Apple Watch Ultra In-Depth Review - Does ULTRA Really Mean ULTRA? EVERYTHING You Need To Know!

[@douglasbrittain7018]

This is what you call a real review. Very impressive and he moves along perfectly throughout the video without wasting any time. One of the best reviews i have ever seen!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks!

[@5grainscookie]

Agree 1000%

[@JasnaCG]

Love that i can’t stand when i have to fast forward and fiddle with where i can just hear what i need

[@GYMGUYFE]

@@ChaseTheSummit which is your favorite band and color for the ultra? Amazing video!

[@peterrosscochrane]

Totally agree, first video I’ve watched on this channel.

[@siwi666]

that was one of the most complete reviews of any tech device. Great, thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks!

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

Dave, your “ultra” comprehensive reviews never cease to amaze me! Truly outstanding! Many thanks! 👍👏

[@FighterFlash]

Because I own an iPhone this is really appealing.

[@carrjeep7538]

I have had my heart set on the Garmin Instinct 2, but the more I think about it, the more I realize my thru hiking and extensive multi-day trips are behind me. The apple ultra becomes more attractive for every day use and the occasional trip to the mountains I find my lifestyle has become.

[@mantiscity]

I just got the Instinct 2 and love it. I do like some of the new ultra features, but I only charge my Garmin once a month.

[@bdubs1967]

It’s a a downgrade from a Garmin.

[@carrjeep7538]

@@bdubs1967 in what ways?

[@trailzrock2]

@@mantiscity it was a tough decision for me deciding between the 955 solar and the Instinct 2 solar. The 955 won out because of the maps. They saved my butt a couple of times. Well, they saved me a couple of minutes going the wrong way on the trail. If i was into owning more than 1 watch, I'd buy the Instinct 2 solar too 🤣😂

[@bdubs1967]

@@carrjeep7538 I think I meant to respond to the main thread, not your specifically. Meant that the Ultra is a downgrade from a Garmin.

[@dejongdon]

Moves along nicely. I usually have a hard time “Watch”-ing a 30+ minute review, but he hits all the strengths and weaknesses of not only Ultra but also some of the major competitors. Major take-away, if you’re a diver, get this watch. I’m not a diver, but I’m still going to get this watch.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I appreciate that!

[@Pierrebrizuela]

you're one of the first people i've seen to actually mention their wrist size. What I kept looking for! Thank you. just placed an order because of you

[@slapfan1]

I got mine and love it, been waiting for something like this from Apple for a while. It won’t replace my Fénix for the occasional big adventures, but it will become my daily go to for every day training and activities on local trails.

[@af2973]

У вас за ночь сколько процентов уходит. У меня все выключено но минус 25 процентов. Это нормально?

[@reggiepadgett2258]

Awesome review. Have mine coming. I am a climber, Whitewater kayaker, mtn biker, Hiker , snorkeler and may get into scuba soon. Been waiting for an Apple Watch to go with my Fenix 7x .

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Awesome!

[@carlotaboadamd366]

My sentiment exactly, just like there’s an app for that, there’s a watch for that too!! 😂

[@ML-pg5di]

Same experience here with the digital crown. It rubs against the skin when the wrist is in the angle you described. Fantastic review.

[@stevekissee1545]

With the improvement in battery life, HR accuracy, GPS accuracy, added running metrics and screen resolution I made the jump from Garmin finally. Being able to have the cellular capability was not enough to make me jump before but now I feel like Apple is committed to keep making this Ultra even better!!

[@rgmALC]

3 months later…have you missed your Garmin at all? My Ultra arrives in 2 days and coming from a 6X Pro

[@Gadgetdad007]

@@rgmALC you will regret not upgrading to the Garmin Enduro 2.

[@rgmALC]

@@Gadgetdad007 haven’t yet and probably never will regret it

[@rad6666]

Come on people nobody is switching from Garmin to Appple..kids maybe.

[@Gadgetdad007]

@@rgmALC my Garmin Enduro will still be going strong when your Apple battery dies. Garmin also has a GPS system independent of a phone.

[@karlisozolins6587]

Switching from Fenix 6 to AWU! I work out daily, but don’t mind charging it more often than my Garmin.

[@cedarcanoe]

You will soon ..

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

I would suggest keep both…if you can 🙌

[@crabjoe]

Can you turn the cellular off on the watch and just use it like a Apple watch that only has a GPS? You know.. bluetooth connection to your phone so you can make and take calls through the phone?

