UMIDIGI recently
launched the UWatch GT flagship sports smartwatch hoping it will become a daily
life and sports companion packed with everyday health and fitness features. The
company claims that it has a water resistance of 5 ATM; that’s 50 meters deep
underwater. But does it stand up to its on-paper specs? Let’s check out the
facts. By the way, it will be globally available on Thanksgiving, November
28th, at a discounted price of US$ 39.99.
So, what exactly does
5 ATM water resistance mean? And what makes ATM water resistance ratings
different from other kinds of evaluation standards, such as IP ratings? Ingress
Protection (IP) rating is already commonly used in the smartphone industry. For
example, the latest iPhone 11 Pro is IP68 certified offering a high level of
protection against water and dust. But IP ratings do not take water pressure
into account. Therefore, IP ratings are not indicative of a device’s ability to
be used during aquatic activities such as swimming. That’s why ATM is here.
The ATM water
resistance rating is the one you’ll find on regular mechanical and
battery-driven watches and that you’ll most likely find on new wearables
products. The pressure tests are measured in ATMs, which stands for
atmospheres, and are converted to water depth to make the measurements easier
to learn.
One ATM is equivalent
to the pressure exerted on an object at 10 meters underwater. The higher the
ATM rating, the deeper the product can go without being affected. The deeper
you swim, the pressure rises.
With a water
resistance rating of 5 ATM, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT is resistant to pressure at a
depth of 50 meters, meaning the watch can not only resist water from rain but
also be worn during shallow-water activities, like swimming.
UMIDIGI Uwatch GT goes
on global sales at a discounted price of US$ 39.99 starting November 28th and the
promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales.
