Running With The Apple Watch Ultra 2

[@mlegrand]

Here's the track video that I mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJeoYaJ5bbCko7c And the best place to buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2: amzn.to/3FS0VNd Thank you guys so much for watching!

[@ShaunMcDngh]

Great review! Finally, a review about the Applewatch that really goes into running and not about all that smart watch stuff(Applepay, Messages, etc.)

[@mlegrand]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@raymundmalig2506]

I was a Garmin fan since forerunners. But after getting Apple Watch Ultra 2, I prefer ultra than Garmin. Neither makes my pace faster😅, aside awu2 more fashionable it has more to offer than Garmin. I can wear 24/7 different occasions.

[@mlegrand]

😂 - They haven't made my pace any faster either and I sometimes wear them both at the same time!!! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@1519Spring]

I also have been all of those things (fast on the track, a marathoner, a hobby jogger, and lately, slow as ....). Love all your stuff. Hope you have a good Gingermas video this year...

[@mlegrand]

Ohhhhh. I’ve been thinking about making a fun Gingermas video. 🤔 I need to get to work. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@kingjustice1831]

Magnificent video Matt. You are a talented content creator, and I appreciate the polish and creativity of your work. It’s like you are the “Apple” of this genre’s eye.

[@mlegrand]

Ha! Thank you so much King Justice!

[@jonnyc8208]

Hello, I have the AWU2 and the Fenix 6. I love both, the AWU2 is an amazing smart watch and a pretty good sport watch. Yet to seriously train, it is not as convenient as the Fenix which is really an amazing sport watch… and a poor smart watch 😊 On balance, for my current needs, the AWU2 is more adequate.

[@mlegrand]

I use a Garmin on my left wrist and the AWU on the right. 😬 Obviously not ideal but it works for testing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@1carus1]

Great call to make the orange button more versatile in different apps 👍 Apple take note. Great vid Matt - thanks.

[@mlegrand]

Wow, thank you. I felt like I was extremely long winded talking about that part.

[@HugoParedes]

I’ve tried Garmin, Suunto, Polar and Apple Watch. For running, not having buttons to navigate the watch, it’s a really downer. In the summer, the sweaty hands, and in the winter, when wearing gloves, it’s difficult to navigate. Other minuses of the Apple Watch are the lack of mapping, inability to cancel a workout but keep the existing run going, etc…

[@mlegrand]

Nice feedback Hugo! Hopefully Apple will take notice and start to work on some of these issues. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@TheDude-m2n]

What do you mean inability to cancel a workout and keep the existing run going?

[@anupparmar8764]

Been looking forward to exactly this review i.e. Apple ultra 2 for running! Cheers!

[@mlegrand]

Hope you enjoy it Anup! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@MaxKito2]

Apparently everything is personal perception. I purchased the AWU2 about 2 weeks ago and I’m not a big macho man and to me this watch is not a big boy like so many KZbinrs claim it to be nor it doesn’t feel heavy either at least to me. But to each their own. This Apple Watch should have been called like “Apple Watch Pro” instead of the falsely marketing stunt and very likely customer feelings about it would have come across much more positive for everyone. I’m into mild work outs mainly 4-5 miles of mixed walk and running 4days per week. I do sleep with it and doesn’t bother me at all maybe because I got accustomed to my previous Nike Series 7 Apple Watch. I only keep important notifications on all else is off because battery is subjective from user to user but it is not the best option. I get about 3 days on mixed use. Overall, I’m happy and appreciative that I was able to buy it, because it is honestly a very expensive watch.

[@mlegrand]

Good call Max. I agree “Apple Watch Pro” would have been a smarter naming convention for this series. Ultra has a different connotation for some runners. I love how durable this watch is. My AWU 1 looks almost brand new after a year. Hopefully you feel it’s worth the price after you’ve had it a while. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@MaxKito2]

@@mlegrand Hi Matt, thank you 😊. Indeed I’m happy with my AWU2. I’m still learning things here and there, which in part thanks to you and others, I’ve learned much more. By the way, you might have heard it before,but bravo with the high-quality and effort you put into your videos. 👍

[@victoryu7820]

Another great AWU2 breakdown. Thanks! Such production value. Now that you have tested all three triathlon sports, are you going to put it all together and do a triathlon review?

[@mlegrand]

Maybe. I was thinking about merging all three of these videos into one longer video for people but maybe I could talk about triathlon specifically at the beginning. I think there's some good things and bad things when it comes to triathlon races. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@DSmithChengdu]

Thanks for this review. Buying mine next week! I am still using a Series 3... which doesn't even have iOS updates anymore. Time for an upgrade!