[@Anakena3]

I switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Epix. Despite some features that I miss. I prefer the Epix with the six days of battery, and also the mapping feature ( so convenient to rely only the watch with the phone on the backpack)

[@fendermon]

Battery and maps sums it up for me. Also, not a fan of one device does everything. I used to bike with a phone on the handlebars. When the battery died there went my navigation AND ability to call someone.

[@finianquinn3526]

Great review Dave. I think your summary at the end nailed it really. It’s about use case. For me it’s about being able to track a sea swim accurately without having to use a touch screen, track a trail run (10km or so) and Apple Pay. I am on a old Apple Watch Series 3 and torn between Garmin Fenix / Epix or the Ultra. Hard decision but ultimately the ultra does enough for me I think.

[@fitgearhunter]

You did it! Dude - you NAILED the summary! Wasn't sure if you were going to be so fully pinpointed on what it lacks on the analysis and direction column from all of the data it collects. My thoughts exactly I shared in a video as well. This was an excellent video breakdown all around. Loved it, and it honestly makes me want to test it just to see what the size/weight/design feels like - I really actually like the look and straps. Thanks for such a great video.

[@stergiosparadeisou]

Nice Watch overall but battery sucks.. so for that price I’m going for a forerunner 955 and Apple Watch 8.. nice review mate..

[@gardelhiram147]

So with all this high specs you wanted a week of charge. I know other smart watch Ofer longer battery life it’s definitely not the same chips and ecosystem

[@stergiosparadeisou]

@@gardelhiram147 that’s why I’m buying 2 of them mate.. and for 963 dollars here in the uk is a no no for me.. Garmin for my running and Apple Watch for my daily use..

[@mlegrand]

Hugely disappointed. I’m here to learn about Dave’s ovulation cycle and I leave here learning nothing but details about this damn AW Ultra. 😢

[@FiremanFrach]

😂😂😂

[@ChaseTheSummit]

😂

[@Dutchfalco]

Looks pregnant to me 😮🤣

[@NASA-Shill]

That's between Dave and his wife!

[@Geo-Tactix]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@venom5809]

Wasn't planning on buying it, tried it out in the store and loved it, love the Alpine band too, super comfortable.

[@DanielDuhon]

I’ve had three Apple Watches now, a series 3, series 6, and now the ultra 2. The Alpine Loop is by far the most comfortable band I’ve worn to date (and I’ve had several of the Apple ones and the 3rd party ones).

[@solera2008]

Great review as always. After buying the Garmin 955, I truly do not think the Apple Watch Ultra offers anything that can make me jump on that train. Yes, it does have a lot more smart watch features. But those are the things that I used for a week and then get tired of them and never use them again. :D However, I do think it looks nice.

[@seanybreeze315]

I just bought one. Came in the mail 2 days ago. The hand gestures alone is enough to buy.

[@j4ckalop3]

Sort of what I expected. I will be using the AW Ultra for everyday training and long runs up to 30-40 miles and then pull out the Garmin Instinct 2 when 100K or 100M race day comes.

[@175cm52kg]

ironic, the ULTRA watch cant support ULTRA marathons

[@Reiv311]

Yeah but in this case, your activities will be in different Apps - Apple Health and Garmin Connect :/ It's a pity that these apps don't talk to each other.

[@PanamaSilverback]

I agree it still needs more battery life. But I’ve used the Garmin Fénix series and the software is my biggest issue with them. The old Pebble was still my favorite watch for its time. If Apple can get a 7-10+ day battery, that would really take it to the next level. Maybe offer an e-ink display watch. I’ll still be getting one in the meantime.

[@jjs8046]

They will. In 10 years. Incrementally.

[@ourworldproductions2]

This is the first review I paused in the middle of before going to bed and consciously told myself I would continue in the morning. 30 minutes long, but incredible pacing and detail. So, here I am in the morning watching the rest of it!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Haha thanks!

[@heavenlysword666]

Does it have improved HR sensor ? I have issues with the regular Apple Watch. It can’t read your HR properly is you have tattoos on your wrist. Constantly loses connection

[@ChaseTheSummit]

From my testing it seems like the same HR sensor from series 7/8 which has performed really good in my testing but of course your mileage may vary!

[@heavenlysword666]

@@ChaseTheSummit damn. That’s sad news. Ima have to return it as soon as I get it.

