Main reason is for the bigger, brighter display. Better battery is good to have as well. I am giving my Series 7 titanium 45mm to my Aunt. I am 50 and use readers, so the bigger brighter screen is awesome. I exercise every day, walk, lift, spinning classes, not anything extreme. Picked my Ultra up yesterday, and I love it. It is awesome!! I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and got the medium alpine loop. A small might have worked as well, as I only have 3 more loops left if I need to tighten it. This watch is very comfortable, slept with it fine last night. I am very happy with my purchase.
If I was in the apple ecosystem, I would do it. Currently rocking the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. It's big. I can't imagine the Ulta is too much bigger? If I ever switched from Samsung S Ultra series to iPhone, I would definitely be interested. Especially for the dual gps and the brightness and of course, the battery 🔋.
Because it looks the Mutz , plus for work and Mountain Biking, oh and plus I use my old watch to call 999 and give CPR to a fallen walker in the woods while walking the dog, since then would never be without one
I picked up the ultra yesterday, and I must say, the Digital Crown ABSOLUTELY pulls on my arm hair, I even shaved a bit of my arm to have it stop happening lol.
The Apple Watch Ultra is amazing. Lasted me about a solid 36-40 hours. That is including 2 sleep cycles, cellular usage to send/receive calls(away from phone), and a 7.5 hour workout to continuously monitor my calorie output while at my labor intensive job on top of 2 1.5 hour workout sessions at the gym. The battery and phone call experience as well as the bigger/brighter screen alone is worth it in my opinion. I comfortably used an Apple Watch as a phone substitute for about 2 days. I'm also a moderate backpacker which is just icing on the cake. Highly Recommend.
Those who are concerned about the size should note a subtle difference between the Ocean straps and the other two types: the Ocean straps do not have the little metal parts that look like an extension at the top and bottom of the watch. The rubber starts right in the socket and curves more quickly down onto your wrist. This makes the watch seem and feel smaller. Check out any review of the straps to see what I'm talking about. Hope this helps someone! Three weeks on, I absolutely love my Ultra.
I agree with Abraham! This format/type of production looks more lively. The way that you talk to the camera as well. Something is different. 🙂 I really like it.
My Ultra looks awesome with the leather band from Apple. Completely changes from a sports look to a much more “‘high end” larger watch. Love your channel!
So I also got the Ultra and AirPods Pro 2's Friday, but I went for the green Alpine strap - watching your video I have almost identical wrists to you. I made a boo-boo though, and accidentally ordered the small strap! It's a bit tight getting over my hand, but once on its absolutely fine. Initial thoughts are that the Ultra is fine on my wrist, and I don't notice it on there at all; the screen is brilliant, and the big battery is a total godsend for me as I use mine for sleep tracking. I will be testing out this evening on my own modest run with my new AirPods, and it will be interesting to see how the GPS compares as we run through the woods. Really like it though!
Something that no one is mentioning is that if you're using the workout settings for cycling or running you need to review your Location Services and make sure the ones you need to track data are active. On your phone go to: System Prefs.>Privacy & Security>Location Services (turn them on)>scroll all the way down to System Services and turn on>motion calibration & distance. Now all metrics are turned on for cycling and running activities.
I am eternally sorry. But in my defence… well, there isn’t one. But I have had two lovingly prepared cappuccinos today from my proper coffee machine. I promise.
Thanks for the nice review, Mark! I bought an Apple Watch Series 1 when it cam out about 6 years ago. Still wearing it today, even though a year ago the battery bulged so much it popped the screen off! So I replaced the battery, popped the screen back in place and the Series 1 was back on my wrist as my daily watch. So, even though it still works and I get a full day's use thanks to the replacement battery, I figured I was overdue for an upgrade. So the Ultra will be under the Christmas tree with my name on it! (I actually nabbed it a week before Thanksgiving when Best Buy had their pre Black Friday pricing of $739.) So I'm looking forward to putting this beast of a watch on my wrist and having fun exploring all it can do. I'm also considering going "full cellular" to see if it can replace my iPhone 13 Pro.
Something I am considering trying out is rotating the crown to the left (on left wrist) and setting that in the app. I was told that should help alleviate the accidental Action bump.
I'm a beer drinking fatso who bought the Ultra....I absolutely love it lol. For me it's the peace of mind of not worrying about bumping my watch on a wall, chair, etc and worry about having an ugly case on it. The battery life is incredible too. Since I don't use the watch to it's absolute potential with all the exercise, I can easily get 48 hours of normal use.
Just yesterday ordered a I watch 8 I couldn’t justify the cost as a sofa surfer lol but now I’ve seen yours I’m double thinking it lol looking forward to your longer review
I’m a member of search and rescue, a wild camper- a polar explorer and very keen to get the Apple Watch ultra - it fuses everyday life and practicality(hopefully) into a fully featured outdoor watch. I skim, snorkel and coaster - cycle , run and hit the gym. I’m hoping this ticks all boxes- trading up from epix gen 2
I actually wish Apple would add the siren option to all its watches in the future. It´s an incredibly useful feature, not just for when lost, but also as an alarm in case you´re attacked somewhere more remote. However, as it stands the Ultra is way too big for my wrist to spend this kind of money.
