Garmin fenix 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black

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[@ioanpopovici]

Just rise the Apple Watch, if the sensor is not lit the HR monitor is connected…

[@705squad]

I went with the F8 just because its not square, the battery life and the flashlight ! Love it

[@neo61uk]

Garmin flashlight is a dealbreaker for me. Use it once - use it non stop now.

[@ShervinShares]

RIGHT? I love it

[@markswindale243]

I wanted to love the Ultra but just couldn’t get past the battery,found myself having to wait for it charge before I could workout in the morning. Picked up the Fenix 8 and I am blown away with it, such an amazing device.

[@luism8130]

I have the ultra, the battery is falsely advertised… this shit runs out way too fast.

[@d_chong]

@@luism8130 my ultra 2 lasts like 3 days before i have to charge it...

[@mdrennen13]

I thought the flashlight would be a silly extraneous feature and now I can't live without it. LOVE the Garmin flashlight

[@aguafria9565]

i only learned i could double tap last week. made it way more accessible

[@JakeMarcin]

Yeah the flashlight is 100% a brilliant feature! Apple need to do this on the ultra 3

[@renesolis7799]

One thing about the Garmin charging cable is that allows you to plug it in to a battery pack and keep it in you backpack without stopping your workout. So you can do a multi day backpacking trip or a very long ultra.

[@lcano2222]

I currently have the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and a Garmin. I came across this video because I’m considering upgrading. My main issue is that the Ultra pauses during workouts due to my sleeve tattoos, whereas the Garmin does not. This is a significant dealbreaker for me.

[@JackieRJ143]

I’ve been going back and forth between the Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin, but I have to say my heart lies with the AWU! Its versatility and sleek design make it perfect for everyday use. Whether I'm tracking my workouts, receiving notifications, or just checking the weather, it fits seamlessly into my lifestyle. Plus, it’s stylish enough to wear anywhere! ❤

[@maidoni3775]

I agree👍

[@matissecomtois4399]

@@maidoni3775 it really goes down to personal preferences at the end of the day. I’m currently using a Series 9 and I’m a marathoner lol. At the end of the day, Apple and GARMIN both make amazing watches !

[@brennonjacobson6262]

I personally am not buying multiple watches like many KZbinrs. For one watch that thrives in the most situations the Apple Watch is king. I workout at most for 2 hours in a day. That leaves 22 for the nor fitness features to make a big difference. I’ve used the Apple Watch Ultra to hike through mountain ranges and scuba dive, plus the smart watch features throughout my work day. On top of that it does a good job on running several hundred miles a year. Garmin does great for 1-2 hours out of the day while Apple does well plus thrives in the other 22-23 hours.

[@silverpro8356]

no the garmin is the king.

[@lukepaulson3428]

The ability to go for a 2-3 hour run without having to carry my phone is why I will always choose Apple. Until Garmin can figure out a way to support cellular capabilities it just doesn’t make sense for me. Thanks Shervin!

[@chrisking6448]

100% agree. I have a COROS Pace 3 and went for a 2h run yesterday w/o my iPhone and had no connectivity. I slipped & fell on some ice/snow and thankfully was okay. However after this happened, I couldn’t help but think that had I hit my head or worse, I would have no ability to call for help. Whereas had I been wearing my AWU w/LTE, I could be unconscious and emergency services would still be called. Invaluable!

[@johndurando]

The battery life would be 36 hours if they did that lol

[@peppep5106]

@lukepaulson3428 my case is exactly the opposite, I go out all weekend to the mountains to areas where there is no electricity or mobile coverage, I need a device with enough battery and very precise information about my route. Regards

[@heezy6640]

@@chrisking6448 @lukepaulson3428 Get a running belt.

[@Thespecialone1970]

That's exactly why I DON'T want an Apple Watch. I don't want to be connected to the outside world all of the time.

[@4esv]

I had the Fenix 7X, upgraded to the 8X, immediately returned it and now live with the AW2. Getting the ~$600 difference back was a nice bonus.

[@silverpro8356]

salesman detected also you cant go out into the wild with your gps . Garmin is better.

