Hands-on with the Apple Watch Ultra: The ultimate smartwatch experience

When people think about smartwatches, which brand comes to mind first? Undoubtedly, it's Apple Watch, as it's incredibly famous and beloved by many. At the Far Out 2022 event, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2022, and the iPhone 14 series, Apple also introduced the newest and most premium smartwatch called the Apple Watch Ultra. Let's dive into the Apple Watch Ultra together to see what makes this watch so intriguing!

Note: The content and images of this article are referenced from YouTube channels EMKWAN REVIEWS, The Verge, and Brian Tong.

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Hands-on with the Sturdy and Rugged Apple Watch Ultra

My initial impression of the Apple Watch Ultra is its incredibly sturdy design, yet the device retains what's very familiar, like the square frame with rounded corners that provides wearers with a sleek, dynamic, and contemporary feel. In terms of wearing comfort, early reviewers noted that the device is quite heavy due to its large design, so it might be slightly uncomfortable for daily use.

Although it still maintains a similar appearance to other Apple Watch devices, the Apple Watch Ultra still has many differences. First, the screen is slightly set below the frame, and if you pay attention, you'll notice a white strip around it, which is the antenna band, indicating that this device only has an LTE version. Next, the frame is made of Titanium material, giving it a luxurious and durable look, so users can confidently use it without worrying too much about dropping it.

Additionally, on the right side of the Apple Watch, there's the Digital Crown dial and a larger, protruding physical button, making it easier and more convenient for users to operate, especially during quick workouts and long trips. On the left side of the Apple Watch Ultra, there are the GPS antenna, speaker cluster, Action Mode activation button, and alarm whistle. Overall, the external design of the Apple Watch Ultra is extremely durable and features more buttons and functions than other Apple Watch models.

Next, the face of the Apple Watch Ultra also utilizes durable Sapphire glass to better protect the watch face from annoying scratches. Additionally, the watch face is quite large with a size of up to 49 mm, the largest among all Apple Watches introduced so far, providing users with a wider field of view, easy observation, and extremely comfortable operation. Moreover, the screen of the Apple Watch Ultra has a remarkably high brightness of up to 2000 nits, along with the Always-On Display feature with Night Mode. Therefore, the device will display complete information and content very clearly in both bright and low-light environments.

Furthermore, although the Apple Watch Ultra only has one version, it comes with three special strap options to cater to different situations. Specifically as follows:

• Alpine Loop Strap Edition: Designed for outdoor activities like hiking and trekking.

• Trail Loop Strap Edition: Ideal for professional athletes, lightweight, highly stretchable, and featuring a convenient pull-tab design for quick adjustments during workouts.

• Ocean Loop Edition: Designed for underwater activities and recreational diving, featuring a secure adjustment design for necessary safety.

As some reviewers have shared, the Apple Watch Ultra Trail Loop edition is extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear, making it perfect for outdoor workouts. Therefore, each strap version of the Apple Watch Ultra serves different purposes. This also indicates that the Apple Watch Ultra is not a mass-market product but rather a device aimed at more professional users. Therefore, people need to carefully consider their own needs before deciding whether to purchase this product or not!

The back of this Apple Watch Ultra is also where the familiar array of sensors is located. However, this year both the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra are equipped with an additional temperature sensor. This sensor will help monitor your temperature while you sleep, track real-time changes, estimate ovulation dates, and estimate cycle irregularities, which is quite suitable for women to devise health care plans.

Apple Watch Ultra's Features Focus on User Safety and Experience

This year, Apple is focusing more on user safety. Firstly, the Apple Watch Ultra can detect whether you are involved in a serious car accident, and after detecting the incident, it will automatically send information to emergency services and notify emergency contacts you've set up. In addition, if you encounter an unexpected accident, you can activate the emergency SOS feature by pressing and holding the Action button. At this point, the device will emit a high-frequency signal to alert those around you or the nearest rescue station.

These upgrades are very suitable for those who enjoy vigorous outdoor activities, participate in deep wilderness expeditions, and may encounter sudden accidents such as getting stuck on a cliff or sustaining serious injuries, helping to increase the user's survival rate. However, I am a bit disappointed that this feature on the Apple Watch Ultra is unlikely to work in Vietnam. Due to limitations in infrastructure, I hope that in the future, when our country develops a bit more, Apple's safety-related features can be used in Vietnam.

Now, regarding the Action Mode feature, this is a function that allows you to quickly access pre-set apps by pressing the orange Action button without going through anything. With such convenience, along with the upgraded GPS feature, the Apple Watch Ultra can set things that I highly value. For example:

• Running, outdoor workouts: Your Action Mode will track the distance you move, calculate calories burned, heart rate, and workout duration.
• Mountain climbing, exploration: Action Mode will set up your movement tracking to limit getting lost.
• Underwater diving: Your Action Mode will integrate with the new Ocean+ app to measure dive depth, water temperature, and dive time.

In addition, the Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with familiar technologies such as accurate heart rate monitoring and sending notifications when there are signs of unusual heart rate changes. Moreover, the Apple Watch Ultra still comes with built-in workout support applications covering various disciplines such as: Gym, running, cycling, yoga, swimming, etc.

An additional plus for the Apple Watch Ultra is its usage time, where the device can operate for up to 60 hours (as Apple announced) at the lowest setting and 36 hours with normal tasks. This is the longest usage time on Apple Watch devices although not highly optimized as some premium smartwatches in the same segment have significantly longer battery life. Therefore, I hope Apple will continue to improve this issue in future generations.

How much does the Apple Watch Ultra cost? Is it worth buying?

Currently, the expected price of the Apple Watch Ultra in the Vietnamese market is 24,990 million VND, a quite high price but extremely reasonable considering the device features a Titanium frame, highly durable Sapphire glass, along with very important and valuable features, so the price is quite reasonable. As for whether it's worth buying or not, it depends on people's needs. If you are adventurers, like outdoor activities, outdoor workouts, or diving, then the Apple Watch Ultra is very suitable. But if you only use it normally, I suggest you shouldn't unless you have a lot of money!

What are your thoughts on the Apple Watch Ultra? Leave your comments below for me and everyone to know! Thank you for taking the time to read my article.

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