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@ioanpopovici2 ай бұрын
Just rise the Apple Watch, if the sensor is not lit the HR monitor is connected…
@705squadАй бұрын
I went with the F8 just because its not square, the battery life and the flashlight ! Love it
@dimi-883 күн бұрын
You forgot the most important thing the lagging 😂Is like a turtle 🐢 watch.1000 euro for this trashy watch 😂Come on garmin
@mdrennen132 ай бұрын
I thought the flashlight would be a silly extraneous feature and now I can't live without it. LOVE the Garmin flashlight
@aguafria95652 ай бұрын
i only learned i could double tap last week. made it way more accessible
@JakeMarcin2 ай бұрын
Yeah the flashlight is 100% a brilliant feature! Apple need to do this on the ultra 3
@simkiedАй бұрын
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.
@neo61ukАй бұрын
Garmin flashlight is a dealbreaker for me. Use it once - use it non stop now.
@ShervinSharesАй бұрын
RIGHT? I love it
@spadbob2415 күн бұрын
haha .. you got me at first half 😆
@dimi-883 күн бұрын
Buy a flashlight 🔦
@neo61uk3 күн бұрын
@@dimi-88 I have loads mate , but never in my pocket when I need them. This flashlight on your wrist is always there and addictive to use. Specially when trying to find my sock at 4am leaving to work and trying not to wake the other half and I’m in my pyjama 😂😂 I use it 2-3 times a day now. Every day literally
@JackieRJ1432 ай бұрын
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! ❤
@maidoni37752 ай бұрын
I agree👍
@matissecomtois43992 ай бұрын
@@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 !
@renesolis7799Ай бұрын
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.
@markswindale2432 ай бұрын
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.
@luism81302 ай бұрын
I have the ultra, the battery is falsely advertised… this shit runs out way too fast.
@d_chong2 ай бұрын
@@luism8130 my ultra 2 lasts like 3 days before i have to charge it...
@danselas23 күн бұрын
Battery is woeful on the apple. Can you even do an ultramarathon with it?
@MR35th-89015 күн бұрын
Weird, my last 48 hours? Something is running in the background? Go in the shower, have a dump. Watch is charged 45%from 10%. Not really an issue. Add battery 🔋 to the watch face. Adapt.
@dimi-883 күн бұрын
Because the AWU is smooth thats why drain the battery.The trashy garmin is lagging all the fucking time.
@a.peeters271928 күн бұрын
The battery life and the flashlight of Fenix 8 is top. !!
@gregorypuryear3872 ай бұрын
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.
@7sage4692 ай бұрын
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.
@lukepaulson34282 ай бұрын
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!
@chrisking64482 ай бұрын
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!
@johndurando2 ай бұрын
The battery life would be 36 hours if they did that lol
@peppep51062 ай бұрын
@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
@heezy66402 ай бұрын
@@chrisking6448 @lukepaulson3428 Get a running belt.
@Thespecialone19702 ай бұрын
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.
@brennonjacobson62622 ай бұрын
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.
@silverpro83562 ай бұрын
no the garmin is the king.
@beanb2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. How about a video how you keep all your data synced and not duplicated by wearing two devices?
@trumptman2 ай бұрын
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.
@Ksordus2 ай бұрын
Imagine a person calling the watch problem the fact that he forgets the charger because the watch runs long...
@simkiedАй бұрын
So a big con is that the battery life is TOO GOOD so I forget to charge it.
@CarsWithCory2 ай бұрын
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
@Triathleteamit2 ай бұрын
@@CarsWithCory Same with me 😀
@Joe-g4t3t2 ай бұрын
It's a great sports watch but for the other 22-23hours a day its pretty useless. 🤷♂
@taylorgiles48442 ай бұрын
It’s a great sports watch terrible smartwatch
@mauri13102 ай бұрын
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
@CarsWithCory2 ай бұрын
@ 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
@PatrickTurner-b4v2 ай бұрын
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.
@4esv2 ай бұрын
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.
@silverpro83562 ай бұрын
salesman detected also you cant go out into the wild with your gps . Garmin is better.
@mcod9928 күн бұрын
@@silverpro8356 you sound like someone who owns a garmin and cant stand when someone else has a different opinion lol.
@That-bearded-dude25 күн бұрын
@@mcod99 I have both and the Fenix8 is by far the better choice for me.
@sidhaantmathreja28532 ай бұрын
Was waiting for this comparison
@Flobert162 ай бұрын
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_one2 ай бұрын
yeah and that poor battery most be icing on the cake to..,right ? lmao
@Flobert162 ай бұрын
@ 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.
@silverpro83562 ай бұрын
your a apple shill and salesman stop lying.
@silverpro83562 ай бұрын
the radiation that comes off the apple watch is crazy not good to have on you all the time.