[@gregorypuryear387]

You’ve made a lot of these comparison videos Shervin and I’m still undecided LOL! I have the Fenix 8 51mm and the black Ultra 2. But before that the Epix pro 51 mm and the Ultra 2 and I still can’t decide which one. I’m constantly taking one or the other off when I’m not running or working out. But when I do any activity I wear both always. I use the Ultra 2 as a mini phone and music player when I’m running, that way I don’t have to carry the phone. The Fenix added a microphone but it still feels like just a fitness watch and I get really annoyed when someone calls it a smartwatch because it’s not to me. I’ve had Garmin pay since it was introduced on the 645 and to this day it won’t accept any of my cards. But the Apple Watch excepts every last one of them, that’s just one example. The track function on the Ultra 2 is next level. To me they destroy the Garmin on that, it’s just way more seamless to use than the track function on the Garmin. The battery life for me is not an issue. I get that some guys don’t wanna charge their watch everyday but that never bothered me. Even the Ultra charges pretty fast and gets me thru the day. The Ultra 2 has mastered the smartwatch side of things and it’s pretty exceptional with the fitness side too. Right now the only thing that Garmin can scream is battery life in days and not hours. The Ultra 2 doesn’t do some things as well as the Fenix 8, but it does a lot of things well whereas the Fenix 8 just screams fitness, scaling mountains and being out in the wilderness for weeks at a time. For average guys like me the Ultra 2 is fine.

[@7sage469]

Yup I agree. The people who call a garmin a smart watch haven't compared it to an actual smart watch because my Fenix 8 feels quite dumbed down and feature poor compared to my Ultra 2.

[@beanb]

Thanks for the comparison. How about a video how you keep all your data synced and not duplicated by wearing two devices?

[@trumptman]

Really enjoyable video Shervin! Many times people will show a summary screen when comparing runs. You spent considerable time showing us the tracks and even mentioned how the Apple Watch typically shows a shorter distance but never from what I saw showed us the distances of all the runs. Garmin pin only has to be entered once every 24 hrs unless you take the watch off. Use a hot key combo and it can be as fast as using Apple Pay.

[@emmatuxedo2565]

I wear a Garmin 965 and an Apple Ultra 1 all the time. God gave me two wrists for a reason. The cell function of the Ultra is vital when I don't have a phone. The garmin gives a better display of metrics. The 965 is a lightweight compared to the monster Fenix.

[@cappaculla]

God, if such a thing actually existed.. Didn't give you two wrists to carry around 2k worth of watches 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ksordus]

Imagine a person calling the watch problem the fact that he forgets the charger because the watch runs long...

[@simkied]

So a big con is that the battery life is TOO GOOD so I forget to charge it.

[@CarsWithCory]

I’ve had both, and went back and forth for years between Apple and Garmin. I’m wearing Garmin Fenix 8 now. I’ll never go back to Apple, Garmin is soooooo far ahead. The battery life is too good to pass up, the athletic features are amazing, Garmin app is significantly better than Apple rings data. Go Garmin and be happy! Lol

[@Triathleteamit]

@@CarsWithCory Same with me 😀

[@Joe-g4t3t]

It's a great sports watch but for the other 22-23hours a day its pretty useless. 🤷‍♂

[@taylorgiles4844]

It’s a great sports watch terrible smartwatch

[@mauri1310]

How about the fenix 8 siri integration with voice assistant (custom) shortcut? Unfortunately I use a company iPhone with disabled siri on locked iPhone 😢 but i guess this makes the fenix 8 less of a useless watch

[@CarsWithCory]

@ idk, I love the sleep tracking, the running features, the Garmin app, the face, the screen and it still looks like a guys watch, a little more rugged, I like it for tracking workouts, I like that I don’t have to take it off for 2 weeks to charge it.This watch and the Apple Watch I don’t use all those features. Never use Siri on a watch or phone. I get a notification and I decide is it important or not, if yes I pull out my phone. If I’m working out or running I wouldn’t answer the call or text anyway so no need for cellular

[@buzzwildofficial]

I love my Apple Watch Ultra 2, and it syncs so many apps to the Apple Health Center, smart weight (Withings), blood sugar (mySugr), nutrition (MyFitnessPal), Fasting (fastic) and I do sleep monitoring with Sleep Cycle. It has all I need.

