Apple Watch Ultra Review - it should NOT be this good..
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- Apple Watch Ultra Review - 3 Months Later
The Apple Watch Ultra is Apple's most courageous Apple Watch release to date and while the battery life is great (with a caveat), the titanium construction is exquisite and the watch face is massive, this $800 flashy watch is clearly not meant for everybody..
So, in this 3-month later review, we discuss the Apple Watch Ultra's biggest strengths, its limited shortcomings, and my big problem with Apple's marketing claims. Enjoy!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Best Apple Watch Ultra Band?
1:13 Exquisite Build
3:10 This is so nice to have..
4:03 Action Button = Gimmick?
4:57 What the Watch Face is good for
5:30 Health Sensors
6:02 Battery Life = MORE than Apple says?
6:45 The BIG PROBLEM with Battery Life & Claims
8:07 My favorite thing to track with this watch (Sleep Tracking)
9:40 Why it is (and IS NOT) worth buying..
What do you think of the Apple Watch Ultra? Is it an Apple product you're considering, or is it way too overkill for your needs?
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Is the Apple Watch Ultra overkill for you? Or are you wanting one/already have one?
Kinda
I am excited for you to reach 1M, I've been watching you since 500K. keep it up mate
i love mine
Already have one. Best product they’ve released in a ver very long time!
Maybe when I lose my mind about paying for a watch, what I can pay for a flagship phone from google, for example, 😂😂😂
Just got my Ultra today. Coming from a 40 mm Series 4 this is such a huge leap….and Im totally loving this watch. Such a beautiful device that fits my wrist so wonderfully. I got the Trail loop black/grey and its very comfortable. It can fit in any position and looks very pretty in combo with the watch.
Best thing about the watch for me is battery life. I get 2.5 days very consistently using it for notifications, exercise tracking, sleep tracking etc. It literally uses 40% battery life every 24 hours. I have not tried low power mode yet but would expect 4 days to maybe 5 days. Very happy with that. I dont do remote hiking or anything but the watch was still worth it for me because of this battery life improvement. Also like the action button.
I get from between 80 and 90 hours between charges. That is with email, texts, sleep, and daily workouts. I could not be happier. This is my 8th, with all but my ultra being stainless steel, and I do not see myself going back to the old design. Love it!!
I love mine. I wish we could put it into some kind of expedition mode, were it cuts out all the smart features and lasts a few days.
Mine lasts 2.5 days very consistently in normal mode. I have not tried using it in low power mode to see how long it lasts but I would expect at least 4 days.
Sweet idea! But wouldn't it kind of negate the whole idea? I mean, all the features are there for exactly that, no?
Get a Garmin if you’re looking for a fitness watch with fewer smart features.
Samsung does that but it basically becomes a normal watch. At that point why buy a smartwatch
Hi Brandon, I actually flipped the Ultra so the Digital Crown was on the left side instead. Solved the issue of it scraping my wrist bone. You can do this in General > Wrist Orientation, would recommend!
Good tip! Thanks
i agree with everything you said in this video and i got one as well and i’m loving it. everything you said in here perfectly lined up with everything i would say about it so well done!
Thanks for the video Brandon. I guess its possible to charge the Ultra with a power bank like one with quick charge when out and about?
Just got one yesterday!! It is really nice coming from a series 6. I got the orange band you got I don’t like it I’m using my old product red band and it very comfortable. Very nice watch and I really love it. It’s not heavy at all and is really nicer than I thought it would be. 😅😊🎉
It really is time Apple gave us better Digital watch face options. Most of them are so dated now and don’t give us a large digital time display as well as complications. They’re either huge time units with little to no other info or tiny time units with loads of other info
what size strap (Alpine Loop) do you use in this video?
and your wrist size? please answer it will be helpful to me
Hey Brandon nice video. I have a question. Which is better. Apple Watch SE 2 or Series 8!
It’s Awesome love it can’t wait too see what they do with future versions!!!
Do you need cellular data to take advantage of the backtracking feature and is it better on the ultra vs the series 8? That feature would be a big thing for me
The Ultra is amazing from its build quality to its capabilities!
I love the orange band and the ocean/wave style. Got one form online, and it looks awesome❤
I got mine the day it came out- same band as you, but the tan. It got dirty FAST, and I replaced it with my black band from previous watch. I love the extra speakers- if you're running, you can hear announcements or SIRI so clearly! Great video!
I have had one for about 1 month. It’s been better than expected!
So where do I buy the case for my watch
I have been having issues with 16.3 and trouble with phone calls and text messages coming through.