@diamond_h0usАй бұрын
@@silverpro8356 Pseudoscience detected.
@emmatuxedo25652 ай бұрын
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.
@cappacullaАй бұрын
God, if such a thing actually existed.. Didn't give you two wrists to carry around 2k worth of watches 🤣🤣🤣
@Sergiu-3 күн бұрын
@@cappaculla Of course God exists, why would you think otherwise!? Regarding the watches, there are just so many choices these days😵💫😵💫
@IzmanHawkАй бұрын
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.
@george625223 күн бұрын
My first watch back in 1963-64 (as maybe 12yr old) was round. Wore round my entire life until the square Apples. Enough was enough of round. Bought my first Ultra Gen. 1 a month ago and love it. I would rather wait a year or 3 and not buy full price.
@LauraTryUK2 ай бұрын
Great video Shervin. _this_ is your thing 🔥
@HenryKlosok2 ай бұрын
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
@bishopdadon79422 күн бұрын
I chose the AU2, it’s just an all around everyday better watch… I don’t need my phone to use it, very compatible with all of my other devices. It’s just an easy decision for me personally.
@buzzwildofficial2 ай бұрын
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.
@leelee28715 күн бұрын
Does the series 10 have the same features
@swansong042 ай бұрын
Great comparison, I love my AW ultra however! it pausing during runs and hikes DRIVES ME CRAZY !!
@CharliepdАй бұрын
You can turn off that setting
@austinslater47732 ай бұрын
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.
@JacksDailyDrives2 ай бұрын
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-882 ай бұрын
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
@JacksDailyDrives2 ай бұрын
@@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 😂
@JacksDailyDrives2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@hojo50812 ай бұрын
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.
@tonyalvarado4810Ай бұрын
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
@lcano22Ай бұрын
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.
@techart22116 күн бұрын
i have the same problem😐
@lcano2216 күн бұрын
@ it’s depressing 😩
@Ayyitsmando3 күн бұрын
Daaamn, I’m planning on getting a sleeve soon. This fr an issue?😩
@rodzz72 ай бұрын
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
@wavesnowaves2 ай бұрын
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 😃
@johnferguson23702 ай бұрын
Love your content, Shervin; keep it coming. 😊
@jjbinks117Ай бұрын
Love your videos, I just got the Ultra 2, it's been fantastic!
@Stockfish151129 күн бұрын
I have several garmins including Tactix 7 pro. No comparrision with regular smarwatches. It destroys them in real life situations. Like if you are lost in some dessert, you better have garmin over applewatch. If you are sitting in office and taking calls, yeah ultra watch could be useful. However for sports, active life style, survival, military etc. Its just garming all day. Lose internet with ultra and you are dusted. Garmin all day. Also last month i had nasty mountainbike crash and i was send with the ambulance to hospital. When i arrived they were measuring my stuff and i had my epix pro on the wrist at the time. I was kinda curious and was watching the the doctors monitor and boy the garmin epix was measruing pulse etc with pin point accuracy compared to high end hospital technology. Kinda impressive tbh.
@austinslater47732 ай бұрын
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
@kerimarmagan9498Ай бұрын
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
@CuratedKrys2 ай бұрын
I never have to manually upload my run to Strava from my Apple Watch. Weird.
@georgesoto54362 ай бұрын
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!
@ThorSkin69Ай бұрын
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
@ZeRo-22-2 ай бұрын
Great stuff shervin!
@60beats442 ай бұрын
Thanks Shervin. Interesting to note how important it seems to you how you are perceived by others wearing either of these watches.
@wilsongv952 ай бұрын
since your last video. this is the video I've been waiting for. GG's
@javierromero-cn3lh2 ай бұрын
I'm saving money for the Ultra 2 because of your videos. I hope to get it one day.
@Harrythehun2 ай бұрын
@@javierromero-cn3lh same, but I'm going for the 3, hopefully spring 2025.
@vaskodikov6869Ай бұрын
@@Harrythehun there is no 3 yet.
@BeaverTerror2 ай бұрын
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.
@jcmuscle1232 ай бұрын
There’s plenty of videos doing that and the AW is always way more closer to correct than any garmin
@TaiPham-k1fАй бұрын
AW is way more accurate, my Garmin is off alot of the times
@RisingDragonSchool2 ай бұрын
Excellent video! But still undecided which to buy. How close are metrics like HRV and RHR between the two watches?
@BobJones-zw3uiАй бұрын
Nicely done brother - Merry Christmas‼️‼️💥🎅🧑🎄
@andyseal81342 ай бұрын
Always great videos. Thank you
@MooseBeCanadian2 ай бұрын
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.
@ckkevin9620Ай бұрын
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.
