Galaxy Watch Ultra Hands-On: Why, Samsung?

[@TechisodeTV]

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[@allanjrgensen6764]

😅😅

[@burke985]

It's a rugged watch, why would there be a rotating bezel on a rugged watch designed to go in salt water, sand, the woods dirt why would you put a rotating bezel on. They did the right thing by not doing that people are just biased

[@bigmaxcc]

Facts 🙌✅💯

[@rensweets1]

I thought people would have understood this 🤷🏽

[@Angelblaze]

Facts! The only thing for me is that they should of just made the screen fit to all sides and get rid of the round circle.

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

I've taken those bezels apart. Definitely NOT intended for rugged environments.

[@DarkSpice84]

Dude i've been trying to spread this for days now. Why don't people understand that ball bearings and springs get absolutely destroyed by grit and particles? This watch was advertised for sand dunes in one segment. You think a stupid rotating bezel would survive that? Its senseless.

[@tomkim7464]

I always liked apple watch ultra, but I'm Samsung user, I love my galaxy Z fold 5. I always wanted Apple Watch Ultra, so this Galaxy Ultra does trick lol, so I ordered in heartbeat.

[@BrothaMan831]

Same here bro I loved my apple watch ultra, much more than the iPhone. When the galaxy watch ultra was announced I pre-ordered it in a heart beat.

[@naturalworld6562]

Same here bro

[@xpusostomos]

And that's why Samsung copied apple... All the marketing for this has been paid for by Apple

[@tothegulag2696]

There is an adapter on Amazon that allows you to use any band on it. It's like 6 bucks

[@Jasondranoff]

Same

[@MrBooom1991]

I think people forget that samsung had square/rectangular watches before apple even started thinking about making a watch

[@ARocketsPocket]

Still just a blatantly copy. Same material, same color way, same naming convention, same features ….

[@DmitriyChaikovskiy]

@@ARocketsPocket What do you mean same?????? All watches look alike, like all cars look alike, same wheels, same doors, same hoods, whats the problem ???

[@q8_cyber]

@@DmitriyChaikovskiyit could’ve looked like a g-shock but they copied apple

[@DmitriyChaikovskiy]

@q8_cyber no, they didn't

[@DmitriyChaikovskiy]

@@JosephSeed There is no such a thing they copy them, they all look a like, Square, round, rectangular been there way before us, so no one copied anyone

[@srbell67]

Third party bands are ALREADY all over Amazon

[@ShadySinisters]

With adapters that will be able to for previous galaxy watches! Genius!

[@darkknight097]

I like this band design much better. My fat fingers always struggle to get the little lock latch open lol. Quick easy button press, I hope its the standard going forward

[@danikjohnson3874]

It's about time they Changed the Design!!! That's a very Smart and Very Nice Style!!! And just buy another Band, u just payed 600 !!! Love it! N.Y.👍🏾

[@TechisodeTV]

Agreed, I think a different band would make a big difference in and of itself

[@Brian_L_Griffin]

I'm perfectly fine with the square body. People forget Samsung was making square phones way before apple. I actually think this is the best looking Samsung watch yet and I think the square body gave a lot of options for the updated goodies like the battery. IMO

[@HunterXray]

I happen to love this design. Maybe part of the reason they made it that shape is to get a bigger battery and other new tech in there?

[@Frozaru]

Most likely the case, as the biggest battery in a Samsung watch previously was Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at 590mAh (which I've been loving for a while now and shall continue to use). Ultra also has many more features than previous models, and it's obvious they're gunning to be the Apple Watch Ultra for Android. It's also replacing the 'classic' and 'pro' lines so they needed to make a huge evolution like this.

[@daleycarter]

​@@Frozaruthis is not replacing the classic line at all.

[@xpusostomos]

Duh

[@J_Mayhem]

I really like this design too. Especially the white one.

[@rob_nice1]

Everyone seems to forget that Samsung had the smart watches first and started with a square bezel. After Apple copied Samsung they went to a circle bezel. So who copied? Apple

[@ivanbb1070]

Maybe you forgot or don't know but Apple has this little product called the iPod Nano. Wrist bands started being made for it and ppl started using it as a watch. Even though it wasn't made for that Apple started making watch faces for it. So that's how that started. So, when rumors started circulating that Apple was working on an actual watch guess what? Samsung started rushing to make their own to beat Apple which they did. But, it was poorly designed and resembled the square design of the iPod Nano. A yr later or so the Apple Watch was released which was much better cause Apple was working on it longer not rushing to be first. Just like a lot of other products /designs companies rush with their half baked products to beat Apple to claim they were first, they re so innovative and Apple is following /copying them which wasn't the case.