[@mlegrand]

I think you'll really enjoy it. Let me know. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@richardjablonski5893]

Great video Matt! I am an occasional runner I just got the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and it’s great!

[@mlegrand]

Nice Richard! Yeah, it's a great running watch. Hope it's holding up well for you. You'll be happy to know that my AWU 1 looks flawless after 300+ days now. It's a very durable device. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@dnice362]

I got rid of my Fenix 7 pro and bought the ultra 2 because I need the smartwatch features and I love it I like it more than I thought

[@bigmaxcc]

😅 I would say same but I kept both but I love my garmin 😍more plus the built in flashlight 🔦 is the best

[@dnice362]

@@bigmaxcc that was an awesome feature on the pro

[@mlegrand]

I also love the flashlight. It's honestly my favorite feature on these newer Garmins. Glad you're enjoying the Ultra 2. It is a smarter smart watch. Thank you dnice!

[@dayslikethis9788]

@@bigmaxccyes, amazed how often the flashlight comes in handy

[@LuisPerez-jp8lv]

Personally I think Apple Watches are great for casual running and even high intensity workouts on the track because you can listen to your downloaded music on a long run without having your phone and tracking splits as well as monitoring your heart rate during fartlek workouts

[@mlegrand]

Awesome experience! Thanks so much for sharing it here with us here!

[@bonn1771]

Amazing video Matt. I had the Nike watch.. your idea race routes. Works for me on trail races.. I get lost once in a while

[@mlegrand]

The Nike watch was a great little device for it's time. Too bad Nike moved away from that so quickly. Thanks for all of the support. As always. 👏🏻

[@deanlee3451]

Solid video production as always mate!!!!

[@mlegrand]

Thank you so much Dean Lee!

[@yevinn-]

Great review. I love my Ultra 1. I'm just hoping Apple keeps adding health info and course creation and directions when running

[@mlegrand]

It seems like that's got to be the next step for running and cycling. But who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe Apple will do something creative here. We'll see. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@CraigEggleton]

Training Peaks integration will take this up another level. When/if that ever happens. Don’t want to have to use a third party app to integrate.

[@mlegrand]

I've been wanting to test this but yeah, it's still not available. 🤔 I have this feeling it'll have to be very simplified workouts for it all to work. We'll see. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@tjc2016VT]

Great video Matt!

[@mlegrand]

Thank you Tim!

[@AntonHMirafsari]

Can you program a workout in? - watch beeps for recover and when to start rep? Can you also set view for current lap pace? I used to Apple Watch 5 and none of that was possible so had to use a garmin

[@mlegrand]

It's a little different that what Garmin offers. You can build custom workout with pace alerts, so it'll buzz and show an alert on the screen when you drop above or below the assigned pace. There is also a Pacer type workout which is set to just one pace for a distance and it'll show a ahead or behind animation. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@hugoferreira2274]

Personally I still prefer a sports watch. But it is definitely a compelling product that is improving. Would be great to see an improvement in battery 🔋 next year. I believe if apple or anything of the other players creat a long lasting smartwatch, more people would make a move. Great video like Always Matt. Keep up the good work

[@mlegrand]

Thank you Hugo!!! I think Apple is aware of the battery life issue and yet they always seem to reference ‘all day’ battery life as if that all people want. The processor improvements on the AWU2 or Series 9 didn’t move the needle. Maybe a new display technology would help? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hugoferreira2274]

@@mlegrand yes definitely. It might help. I mean is definitely not bad 2 days of battery life. But if we could have 5 days it would make it more attractive. But is good to see improvements. Maybe next year they will focus on a small upgrade to the battery run time.

[@RemyBReel]

Matt likes em THICC! 🤣 🤣 Sorry, didn't even make it past the intro before commenting. Love your videos my dude

[@mlegrand]

😆

[@vs5617]

First time viewer and that Mom joke at 1:06 was slick. Subscribing now... :)

[@mlegrand]

I didn’t even like that joke but thank you!!! I’ll have to come up with something better about your Mom for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. 😆

[@martowl]

I ran the Bear 100 (100 mile Ultra) with an AWU1 and while you are correct about the 2 min GPS fix in the reduced GPS and HR mode, Apple is performing magic if you have your phone with you and offline downloaded maps. My track was near perfect to my amazement and surprise. My distance was spot on and my HR and calories were very close to a Suunto Vertical that I also wore. I was slow so 35h for a finish and no issues with battery. I agree with you about a non-optimal experience though, as that extreme low power mode restricts you to one screen. However, checking the pace and elevation gain with my Suunto showed they were very close. So, I think it can work with some compromises.