[@rc51bigdaddy]

I have had a years long issue with the elevation display dropping out while running using the Apple workout app on two Ultra 2 watches. I have spent two hours on the phone with Apple tech support including a data dump sent to Apple. I have not heard back from them in months so an unresolved problem. I have not ever had the issue with Apple Watch 9, Garmin Approach S70, Garmin Forerunner 945, and Coros Apex 2 Pro. Only ever had the issue with two different Ultra 2 watches. I use the Ultra 2 for my daily watch but do not use it for running anymore. The problem has persisted across many software updates. Very frustrating. If you do a lot of running and care about the elevation display, I would be cautious about buying the Ultra 2.

[@HenryKlosok]

I had the garmin 265s but returned it as it was to big to sleep with, loved how simple it was though. Went fo the Apple Watch series 10 small with the Nike sports band. Really easy to sleep with. The sleep is decent, the sport tracking features are almost as good as garmin and i dont use any of the smart features

[@sidhaantmathreja2853]

Was waiting for this comparison

[@LauraTryUK]

Great video Shervin. _this_ is your thing 🔥

[@Flobert16]

I run a lot and listen to podcasts and audiobooks while running. Garmin truly sucks for listening media. I sold my fenix 8 and switch to AWU2 and never looked back. Plus the ability to run without a phone via LTE or quick reply via Siri is just icing on the cake !

[@dj.mb_one]

yeah and that poor battery most be icing on the cake to..,right ? lmao

[@Flobert16]

@ when was your last 7 days ultra marathon? I find so funny people out of shape like you that rock with Garmin for the battery life. AWU charging 20 min in shower every two days is fine by me. But I get that for lazy people like you it’s too much to ask.

[@oppenheimer11]

my garmin works perfectly with media, so maybe the problem was your and not garmin's

[@silverpro8356]

your a apple shill and salesman stop lying.

[@silverpro8356]

the radiation that comes off the apple watch is crazy not good to have on you all the time.

[@hojo5081]

I think in the end it all comes down to the simple question: do you want a small iPhone on your wrist. If the answer is "Yes" than go get the Apple Watch, since it's the superior Smartwatch. If "No", get the Garmin.

[@tonyalvarado4810]

And, if you are not into serious fitness definitely get the Apple watch...with its "superior" iPhone integration. Don't forget to charge your "Superior" Smartwatch daily....lol

[@simkied]

One thing about Garmin that doesn't get enough love is the physical buttons. For me that is one of the biggest advantages, whether you're wearing gloves, you're at the pool, it's snowing or raining, you can always access everything without the touch screen. Meanwhile the Apple watch, which I tried several times, being completely reliant on a functioning touch screen has left the watch unusable on several occasions.

[@jjbinks117]

Love your videos, I just got the Ultra 2, it's been fantastic!

[@kerimarmagan9498]

I have both the forerunner 965 and the awu 2, currently using my ultra as my daily watch, literally the only thing that I think apple needs to look at is editing indoor runs for treadmills that don't have Apple Watch connectivity

[@austinslater4773]

Great comparison! I think we’re at a point you can wear either to a fancy event and people won’t think twice. It’s just a massive part of our society now and nearly everyone has an Apple Watch or similar.

[@rodzz7]

Honestly man Garmin is so good. I love my 965 and the amoled screen BUT, on the fenix8 you can pick up calls and call assistant etc but only if you have your phone connected, like what's the point if the watch doesn't have cellular? It makes no sense to me,I'd just rather take my phone and pick up calls or answer messages

[@swansong04]

Great comparison, I love my AW ultra however! it pausing during runs and hikes DRIVES ME CRAZY !!

[@Charliepd]

You can turn off that setting

[@ThorSkin69]

One thing people don’t talk about is the benefit with Apple products is you can trade them in against cash or a new product, one thing I take into consider when buying an item is when I upgrade later on, will I be able to get anything for the item or can I just move it on quickly easily

[@RisingDragonSchool]

Excellent video! But still undecided which to buy. How close are metrics like HRV and RHR between the two watches?

[@BeaverTerror]

Sorry to say this but that was a major miss on the heart rate data comparison. The two watches are different from each other, but which is closer to correct? You should have worn a chest rate strap paired to a third watch in your pocket to record the correct data, so we can see which of the two wrist watches is actually reliable for heart rate. You spend all that time talking about GPS accuracy but missed this heart rate test which is equally if not more important. Maybe another short video.