[@rob_nice1]

@@ivanbb1070 🧌

[@philused21]

Typical android user at the end of the day it’s still mimicking the Apple Watch Ultra .. samsung

[@rob_nice1]

@@philused21 🧌

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

​@philused21 do you want a list of things apple copies from Samsung and others 😂

[@truth9375]

Love the square body foundation....and it allows for more sensors, battery , etc etc.

[@wojciechpatalas6660]

This kind of watch case is well known in watch industry and it is called cushion design. In my opinion it looks stylish and different from the competition. But of course beauty is in the eye of beholder.

[@raye0826]

Yes! It makes me think of Panerai watches in particular. 👌 I'm a fan of the cushion case.

[@giovannibucio]

I love the this samsung Ultra ordered it so cant wait.

[@dockbc]

The design looks so awesome. A watch band is a watch band. Just use a pair of sissors to trim excess off no big deal. Rotating bezel doesn't make sense for a Ultra rugged watch thats going into so many different environments like salt water, sand, mud , etc.

[@xpusostomos]

Hard to trim and make it look good

[@jabarimutabaruka365]

I believed i saw you on the train yesterday. I was the one who asked about the watch Ultra 7. Keep up the great work brother.

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. As for design, I like the cushion case. It looks like the high end, Panerai luminor chronograph. As for the face, switch it.

[@joemammatube]

Titanium Gray, orange accents, but with the dark gray band. Perfecto. Can't wait!

[@DemetruisMiller]

I honestly thought i wouldve hated it but im actually thinking of buying it now. Even though they took lots of ques from apple, they made it unique and personal i kinda loke it now.

[@Dark148Ninja]

Loved my Galaxy watch 5 Pro from launch & had no intention upgrading anytime soon. But saw the new features on this ultra especially the better sleep & fitness features. So pre-ordered this in a heartbeat. Got mine directly from Sammy for £408 inc trade-in 😎

[@martineri2000]

I am starting to think in Mexico, where i am from, the price is a real steal! 420£ minus the trade-in discount you could get ... not my case though

[@boru62003]

The Ultra looks like the Gear Sport

[@raye0826]

The Gear Sport was my first smartwatch, and it's still my favorite one that I've ever owned. ❤ (Sadly I don't have it anymore, but it would be rather outdated now, anyway.) When I tell you I was PSYCHED to see that cushion case return!! 😍

[@ZStormGLD]

The design is refreshing, like the square face (luckily not rectangle), if not will have kept my watch 5 pro. Traded watch 5 pro for Orange one & Buds 3 pro Silver. Can't wait to get them. Great video 👍

[@DuckDoctor82]

There are adaptors online for regular watch bands.

[@tmr2757]

They could've easily made that middle button a rotating crown , looking forward to a "real honest" in depth test of the new sensors,gps , notifications, phonecalls etc....

[@Uelta]

I know this is out of topic but... About the watch 4, I have a few doubts. 1. Can I connect the watch to a Samsung tablet? 2. In the Bluetooth version, can I use the browser only by connecting to a wifi and not to the phone?

[@ultraviolentblue529]

About the compass....are you sure you didn't have the watch near a magnet? Like a phone case, iPhone, or camera mount? I used to have a magnetic phone case and it would mess up the read if it was anywhere near my garmin.

[@grzegorzmarcinkiewicz7672]

Finally, thank you! Hours of videos and zero mentiones about haptic feedback. You are the first Sir! And yes, haptic feedback on Watch6 is a mistake.

[@tomardrax9802]

I like the circle face on the square body as the square body does not dig into your wrist/hand when you flex your hand palm out for various tasks as much.

[@Quadrupledubs]

Damn bro, that watch looks great on you worn and shown naturally on your wrist while creating this review. All other review only shows close up of the arm and watch. This gave me a good perspective of how it looks on wrist and I'll probably buy one. Thanks you.

[@SHK188]

You are a pretty practical reviewer. These are all things i care about day to day, but never been able to hear about from one video, if at all.

[@MrSahlensguy]

Proprietary band shortens the lug to lug dimension which makes a big watch fit better on a small wrist. Honestly it looks good on you.

[@jftirone]

I love the circular watch face on the square case of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It looks like a homage to the luxury watch brand Bell & Ross. The combination of the round face on a square case is a unique and striking design that sets the Galaxy Watch Ultra apart from other smartwatches. It's a great-looking watch that combines the best of traditional watchmaking with modern smartwatch technology.