[@JimLewis2]

Great review! Well done! My Apple Watch Ultra arrives on Monday. I'm 76, so my hiking and flat-out running days have gone by, but I want an Apple watch with better battery life, resistance against the high-pressure water in my sprinkler system, and hopefully a good battery lifespan in spite of Texas summer heat. It would be great for Apple to let us know or some enterprising reviewer to find out how the lifespan of the Ultra's battery holds up against the high-temperature extremes Apple's claiming the watch can work at. I want to be able to be outside in Texas summer heat at 106 deg F and not worry that my watch battery will soon come to an end. Since the Ultra's battery is replaceable for $99, I'm planning on putting my own watch to a heat endurance test!

[@ManuelAMartinez]

Do you have to activate cellular service? Will battery improve if you don’t activate cellular or shut off cellular service?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You don't have to activate it but all models include it. I did testing with both Cellular turned on and off. With cellular on I get an easy 2 days of use with 30 minutes of GPS activity per day and AOD turned off. Cellular off gives me closer to 3 days but not a full 3 days. The effects in a GPS activity aren't as dramatic in default settings it's around 12 hours of use in GPS, in Low Power mode (LTE off) it's around 17 hours of use. Hope that helps!

[@rolandbechtel5399]

I ran a sprint Triathlon and it matched the swim bike and run including transitions with only 13 seconds off of the chip time. All I did was start it when I started swimming. Magic.

[@zikarifs]

Great review! I am a really slow runner and my only concern is whether is it enough to run a 7 hours marathon with AOD, bluetooth music, and multiband as well?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

With AOD and Music 7 hours might be a stretch. I'll need to do more testing. Stay tuned for a more complete battery break down!

[@zikarifs]

@@ChaseTheSummit I’ll be waiting!! Maybe it’s still early, but not all reviewers are mentioning about the usage of Music with native Workout app for basic runners like me that are always looking at my watch - hence the need of AOD. If there’s a need to switch off AOD for long run with Music, then the Fenix 7/ 7s is better for my usage. Thank you for replying!

[@jeffyen]

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks! Looking forward to that info as well for my 6-hr marathon. I don’t need the screen to be always on though, just Apple Music (with or without cellular) plus Bluetooth and multiband gps.

[@sleepdeprived9181]

It should be fine. Even a regular Apple watch can last you very long with always-on display set to ON.

[@LarryD]

This is a great watch for First Responders. It just rugged enough for the adverse conditions they may find themselves in and now has enough battery life to last a double shift. Plus, features like crash detection and highly accurate GPS are major bonuses if you work in rural areas and jurisdictions.

[@Flyingcatdog313]

first responders probably wear Gshocks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Having a cellular connection is probably a bonus for this demographic!

[@LarryD]

I am retired now, but about 70% (800+ sworn) of my agency wore Apple Watch’s. And yes, the rest were G-Shocks and a few one brands.

[@briankinnaman6532]

What an amazing and thorough review! I am personally going from the series 5 titanium to an Apple Watch Ultra. I’m in the latter category you mentioned - not an endurance athlete but a normal Apple user who wants more battery life and the more rugged titanium watch. I’m a stagehand/sound guy and loading trucks and pushing/lifting heavy cases and equipment, things can get a little beat up. My current titanium watch has held up through the years. Thanks so much for this review! And keep on keeping up with all the kids!! I’ve got 3 myself😁

[@ManuelAMartinez]

Thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thank you!

[@justincoloma]

Dude thank you so much for this. I was almost convinced I’d switch from Garmin back to Apple but your review is so thorough and makes so much sense as to why Garmin is still the best for runners. Now if they could only make phone calls and send texts…

[@bigboundsy]

That’s the point of the Apple Watch though!! It’s going to have slightly worse battery etc than the garmin as it has cellular and you can literally leave your phone at home for the day!!

[@leepierce1157]

@@bigboundsy I wouldn't recommend that, though. You only get 36 hours of battery if you have your phone on you. Just using your watch by itself drains the battery much faster.

[@bigboundsy]

@@leepierce1157 I get 2 full days from this watch leaving my phone at home whilst I’m at work, it’s cut my screen time in half and it’s easier not carrying my phone!! The Apple Watch ultra is fucking wicked!!