[@jcmuscle123]

There’s plenty of videos doing that and the AW is always way more closer to correct than any garmin

[@TaiPham-k1f]

AW is way more accurate, my Garmin is off alot of the times

[@BobJones-zw3ui]

Nicely done brother - Merry Christmas‼️‼️💥🎅🧑‍🎄

[@ckkevin9620]

Great comparison. I'm on a Garmin fenix 7 Quatix and like it because it's slightly dressier than the black versions with it's grey case. I've been with Garmin since I think the fenix 3. The flashlight option on the Garmin is something that I never thought I would use as much as I do but that thing is awesome! I may sell my Quatix 7 and get the fenix 8 with AMOLED since it looks similar (grey case) as my quatix but we'll see.

[@JacksDailyDrives]

The battery life is what makes the Garmin the winner hands down for me. Having to charge once a fortnight instead of every second day is a game changer

[@dimi-88]

Is better to charge every 2-3 days the apple despite this beta garmin with lots of lagging and problems.Waste of money…AWu2 with close eyes

[@JacksDailyDrives]

@@dimi-88I haven’t had a single bug on mine and I’m running the latest firmware. To be fair all I use mine for is running, weights and sleep tracking. I don’t need a million different functions but I like the rugged design of the Fenix and the sapphire display to avoid scratches. I’ve got an Apple Watch and the touch screen drives me insane running in the wet or just with how sweaty I get and I can’t interface with it then. Prefer buttons any day of the week 😂

[@JacksDailyDrives]

@@dimi-88 I haven't had a single issue with bugs or lags on my Fenix 8. I can't stand the touch screen on the apple when I'm sweaty or it's raining it just won't register inputs which is a deal breaker for me.

[@IzmanHawk]

I’ve always been a garmin fan. My last garmin watch was the Fenix 6 Pro but i switched to the Apple Watch Ultra because of its scuba diving feature. However, Now that the fenix 8 has that feature i might consider switching back.

[@sxhrgvs]

Have been looking at both watches and still not decided. I have a fenix 6x and prefer garmin as a default, but it lacks smartwatch functionality in particular cellular and payments. I can’t get it to accept any of my bank cards, though I’m not sure if it would work in the uk anyway. As a result I’m stuck waiting for either the fenix 8 price to come down or the awu3 to be better at fitness and battery (where I think it’s still behind). Good video though.

[@krysannsmith]

I never have to manually upload my run to Strava from my Apple Watch. Weird.

[@johnferguson2370]

Love your content, Shervin; keep it coming. 😊

[@PatrickTurner-b4v]

Just received my 51mm in the mail yesterday. I love the look and feel. The health features are crazy. It tells you absolutely everything you could want to know. AWU is a smart watch with fitness features while the GF8 is a fitness watch with smart features. I didn't need another smart device. I wanted something healthy tracking first and that's how I feel about the Fenix.

[@mauri1310]

How about the adaptive training plans in Garmin? Pace pro and the nearly infinite data fields and configuration options? Plus the offline navigation, I always plan routes when running in unknown areas. I had Apple Watch for a while but had to switch back to garmin. Still I agree and wish the fenix 8 to become snappier

[@austinslater4773]

I have the ultra now and I love it but I miss my 7x pro too. I always feel like I want the one I don’t have lol. Both are fantastic though

[@jaimealonsocardin2143]

An importsnt questions is garmin is the best smartwatch for android users. Also for users that prefers mip displays like garmin fenix 8 solar or 7 series

[@georgesoto5436]

I have been impressed by latest Apple Watches; however, they still have some ways to go before they can compete with Garmin as it relates to harder, core sports (running, triathlons, etc.). Thanks for the video showing the comparisons between these two companies/devices. So many gadgets out there, like the Whoop band (which needs to innovate quicker), I feel lucky to have the heath to go out there and still perform!

[@ThorSkin69]

Would you suggest to buy a Epix Pro 2 sapphire over Fenix 8 Amoled? Even though epix is being discontinued? I can find a Epix pro 2 sapphire 51mm for $998aud (saving $850aud), Fenix 8 amoled 51mm is $2,049aud... Thanks

[@ZeRo-22-]

Great stuff shervin!