[@PhillipLemmon]

Yes! Another ULTRA that I can get behind!

[@DeneF]

I absolutely love the design. I wonder if the square body=more room for big battery with new sensors etc?

[@FionatheFiend]

I’m currently using Apple products: iPhone 12 Pro Max, watch ultra, air pods 2 pro, etc. now it’s time to switch sides; I alternate between Apple and Samsung every 4-5 years and was using a Note 9 before. I preordered unlocked 1TB Fold 6, Samsung watch ultra, air buds pro 3, warranty, and some accessories. Cant wait to try them out.

[@xpusostomos]

Strange that you plan to switch... Do you use the Google apps on iPhone to make the transition easier?

[@FionatheFiend]

I go back and forth. My last was a note 9 and before that was a iPhone 7S plus. My server at home handles my files, photos, surveillance camera feeds, notes, etc. It has 120 TB and 3GB internet speed up and down so I don’t need to subscribe to cloud services. Switching is easy.

[@xpusostomos]

@@FionatheFiend I might add, if you don't use apples services, I don't see much point in owning one.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Crapple sucks

[@RagingBad]

​@xpusostomos that doesn't make any transition easier, having Google apps it's irrelevant to transition

[@cezarymalinowski1730]

Great video, thank you. I have one question. If you connect earbuds and connect, watch to 4G LTE without a phone, then stream, let say music, how long it takes for watch to overheat?

[@antoniolima1068]

no,no,no, let's talk about design and bezels.

[@cezarymalinowski1730]

@antoniolima1068 I really don't understand why people do not want to talk about the biggest flaw Samsung watches have. Overheating problem.

[@antoniolima1068]

@@cezarymalinowski1730 emotional reasoning, form vs function, fashion statement, identity dependent on consumerism ... westerner value inversion culture can't talk about specifics, only perception.

[@cliffjg]

It would be interesting to know how durable the watch case is? Although it is titanium, how easy is it to scratch the finish? Also what about the watch glass

[@Blue00715]

The orange reminds me of the original Omega Planet Ocean watches. Extra band size could be geared toward wet suit wear or wearing over long sleeves, cuffs with gloves on....etc....hence outdoor watch.

[@Fauxkerykes]

I really love the square circle design.

[@rh4388]

The band is not supported to match your clothing lol it supported to stand out... look at this big boy I agree. The round watch on the square base is a bit daft. Still, it looks awesome and futuristic

[@DirtCheapFU]

The orange is choice color for signal and caution. I always go for orange accessories like my travel and crocs.

[@chucky1golf]

Red hoodie be ok. 😂 Big strap for wet suits 😂

[@Carlitos_66]

I've noticed different lightning in this video, looks nice

[@TechisodeTV]

Thanks!

[@karandeengar]

Really great video and I learned information not in other people's first impressions. Thank you!

[@yankeesusa1]

I think the square body gives it a unique look but at the same time the extra square body protects the main screen. Either way, it’s great for those who like it.

I loved the square body with the round screen. I really did.

[@stevenc9207]

they already sell the adapter you want to use any of the old bands on amazon

[@Chris._P._Bacon]

Flimsy pins vs robust style connector? I don't like cheap pins, nor I like the "slide" in bracelet on my other brand watch.

[@SuperCheckIT]

I love the new square watch case. I hope Samsung goes fully with the square watch look.

[@stevieg6418]

The way you calibrated that watch is absolutely wrong.

[@dr.hyderwaseem7562]

😂ikr. Dude just decalibrated

[@jasonandrew412]

Not even close 😂😂😂

[@IvanAsare-Boahene]

Bro basically oofed his compass after that 🤣

[@MooCowKun2]

Wait how are you supposed to do it?

[@BartosR]

Stick a ring bezel and you will see that it looks round after, very simple and protects the watch?

[@macroisthemicro]

I have a feeling next year the screen will fill in to the square body.

[@EricLThomp75]

Love the square body! Pretty unique!

[@RobertFoxL]

I just ordered mine - and subsequently found out that the new Watch 7 series does NOT support reverse charging from the phone (S24 Ultra) and they highly recommend only to use the original charging puck and not the older pucks from like Watch 6 Classic (which I'm trading in) - due to heating issues - Not sure if this is really an upgrade ?!? but I got an amazing deal which was hard to pass up . . . we'll see when I get it in my hands Great video as usual!! 👍

[@bxnym]

I also ordered the silver one and trading my classic 6 but I'm like so close to canceling cause of the Ultra not having reverse charging...do you think the battery will be good enough to not worry about not charging with the fold or ultra?