[@PSy84]

@@leepierce1157 😂 it does actually even if everything is turned on

[@alexcruz6924]

Ordered mine should have by the end of the month. I’m just an average user and have the Apple Watch 4. Never felt like all the newer Apple watches were worth to upgrade until now with the ultra. With battery life, new design and extra features, this felt like more of an upgrade for me in my opinion I like the new look.

[@CarlSandaker]

Dave, this is hands down the best, and most useful, AW Ultra review I've seen so far. Thank you, and congratulations! I'm considering switching from my Fenix 6 Sapphire Titanium, and the Ultra is looking mighty tempting! The Fenix 6 only gives me about 5 days of battery life with pulse oximetry turned on anyway. The question is whether I can do without training load, recovery advisor, body battery and all the other recovery goodness I get from Garmin.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlteredState1123]

Would like a smartwatch not st for tracking exercise but also for tracking sleep apnea. Apple appears to have the best algorithms for heart rate and sleep apnea. This looks like a winner.

[@qtrails9038]

Great review. I am completely satisfied with my Garmin Enduro 2. Apple Watch Ultra would fall short of what I really need.

[@Dannyv1987]

I absolutely love my fenix 7 sapphire solar but the enduro 2 is the best out there brother u made the right decision

[@JustinKortuem]

thanks for the review. Great content as usual. I'll be sticking with the Garmin Fenix 6x. It still gets 10 days of use with an hour of gps every day.

[@dailybatman]

Just wow, what a great in depth review man. I’m moving from a series 3 and this is a definitely an upgrade for me that I’m looking forward to. I won’t be using the watch to it’s full potential by any means but hoping the upgrade in materials will help keep it safe from the kids. Great review and thank you!

[@75aaan33]

I just bought an Apple Watch ultra and I love it, still learning the functions and capability.

[@Xi_da_butcher]

Thanks for the quick but deep hands on review! I'm an ultra runner but I'm really glad that finally Apple is entering this market, I'm attracted by the Ultra and prolly gonna sell my Fenix 7. I don't see a big issue to charge the Ultra once or twice in let say a 100k, or, 3 times in a 100mi. BUT also that I can foresee myself adapting the 'Apple's lifecycle' rather than Garmin's longer product cycle.

[@davidbraswell1481]

I just got the ultra, got my mother and father both a series 8 and with in a month my dads watch detected afib !!!!! Heart dr confirmed it today his apple watch 8 saved him from a stroke !!! In the first month of wearing it

[@viazel2796]

Did find out what happened with the step counter in the Forrest? I’m a walker cannot use the track back. Great video! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheLoringharvey]

Great review- have you tried creating a gpx and then loading to the unit to follow? this is my main use case for my fenix 5, and i am reluctant to switch unless its fluid in the ultra.....

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The Ultra does not do this natively you'd need a 3rd party application for that. The Compass app only provides waypoint support and trackback functionality.

[@heatherandolina8864]

Hi. Great video. Can you do a quick video how you set up your watch face? For life of me. I can’t set it up like yours. Thanks

[@carlosmobellan9443]

Thanks Dave, that was a fair review of the pros and cons of what looks like a great watch. personally, i will wait until version 2 in the hope of greater battery life (although in the past Apple has not really changed its estimates of battery life from one generation to the next).

[@timjones7684]

Great review, thank you! FYI I got an Apple Watch ultra last week and my battery is only lasting about 30 hours.Not sure if my 2 email accounts are using a lot of that battery life or what. I do like being able to go out of the house without my phone.

[@aaronb7807]

Switched from the Garmin FR955 to the Ultra recently. I love my Garmin and all the metrics it gives, but until I'm back training for something huge I just don't see the need to give up all the capabilities that the Ultra gives for day to day life as an active student. I'm sure I'll be going back eventually......... when I deserve to.

[@fedawson9338]

I really love my apple watch ultra even if it's heavy and looks big on my wrist. My house has security cameras and while Im at work I'm able to see what's happening inside and outside my house through my ultra watch. For me it's awesome watch.

[@sebastianschaf4127]

Great review. As a ultrarunner, multisport and apple fan I will switch to that watch. For 90% of my activities this watch will do a great job. And for the edge cases and as a backup for just in case, I will keep my little coros apex. That apple does not do much with the health data is not a big deal for me as long as this data is available in the health database and accessible for analyzing apps which could be specialized on that field.

[@mberki]

What analyzing apps do you use?

[@kashmoney428ableable]

Great review! Was the ocean band comfortable for running and daily use?