I’ve just got one. Coming from an S4. It’s a very good looking watch and has a real presence. The battery life is fantastic. I love leaving the phone in at home/in the car and taken my my AirPods and also have home down time and respite from the usual social media notifications. Def recommend.
Excellent review. Best apple product I have used. It Iove it and enjoy it very much. It comes down to this: if you can afford it, just get it even it is an overkill. If you cannot afford it, forget it, don’t regret and get what you can afford.
Wasn't sure about it but now I love my Ultra. I barely feel it on my wrist and I love the extra screen space and Action button. The battery life is unbelievable for an Apple Watch. Can't imagine going back to the regular Watch. Thinking about getting that orange band. One of my favorite colors.
I really need to see what I can do to extend battery. I hit a second day, barely. But I agree is by far the best watch I have owned it stands out and it doesn't clash with suits or anything like I thought it might. It all depends on the band you wear with whatever outfit or suit you have on.
Thanks for the comprehensive (normal user) review. I’m not a trail blazer or deep sea diver. So this video’s great! Looking to pick one up soon.
I find the most practical usage for the action button right now to be the flashlight feature.
Had a watch since 0 version and the Ultra since day one release in Australia.
Best Apple product so far and I would say the next version won’t be as strong as this is perfect.
Have the green and orange Alpine loop bands ,the Midnight Ocean band which just fits, and the Black grey trail one which is also a tight fit to slip on but fits a little longer than the ocean band and is the most comfortable.
I shower and swim with all and the orange Alpine gets the dirtiest but surprisingly gets clean quickly.
I do t think I’ll be upgrading like I have been for a while.
How do you clean the orange Alpine Loop. Just curious as I got the Ultra a few days ago, and got the orange Alpine Loop.
Awesome review Brandon!!.Love your clear and amazing videos!!.You are really amazing and your informative videos are so great!!. The WATCH ultra really does seem really cool,But the price not so much!.
I LOVE mine. I actually get excited every day wearing it. Just purchased additional bands for different looks/occations. LOVE is in the air
I don’t like how soon the ultra dims and doesn’t immediately wake when I move my wrist. I have all the correct settings on but no one can see my watch face’s because it’s so dim all the time
I want to have one but not yet. Why? The battery life when it would be pitted against an ultra running distance of 100k or more. I hope an update next year would address that. Then maybe I would get one.
any word yet on the next gen of the Ultra? What will apple come out with next september
I’ve been waiting for a durable Iwatch and it’s here and I love it 😊 great review from the uk 🇬🇧
First apple watch product I owned is this model. So far I love this watch.
I got mine asap & I love it I have all three bands alpine orange was my first love it but the trail loop makes me forget I have it on at times 10/10 recommended
Thx for a another great video Brandon, I really enjoyed them 😊😊
I absolutely love my apple watch ultra. The 49mm display is just amazing.
This is my first apple watch, and im happy i waited. the other ones were way too small for me but this fits perfect.
I wish they made a mini version of the apple watch like the fitbit luxe cause as someone who loves watches and still keep track of all the data I would love something to wear as a wristband or such on my right wrist and have my usual watches on the left.
I have had mine sense release an it has been awesome I’m a lil cautious so I run a spigen thin fit case with there sapphire screen glass
I have a solo loop on mine. Fits perfect and is comfortable
greeat review!! curious what your wrist size is?
I just picked one up yesterday and I love it so much. But I’m sure that will wear off soon because it’s kinda just like my 7 was. And $870 after tax is a lot of money for a watch. And it looks like an expensive Watch. I love it.
In Europe it goes up to 1040$ with taxes
I have the same color, yes it gets dirty fast but it's also easy to clean by using a toothbrush and a detergent.
I just got one last week and passed on my series 7. Don’t regret it at all
Do not recall bunping my self when I was sighted. Now that I am blind does not happen. Never had issue with my series 3,4, 6, and 7. Is this a new thing for sighted people hurting themselves and their watch?
I’m getting my Apple Watch ultra in a few weeks im so excited
Had mine back at the beginning of November.. Took some time to get used to it & still am trying BUT it is pretty damn good....
Very good review!! 😊 thorough
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I’m getting the blue and Grey small to medium Trail loop with my Apple Watch ultra
Wrist size please
I’ve got one. Great watch for everyday use as well as fitness
I definitely want one 😮
Can’t wait for mine. I should get it in 2 days. I owned a series 6 and it was damaged in less than 5 months. 😩.
My favorite 2022 product as well.
Does a cellular device strapped to your arm kill your arm?
What is your wrist size?