[@saxyorlandowilliams]

This looks amazing period. It follows a expensive luxury brand ($5000) and it's older galaxy watch design. Which was a great choice to me.

[@hasangul1974]

The new Wear OS 5.0 / One UI 6.0 for Samsung watches, when do you think this will be rolled out in Europe? Will the New watch faces from the Watch 7 Ultra and the Watch 7 also be available for the Watch 6 Classic or are these only for the 7 series?

[@alexdaraujo]

i like it, the silver color specifically.

[@19JustMike83]

Is it good or bad idea to buy galaxy watch 7 normal version or wait and buy ultra when it gets cheaper???

[@martin777xyz]

Yes😂

[@badtolz2122]

I have never used the bezel...digital or physical. Swipe.

[@adamm2716]

i've had the 5 pro i can't ever get the bezel swipe to work so i really wanted the bezel to turn but yea i probably don't need it to since i never use it

[@aftabkhansworld]

Trust me bro the strap is perfect. It's so hard for big guys like me to find a watch that has a long enough band to wear loosely and tightly.

[@jonathanwallace513]

Got mine ordered! 400 off with trade in! Love it

[@oR1GlNaL]

I may be the only person that uses their watch as a music player. Is that huge speaker grill for looks or is it any more powerful than the watch 6 classic?

[@PhoachPlaylist]

When I'm on my bike, or driving, I use my palm to rotate the bezels for phone calls and alarms because I can't look down paying attention to what I'm doing. I can't just twist my wrist and point my other finger and look where my finger is going to navigate the screen use that. So it will still be an issue.

[@janodesjanodes]

Strap adapters are available on Amazon. Neither my Ultra or adapters have arrived yet so no telling how well they work, but there is hope of using all the 20mm bands I have with it.

[@badtolz2122]

Also...not compatible with other version chargers and reportedly can't use wireless charge sharing from phone. They evidently moved coils further into watch for sensors.

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

I'm ok with that if it improves the sensors

[@cliffjg]

Wireless sharing is now a thing of the past. I never found that it worked well.

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

@@cliffjg very slow

[@LordToogood]

How is the ultra different in functionality from the standard watch 7 ? Is the OS and options the same?

[@racks8997]

Amazon sells the adapter for it so you can still use your mm or 22mm bands

[@chunkstar121]

the design is that the watch is bigger to pack mor in but they kept the screen size for cost reasons

[@koliva123]

You can already buy band adapters to use the other style bands.

[@joensd]

I find interesting that most of your complains are about looks rather than performance. It's not even a squared design. It's still rounded. In my view, both of best worlds.

[@dextercumberbatch4334]

What are your thoughts on wireless Power Share not working on the Ultra or regular 7?

[@TechisodeTV]

Thanks for pointing that out! I just tried and you're correct, the Ultra has a pop-up message that says it's not compatible with the charger (power share). If the Watch 7 is the same, that's really odd. I've used this feature with my watches in the past when traveling. I just bring one charger and charge both the phone and watch overnights (watch on back of phone).

[@paulkline3011]

Crap. I didn't realize this. I already pre ordered one with trade in on my watch 6 classic. And they say you can't cancel order once you do hit order.

[@cliffjg]

I never found it a great feature.

[@cliffjg]

​@paulkline3011 You can return it after it is delivered and request a refund.

[@cliffjg]

I guess this means it will not work in charging pads either. The supplied charger is also different.

[@Han_Moz]

i like the samsung watches desiigns because they look minimalist and clean. this one is definitly not aimed toward me, i'd pick the regular galaxy watch over it, even if they came in the same price and the ultra had a feature i really wanted.

[@KPDetails]

Been waiting for your review. I love that you're a 'droid user ❤

[@jtmlnm]

They sell adapters on amazon that are attached by the lug size, but the other end has the pin style like the older watch models .

[@JonG-rican]

I don't understand why people are surprised about the square and round watch when years ago they made the galaxy watch sport which is pretty much the same design when it comes to the square body.

[@fredriks91]

Do you think the crown can scroll in a future update?

[@MegaEmorey]

tourbillion design is always a premium look

[@xpusostomos]

Huh

[@deeayeveeeyees]

the squircle design is not new. they've done it before on the 2017 gear and the design has existed long before in conventional watch design. Samsung adopted it in here to be able to fit their bigger sensors.

