Test: is the Apple Watch Ultra really the best connected watch?

L’Apple Watch Ultrawas presented more than three months ago now, but continues to arouse interest with its extraordinary technical sheet for an Apple wearable. To find out what the device is worth in real conditions, our colleagues fromPresse-citron.nettherefore wanted to take charge of it for several weeks, with supporting photos. We have summarized for youtheir full opinion.

The site advises in particular to opt for the Apple Watch Ultra if you have a budget “confortable”: remember that you have to pay no less than999 eurosto treat yourself to the beast in France. There is only one version, integrating GPS, mobile data and a large dial measuring forty-nine millimeters wide. For comparison, the Apple Watch Series 8 is available in several versions, the most affordable of which does not include a large screen or 4G modem. But with its big sister, the choice of a cheaper edition is therefore not permitted.

Why get an Apple Watch Ultra?

Another advantage: the Apple Watch Ultra isrobust, and wants to be particularly resilient in all occasions. What’s more, it turns out that “the screen appears very bright“, which is a definite benefit for outdoor outings. And precisely, it is outdoors that the Watch Ultra will reveal all its strengths: sports tracking, altimeterAlways on, blood oximeter… The watch is therefore a valuable asset for “a trail or a bivouac hike", Or "it will fulfill its role perfectly“.

According to the official product data sheet,however, the autonomy does not reach the week. By activating sleep tracking, endurance is even greatly reduced. But the Apple Watch Ultra is on the other hand very practical for following your notifications on the fly thanks to its display which is clearly more effective than others from the same manufacturer, more imposing than with a Series 8 for example.

A limiting price, but not only

Despite everything, the Apple Watch Ultra does have some drawbacks, including, again, its format. In fact, this model isa "grosse" watch, which may easily not suit all wrists: “its thickness fools no one“.

Finally, let's remember that the Apple Watch Ultra is therefore a premium product, whichPresse-citron.neteasily compared to a “Ferrari” in the automotive market. Hervalue for money is far from unbeatableand is positioned in a resolutely high-end, even specialized sector, but aimed at long-term athletes. Enough to compete with Garmin? Only the future will be able to verify this.