[@JJCA82]

Now I am regretting not ordering right away 😱😱😱

[@phriend2spin]

I’m getting one. I have used an AW for my train in the past and almost bought a Coros because of the battery life. I am excited to try the AW Ultra now.

[@paksijoco9801]

I'm not really a fan of Apple products but I have to say that they kinda nailed this one. Design-wise it's also something special that stands out. I'm actually suprised how loud the siren is, it was clearly audible from far away. I think the addition of wr100 is a nice thing for watersports and the dive computer certification is amazing and really cool even if you don't really dive. Sapphire and titanium makes it really durable, plus you get the standard Apple stuff (tracking, smartwatch features). What really bugs me and I never understood why don't they invest more development in it, is the battery. I mean, i get that samsung and other watches like Fossil that use Wear OS get only like 2-4 days since they are running a system developed for every smartwatch that supports it (just like android). However, considering that Garmin, Huawei, Amazfit and literally every other brand that has their OWN ecosystem and watch software can get 5-10 days or even more, Apple's figures are unacceptable. Still, I could handle the thought of charging a watch like samsung every day since I don't sleep in them so they can go to carge overnight. But knowing the fact that Apple is working on their very own, in-house watchOS for about 7 years now and still no improvements regarding the battery life, is disappointing.

[@GS0CK6]

They do have a low power node that will increase it to 60 hours which should get closer to a week of normal usage. Dont forget that this apple watch is doing more work in the background than your phone, measuring elevation, heart rate all the time, audio for loud noises, its running non stop all while supporting apps, having an AOD that gets extremely bright and speakers that are amazing. No other tech comes close.

[@KhoaNguyen-sy6np]

WatchOS is just like WearOS in a sense iOS is just like Android. iPhone 14 Pro Max has the same battery life as an Android phone that has a 5500mAh battery, which we have. That's how far software can make up for hardware. So don't expect the battery life of the Apple Watch suddenly lasts a week unless there is a breakthrough in battery tech. You don't compare the battery life of iPhone to Nokia, don't you? You literally can surf the web with Apple Watch lol.

[@Phat-rj3jo]

Garmin isn’t a real smartwatch, that’s why the battery lasts so long, they don’t have some secret battery technology. It can’t take calls, stream music, and many can’t respond to message notifications, and etc., as a smartwatch, Garmins and other sport focused watches are really lacking, doesn’t integrate well with iPhone. I have a Garmin Descent, but I only use it for diving. People who wants Garmin or AW clearly have different needs, but Apple now wants a piece of the market that Garmin occupies. I don’t think the hardcore Garmin users will switch anytime soon, they want their 15 days battery life, don’t care if their watch can take calls or not. But for someone like me, who is really only a casual diver, I am more than happy to be able to finally ditch the Garmin Descent. Some of my friends who ditched AW for Garmin because AW doesn’t last through their weekend ironman competition are considering coming back to Apple with this new Ultra too.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The thing about Apple Watches is that they're running a far more powerful CPU to do all of the impressive smartwatch features that they support. As an example, I think the Apple Watch Ultra features a 1800MHz processor while something like a Garmin Fenix 7 features a 166MHz processor. At the end of the day they're simply different tools for different jobs but that's why Apples Marketing had me confused on this one!

[@andrzejostrowski5579]

@@ChaseTheSummit I think that Garmin does all the analysis on device. So if they can do it all on a 166MHz CPU, why Apple can’t?

[@marbendeleon3502]

So, which one is a good daily driver and at the same time health and wellness tracker?

[@booyahhh4642]

Was going to get the ultra but after watching reviews, I’m more inclined to get the Garmin fenix 7x or enduro 2 How does it match up to those Garmins?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The Ultra is a much more capable smartwatch, can take phone calls, send texts, stream music, check emails, etc... The Garmins are better suited for long activities, Big adventures, weeks in the mountains, Advanced Training tools or for full blown mapping/navigation. It really comes down to your use case.

[@booyahhh4642]

@@ChaseTheSummit cool. Sorry, asked my question before seeing your final thoughts lol. Definitely going with the Garmin as I never use my Apple Watch for things I can do on my phone. Good review, Thanks!

[@viccao8431]

I think the Ultra is the best smartwatch with some extreme activity features while the Garmins are the best extreme activity/sport watch with some smart features

[@feel.the.need.]

I think the Apple Ultra is still more of a Smartwatch than a dedicated Sports watch.