@@MarkEllisReviews Yes, it was my first thought when I saw the presentation. It would be super useful to have something like a rape alarm on my wrist where it´s always accessible and cannot easily roll away.
@@MarkEllisReviews it’s the same as reviewers Dien ding disproportionate time on unboxing. The box is never seen again. Just trying to improve the content on these channels as we are all short on time
I still use an apple watch 4, with a saphire screen and LTE, and it rocks. It still gives me about two days of battery life unless I need to make phone calls. So I feel that it was worth it since I'll keep using for AT LEAST 5 years. My wife decided to buy cheaper fitbits and needed to replace her fitbit every year. So, if I had to buy a new apple watch, I'd buy a series 8 apple watch with saphire screen.
My issue with all smart watches not just apple is that they’re pact full of entry level technology that isn’t suitable for a professional This watch is for an average person that doesn’t take sports seriously but still likes to stay fit as much as they can They can throw this watch on and enjoy all its features and sports tracking and I think they’ll be satisfied
I absolutely love my new Apple Watch Ultra... I had the series 6 before so for me it was a huge jump... regarding the battery, like you when I got it, I had 95% charge and started to wear it right away and that was on a Friday at 1h00 pm... I use all features, I track my sleep with it, do workouts and listen to music and podcast (without my phone) using my cell data and I charged it back, Sunday 7h00 pm so for me the battery lasted over 52 hours before I got my 10% warning.... as for the crown/action button issue, I kept it on my left wrist but flipped the crown on left side and it actually works even better for me and I stopped accidently pushing on my action button.... that is my appreciation of my new Apple Watch Ultra !!!!!
I bought one on Friday, its now Sunday 6:20pm and its still on 53% battery on its first charge. It's still no Garmin, but its a step in the right direction.
That night mode red screen did it for me as I know how useful it would be for astronomy observations. Now I don't have to wait 20 minutes for my eyes to readjust for looking in a telescope after checking the time. Have an Ultra watch on order.
Thank’s for sharing this Mark, to answer your question i’d like to have an Apple Watch Ultra because; 1-) I’ve never owned an Apple Watch before 2-) Luminosity and watch face size is almost mandatory at my age... 3-) I desperately need to replace my old FitBit which has none of these requirements (small, low luminosity, minimal functions but ok great battery life [of course since it does so little] ] 4-) It looks great 5-) Would love to play with it’s functions; Apps, Mail, phone calls etc) 6-) It has the same name as my computer (Studio Ultra) Now tell me, am i vain ?
Great video, I’ve been watching tons of Apple Watch Ultra videos for the last few days so after a while they can all start to look the same. You did a fantastic job at keeping your interesting, while giving more to look at than just you sitting at the desk the whole time or outside the entire time. It was a fun video to watch! Well done.
Glad youtube recommended your video as same as you am just a casual 5km runner...haven't owned an apple watch or any smart watch and am thinking of getting an apple watch series 7 or the Ultra...really like the flat screen of the Ultra and the long battery life...hopefully it doesn't look ginormous on my wrist..Thanks for the initial impressions and looking forward to your hiking review of the Ultra! 😎
Probably not going to buy one anytime soon (just purchased a Series 7 on a decent trade in deal from Curry’s and incredibly happy with it) but fascinated by Ultra and if it *would* benefit me at all… Either that, or I’ve got Magpie syndrome because it’s new and shiny!! 😂 Think I’m more excited about the AirPods Pro 2’s currently, although my standard AirPods Pro’s are perfectly fine as well! Looking forward to your review of them
I got the Ultra a month ago. I got it for the features my Series 5 didn’t have. I adjusted to the bigger size easily. Your watch should be a little further back on your wrist
Flip the layout over so that the crown wheel is on the bottom left as you look at it (your thumb becomes it's controller) plus no more "banging" it on things.
Oh my, what a fantastic first impression summary. I loved every minute of it. And yes, the Ultra is worth the 849 quid. Have you checked out that metal stainless steel wrist band Apple is offering, not the Milanese one. With that the Ultra looks awesome, very serious business look. I need one myself! The bigger screen does it for me, and I love my Watch to monitor my vital signs, and the ease of mind to be able to get help if something’s happening. I do long hikes with my dogs, and they can get a bit far out in the woods, where I hardly ever meet other people. The Bavarian Forest really has huge stretches of woodland and remote areas. By no means I am into extreme sports, but the Ultra is perfect for me. Thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Say Hi to your wee baba, and your girlfriend.
I’m going to a store on Sunday, but I’m buying one just because I love the look of it , and I will keep my series 7 for work , but I think I need the large band
Change the orientation of the Ultra so the crown is on the left side of the watch and the may alleviate you pushing the action button. My fore finger is usually at the 2 o’clock position when I use my thumb to push the crown or the button now above it. I got used to having my Apple Watch orientation that way due to older Apple Watch’s crowns being depressed when putting my hand into a pocket or being bent back far enough to depress the crown. So I changed it to “crown on the left’ and problem resolved.