Good show! Love th watch cuz flash light is supper bride also th camera looks real nice with th big screen. Sleep track is good for me. Cheers!
I’ve always been the one to use my watch only during work and it still needed charge after a full day. After purchasing the Ultra I never take it off (unless it’s charging ofc). My battery last almost a full 2 days because I customized my watch face using the Clockology app so it’s a video of my daughter. I took the steps you gave to turn off the activity notifications and fewer gps heart rate readings so I’m hoping this makes up for the animated watch faces. Overall I’m inlove with the watch and being able to use bands 44mm and above saved me lots of money on new bands.
Good video! I get 3 days every single time and that’s with an hour workout as well in normal mode.
Got mine yesterday
I just purchased the ultra 2 waiting for it to be delivered.
Great video. I got the Ultra a few days ago, along with the orange Alpine Loop, Green Alpine Loop and the black/grey Trail Loop which came on the watch. I got the Series 8 when it first came out, after initially not liking the Ultra on thin wrists (I have thin wrists). But recently the Ultra has really grown on me and I regretted not getting it over the Series 8. So I decided to order the Ultra, try it out for 7 days on my day to use, and see if I like it better than the Series 8. If I do, I will sell the Series 8 (I should still get a lot of money back for it as it's the stainless steel model and it's still the newest model). So far I'm absolutely loving the Ultra and its my favourite Apple Watch since the Series 2 (which was my first Apple Watch). My first impression strangely was that it looked smaller on my wrist than I thought it would, and also despite it been larger than the Series 8, it does not really feel heavier on my wrist than it. I suppose with me been used to wearing the stainless steel 45mm version there is not a great deal of difference in the weight between it and the titanium of the Ultra, hence why I don't really feel any weight difference with the Ultra. Things that I'm really enjoying are the flat screen, larger screen, the extra brightness (which I'm really noticing outdoors), increased battery life. Although I have never had an issue with battery life on the more recent Apple Watches, the extra battery life is really welcome as I do not need to worry if I need to charge my Apple Watch because I will be doing a couple of workouts the next day, or going on a lengthy walk the next day. Now with the Ultra I can get at least an extra day with my usual usage, than what I did with the Series 8 or obviously even more if I don't do any workouts etc on that part of the week.
To add to what I have already said, I also really like that totally different look to what we are used to seeing with the standard Apple Watch. Yes I will never use this watch to its full potential, but saying that, how many people buy expensive divers style watches from Rolex, Omega, Breitling and similar and never go diving with them. If I continue to enjoy the Ultra, then I can safely say that I will be moving over to the Ultra from the standard Apple Watch.
Bro! You need a manscape trimmer for those arms! Just teasing…. Great vids, thank you and merry Christmas.
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Getting my Apple Watch ultra tomorrow I’m going to be a first time user . Excited for the whole new experience ⌚️
I love it and the three I bought for my buddies this past Christmas my scuba diving buddies . We used to use G-Shock and before that Citizen .
No cellular here in Ireland and I can get up to 60 hrs sometimes longer even without low power mode if I just use the GPS and workout app for an hour a day. Battery obviously doesn’t last as long if I use the watch to track a 5 or 6 hour cycle though.
I need one I might get it this year I have the series 6 and it’s been holding pretty well but I feel the difference on battery compared to when I first go it so I think I’m going to buy the ultra this year I do mountain biking so this watches haved been very handy for me
Go for it. I upgraded from the 6 too. I have the ultra watch 2. Long battery life. 2+ days so far for me.
Hey 👋🏾 Brandon. I didn't think I was the target audience for the Ultra and boy am I happy I picked it up. My wife has the Series 8, so I can shed some light on the difference between the two. The Ultra has features that are simply killer for what I wanted. Battery life, size, new design and brightness make it a no brainer for me. My wife loves the look of the Ultra, but it looked silly on her small wrist (here's hoping for a smaller ultra model). I don't have a negative at all, but the price tag is steep and you should consider that for sure!
Unnecessarily necessary 😂 perfect description
I originally did not want to get this watch but after seeing it in person I purchased it and by far my favorite Apple Watch ever and I been using different Apple Watch from the beginning with the OG Series 0
I can get the full 60hrs on low battery power mode. its great!
The Ultra is hands down my favorite product of 2022. It surprised the hell outta me lol I can’t imagine going back to the standard watch!
Very simple for the price
can some one plz tell me how do I get the lat & long on the bezel? Thanx :)
Maybe you should check the current state of WifI on Mt Everest! There is indeed WiFi service at the TOP!
