By Chris Skeldon 
The Apple Watch Series 8 has arrived with many new features compared to the previous model. For its part, the Watch Ultra arrives to respond to the needs of the adventurous with a strength and independence that is testament to any test.
However, they do share some specifications and features. We put the two Apple smartwatches head-to-head to see the differences between them, as well as the price bracket.
Design: Watch Series 8 is similar to the previous model, but the Ultra is a little different
Apple offers a very similar design to all of its smartwatch series and the Watch Series 8 is no exception to the rule, reminiscent of the previous model.
Thus, we are faced with Rectangular dial With a rotating digital crown and a huge variety of bracelets that promise many hours of thought in the final choice. Available in 41 and 45 mm sizes.
Watch Ultra is slightly different. It is larger and has a thicker thickness. It also has a file Programmable auxiliary buttonon the left side and only available in 49mm.
For those with thinner wrists, the choice between the two models should be considered, as the Ultra on a small wrist would be really big.
Screen: Bigger and brighter on Watch Ultra
As we saw in the previous point, the Watch Ultra is larger, in part due to the larger screen 1.92 inch. In addition to providing a wider viewing area, it also has a maximum brightness of 2000 nits.
In contrast, the 41mm version of the Watch Series 8 has 1.53 inch While the 45 mm variant is integrated with one of the 1.78 inches.
Another difference is that the Ultra panel is flat, unlike the curved screens of all Series 8 models. Both smartwatches integrate functions always on screen.
Autonomy: There is a clear winner
There is a big difference in the battery life offered by the Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra. Provides the first model 18 hours of autonomy while the more advanced model provides no less than 36 hours.
The best one Energy saving mode It can be included to increase autonomy, though Always-On-display features, heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen levels, among others, are disabled.
In this category there is a clear winner and that is the Apple Watch Ultra.
Health and Sports Resources
Both models are packed with health and sport features that include sensors to monitor heart rate, blood oxygen levels, a gyroscope and an accelerometer.
Both are also equipped with New skin temperature sensor Which monitors skin temperature all night, every five seconds. This feature is especially useful for better tracking of ovulation in females.
Now for the differences. Watch Ultra is equipped with an accessory Dual frequency GPS For a more accurate location. On the other hand, it also integrates an app that opens automatically once the model detects that it is in water more than a meter deep. Here, you can see data like water temperature.
The ambient + It is another exclusive app for the Ultra variant that allows you to use your smartwatch as a diving computer. There is no doubt that the Ultra comes with more extras than the less advanced model.
Price: another difference between them
Pricing is one of the big differences between the two new Apple wearables. Watch Series 8 starts at €509 For a size of 41 mm and at a price of €549 For models with a diameter of 45 mm.
Watch Ultra starts at 1009 euros. We are talking about a significant difference of 500 euros (approximately) which is justified by all the extras that the advanced model has and which we described above.
As always when it comes to technology, it’s all about budget and/or preference. Watch Series 8 will be suitable for small, thin wrists and “narrow” budgets. The Ultra is recommended for strong wrists and unlimited budgets.
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