Apple watch Ultra; Apple watch Ultra is here and it's the biggest redesign to the Apple watch ever. It packs a ton of extra features and changes some of which Apple didn't mention during their event.
The most common question about the new Ultra is whether it's worth upgrading from the series 7, 6, 5, or 4, and that's exactly what I'll be answering in this article to help you decide whether you should buy it or skip it.
Is Apple watch Ultra worth it?
Before we begin, it is critical that you become acquainted with the new features that will be included in the new series 8. Let's get started before we get into the exclusive features, changes, and tidbits about the ultra.
The series A is probably one of the smallest updates I've seen in years, with only two differences from the series 7. That's all there is to it: the new crash detection feature and the new body temperature sensors for women's ovulation tracking.
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Even the new S8 chip is essentially a rebranded S7, which was already a rebranded S6, and it still uses Bluetooth 5.0, as opposed to 5.3 on the iPhone 14.
The Apple Watch Ultra, on the other hand, gets Bluetooth 5.3 and a slew of exclusive features not seen on any previous Apple watch.
What is new with Apple Watch Ultra?
Let's get right into those before I explain whether it's worthwhile to upgrade. The new Ultra, of course, has a brand new design with a strong yet lightweight titanium 49 millimeter casing that features a new protruding Crown guard on the right side.
Three microphones with beam forming for improved vocals Wind resistance and clarity a new dual speaker setup that is 40 decibels louder than the one found in the Series 8 to support an absolutely terrifying 86 decibel siren feature that can be heard up to 600 feet away a brand new customizable action button on the left side.
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Of course, there's an even larger sapphire crystal display that's now finally completely flat and protected by the raised edge of the casing rather than being rounded and exposed like the other Apple Watch models.
The ultra is definitely thick, sitting at 14.4 millimeters compared to 10.7 on the other models, which is 35% thicker but that's mostly because it literally gets double the battery life.
In comparison to the other models, the battery life is 36 hours as opposed to 18. That difference in battery life alone will entice people to upgrade to the ultra, and I'm not kidding.
Even with a two-times battery and a 35-percent thickness difference, the titanium series 8 is only 19% heavier than the stainless steel series 8.
It will be easily visible in direct sunlight, and it also includes a new night mode for low visibility conditions, which I think is really cool.
In terms of pixel density, it has 44 more pixels than the original iPhone's display on your wrist, making the brand new exclusive wayfinder watch face look even bigger and better. This watch face alone may persuade some people to upgrade, and even with the larger 49 millimeter case size.
You can still reuse the same old bands that were supported on the 42 through 45 millimeter Apple watch models, as well as the three brand new Ultra bands including the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean band.
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The Apple watch Ultra is weatherproof up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. It's water resistant up to the en 13319 diving standard which is basically the highest rating for snorkeling high-speed water sports and scuba diving. It has both a depth gauge and a water temperature sensor which is really cool.
As well as the exclusive Oceanic plus diving app, making it a certified diving computer with water resistance up to 100 meters compared to 50 on other Apple watch models, and making it even better the ultra Now features Precision dual frequency GPS for Pinpoint location tracking accuracy.
L5 GPS is the latest and greatest GPS signal available to civilians, assisting the new Waypoint marking and backtracking feature within the redesigned compass to work the best. So, with that out of the way, let's get into the question of whether you should actually upgrade to the Ultra from a previous Apple watch.
Probably the most impressive aspect of the Apple watch Ultra is the fact that it's only 799 dollars while coming with a premium titanium casing and cellular already built in, which is kind of shocking because the previous 45 millimeter Series 7 model with a titanium casing started at 849 dollars.
I believe you're now getting a larger 49 millimeter casing, a new redesign with an even more protected display that is now twice as bright, literally double the battery life, and many other upgrades and features all for less money than a clearly inferior Series 7 model.
Not only that, but I specced up a new smaller 41 millimeter Series 8 stainless steel model for my wife and couldn't believe it ended up being 750 dollars, only $50 less than the ultra, so it actuallyl.
So, in my opinion, if you were thinking of finally upgrading to one of the series 8 models and choosing a nicer metal material, you should honestly just buy the ultra instead if you care about value.
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However, there is a bit of a caveat, and that is the fact that the ultra looks absolutely massive on smaller wrists, as iJustine demonstrated at Apple's events, and that alone could be a deal breaker for some people, such as my wife, who told me she didn't want.
So I guess I'll just keep it for myself. If you don't mind the big 49 millimeter casing, I would recommend upgrading hands down, especially if you care about battery life.
That 36 hour battery alone will seal the deal, especially if you're upgrading from an older Apple watch like the series four or five where your battery is likely getting old already.
In my opinion, the ultra combined with the way finder watch face looks really unique and actually looks more like a stylish high-end watch than the pretty basic apple watches of the past.
So if you're all about style, the ultra is where it's at, and of course, if you do any type of sports and care about that aspect of the watch, you should 100% buy this model.
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If you can, the only reason I wouldn't recommend the ultra is if you don't care about having cellular service, the higher end titanium material compared to aluminum, or any of the other features.
In that case, you can save a lot of money by going with the 400 Series 8 or even a renewed Series 7 for as little as 320 on Amazon, but the bottom line is that the Apple Watch Ultra is for people who like the Apple Watch and want the best version.
If that describes you, you should definitely consider upgrading to the Apple Watch Ultra. Let me know if you're upgrading and which model you're upgrading from in the comments section below.
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