The new Apple Watch Ultra is a marvel for most consumers.
However, professionals who rely on technology during intense activities are no strangers to these features.
So, how does the Apple Watch Ultra compare to other smartwatches of its caliber?
Let’s check them out below.
Garmin also markets its smartwatches for most of these activities.
The built-in dive computer is Apple’s only feature over Casio’s and Garmin’s offerings.
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This is a handy feature, especially if you experience an accident on an outdoor track.
However, this isn’t exclusive to the Apple Watch line.
All the Garmin models included in this comparison also have this feature, which Garmin calls Incident Detection.
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Garmin will only send a message with your location to your contacts.
That means your contacts must pay attention to their phones.
Dive-Ready Water Resistance
There is a difference between a equipment being water-resistant and “dive ready”.
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Lastly, Casio’s G-Squad Pro has neither an ECG sensor nor a blood oxygen sensor.
Screen Size
One of the most critical things in a rugged smartwatch is the display size.
The Apple Watch Ultra features a 49mm display with up to 2,000 nits brightness.
While all the other competitors don’t list their screen brightness, they do disclose their sizes.
Price and Compatibility
The Apple Watch Ultra isn’t the most expensive unit on our list.
The Casio G-Squad Pro is the most affordable option but also the smallest one.
On the other hand, Garmin offers the three most expensive smartwatches.
The Casio G-Squad Pro runs Google’s Wear OS, and the Apple Watch runs WatchOS.
Garmin, on the other hand, uses its own proprietary Garmin Watch OS.
If you want an Apple Watch Ultra, you’ll need to pair an iPhone with it.
If you’re using an iPhone, Apple’s top-spec smartwatch is your best option.