[@tasarasforever]

Galxy Watch Ultra is so unique and beautiful. I want one asap!

[@sandy2kr11]

What is your wrist size?

[@AtixxD]

Can you please find out if the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro still have the " DOUBLE TAP EDGE " to control volume feature? Seems like not, and I'm very disappointed, it is one of my favourite features on the buds 2 pro. But I want to upgrade regardless, I feel like Samsung is intentionally degrading the ANC on older models, as my buds 2 pro used to be way better when I purchased it.

[@ExposedRoot]

Software fix stuff. That thing is beautiful. Looks different than any other watch on the market. There'll be plenty of third-party bands and someone will even make a PIN to fit in there so you can use your 20 mm and 22 mm bands. All of this stuff is easy fixes

[@BIGTANKGUNREViews]

I love this design, it's different

[@uncIeben]

Watch band adapters already exist on amazon for 7$$ for 22mm size.

[@Chris._P._Bacon]

3:30 No worries, buy the band that will go along with your outfit........and don't forget a set of nice 6" heels.

[@nikitabaryshnikov1739]

It’s amusing how most KZbinrs fixate on the shape of this watch. Circle in square case, circle in cushion-shaped case, weird, bla bla bla . Yet, if you look at regular, real watches, there’s a plethora of different case shapes housing circular dials. Take Audemars Piguet, for instance - their iconic Royal Oak is breathtaking. It’s octagonal, yet still captivating. And then there are brands like Bvlgari, Patek Philippe, etc. There are thousands of cool-looking watches with non-round cases and circular dials. Just some food for thought!

[@andreasvath9384]

Regarding the bands - there seem to be a adapter available on amazon that allows to use those 22mm standard bands. I ordered one of that as I always use a metal mesh band fitting my wrist size (i would rather need XL 😂)

[@paulkline3011]

I just pre ordered one. Hope I'm not making a mistake. Maybe I should have waited for some actually accuracy reviews. DC Rainmaker and DesFit.

[@reitastatic3386]

Im sure the bigger square body is to house more hardware and kept the circle screen simply cause they have not optimized their os to work well on a square screen yet.

[@specialblend7773]

Less than two days of battery is "rugged" lol. Garmin giggled. Currently my Epix is at 85% battery and has 27 days remaining before needing a charge. I'll be at Whistler next week and I still don't have to think about charging.

[@true2life73]

It was a great review of the product. Back in the day, Samsung watches were square/rectangle. But for Samsung to say the square design was to fit a larger battery is a joke. The Watch 5 Pro has the same size battery. I wish they would have just updated the 5 Pro and renamed it.

[@martinpratley4632]

You can buy adaptors to fit any band

[@okeyezeilo6187]

I'm sure the GWU is a great watch; almost certainly the best Samsung has ever made. The challenge for me is that I just don't like the shape...

[@KDAS-xc4wg]

Which shape would you prefer, oval or triangular or a rectangle or a diamond, or something else ? 🧐

[@okeyezeilo6187]

@@KDAS-xc4wg I like circular watches...

[@DirtCheapFU]

I like and love the band situation. The orange band caters to my 12yr background in the Signal Corps, but the pricing of the new bands is ridiculous. 79.99.

[@Zokeh]

I would assume the square body design also allows for a bigger battery (in comparison to Watch 7). I do prefer round watches. The rotating bezel on my old galaxy watch still feels very good, and I would love to have that too. But let's see - I ordered one. Maybe I will like the box design, eventhough I'm not particularily fond of it atm.

[@ligernaut]

Means this watch isn't for small wristed dudes or women.

[@JohnnyZenith]

It means you're insecure if you care what people think and don't care how small your wrists are. That's your weakness that you think it matters.

[@darkknight097]

Just get a 3rd party band

[@evo89]

Can you pair a external heart rate monitor via the running exercise menu yet?

[@benjiepadolina7198]

it looks dope seventh friday and panerai luminor resemblance.

[@yankeesusa1]

I cannot wait to get my ultra. I think it looks great and Samsung gave me $ 400 for my trade.

[@robbit4butterfly]

I prefer round design with mechanical bezel (best way to interact).

[@mkhaled23]

Band size - is it only one size? Pre-order page only has one option M/L band size

[@villacurtricias]

Can you please check if you can connect the watch to a external Bluetooth chest strap?

[@MarkElmore]

Not capable

[@shaolin95]

There are adapter for bands already mate

[@isidrogonzalez6187]

The design is great imo 👌