The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) is a powerful and versatile wearable device that offers a range of features and capabilities. One of the most important aspects of any wearable device is its battery life, and the Apple Watch is no exception. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the battery life of the Apple Watch, what to expect in terms of battery performance, and some tips for optimizing battery life.
Factors that Affect Battery Life
There are several factors that can affect the battery life of your Apple Watch, including:
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Use of Cellular Data: If you use your Apple Watch to make phone calls or send messages, it will use more battery life than if you use it only for fitness tracking.
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Screen Brightness: The brighter your screen, the more battery life it will consume.
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Background App Refresh: If you have background app refresh enabled, your Apple Watch will use more battery life.
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Fitness Tracking: If you use your Apple Watch for fitness tracking, it will consume more battery life than if you only use it for basic features.
All-Day Battery Life
The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) has an all-day battery life of up to 36 hours. According to Apple, this is based on the following use: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours. Apple Watch Ultra usage includes a total of 8 hours of LTE connection and 28 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 36 hours. It's important to note that battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors, so actual results may vary.
Multi-Day Adventure
The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) also has a multi-day adventure battery life of up to 60 hours. This battery life is based on the following use while in Low Power Mode and with workout settings enabled for fewer GPS and heart rate readings: 15 hours of hiking workout, over 600 time checks, 35 minutes of app use, 3 minutes of talk, and 15 hours of sleep tracking, over the course of 60 hours. Apple Watch Ultra usage includes on-demand LTE connection and 5 hours connected to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 60 hours.
All-Day LTE Battery Life
The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) offers all-day LTE battery life of up to 18 hours. This is based on the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Apple Watch Ultra usage includes a total of 18 hours of LTE connection.
Talk The Apple Watch Ultra has up to 2.5 hours of talk time while connected directly to LTE. This was tested with a call placed from the Apple Watch without an iPhone.
Workout
The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) offers up to 18 hours of indoor workout, up to 17 hours of outdoor multisport workout with GPS and LTE in Low Power Mode, up to 12 hours of outdoor workout with GPS, and up to 10 hours of outdoor workout with GPS and LTE. Testing was conducted with the heart rate sensor on during workout sessions. The indoor workout was tested while connected to an iPhone via Bluetooth, while outdoor workouts were tested without an iPhone.
Charge
The Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) can be charged from 0-80% in about 1 hour and from 0-100% in about 1.5 hours using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable and the Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter. Charge times can vary by region, settings, and environmental factors, so actual results may vary.
Tips to Extend Battery Life
If you're looking to extend the battery life of your Apple Watch, here are some tips you can try:
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Turn off Cellular Data: If you don't need to make phone calls or send messages from your Apple Watch, turn off cellular data.
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Reduce Screen Brightness: Lowering the screen brightness can help extend battery life.
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Disable Background App Refresh: Disabling background app refresh can also help extend battery life.
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Charge Regularly: Make sure to charge your Apple Watch regularly, especially after using it for extended periods of time.
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Use Power Reserve Mode: If your battery is low and you need to extend its life, you can use power reserve mode, which will turn off most features and display the time only.
In conclusion, the Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) offers a range of battery life options, including all-day battery life, multi-day adventure, all-day LTE battery life, talk, workout, and fast charging. Understanding battery life performance is essential for getting the most out of your Apple Watch, and being aware of the factors that can affect battery life