[@mlegrand]

Wow, nice work on finishing that hundo!!! 👏🏻 And this is great feedback for people to hear about. You should check out Dave Dillion's channel @ChaseTheSummit He does ultras and tries different watches frequently. I'm really glad to hear the GPS track was solid even in the reduced mode. I'm a big fan of the Enduro 2 and I think that'd be my go to watch if I wanted something for a 100 miler but the AWU is super nice for the 99% of the time in life that you're not out on the trails. And like you said, it's really not that bad in those cases either. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@jimbeam4736]

OMG, I still have this old Nike Watch and it still works but it´s not possible to link the data to anything and it´s bulky af but it was a great running watch.

[@mlegrand]

That’s awesome! I wish I still had my old one. I really wanted something to reference as I talked about it in this video. I had to use on of @DCRainmaker ‘s old photos. 😆

[@BrunoPicard974]

Thank you, always great to watch your videos.

[@mlegrand]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words Bruno! I checked out your channel and there's some amazing music there. I should send you some drone footage to use under the title. 👌

[@BrunoPicard974]

@@mlegrand thank you sir !

[@peterullinger2814]

I´m with you on the race route feature being a strangely half-baked like a lot of Apple´s running features. No navigation and no routing based on a certain stat (pace, HR), no possibility to import a GPX. Also worth mentioning: running power without (automatic) running power zones (based on the correlation between HR and RP on flat surfaces, like Garmin and Polar do(1)), or intervals and fartleg without being able to see the last active split (like you mentioned), or any kind of map as a data page. Also worth mentioning for hiking or other outdoor activities: the strangely implemented backtrack feature (not into the workout app but into the compass app, without navigational features). Still have the AWU1 bc of the fall detection on motorcycles (hence the AW) and he battery life (hence the Ultra). (1) As a workaround, I have several workouts on the watch in which I set up alarms for my own power zones).

[@mlegrand]

Those are really good points Peter. It's odd that cycling has power zones that are automatically generated but running doesn't. 🤔 Lots of work for Apple to get to. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@stanmakowski1985]

Another great review. I appreciate your point of view and the insights you provide. I have been a long time Garmin user and a few months ago upgraded to the Epix Pro 51mm. Love this watch, however I own so many apple products that I have been on the fence about getting the Apple watch Ultra since V1. With every video you put out I get just a little closer. I do feel Apple has a ways to go with some of the options but for the average runner/fitness enthusiast I do feel the Apple watch would work just fine. I do have a question for you, I know the Apple watch has the touch screen and less buttons than the Garmin but can you disable the touch screen on the Apple watch? I do hear a lot about the inadvertent touches that stop workouts. Thanks for your work and your time. Love the insight and thoughts.

[@peter_sper]

Yes you can lock the screen so you won’t hit any buttons.

[@mlegrand]

The Apple Watches have a water lock that I recommend turning on when it's rainy out. I've lost a few activities due to my wet jacket sleeve mixing up stuff on the touchscreen. Overall, I think you'll miss some stuff from Garmin (especially that new flashlight) but you'd like the smarter smart watch features. Maybe see what Apple does next? 🤷‍♂️

[@ChrisAbces123456]

It’s always the same verdict since years: You want a smartwatch for casual runners? AWU! You are serious about running? GARMIN!

[@rgmALC]

I feel like there’s ALOT of serious runners that use an Apple Watch…

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

Except the serious runners who wants too wear one, and only one watch…. I’m a serious runner and diver and I have an Watch Ultra since oct 2022:)

[@mlegrand]

I think that's still holds true. It's a bit interesting to see Apple take on some features like track mode and do it better than Garmin. I'll be very interested to see how Apple does going forward. Could be fun to watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@DeeKay1911]

Would consider myself a pretty serious runner with two annual marathons and around 3.500 km a year - and I love the Apple Watch Ultra. Might lack a small thing for running. Rest of the 98% the day it blows the competition away

[@andrikristianto2577]

I have both Garmin and Apple watch (S6), and for running and golf, I always come back to AW…

[@LuisRidesABike]

The one thing I don’t hear anyone talking about is the lack of data field customization. Workout app or Strava app only have average pace and lap pace 🤔 ( At Least on the SE2 I’m testing) I do like the Apple Watch for its smart features such as getting a snapshot of who’s at my ring camera, but as a running watch it’s lacking unfortunately… So capable and so close, but it just doesn’t show me what I want

[@mlegrand]

Yeah, 100% agree but it's also something that Apple could work on. They could make these data fields much more custom and add a lot of additional options. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@chrisachristie]

Great video. What Garmin are you wearing?