@OldFashioned7512 ай бұрын
Love these longer videos…👍
@tonyalvarado4810Ай бұрын
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.
@TheThaiLife2 ай бұрын
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.
@jaimealonsocardin21432 ай бұрын
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
@thepatternforms85929 күн бұрын
Enduro 3 beats them both by a lot
@X.C_2 ай бұрын
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
@no1up19 күн бұрын
This is easy people… Fenix7 pro is one year old and will not be getting updated to OS the fenix 8 has. To put things in to perspective… my iWatch 3 is on WatchOS11 and still working strong 🙄
@TehObLiVioUs2 ай бұрын
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..)
@jamesroadnight53272 ай бұрын
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
@rvcohen2 ай бұрын
@@jamesroadnight5327 what data and functionality that lacks in the ultra 2?
@franzapata53439 күн бұрын
I'm right-handed and I use my apple watch ultra in my right hand, does it influence something when doing sports? I see that you also use it on the right. Is it for some reason? Thanks so much.
@memyselfandi5202 ай бұрын
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
@MrWillAdams2 ай бұрын
@@memyselfandi520 the ultra lasts 3 days
@bobcog00012 ай бұрын
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.
@chriscarpunky2 ай бұрын
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.
@rc51bigdaddyАй бұрын
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.
@michaelnguyen369214 күн бұрын
Did you have a separate data package with your Apple ultra 2 ?
@JayFriedrichs3 күн бұрын
if apple made a watch with physical buttons and longer battery life it would make decision so much easier.
@adamluthfie72 ай бұрын
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
@rolandstraub2 ай бұрын
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 :(
@sxhrgvsАй бұрын
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.
@404-Err0rАй бұрын
"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 😢
@thedragon356Ай бұрын
@@404-Err0r glass shouldn’t scratch titanium, titanium is harder so that doesn’t make much sense.
@dannyloopeker44232 ай бұрын
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
@mauri13102 ай бұрын
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
@LashanR2 ай бұрын
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
@dannyloopeker44232 ай бұрын
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
@DutyFirstАй бұрын
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.
@johndurando2 ай бұрын
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. 🤔
@bachinalalith25162 ай бұрын
which model of Garmin smartwatch is the best according to you overall in every aspects?
@faocisco2 ай бұрын
Never had that “start activity “ problem with my ultra1,ultra2 and ultra2b ! Probably some app you’re using.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the detailed review. Summarised, in many points mentioned Garmin is (way) better and again, only the "lifestyle features" are better on the AWU. I think the review was unfortunately not unbiassed, e.g. is it really a Garmin problem, that it needs to be recharged once a week and you forgot to take with you the charging cable vs. the AWU, which needs to be recharged daily and you didn't forget it? LOL!!! Furthermore, it really annoyed me, that you didn't mentioned the GPS settings on the devices, which is fundamental, when comparing GPS data. A lot depends on the GPS settings on the Garmin devices (every seconds sample, dual frequency and multi-band always on, etc). For me Garmin is a clear winner, still! Thank you!
@johnny.eddings2 ай бұрын
Great content, Shervin. Do you still use your Whoop, and if so, in what capacity?
@jonathantimm46452 ай бұрын
I went back and forth for a while and decided on Garmin. With that it has given me full permission to leave Apple.
@highlanderes2 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the Ultra 2 black chips 👍
@MrPaulHK2 ай бұрын
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.
@xXkrys90Xx2 ай бұрын
@@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..^^
@MsHussainMD2 ай бұрын
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.
@marcus03132 ай бұрын
Will the fenix 8 be damaged if type c charging slot comes into contact with water?
@ThorSkin69Ай бұрын
@@marcus0313 it’s not type C
@tamjomi08232 ай бұрын
What is that sensor you have to let you know you need sodium?
@JoshuaCherwinski2 ай бұрын
Please explain how to get power data for riding from Apple Watch into Apple health
@BATMAN002222 ай бұрын
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
@Dannyv1987Ай бұрын
It's not worth it stick with samsung
@reddishh6671Ай бұрын
@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.
@biegiemdocelu17 күн бұрын
Fenix 8 😁👌❤️
@shub252512 күн бұрын
flash light just kills apple watch its so so usefull
@ThorSkin69Ай бұрын
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
@Chaz08552 ай бұрын
I have the Garmin but would go back to apple if I could get at least a week of battery.
@louisandrews47642 ай бұрын
Where could I find that orange strap?
@baolongpiano2 ай бұрын
I guess runners and athletes will love Garmin more
@paulirish11652 ай бұрын
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.
@popularvideos7472 ай бұрын
thanks bro
@SpeedGio2 ай бұрын
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. 😮
@diazernestomx4 күн бұрын
Lol! If you forget your charger it's not a watch issue 😂
@flex_nyc98852 ай бұрын
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