[@MooseBeCanadian]

Great comparison, I wanted to give Garmin a try with the epix pro gen 2 for the battery life and something new but I’m no athlete just a guy in the trades who wants to track my heart rate and sleep. I feel the clunkiness of the garmin ui might annoy me so I think I’m leaning towards the ultra 2.

[@tamjomi0823]

What is that sensor you have to let you know you need sodium?

[@60beats44]

Thanks Shervin. Interesting to note how important it seems to you how you are perceived by others wearing either of these watches.

[@javierromero-cn3lh]

I'm saving money for the Ultra 2 because of your videos. I hope to get it one day.

[@Harrythehun]

@@javierromero-cn3lh same, but I'm going for the 3, hopefully spring 2025.

[@vaskodikov6869]

@@Harrythehun there is no 3 yet.

[@wilsongv95]

since your last video. this is the video I've been waiting for. GG's

[@MsHussainMD]

I see value in using two different watches. When you link your chest strap do you connect to your garmin or AWU? I’m thinking running with Garmin and AWU and putting the chest strap on the Garmin since AWU wrist sensor pretty good.

[@BATMAN00222]

Hey shervin I use a galaxy watch ultra and I'm thinking of making a switch to apple next year. But I really don't know if change is gonna be worth it

[@Dannyv1987]

It's not worth it stick with samsung

[@reddishh6671]

@BATMAN00222 I think aplle watch last one day and galaxy ultra watch last 2 day there one gesture didn't work well with my galaxy watch and to add google wallet was a pain I got to add twice and then it locked my phone just lock the wallet when I turn off the lock it don't add my wallet I got o add samsung wallet wich I don't like and I returned today the galaxy watch need to be improved a lot more.

[@johnny.eddings]

Great content, Shervin. Do you still use your Whoop, and if so, in what capacity?

[@flex_nyc9885]

Can the AWU do multiple paces in a customer workout? Currently on my AW5 I can do a custom pace workout but only 1 pace. You can do like mile 1 7min pace mile 2 8min pace etc

[@paulirish1165]

Shervin, do you wearing the milenese bracelet while working out? If so, how do you find it? I would suspect the trail loop/ocean band would be more conducive.

[@TheThaiLife]

My Garmin Phenix 7x has seriously felt like an Atari level tech around my wrist. The only feature that I would have a hard time living without is the flashlight. I use it all the time. But the Garmin tech is so far behind, the maps are so laggy and slow and frankly it was a huge mistake. I'm never buying a Garmin again. The watch faces, software and tech is so laggy, far behind and everything is manual. Just watch a video of someone using a map if you think I'm lying. In a zombie apocalypse I'd go with Garmin. Outside of that, no way.. I tried to return the 7x 1 hour after buying but in Thailand they had no return policy.

[@wavesnowaves]

As both cover all of my needs, in the end it came down to Garmin, as I can easily change between IOS/Android in the future if my phone needs change. Oh, and the flashlight on the Garmin 😃

[@DutyFirst]

To this date haven't had an issue with my 6x buttons and it's been everywhere except diving. AMOLED was a backwards step to my liking. I don't care about colours popping. Microphone and speaker, another absolutely trash addition. I'll never talk to my watch. Your review didn't even discuss the sensor which I didn't like but good facts regarding sleep. Training loads I've always found inadequate. You can walk 20k steps a day for 90 days and you won't be "productive." However, run 7 minutes and you're high end productive... ok. Disappointing to see the gps in struggle street on 8x in condensed areas or overhead covering.

[@andyseal8134]

Always great videos. Thank you

[@marcus0313]

Will the fenix 8 be damaged if type c charging slot comes into contact with water?

[@ThorSkin69]

@@marcus0313 it’s not type C

[@louisandrews4764]

Where could I find that orange strap?

[@dannyloopeker4423]

So go to settings-general - crown side , I Did a hike of 24 km at hé Azores, and my workouts stops at 17 km , After switching no issues anymore

[@bobcog0001]

I'm a really lazy guy and I could not imagine having to charge my watch every day. I have a forerunner 965, plan on using it for the next 5 years to possibly a decade unless something happens to it or something that is really worth my time and money comes out.

[@chriscarpunky]

Battery won’t make it that long. It will start depleting quite a bit in about 3 years most. That is if you wear it 24/7. They only update the firmware for about 2 years.

