Garmin fenix 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black

[@ShervinShares]

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[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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👍

[@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.

[@beanb]

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

[@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

[@johnny.eddings]

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

[@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.

[@bachinalalith2516]

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

[@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 😃

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@sidhaantmathreja2853]

Was waiting for this comparison

[@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.

[@johnferguson2370]

Love your content, Shervin; keep it coming. 😊

[@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

[@jonathantimm4645]

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

[@popularvideos747]

thanks bro

[@JoshuaCherwinski]

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

[@Quixorion]

Hey Shervin, Can you do a Video of E-Gyms like Speediance Gym Monster , Vitruvian or the Tonal ? I am really interested in the tracking & motivating aspect of all of them especially the Speediance GM

[@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

[@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.

[@OldFashioned751]

Love these longer videos…👍

[@faocisco]

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

[@andyseal8134]

Always great videos. Thank you

[@Angelsanchez-7-1-3]

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

[@Sandra-dt4ec]

yes

[@JasonRaneses]

+1

[@krysannsmith]

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

[@Ksordus]

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

[@wilsongv95]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@Clonyxl8]

Garmin is top class...apple watch is for girls...😂

[@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..^^

[@ericsisk1]

Almost $4000 in watches in the one shot. 😮

[@lorenzogaleano5267]

🔥

[@alvinbell45]

Apple Watch is a better watch its phone when your phone at home garmin watch is great but it not a apple watch

[@Kyubi2345]

It’d be really fucking nice if Apple allowed other manufacturers to have full access to Apple stuff instead of some stuff.

[@BeaverTerror]

I don't like the Apple snapping the route to map data. Believe it or not the map is not always correct. Furthermore, if I'm weaving between the left and right sides of a street during a race, for example to dodge around other people, the Apple watch will dumb it down to a straight line based on the map??? Sorry but I'd rather have the truthful GPS track, even if it might not be perfect. None of that fake BS.

[@madokakaname5895]

I wonder what you do for a living to able to pay for all of this.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

Apple still needs to get serious about battery. I have an old garmin, a new Coros, and an Apple Watch. If I have a double workout day. Run.., and swim, or weights, or whatever.., if I don’t charge between the two events.. I am on borrowed time

[@bigmaxcc]

It’s Been 10 generations of watches the same 18hrs battery life 😂 that’s more of a hint apple don’t care release the same thing sell it profit rinse and repeat

[@matthiassventoest6800]

@ 100% true

[@JasonRaneses]

Apple’s current answer is fast charging. Yes, that is nice but constantly having to top up kills the battery on the watch much quicker over time. I’d bet Apple will on the AWU 3 and Series 11 extract another few days of battery life from the SiP and firmware optimizations. They have the means to do so.

[@Real_Matt]

Genuine question - why would anyone buy the AWU with the absolute horseshit battery life. Who wants to/can be bothered charging your watch every day.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Ones a smart watch that makes folks cringe and the others a fitness (mostly running) watch that gives way more kudos with athletes. 🤣👍🏼

[@ryuhayabusa9]

Nice video! I also used to have both watches (awu 1 and fenix 7 pro) but ever since the Fenix 8 is on my wrist, I ditched the awu... And even sold it. 😮 One thing I did notice is that the Siri integration is waaaay better on my Garmin!!! For instance.... I'm able to ask opening times of stores at my Fenix 8 and I'm able to send WhatsApp messages with the voicecommand.....😊😂

[@baolongpiano]

I guess runners and athletes will love Garmin more

[@RJ-79-d2k]

Apple Watch is for people that sign up for races to make selfies, take pictures and don’t let serious runners make the race as should be. Corrals are full of people like this😂

[@maidoni3775]

Long live Apple Watch Ultra-2

[@David-l1w3p]

Long live Kim Jong Un

[@dj.mb_one]

apple watch ultra is a expensive toy and is like 5 years behind garmin..apple watch dont even work on tattoo wrist. lmao i returned my ultra 2 after few days and alot talk with apple..Garmin epix pro which i have works like a charm and 10 days longere...lmao

[@jjjuhis]

Apple watch is much better than Garmin if you compare hr accuracy. Garmin watches are zero quality.

[@dj.mb_one]

@ ps.ecen samsung make better watches 😂😂😂

[@milanpintar]

i can’t accept a heart sample rate of every 10 minutes on the ultra

[@brennonjacobson6262]

By default it’s every 3-7 minutes when not in an exercise. During a workout it’s every 3-5 seconds

[@brennonjacobson6262]

By default it’s every 3-7 minutes, during a workout it’s every 5 seconds

[@brennonjacobson6262]

The default is 3-7 minutes when not in an exercise. During a workout activity it’s every 5 seconds.

[@milanpintar]

@@brennonjacobson6262 i put my ultra on the other day and it wa 11 minute last measurement. i haven’t put it back on since. i’m sticking with my whoop and fenix 8

[@simonmayrhofer]

Apple Watch Ultra is really the biggest sh*t ever invented. GPS sucks, compatibility not available (why only IPhone piece of shit) - gets slower with every update so the want you to buy a new one every sear 😂

[@manettino430]

Cool video! My personal conclusion after using both for a long period: Apple Watch Ultra: Toy Garmin Fenix: Tool. Now, I only use the Garmin.

[@JasonRaneses]

Enjoy the laggy experience of Garmin’s new firmware and outdated processors. Let alone the watches crashing in critical moments when you need navigation. This is not to say Apple shines above Garmin, rather Garmin has been historically known for stability and that’s not the case as of today.

[@7sage469]

@@JasonRaneses Yup I agree. More than 1600 CAD for a Fenix 8 and it feels like trash when I'm just swiping around compared to my ultra 2. The hardware is great on the Fenix 8 but man is it hard to justify for the level of software and bugs you get

[@Kanchhatamu]

1st comment pin

[@dnice362]

There is no comparison here. For fitness the Apple Watch doesn’t even belong in the same room as a garmin. Garmin will always be superior. If you need the smart watch feature while running then get the Apple. I have both and now my ultra just sits, wasted money on it.

[@MedicineRunner]

@@dnice362 Apple may not be as good but watch some of the video comparisons by the quantified scientist. He’s an engineer and does watch testing. Single band Apple watch GPS actually works the same if not better than some of the entry/mid level Garmins (some that have dual band GPS even). That’s pretty important for the fitness stuff if you ask me.

[@dnice362]

@ it’s not even close. One is smart watch and one is a smart phone

[@dnice362]

@ I appreciate the reviews

[@MedicineRunner]

@@dnice362 wut

[@maidoni3775]

Garmin is a brake for life