I think the Apple Watch Ultra is perfect for those who do the most extreme things. I currently still have the Series 3 but I plan on getting the Series 8 product red to match it with my iPhone 14 product red.
that'll be a nice combo!
Did you really say "makes typing a breeze" when you mentioned the large screen :)
Great watch I can never go back to the regular series Apple Watches
I have had ever Apple Watch since day one but never felt they was made at the fullest until the ultra with the 4 day battery life I’m getting out of it. And even to the point I don’t know I have it on my arm probably one of the best products I have brought I may no use everything but it’s worth it
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Do you think Apple will come out with a new Ultra watch 2 next year in 2023?
THEY NEED TO MAKE IT BIGGER
Since the Apple Watch Series 3 back in 2018, I’ve always gone with the cheaper aluminium Apple Watch and it’s always scratched that’s why I’ve decided to get the Apple Watch ultra because of the strongest sapphire crystal display, siren and better GPS
When will they add a flashlight to the watch? I think that would be such a great feature.
They already have a flashlight on it
@@chrisragone8785 is it just the screen white? I’m talking like a flash like the phone. They have one like that?
does the sensor work with tattoos yet?
would really like one but I can't afford it
I have gotten 3 full days usage. (Always display off, messaging, timers for lab work & calls). No cellphone use while working. I have bumped into doorways and walls. No cracks, no chips.
I would love to get one
@@brandnb5SHUT UP
Great review, this is the best apple products that I have purchased in several years! I have owned every Apple Watch before this one including the eight and almost every iPhone pro. Hands-down. This has been the most impressive to me.
i remember buyng a screen protector for my first apple watch some years ago now i have the most expensive AW ever and it's over i dont bother anymore even for my iphone ...
90 days already?? Wow that was fast
I got it and Love it! Like you, I would love a longer battery time like maybe it's Garmin competitor but It is Great now compared to my Nike 7 series! OORAH
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I have the Ultra and Series 8. That way, I always have a charge. I sleep in the Series 8 being only 34 grams. When I wake up I put on the Ultra. They both sync data with each other when you put the other one on. I know it overkill but I never have a dead battery and a back up if something happens to one of them. Also, you can dress up the Series 8 with a metal band or leather band if your going somewhere like a wedding or out.
Love it as well, it's great!
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Do you think that the apple watch series 8 is a good watch for an everyday user?
Definitely. Although I do think the SE is the best value
@@BrandonButch SE vs Apple Watch 7?
7:37 LMAO!!!
I got the Ultra at launch day. (I also had the first original Apple Watch as it came out). I sold the original Apple Watch back then after a couple of weeks and returned the Ultra after 3 days. The Ultra is a capable cool looking device but although I am somewhat of a smartphone nerd it just didn't do enough for me. Not even close. In fact after the first two days the novelty was gone and I was looking at the Ultra like two times a day - naturally I was still doing everything on the 6,7 inch screen preferably. 1000€ for cool looks only? I decided that it is not worth it for me.
Yesterday, I fell onto a concrete corner, my Apple Watch ultra slammed into it and guess what? The concrete corner chipped and the watch was fine 💀
I love my AWU but sometimes (depends on ambient light, exspecially in poor light) when I use raise to wake (AoD off) it’s dimming the screen in two steps (happens with the Wayfinder and the new faces but it do not happens with the old Mickey face). Did you experienced similar? Thanks for your answer🙌🏼☺️
Interesting, that has not happened to me (yet)!
@@BrandonButch Thanks for your answer! Do you use AOD?
@@bolondvarju I use always on display and coming from a series 6, even when I move my wrist a little bit the screen will light up. On my ultra, I have to dam near break my wrist for it to light up. And then it dims immediately after
@@Chitown84 Hmm 🤔 I read comments about weird dimming with the watches released in 2022.(SE, 8, Ultra) and I also experience it. I can’t decide its a feature or a bug or a hardware issue. 😂. I’m coming from a series 1 and the Ultra was a big step and everything works better of course (the battery is insane..nearly can’t believe it how good it is) only this dimming thing is weird for me. Not first world problem just annoying.🙃
@@bolondvarju I do now, but didn't for the first few weeks
Brandon: I’m still using a series 6 and the main reason I haven’t upgraded to a newer model is because I’d really like an option to take my blood pressure (assuming this is technically possible), so do you think Apple will implement this anytime soon? Thanks in advance.
no time soon unfortunately. likely blood glucose level will come before blood pressure.
I found a apple 7 watch face that is red for nights, glad to see that available…the Ultra is a just a little to much for me, if with tax it was 7 bills i would probably get it, gonna wait for version 2 if going over the $700 mark.