. But we also have the orange Alpine Loop band, which is more closely matched to the body and is also a new band style. So I put it on throughout the review. The specialty of this band is that it is made from two layers of fabric that are woven together to form a seamless homogeneous fabric. It looks beautiful and gives a good touch when wearing it.
The hook itself is a G-shaped titanium supreme temple that keeps the straps snug when snuggled together. It’s suitable to go as hard as it’s being promoted.
The Trail Loop is lightweight, thin, and flexible for running.
As for the Trail Loop cable that we’ve tried, it’s a lightweight cable. good flexibility Suitable for running straps that need to be worn on the wrist all the time
Really strong in every way
In terms of durability, in addition to the titanium body, the sapphire glass screen also supports the IP6X dust resistance standard, which is the highest level of dust protection. It is highly resistant to dust and particles, and is also waterproofed to 100 meters in accordance with ISO 22810 standards. put in the pool or the sea is gone Or if you’re going to use it for diving, Apple recommends that you can dive at a maximum of 40 meters. Anyone who is an extreme type who likes to dive deep will like it again!
Overall, in terms of design, it must be said that the Apple Watch Ultra is truly new. Change the look of the thin, elegant Apple Watch. This round comes in a very harsh form. Emphasis on more active use It’s not just a general exercise. Materials and build are more aggressive with the flat screen, thicker body, and the new Alpine Loop band that helps make it even more adventurous.
Easy to connect according to Apple Ecosystem style
Apple Watch Ultra is compatible with iPhone running iOS 16 or higher (iPhone 8 or later) as well as Apple Watch Series 8, so anyone who uses an older iPhone may need to consider this a bit. In terms of connectivity, it’s Apple Ecosystem style, that is, just turn on the device and bring it close to the iPhone to be connected, there will be a Pop-Up immediately.
It comes with the latest version of WatchOS 9.
In terms of software, Apple Watch Ultra comes with WatchOS 9, it’s the latest version that Apple has released. There are many new gimmicks and features that have been tuned to work well on this new model as well.
The smooth Apple Watch experience.
In terms of use, the Apple Watch Ultra is designed similarly to the Apple Watch Series 8 or other models in all respects, controlled by touching the screen with the buttons on the side. But this time, the Action button has been added as I said. Makes access to some commands faster and the UI is very smooth like Apple, whether sliding the screen – back and forth. adjust various settings
A wide variety of customizations from the Watch itself or from on the iPhone. In terms of customization, Apple Watch is already famous for this. We can choose to customize Watch Faces from on the wrist itself. There are many Watch Faces to choose from, or you can change the default font color.
Sensors to detect all exercises, health checks, accidents
Apple Watch Ultra comes with a full range of sensors, including the Heart Rate Sensor that helps your heart rate accurately. An abnormally fast or slow heart rate alert, or blood oxygen measurement like the previous generation is also available.
Apple also added a new skin temperature sensor this time around, which tracks our temperature while sleeping, as well as accurately tracking the girls’ menstrual cycle to use this information to predict when they’re ovulating. historical data This may be helpful for family planning. and when combined with the recorded heart rate and menstrual cycle data We will see information about our menstrual cycle in more detail.
Or will it be a Crash Detection feature that detects collisions like the one seen on the iPhone 14 on the Apple Watch Ultra? There is also this feature. In the event of an accident, the Watch will call the preset emergency number and share your location for immediate assistance.
More accurate compass with L1 and L5 area GPS.
GPS performance is critical for athletes who want the most accurate measurements. Whether you’re training on city roads or in the woods, Apple Watch Ultra features new, accurate L1 and L5 dual-band GPS, which can pinpoint the most accurate location.
and with a more accurate position The compass app was able to show more views in 3 different views. The app can display a composite view showing both an analog compass dial along with a digital view. When turning the Digital Crown, we can see additional views showing latitude, longitude, elevation and slope, as well as views for. Using a compass that shows compass waypoints and walking tracking We also track walking to use GPS data to create the route we walked. This is useful in case of getting lost or lost. And need help walking back the same route as well.
more accurate exercise
In fitness features, Apple Watch Ultra can detect accurate insights with an updated workout app with new metrics and views that show everything in detail. So that we can do our best and be better than we could ever be. The larger screen also allows you to see up to 6 different values simultaneously.
New chipset with upgraded connectivity.
Apple Watch Ultra comes with the next-generation 64-bit dual-core S8 SiP chip, W3 wireless chip and U1 (Ultra Wideband) chip, making things even faster. In addition, in terms of connectivity, this model has also upgraded Bluetooth to version 5.3. If connected to the iPhone 14 Series that use Bluetooth 5.3 as well, it makes the connection more stable and energy saving.
Satisfactory longer battery life, up to 36 hours of use.
Finally, the battery life of the Apple Watch Ultra supports up to 36 hours in normal use. twice as much as the normal version As far as we try to use it in general, it’s actually more durable. If you wear it for general use, it syncs with your iPhone all the time. There are some notifications. Detecting various walks, it can be considered to be able to use 2 full days comfortably or if it is not very active Just put in the working hours, it can even drag up to 3 days. This is considered to meet the needs of people who want to use it for a long time. I don’t want to use it and charge it up every day again.
Price 31,900 baht. There are 3 types of cables to choose from.
For the price of Apple Watch Ultra, it opens at 31,900 baht. There is only one material, titanium case, cellular model, but there will be an option to choose a band designed specifically for each type of sport.
- Alpine Loop (the line we reviewed) for outdoor adventurers
- Trail Loop for runners or athletes who focus on body endurance.
- Ocean Loop for extreme water sports and recreational diving
All in all, “This is a top-of-the-line Apple Watch in terms of ruggedness, features and strength.”
In conclusion, the Apple Watch Ultra is considered the new top model that has been upgraded to the best in every aspect. Whether it’s the toughest material with a titanium case, sapphire glass, a 49mm larger display and 2000 nits peak brightness, it’s enough for everyday use to extreme outdoor pursuits. It also answers anyone who likes extreme sports, whether it is more waterproof. There is a dedicated diving mode. Or it’s a running line, various outdoor sports lines are perfect and can be used for 2-3 days longer than before, charging once can handle it Call it a big upgrade of the Apple Watch that really is worthy of the word Ultra!
