On Wednesday, Apple took the smartwatch community by storm not only with the introduction of the next series in the original Apple Watch line, known as the Apple Watch Series 8, but also with the introduction of a rugged and powerful alternative that the company is calling the Apple Watch Ultra.
Since there’s a significant price difference between the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra, we’re sure you’re probably wondering what the main differences are. Thankfully, iDB has carefully analyzed the differences so that we can bring you this content that you are about to read today. We hope this helps you make the right decision for your wallet.
Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra
Color and material
Unlike the Apple Watch Series 8, which is available not only in different metal options (Aluminum or Stainless Steel), but also in different color options such as Midnight, Starlight, Silver or (PRODUCT) RED in Aluminum and Graphite, Silver or Gold in stainless steel, the Apple Watch Ultra is only available in natural-colored aerospace-grade titanium. No… there is no dark color option for titanium that was offered in previous Apple Watch titanium offerings…
Both Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra feature a durable sapphire crystal display, however, Apple Watch Ultra features a new flat display with a titanium notched edge that makes it more resistant to bumps and bumps. While the Apple Watch Series 8 sapphire crystal display will not be easy to break, we have a feeling that you will have a harder time breaking the Apple Watch Ultra display.
Case size and weight
The Apple Watch Ultra is significantly larger and heavier than the regular Apple Watch Series 8, which is to be expected when you cram a lot more technology into a smartwatch. As for the numbers, here’s what can be referenced and compared:
Apple Watch Series 8
- Case 45 mm:
- 45mm x 38mm x 10.7mm
- 38.8 g (aluminum) or 51.5 g (stainless steel)
- Case 41 mm:
- 41mm x 35mm x 10.7mm
- 32.0 grams (aluminum) or 42.3 grams (stainless steel)
Apple Watch Ultra
- Case 49 mm:
- 49mm x 44mm x 14.4mm
- 61.3 grams
Display
The Apple Watch Ultra also has a fairly sizable display compared to the Apple Watch Series 8. While both displays feature Always-On LTPO OLED technology, the Apple Watch Ultra display has a maximum brightness of 2000 nits, while the Apple Watch Series 8 only has 1000 nits.
The larger 49mm case of the Apple Watch Ultra also provides a larger display with a resolution of 410 x 502 pixels in a display area of 1164 square meters. mm compared to 396 x 484 pixels of Apple Watch Series 8 on a display area of 1143 square meters. mm for 45 mm. or 352 x 430 pixels on a display area of 904 square meters. mm for case 41 mm.
Battery life
The Apple Watch Ultra beats the Apple Watch Series 8 for all-day battery life. While the Apple Watch Series 8 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, the Apple Watch Ultra doubles the aforementioned battery life of 36 hours on a single charge or 18 hours when connected to a 4G LTE network.
Performance Specifications
The Apple Watch Ultra is built for high performance, and athletes and risk-takers will need a lot more than the average person who just wears their smartwatch to the office. For this reason, the Apple Watch Ultra comes with the following productivity features that aren’t on the Apple Watch Series 8:
- An 87 decibel emergency siren that can be heard up to 600 feet away.
- Cellular is standard for universal connectivity
- A new action button that can be configured to perform specific actions based on the user’s needs.
- Accurate dual-frequency GPS L1 and L5 so you can find your way home after a long hike
- A depth gauge that can help divers to safely monitor their depth and the temperature of the water around them.
- An advanced dual-speaker design that’s up to 40% louder than Apple Watch Series 8 and an improved three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise reduction.
- Increased resistance to immersion in water to a depth of 100 meters.
- Support for Bluetooth 5.3 standard.
Conclusion
The Apple Watch Ultra is a major departure from the regular Apple Watch line that we’ve been using for so many years. Its rugged and powerful design makes it the perfect tech tool to wear on your wrist if you’re an adventurer looking to stay connected even in the harshest environments.
That said, the Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399 and is still a great upgrade if you don’t need everything the $799 Apple Watch Ultra has to offer in your daily life…
What do you think about the differences between the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra and have you decided which smartwatch you will get this year? Share in the comments below.