[@cihanuygur]

Best detailed review of the watch. Thank you! As a runner, I see it's not there yet. I need training metrics and recovery advisors.

[@jme042]

This may be the one for me. I haven't had a smart watch specifically (Coros Vertix on my wrist right now) but I like having a fitness tracker and want onboard music. During the course of a year I golf and hike, canoe, may ski, surf and go scuba diving. One watch to do them all? Yes please. I don't mind that the diving app from Oceanic is subscription based. If I go on vacation and want to dive, it's only $10 for a month. That's better than spending an extra $1,000 to get a Garmin Descent MK2. It won't compare to the insane battery life of the Coros, but I won't mind throwing it on a charger every couple of days.

[@Mountain_Soldier]

I’m in the military, and have done a lot of research before getting this watch. I currently have the Series 4 Nike edition, and still works flawlessly, but thanks to you and this review, I finally decided to get the Ultra. Thanks for the info

[@thomas0086]

I can’t wait to see it with the black bezel removed and with a black color option. Looking forward to additional health sensors and training and recovery analytics. Absolutely a step in the right direction. Amazing comprehensive review 👽 I can always charge my watch, but I cannot graft on smart watch features after the fact.

[@MIchaelMiranda77]

I don’t think titanium can be anodized

[@thomas0086]

@@MIchaelMiranda77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6abqZZrrbZ6btU

[@CesarAbuegJr]

Second that. I’m a black color type kind of guy too.

[@CesarAbuegJr]

Second that. I’m a black color type kind of guy too.

[@MateoAce2011]

What sold me was the siren

[@ronbpenn]

I love Apple products, I bought the ultra because of the material they used, the battery life, the better microphone and speaker, and the dual band GPS. I don’t have it yet , but I can’t wait to try it out. I was hoping they would come out with a killer Golf app just for Ultra. We will see. This was an amazing review, one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for the hard work you put into this, and can’t wait to see your next review.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Correct, but Apple Health doesn't provide feedback on what to do with all of the data. They simply display your data and leave that up to the user unless you use a third party app.

[@lizzylouisewoo]

They added a golf swing feature in the new watchOS

[@mikb2619]

Thank you for being the only reviewer I’ve seen so far that actually tells you how large their wrist is! Editing to add that this by far the most helpful review I’ve seen yet. Thanks for making it!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joecarpinella3635]

Great stuff Dave. Awesome conversation as expected. Couldn’t ask for anything more then you gave us. Still gonna be hard to pull me away from my FR955 even though it be great to have some of those apple features. All the things Garmin gives me now are too important to daily training. As always, #trustthesummit haha.

[@softwarephil1709]

Microphone audio recording is excellent! I’m surprised. 😲

[@ItsAVZfromCR]

Best review so far. I really like Apple products but I’ll stick with my Garmin options. The marketing is focused on the ultra marathoner, extreme alpinist or deep sea diver but still missing the great battery life and important features other watches intended for those purposes have. Yeah it’s very pretty, great screen, materials but at the end of the day, it fails to deliver to its marketing strategy. They have a few years of work till they catch up to Garmin to be the best smart/sports watch.

[@thierryfaquet7405]

But they do have battery for those activities… If you’re running your marathon in a week try running a bit faster, and if you’re diving for 2 days you’re dead 😅

[@kukus3379]

Would you please review more of the long version of the temperature Apple Watch so that is it really as good as the skin temperature in the Ticwatch GTH or not? tq

[@Jay-tr7ue]

That microphone quality is insane and outside too. Damn...

[@softwarephil1709]

I got an Ultra 2 yesterday. Today I wore it for 12 hours doing motions inside and going to a restaurant. 12 hours of use dropped the battery by 10%. So that’s 0.83% per hour. Theoretically, if this use rate continues, the battery should last 118 hours or nearly 5 days.

[@DREAMREC0RDER]

I use my Watch Ultra 2 for sleep monitoring and for One hour of daily walk, without any notification, always on display, and nothing else, and battery have 72h (three days) with the 12% remaining battery. More than three days, is my opinion, battery can’t last, unless you keep the display off.