[@JoshuaCherwinski]

Please explain how to get power data for riding from Apple Watch into Apple health

[@MrPaulHK]

I had a few Garmins and on every one of them I have had issues with the charging port eventually; you'll have to plug it in, put it down, ensure it is charging and never touch it, the slightest wiggle will disconnect charging. Drives me nuts.

[@christophsproehnle2114]

@@MrPaulHK first time I hear this. Have had a couple different Garmin watches and everytime once the charging cable was plugged in, it was rock solid, no signs of disconnecting with the slightest touch. Makes me really wonder, what was wrong with those watches..^^

[@johndurando]

You bragged about the Garmin app automatically sending to Strava, but you said you prefer not to set up the automatic upload for the Apple Watch and describe the processes cumbersome. If you set up the automatic upload the process is exactly the same.. automatic. 🤔

[@OldFashioned751]

Love these longer videos…👍

[@rolandstraub]

Love the Apple, but the biggest issue with the Apple is the inability to load a GPX file natively... for us Trail runners that's a deal breaker :(

[@jamesroadnight5327]

I switched to Garmin from AW Ultra 4 weeks ago.. absolutely no regrets, data and training functionality is far better on the G. I bought into the whole don’t take my phone with me if I have an ultra, ultimately that didn’t happen that often

[@rvcohen]

@@jamesroadnight5327 what data and functionality that lacks in the ultra 2?

[@reactionsok]

Flo bio s1? What’s that?

[@memyselfandi520]

I would never buy an Apple Watch because just having to charge it every day would drive me crazy. That's probably why almost all runners who run 4 to 5 times a week won't use an Apple Watch

[@MrWillAdams]

@@memyselfandi520 the ultra lasts 3 days

[@404-Err0r]

"no issues with banging it against the wall, no scratches"... Yet I hit my Garmin against the side of a glass panel and scratched the titanium right off and made a slight indent... Glass vs Garmin... Glass won, and it wasn't even hardened glass lol. All well 😢

[@thedragon356]

@@404-Err0r glass shouldn’t scratch titanium, titanium is harder so that doesn’t make much sense.

[@X.C_]

Hej Shervin! Enjoyed the breakdown comparison. 👍🏼 I wear both the  Watch Ultra 2 (Balck) and the Garmin Tactix Pro 7 daily. Garmin because it’s consistent with its task and the Ultra for lifestyle/Fitness but most importantly because I don’t need to carry a phone with me when I run (broke my second metatarsal bone in my left foot some years ago and won’t run with a way to call for help moving forward). Thanks for Sharing Greg

[@salvarsal]

could you review huawei watch? like huawei gt 5 pro... :)

[@TehObLiVioUs]

3:25 omgggggg noooooooo you too? @ the buttons not workingggg aaaaaaaaaaa GARMINNNNNNN literally had to get myself fenix 8 solar 51mm because the "leakproof" buttons cus my tactix 7 pro okay/gps/start button completely died (i mean doing warranty replacement too but for long term sake might as well try the indestructable buttons..)

[@SpeedGio]

Anyone else is having that orange screen bug? I’ve never had it, and I’ve been using the Ultra since its launch, and now the Ultra Black, and never ever after three half marathons, a marathon and Ironman (with all the training involved)… never had it. That’s so weird. 😮

[@dannyloopeker4423]

To solve the problem with the action Button, you can change which side the action button is On my wrist the action button is on my hand side

[@faocisco]

Never had that “start activity “ problem with my ultra1,ultra2 and ultra2b ! Probably some app you’re using.

[@adamluthfie7]

HEAR ME im gonna be blunt for someone living in Malaysia, having a smartwatch is actually a waste compare to fitness watch. because our infrastructure and daily life does not support many of "quality life" feature in smartphone let alone smartwatch. And while i visit Singapore, i very much understand why smartwatch like UA2 is such a convenience thing. You don't need to bring a phone, wallet and can travel almost everywhere in ease. For example, garmin pay and apple pay. both are not yet widely available in Malaysia. so, you still need card for transportation, food payment, pay bill. Another example, 3rd party vs Build in. due to the 3rd party you need to subscribe to get some of the the importance data in AW or other convenience software. it cost a lot for us. 10 USD monthly in Malaysia is already a 40 - 50 dollar malaysia. And 40 - 50 dollar Malaysia is already a 2 - 3 days meal. So, depends on where you are living/staying. sometime, having a smartwatch does feel stupid and wasted buying it. Conclusion, Garmin for me because where im living. i might consider AWU if i moving to europe/US

[@jonathantimm4645]

I went back and forth for a while and decided on Garmin. With that it has given me full permission to leave Apple.