[@mlegrand]

I switch around the watch on my left wrist a lot but I think this is the Garmin Enduro 2. I’ve been wearing this a ton lately. It’s solid and it’s always good to go as far as battery life. 🔋 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@dxb_cf]

What about full ironman?

[@mlegrand]

Yes, that would fall under the 17 hour limit of the low power mode. There’s kind of two low power mode and I’m referring to the first basic one regular low-power mode where it still has full fidelity GPS & HR readings (but changes the screen to gesture-based, versus always-on). Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@TheDude-m2n]

Guys, you can get the same health benefits with the S9 which is only $400. Even the S7 which you can get refurbished for $250.

[@mlegrand]

Yes! Almost everything I talk about in here is good to go on a Series 7. Great way to save money! 💴

[@Natan9000]

“Not me trying to hit on your mom” 😂😂

[@mlegrand]

😬 - I wonder if anyone was offended. 🤷‍♂️

[@DeeKay1911]

Great video - Some of us in European countries not supported for the track mode are lusting for them to expand - Any news on that?

[@mlegrand]

I thought that they've slowly been adding countries. Germany, the UK, Italy, and Australia were added this spring. I'm guess each update will get a few more as time goes on. 🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@SuperAaron99]

I stopped using race routes because I kept going off route. I don’t know why they just can’t overlay Apple Maps directions for that.

[@mlegrand]

Yeah, I used Race Routes for a while but haven't been using it lately. I just wish the feature was a bit further developed. 😬 Thanks SuperAaron!

[@bigmaxcc]

I don’t if it’s garmin magic often I go 3 weeks without worrying about battery life love my enduro 2 😄 Whilst the AWU I. Have to think right 2 to 4 days until next charge 😂it’s true I won’t mention lte or Apple Pay But for running absolutely yes even better walking tracks very well plus heart rate out of all devices it’s the most accurate spot on 👍🙌 Great vid as always Matt 😄👏

[@mlegrand]

Thank you BigMax! I also love my Enduro. It just goes forever. 2-4 days is when it thinks it's in panic low batter mode. 😆 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@jaymaizel1263]

Enjoy all your videos. So my question is for an almost 50 year old that is training for my first 70.3 is the AWU2 going to be a good choice from start to finish? Been using a Garnin Instinct 1 Solar for years. Thanks again. Just looking for some direction.

[@mlegrand]

The AWU2 could work just fine. The benefit is that it's a better smart watch than the Garmin. I'd still say something like the Garmin FR 965 is a better triathlon watch. The new Garmin Instinct 2X is also fantastic. It'd be a solid triathlon watch and can go forever. It also has a built in flashlight which is amazing. Which 70.3?

[@jaymaizel1263]

@@mlegrand planning on the the New York Ironman in Jones Beach. Be a month after I turn 50. I’m really trying to dial everything in.

[@jaymaizel1263]

You like the instinct 2x over the 965?

[@mlegrand]

@@jaymaizel1263 - Hard call. I think the 965 has a better looking screen but the 2X has better durability and longer battery life.

[@jaymaizel1263]

@@mlegrand appreciate you taking your time to answer my questions. Big fan of your videos and frankness. Thanks again.

[@Menudaesmiberza]

Are there any differences at all between ultra 1 and ultra 2 gps? I see that both are dual band

[@mlegrand]

They are the same as far as I know.

[@PJo336]

Random q: if you have flashlight set on the action button, I assume when in sleep mode you still have to do that annoying crown hold before you can turn on the flashlight?

[@mlegrand]

If the AWU is in sleep mode and you hit the action button (set to flashlight) it'll turn on the flashlight. Hitting the action button again will turn it off. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@aidaenni]

nice watch

[@mlegrand]

Thank you! 👌

[@BY-dq3mt]

An issue I have with my 2021 iwatch is when the touch screen gets wet from rain, say while running or at a ball game. When wet, the screen doesn’t work properly. Was this fixed on the Ultra 2?

[@mlegrand]

Nope. Touch screens and rain don't mix well together. It's one place where buttons win out hands down. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@robertktw]

How helpful is AW ultra 2 after the runs? Recovery time suggestions? Is hrv data helpful? Does it track training load over time? Thanks!