[@foetor]

Sold my Enduro 2 and trade it 1:1 for this Apple Watch 😍

[@danielvargo8369]

U sold your enduro 2 for the Apple Watch Ultra that’s crazy lol

[@fredro833]

@@danielvargo8369 Apple reeled him on in lol 🎣

[@rgmALC]

The Enduro 2 was way overpriced as it was

[@30mattdavies]

@@danielvargo8369 what if he wants a more accurate optical hr sensor and the best mix of smart features with sports? I’ve done the same now the battery matches my needs

[@foetor]

@@danielvargo8369 I went hiking and my Enduro 2 showed 10k steps instead of 17k. Heart rate was 104 beats and in reality it was 144. I spoke with support but they didnt help me. For me 3-4 days are enough. Accuracy is more important

[@jeffmadiro2470]

Thanks Dave for a great review. I’m still torn if I go Ultra watch (price point 👎🏼) or do I update my current Coros Apex Pro to the new Apex Pro 2.

[@xcalibur1011]

apple ultra needs new colors like midnight black for the apple watch 8, it,s titanium is too noticeable outdoors in the city to safely use it. excellent review Dave.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think they're testing the waters with the initial model to see how it sells before committing to more versions/colors. That's my guess at least!

[@CesarAbuegJr]

Thanks for the review. Exactly what I needed to hear. On point on the upgrades needed in the near future. My main thing is the battery life, the size and overall multi sport ability. Combine that with all the other apps you can do with it. So worth it. I’ve been waiting for this tour of each for awhile and this would be my first time getting one. My bare wrists is now going to have something on it worthy of just telling more than just time. Can’t wait to optimize my health and utilize this as best as I can while weening off my iPhone. With improved accuracy and battery life, it’s hard to look at the apple watch 8 or SE.

[@MrHepcat34]

Great review! I love the idea of, but not quite there yet. I wonder if the watch ultra would be a good replacement for those that use Apple Watch for daily wear, then a Forerunner for fitness tracking.

[@davidlynch9049]

Excellent review as always. It was a bit cheeky of Apply to name this watch "ultra" given it won't serve that community with that battery life ( it might, but you will take your chances) to. I watched the Marketing video that looked like the athlete was running the MDS in the desert, a 6 day race. Doesn't sound like it would make it on one charge. Maybe, that's not relevant to ultra athletes, which I am not. This looks like a fantastic hiking watch instead. That's how they should be marketing it. Its got safety features, a screen you can see day or night, decent battery life, GPS accuracy, back-tracking.... It's biggesh, so why didn't they put a bigger battery in it? Maybe, too many sensors? Although, they are super tiny. Perhaps they want to be best for everyone without doing so? Next iteration, they should make it a Garmin alternative. They have the money and tech skills. I love Garmin, but that rectangle screen is attractive. The GPS accuracy is really everything, so if they dumb that down with firmware, that will give a few potential buyers pause. I don't care about wrist heart rate because all of these watches that use it have accuracy problems and it seems to depend on the secure fit. Use a chest strap for better accuracy.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Apple has an up hill fight with battery life because these watches are so power hungry and have super bright displays. I'm sure they could make some sacrifices to get there but that's not the Apple Watch way! It will be interesting to see how this develops over time.

[@SchalkBruwer]

Apples wrist HR is around 99%+ accurate. But yes. The band should be decently set. Similarly to the way you pay attention to your chest strap.

[@alexle9302]

Nice review. Tried this watch in person too big not for me. All the adds on are gimmick for me either.

[@TheKickBeck]

No thnx, I'll stick with my fenix 7 😊

[@ashleyvo4929]

I rather stick with my Garmin Descent MK2s for Scuba diving as my back up

[@mike1506tube]

So will I. Having buttons is a deal breaker for me. 😃

[@noahneutral7557]

Same. I have the 7x and I love it

[@jonathanpeck61]

I'm just too invested with Garmin to switch. But gosh darn. This is the first Apple Watch that caught my attention.

[@Frank-xp3xd]

Thanks for the review. For Scuba Diving you will need the oceanic+ App which not comes free! How do you like your band, is it also good for running?

[@jefferyneu3915]

The microphones are amazing. I wish I could afford to buy this one.

[@davidbarta6967]

Just a quick note regarding the scuba diving (and free-diving) capabilities of the Garmin watches - there is actually a whole Garmin Descent series dedicated to diving. Wouldn’t mind a review or mention from you, but I understand it is a quite specific series of watches. I personally own a Descent G1 (upgraded from a Fenix 6S) and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I use it as my daily driver and I go running and cycling with it as well, so it’s definitely not just a diving computer. 😁 Thanks a lot for your videos Dave, keep up the amazing work you’re doing, you definitely deserve more viewers! 🎉

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yep! I only mention that "most" Garmins are not certified for diving which is what makes the Apple Watch Ultra unique in that space since it's at a lower price point! The Descent looks awesome... I wish I had the capabilities to test it!

