REVIEW: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple's most complete 1r1w4k

last year to Apple entered the adventure and extreme sports market with the apple watch ultra which came packed with dedicated features. This year the model received updates and improvements. Among the highlights of the device, we can mention that it is extremely resistant, has a long-lasting battery, super fast system, quality screen, shiny and super resistant, diving system and much more. 3f5737

It's not just any watch, it was designed to handle extreme temperatures, elevations and environments. Furthermore, it is also a landmark of Apple : the watch, case and bracelets are carbon neutral for the first time.

Design 493g4d

Aesthetically, it is identical to the previous model and that's not a bad thing, especially for those who already like the original design. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a 49mm titanium case and a flat screen made of sapphire crystal — one of the most resistant on the market. There are no color options, just the Titanium model with orange details. Curious, I know, but that's it.

Despite being big, it is not that heavy, it is just 62 grams in a body measuring 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm.

It was developed for extreme situations, whether on land or water. For those who dive, it is possible to use it up to 40 meters deep. International certification EN13319 gives the device the necessary security so that it is not damaged and works for those who dive. Speaking of certifications, he has others: MIL STD 810H, which is a US Department of Defense Test Method Standard; WR100, it can withstand up to 100m depth in water, and is Certified ECG, to give credibility to the electrocardiogram (which he does).

We don't need to say that it is waterproof and has IP6X certification, which is total protection against dust penetration and protection against access to dangerous parts with a wire.

The model we tested comes with the bracelet loop trail, made with nylon weave, is thin, light and flexible and has a strap for easy adjustment. Oh, it contains recycled yarn, is carbon neutral and is available in three new colors.

Processor, connections and sensors 1a49

All functioning of the watch is done through the Apple S9 SiP, the dual-core processor embedded in the device. It has 5,6 billion transistors — 60% more than the previous generation, the new four-core Neural Engine processes machine learning tasks up to twice as fast, and also offers advanced features, such as Precise Search for iPhone. It doesn't even seem like we're talking about a watch processor.

The high-precision tracking system is now the same as the AirTag 2 and works through of the second generation Ultra Wideband chip (also present on the iPhone 15).

Another new feature is the storage capacity, 64 Gb of storage, compared to 32 Gb in the previous version.

wireless connections 306i

It's a watch da Apple launching in September 2023, so needless to say it is compatible with LTE, GSM and HSPA networks via eSIM.

It also has NFC for proximity payments, Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP, LE and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, as well as GPS L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS. Regarding GPS, we have a precision and dual frequency system, making it more reliable and precise.

Standard 6s6u

There are several sensors, for several different activities (pertinent to his proposal).

Check it out:

• Accelerometer;
• Gyroscope;
• heart rate;
• Barometer;
• Altimeter always on (-500m to 9000m);
• Com;
• SpO2;
• VO2max;
• Depth gauge;
• Thermometer to measure body or water temperature with sensitivity of 0.01˚.

In addition to the design, these sensors are what make this device suitable for the purposes for which it was designed: extreme situations. Whether for a deep dive or climbing, the Ultra 2 has features that can help you.

Fabric 5p3y6b

Perhaps his biggest (and most noticeable) novelty. This is the brightest screen ever made by Apple , there are 3.000 nits, 50% more than the previous generation. O iPhone 15 Pro (which we already have a review of) It has a screen that reaches 2.000 nits of brightness, the same amount as the Watch Ultra 1. This amount of brightness does not prevent you from seeing anything displayed on the screen, even on super bright and bright days like the ones we are experiencing here in Brazil. In fact, this is the best “flashlight” on a smartwatch, it can illuminate any dark place.

In addition to reaching the maximum, it is also capable of reaching the minimum, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 screen is also darker than that of the first watch, dropping to just one nit when the watch is in sleep mode and in very hot environments. In dark conditions it becomes dimmer, to adjust the 's eye comfort.

General screen specifications:

• Sapphire crystal type glass;
• Retina LTPO OLED type screen;
• 3000 nits of brightness;
• 1.92 inches;
• Resolution of 502 x 410 pixels (338 pixels per inch)

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By far the Ultra 2's biggest asset — and any watch Apple . I use the Galaxy Watch 4, with Android Wear, and the Google It's far, far from coming close to the experience offered by WatchOS.