[@mlegrand]

No it’s not that great at recovery tracking. That’s a common huge complaint when comparing the AWU to Garmin. There are third party apps but hopefully Apple integrates features like this in the future. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@robertktw]

@@mlegrand Thanks and love your contents! im surprised apple hasn't take advantage of AW's data and made those into actionable insights natively in apple health

[@mlegrand]

@@robertktw - Maybe it’ll happen soon. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wilbur9354]

Hi there, if you will go for a marathon run, will you pick AWU2 or Garmin Forerunner 965?

[@mlegrand]

Both would be perfectly fine for a marathon. The AWU2 is actually a bit more durable than the 965. Do you prefer the smarter smart watch or the more training focussed Garmin?

[@dyauswinters]

How accurate is the heart rate sensor compared to a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2? Mainly treadmill cardio, but i like to know what zone I'm in so the more accurate sensor is key for me. Your opinion would help. Thanks!

[@mlegrand]

I would say the AWU's heart rate sensor is similar. I've seen mistakes from both watches but I don't think one is better than the other.

[@leenicholas5101]

If you watch the Quantified Scientists videos..Apple Watches score much higher on heart rate accuracy compared to Garmin 👍

[@RemyBReel]

Ok, real comment time. My issue with Apple Watch (for running or any endurance sport) is the lack of structured training. I get runners that come to we with an Apple Watch but none of the workouts from TP or FS or any of those platforms will show up on their watch so they have to either memorize or write the workout on their arm. What year is it Apple???

[@mlegrand]

Good point. Apple has a new API for companies like Training Peaks to work with but we’ll have to see how it goes when implemented. I have my doubts about complex workouts. 😬 Thanks for checking this one out Remy!!!

[@luke9119]

New to running and this has baffled me. Considering all the effort put into AppleFitness+, it’s bizarre that even the most basic Couch to 5k app provides a simple structure you can’t get on Apple Watch…

[@GameCast222]

I subscribed

[@mlegrand]

Thank you!

[@notbinks]

“Now if you have every worn an Apple Watch Ultra, one of the first things your going to notice is that it’s a hefty watch.” Tell me you have never owned a mechanical watch without telling me you’ve never owned a mechanical watch.

[@mlegrand]

So true! 😂 - If you look at this channel, it's all little GPS watches and nothing really nice.

[@papaqlitabriz.]

is stop watch works with physical bottom ؟

[@mlegrand]

In stopwatch, the action button can work to start and then as a split. Then you need to use both the right and left button at the same time to stop. Touchscreen for reset 😬 We have a lot of rain here so it’s not ideal.

[@brucelin5842]

How does this watch perform inside the gym?

[@mlegrand]

I've done a few weightlifting sessions but it's not my specialty. I should probably hit the gym more frequently. I'd say it does ok 🤷‍♂️ Thanks Bruce!

[@juliantorres2826]

What shoes are wearing running through the woods in this video?

[@mlegrand]

I typically wear Nike Air Pegasus: amzn.to/3Tcb92o

[@joyaclub]

Make a 45mm Ultra and I'm in...but at 49mm, it's a non-starter.

[@mlegrand]

That’s a good suggestion for Apple. I wonder what they’ll have this coming fall. 🤔

[@michaeljamesTX]

We did our own research on both Ultra 1 and Ultra 2. Verdict? The always on feature…THATS IT. I love Apple but if you’ve got the Ultra 1 don’t waste your money for the 2. And I’ve had the iPhone 15 Pro Max since it came out. I traded in from the 14 Pro Max. Verdict? NO NEED TO UPGRADE. The 14 of any version is the same for all 15 products. Here’s a fun fact: the same board and electronics used to make the iPhone since the iPhone 11 ALL have come from Samsung. Samsung sells Apple their electronics and designs. So basically, if you love Apple or your Galaxy, there is no real big difference. The first manufacturer that rolls out the clear/transparent wrap around wrist watch will be the front runner. One thing that Apple will begin using for the 16 is that they will give the user the ability to use the iwatch and iPhone to “satellite mode” to use in very remote areas. Something we should all consider having since we’re inching closer to a world conflict, so if anyone were to take over all cell phone capabilities, a sat phone is what you’ll need

[@mlegrand]

When you say “you did your own research” what do you mean? What kind of research are we talking about here? Did you do a product tear down?

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Bro, i felt very difficult to understand ☹ your explanation.