[@Arki2019]

Picking mine up this afternoon, finally upgrading my series 3 watch I run most days record gym work outs and my long walks with the dog, this is kind of what I want from an Apple Watch. And preventing me from making the switch to garmin. I would miss the integration with the phone if I went the garmin route.

[@hdmedia7404]

Best reviewer EVER ! Question : which is best choice for money , Enduro 2 or AWUltra ? Feature to feature ...

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Lots of follow up comparisons coming but as always "It depends" what' you need.

[@Dannyv1987]

I love how my fenix 7 sapphire solar collects my sleep data I bought the series 8 instead of the ultra cause I use my fenix 7 for workouts

[@kironkav]

One of the best reviews I’ve seen. I brought my ultra yesterday. Love it

[@wiseives]

I think it’s for the intermediate outdoors person. The weekend warrior not the top elites. Nice review.

[@donwcollins]

Nice video. The backtrack didn’t work because it’s new and everything new with Apple is buggy. Sure would like to know how they determine what new functions to add. They always miss the mark just a bit.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It was a bummer that backtrack only worked 50% of the time. I'm sure they'll fix that soon.

[@therungeek]

Great review. again. Really like the new apple watch but oh this battery :/ I can't live with 2-3 days battery :/

[@larrykaysdeliverybulldog4759]

I’m not a fitness person but, I keep track of daily activities and my heart rate Ect… the bigger and the brighter screen is a big plus! As far as the mics and speakers on the ultra, I love it! I use my watch 7 for phone calls a lot because as a sign maker it is hard to have my 13 Max up on ladders install large lighted signs. So have a watch with better mics and speaker is a big plus for me. Clients are always calling and I can’t refuse any call because it can mean a loss of income. Basically for me it’s an great watch.

[@Pascal1534]

Thanks and congrats from France for that amazing deep review !🎉 I’m Garmin user and I’d like to know what advising app can replace Garmin health advise like training charge, training status, body battery etc.. we can see a screen shot that sounds to be a possibility but I can’t find or see any app name ? Thanks à lot for answer !

[@pekkalaaksonen8384]

Great review, Thanks! Can I use it also to open a beer bottle? :)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I suppose you could try! 🍺

[@CowboyBandit]

Best review I have seen of the Apple Watch Ultra, very thorough! Thanks for covering the speaker volume and the brighter screen, two things I was really curious about in real life.

[@twodogs2076]

Nice review, although does the screen lock when wet like all other apple watches? If so, I wonder about its real usefulness for aquatic sports like diving, swimming or sailing.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes it locks when wet because the touch screen is useless underwater but the digital crown and buttons continue to work.

[@gafire25]

great review picking mine up today! this thing will hold up to my grocery shopping trips, driving my family around taking my dog out, my house is on a hill, i shower, the many adventures ill have!!! lol,

[@klonos6666]

excellent review BUT can all this happen when u have to charge it every 2 days??

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You can get a lot done in 2 days!

[@turtlevibes213]

Just bought my Apple Watch Ultra 2 so far only had it a week. I love it and will keep you updated on any changes I may have. Thank you.

[@TonyHulk]

0:30 Do you have to glue it to your wrist or is that just the option you picked? lol

[@jamesyeechunfung1432]

I traded in my 7 for Ultra without a second thought. This is a well done video. Please keep up the good job. Thank you

[@stephenrebori]

Great video 🎉 I just picked it up! I’m just a Apple Watch enthusiast not a outside type but I’m enjoying the screen and battery so far!

[@glennmidtown]

Just bought the Ultra. Great review. For those of us in the Apple universe it is awesome to have an Apple product that is so versatile, longer life, a phone and so intuitive. I love mine and though I would like to have bought it for less, I am very hard on my watches as I travel internationally and run and travel in brutal areas and “I fall a lot”. Ha Ha. Looking forward to the ruggedness. I hope this one last longer. I am usually lucky to get two years.

[@dakid1102]

14:29 if you tap the screen during the countdown it goes away

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For sure, it's still not as ideal as simply pressing a button though.

[@DougForne]

Already ordered mine hopefully come in tomorrow. The ultra is a perfect fit for me.