Transitions are smooth and instantaneous. Everything works quickly, from opening an app to measuring oxygen and heart rate. On my Watch 4, it is quite difficult to measure blood oxygenation, it takes time, you have to stay still, sometimes there is an error and only at the end are you notified. While in Ultra 2, in addition to being super fast, if you leave the position it warns you instantly.

The interface is beautiful, both the system and the applications, everything works very well and anyone who has already switched between the two systems knows that the Apple It's way ahead here. It's an issue that involves experience and only by using it can you understand, so I won't dwell on it too much here.

Battery 4i148

Sensitive topic in wearable devices. The Ultra 2's battery isn't bad, it's on average compared to other competitors. I didn't use it connected to 4G, only via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and the battery lasted 2 days, but the average lasts 1 and a half days, as we've seen in others. smartwatches on the market.

It's the same charger as the Apple Watch Series 9, with a braided cable with a USB-C connector. It is a 564 mAh Lithium Ion battery which, according to Apple , charges from 0 to 80% in 1 hour. There are 22 mAh more than the previous model, which has 542 mAh

According to those who have the previous version, the new model's battery delivers almost the same autonomy, but we need to that the screen is now 50% brighter and this consumes more energy, so we can assume that the system is managing the battery better.

Gesture control – AssistiveTouch 5g6t1i

At the launch event, gesture navigation without touching the watch screen was shown as a new feature, but in fact the feature is present and can be used from Series 4 onwards.

To activate it, it's very simple, just go to Settings > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch, and that's it, you'll be able to use it.

It works well, it's useful, especially when your hands are dirty, but especially if you don't have one of your arms. In the video above you can clearly see the possibilities and uses of the resource.

Neutral carbon 4rt52

One of the main and biggest novelties of the new Watch 9 and Ultra 2 is the fact that they are the first Apple products to be carbon neutral. This means that Apple made a calculation of investments in reforestation, in the purchase and production of clean energy, from manufacturing to transportation, delivery and even the consumption and recharging of watch batteries that will be made by consumers so they can have this classification of being a carbon neutral product.

Watches are like this, but not all bracelets, so keep an eye out.

Price 4k3v1d

It's Apple's most watch, with the most features, and that comes at a cost. At Kabum, in cash, it costs R$ 6.400,00. In other stores you can buy it for more than R$8.000,00. These are very high prices, I know, but they are still lower than the almost R$10.000,00 launch price. Is it worth paying all that for a watch? I don't think so. In the USA it costs USD 799, something around R$ 4.000,00 without taxes. Until then, it's already a high price for a SmartWatch.

Conclusion a5r1x

If you have model 1, I don't believe it's worth upgrading. In fact, this is true for practically any device that is updated annually or every 2 years. The new features of the Ultra 2 are very few compared to the Ultra 1.

If you're also not the type of person who does extreme exercise, is it worth paying almost 7 thousand reais for a watch whose features don't match your type of use? The Apple Watch Series 9 may be better for you.

Additionally, if you are a Android and you don't like Android Wear, unfortunately it doesn't make sense to buy the Ultra 2, you won't enjoy everything it offers, there will be no pairing and it is unjustifiable to make the purchase. Maybe the Galaxy Watch6 (we also have a review) makes more sense to you, especially if your cell phone is from Samsung.

For the rest, it's an excellent watch, from hardware to software, everything works very well, it's full of specific features for those who like adventure and brands like Garmin, which is in the market for watches aimed at extreme sports, don't have similar solutions. like those offered by the Apple watch.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 technical specifications 6u3r

Córdoba	A2986
Size	49 x 44 x 14.4 mm
Weight	61.4 g (without bracelet)
Materials	Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame
Mobile data	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Adjustable	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, dual-band Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC
Standard	Accelerometer; Gyroscope; heart rate; Barometer; Altimeter always on (-500m to 9000m); Com; SpO2; VO2max; Depth gauge; Thermometer to measure body or water temperature with sensitivity of 0.01˚
eSIM	Yes
Storage	64 Gb
Processor	Apple S9 SiP, Dual-Core
System	Watch 10
Fabric	Retina LTPO OLED, 3000 nits 1.92 inches Resolution of 502 x 410 pixels (338 ppi)
Certificates	IP6X WR100 EN13319 MIL STD 810H ECG
Price	R$6.400,00

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Revised by Dácio Castelo Branco on 17/11/2023