[@mlegrand]

Sorry to hear that. I'll try to work on clarity in these videos. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to provide feedback. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@taylorgiles4844]

chas the summit said it was good for 100mi with his testing

[@mlegrand]

Chase the Summit is awesome!!! But I think he’d say that it wouldn’t be his ideal ultra running watch.

[@hrussy]

I wouldn't recommend the Apple Waatch Ultra to a runner. It is just not made for that

[@rgmALC]

This is not true. The Apple Watch is perfectly fine for runner, both casual and serious.

[@mlegrand]

Yeah, there are other good options but personally, I think the Apple Watch Ultra does extremely well as a running watch. The GPS and heart rate accuracy are ideal and there are some good tools in here. Let me know what issues you're seeing Hrussy. I'd love to learn more. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@TRXFRMR41-th7vd]

Running with an apple watch Ultra is no different than running with an Apple Watch 9,87,6,5,4,3,it is a watch you wear it on your wrist and you run jog walk or just go shopping. I have an Ultra 2 I have had a stroke so I don't run I walk with my dogs or by myself. So an Apple Watch be it an Ultra or one of the the other models an Apple Watch is good for anything and for everybody!!!!!!!!

[@mlegrand]

I agree for the most part. The AWU 1 & 2 both have multi-band GPS. So it' can connect to 2 types of satellite systems at the same time. This increases the accuracy of GPS. You'd probably only notice this in really tricky conditions like when you run along next to a rock face or in a city when running next to tall glass buildings. My experience has been that all Apple Watches after about the the Series 6 have really good GPS accuracy. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@ioannisproteus7286]

I have the apple ultra watch 2 and there is no speed on the screen 😮 km /h ridiculus

[@mlegrand]

What happens when you scroll the scroll wheel? Do you see anything different?

[@ioannisproteus7286]

@@mlegrand i see the pace average. pace 5min per km for example but still i can not find the speed plus 5min per km is 12km per hour where is that the speed?

[@mlegrand]

@@ioannisproteus7286 - I don’t see that as an option either. Miles or kilometers. And then current pace, average, rolling, or fastest km. Options like that. 😬

[@ioannisproteus7286]

@@mlegrandfor 900 euros it is very serious issue and apple must put it on a future update

[@awall287]

Garmin smashes Apple

[@mlegrand]

They're different for sure. Garmin tends to fit a lot of the stuff I do but Apple could continue to make progress 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@rgmALC]

Smashes it in some areas, looses to it in other areas

[@awall287]

@@rgmALC I sold my ultra for got the tactix. So full time Garmin again.

[@jt.8144]

Let's put it this way. It's an APPLE WATCH. Unlike a Sunnto or Garmin which has a long extensive history when it comes to real world navigation. You're gonna spend upwards to a 1000 or so. Just get any SOLAR POWERED Garmin . You'll be a winner at the end in all fronts. Granted you're standing next to some Wannabe wearing an Apple Ultra. Yes. Wannabe. Or one of those people who are Just getting' into RUNNING. (thinking all this gear I just bought will improve my Running Ability.). Better to be that one guy with a Garmin 45 who's kicking everyone's ass. NO hype all Performance.

[@mlegrand]

I was 10x faster when I didn’t wear an expensive GPS watch. I think I wore an Ironman Timex watch or something. Now I have a high end Garmin and Apple Watch Ultra and couldn’t even hang at my old warm up pace. 🤦‍♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@leo_burn]

Yeah but about the rest of the world ?

[@mlegrand]

I think Apple sells this watch world wide. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@BilloBob1231]

How's the applecwatch lawsuit going is the usa going to pull it from the market 😂

[@mlegrand]

Which lawsuit 😆 There really are a lot it the one about the pulse sensor seems to be a problem. To be honest, that’s not a very useful feature in my opinion. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@georgevadnais3516]

I was fed up of this kind of watch whou offer 1 to 3 days battery life. It’s drive me crazy. Apple or samsung galaxy watch = piece of shit.

[@mlegrand]

There are quite a few watches that offer better battery life. It seems to be a trade off of smartness vs fitness focused devices. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@georgevadnais3516]

@@mlegrand i go with Garmin and i love my forerunner 965

[@missbutts85]

Only thing I really wish Apple Watch offered was a built in training plan but other than that it works well for my needs. I have the series 9

[@mlegrand]

Nice. Glad the Series 9 is working well for you. It’s a great watch 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

[@missbutts85]

@@mlegrand Thanks for putting out meaningful and helpful content. Any suggestions on good apps with running training plans? I don’t think I’m a serious enough runner to hire a coach just yet lol