[@bachinalalith2516]

which model of Garmin smartwatch is the best according to you overall in every aspects?

[@popularvideos747]

thanks bro

[@Chaz0855]

I have the Garmin but would go back to apple if I could get at least a week of battery.

[@LashanR]

When it comes to the fitness metrics, the Apple Watch has the same problem as Apple keynotes - graphs without any numbers or units 😂 It's just bizarre to see a more advanced training metric like training load there without a number attached to it to show the exact load. Just simplifies it down to "make graph go up = good" lol

[@kanaalvanNI]

Each his own, i can't see why you wouldn't wear a fenix on formal occasions, you can get a steel or titanium band and put a classic watchface,.. you can also just buy the 47 mm, still around a week battery life and plenty for an around the clock ultra hike/ run/ride/... but far less prominent compared to the 51mm,.. a scratch on the bezel of your garmin is hardly visible, on the coated ultra it's the first thing you see,... Me, i found out that i use the smartwach either as a trainingscomputer/ navigation device or as a remote for my phone once the wow factor wears off,.. I prefer the garmin as a trainingscomputer or navigation device over a classic smartwatch so,... lte,.. i take my phone with me on most occasions as i like the screen estate, the camera, some apps that don't work on a watch,.. in swimming trunks lte helps but the lte subription wasnt free and the only local provider that provides lte for watched has the absolute worst coverage,... I think i would appreciate inreach on a watch over lte. The flashlight,.. top, being able to take a call on the watch without taking my gloves off or the phone out, big upgrade. Still, the fenix is crazy expensive and it took a few months and a lot of upgrades to get to a decent bugfree watch.

[@chrisragone8785]

Put your Ultra-2 in Airplane mode, make sure the Bluetooth & WiFi options in settings are off and ask Siri to set a timer for 5 minutes. On board Siri requires no internet connection and should set the timer. However, my Black Ultra-2 on board Siri would not work!

[@emilianomunoztorres5079]

Wireless fast charging for the Watch seems to be the best option but the reality is that this way of charging will increase the temperature and will damage the battery… The Garmin way of charging would be better if you want to take care of your battery. But nowadays it seems that all the people in KZbin wants wireless ultra super fast charging… then you read on Twitter people crying that the battery health of their iPhones is bad after one year… what a surprise! I hope Garmin never implement wireless charging, is ridiculous.

[@LoganHobbs96]

love apple😍

[@highlanderes]

Thanks for showing the Ultra 2 black chips 👍

[@d_chong]

apple watch ultra 2 satin black ftw

[@dexson5831]

Not apple to apple comparison. AWU is a smart watch with fitness tracking capabilities and F8 is a fitness tracking watch with smart watch capabilities.

[@therakeshdas]

Why u need watch for your fancy dinner? 😄😄

[@SimonSaysRun88]

Coros pace pro!

[@tonyalvarado4810]

Bro literally said that a downside is him forgetting a charging cable because the Garmin has such an awesome battery life. HUH!?!? Don't blame the watch because you forget something. OR...or...have another cable or two in your bags and there are several charging docks available for the Garmin similar to the Apple's.

[@matthewtalbot707]

My Apple Watch auto uploads my runs to strava fine and I’ve never had a problem

[@ShervinShares]

glad to hear!

[@EyesofEzekiel]

Great video. Love the review. Was wondering about both brands view on longevity. Meaning most Apple products after 6 to 8 years will no longer be able to update and therefore the product essentially will become obsolete. I have a polar M430 watch for over six years now. It’s incredible. Runs smooth. My concern with Apple as I have many of their products after six years this very expensive watch will no longer work. What do you think?

[@Angelsanchez-7-1-3]

Is it still worth paying $700 for the ultra 2?

[@JasonRaneses]

+1

[@Jaredstthomas]

If you’re a serious athlete or don’t have an iPhone, get the Garmin. Everyone else should get the Apple Watch