Apple Watch Ultra siren feature loses to $4 whistle in loudness test
The Apple Watch Ultra Siren feature has been compared to a $4 whistle. However, results do not seem as expected.
Aiming at consumers who do sports in harsh conditions, Apple Watch Ultra has managed to draw attention in the smart watch market with its 86 decibel siren feature, as well as features such as high-level durability, fall detection, and ECG. Now, The Verge has compared the device's acclaimed siren feature to a $4 whistle.
Apple Watch Ultra loses against $4 whistle in terms of loudness range range
In tests carried out in a forest, The Verge stated that the siren on the Apple Watch Ultra cannot be heard from 650 feet away, while the $4 whistle can be heard slightly from 1322 feet away. However, in the announcement of the device, Apple announced that the range of the siren is limited to 600 feet away.
It's disappointing that a smartwatch equipped with advanced features has been beaten by a $4 whistle. However, Apple stated that the Watch Ultra's siren range is 650 feet. For this reason, it is not really weird that a whistle can overwhelm Apple Watch Ultra.
It's also worth noting that with GPS enabled, the Apple Watch Ultra isn't rated to last for days. Apple says the smartwatch can last up to 36 hours depending on usage. For this reason, we can say that the test carried out shows the importance of having security tools for difficult conditions, even though the smart watch has many outstanding features.