So I started training earlier this year for marathon running my first one is in November final goal is to do a ulta marathon. My biggest annoyance with the normal Apple Watch was accuracy. Where I run has pretty dense trees and the times my husband joins me I realize my watch isn’t registering my distance well. He would complete a mile and I would still have about .10 of a mile to go. So my pace would be slower than his and my data would be off. I was actually looking into getting a Garmin when Apple announced the Ultra. Still hasn’t arrived but I’m excited to put it to use.
looks pretty but i think it might be missing a few things that it's competitors have and as a climber/mountaineer often spending days in the mountains especially in winter I don't think that battery life would cut it. Also i don't see any good map/nav GPS support other than having GPS and way point drop. Garmin & co don't have anything to worry about at this point. maybe version 3 will be nearer what your average hiker/mountaineer would need. Still, it does look bright and pretty. Maybe they'll and more with updates for this price you would expect that. The red mode would stop you from losing your natural night vision.
Always swore that I would never buy a cellular Apple Watch as I was never that far from my phone but that larger, clearer display leaves me very tempted.
I’ve watched ten different reviews and although going on about size of this watch no one gives there wrist size, !! Apart from that love your work Mark 😊
Gr8 video but I would like a better review on the battery capacity. I still don't know if your video answers the question about ' Is it worth it '? . You seem on the fence with this one.
Thanks, John. And it 100% doesn’t answer that question. As noted in the video, I hadn’t even had it for 24 hours! There’s a follow up this week, and, as mentioned, I’m taking it hiking in a couple of week’s time. This stuff takes time, if you’ll excuse the pun 😉
@@MarkEllisReviews there are many people on TH-cam who review apple products. What I like about you, is that you keep it simple without going into the specifics of each component . This appeals to the wider community who simply want an Apple Watch regardless of the model type. When you do your review, please include a day where your routine will be ' sleep, wake up, listen to music on your AirPods that are connected to your watch, gym session, back home etc. This would be a typical day for a typical apple user.
The reason I bought this because it’s relatively cheap in comparison with stainless steal. The price, material and features ratio makes it a great value for money. I usually change apple watches after 3 years but I am planning to keep it for at least 5 years. Mark, what are your thought on POV on this?
No offence but you are an apple fan boi, through and through. No judgement but if apple made trainers and a cap, you'd be excited awaiting delivery and wearing them on your next jog around the park. For £850 you could have a titanium Huawei, Swatch moon watch and dedicated dive computer. All of which would fit your wrist, have sensible straps and will out last the apple. You would have enough change to buy a new pair of trainers and cap. Cards on table (as if you hadn't guessed yet) I have absolutely nothing against apple.🤣
@@melgross I think it's hard to quantify in that way. Obviously the apple ultra is the best apple ultra, its the one and only apple ultra. However, as far as useful little gadgets go, there are plenty of alternitives.👍
I have the Apple Watch 6 Titanium and no visible damage after two years. No scratches on face or body. With the previous stainless steel, face remained clean but body scratched. Titanium is extremely light but much stronger than steel. Get a titanium band and you will be surprised how different the Watch will look.
My thoughts exactly. I do workout and stuff but I can easily throw on a rugged band and cover from Amazon for a stainless steel graphite series 8. I like the appeal but I think it’s a bit too much. I have the galaxy watch 5 pro but I feel that can been worn with a lot of things and the matte black matches a lot of bands and is not as big as the Ultra. We shall see. Great video good sir.
I live on a ranch. So im always out in the middle of the field on hours end to plant corn and beans or bring cattle and horses in from the pastures. I also do wild game hunting, and so having something more rugged with features I wonder if that'd be worth it for people like me? Also I’d love to see the ultra in a 44mm for people with smaller wrists because I have the 44mm and it’s big but it’s not overtly big and I have tiny wrists. So that’s be cool to see in the near future! But overall Beautiful device! :)
Thank you for an interesting review. I own AW7 Hermes and I was until now convinced I could do w/o Ultra, but today I decided to order one after all. As you, I am also regular person i.e. not extreme sports person, but I am sure this will do well with weekly swimming and daily mountain biking. I do look forward to a cold winter in Finland, so Ultra should do better in those conditions compared to AW7.
haha, this is so good and love your Londener sense of humor. Well one thing is for sure, your fantastic new Ultra Watch is getting you out for a good solid hike next week. WInner! As you say, it‘s not for super professionals, but for people like you, and people like myself. This will look good at the pub.., the girls will be thinking „ah he‘s got the Apple Watch Ultra, he might well be a deep sea diver or Everest Mountain climbing kind of guy, wow! „
I have broken multiple Apple watches doing my workouts, the first time was when I was tossing the same 15 lbs block of concrete back and forth, the block hit my watch a little and the screen broke, this last time I had on boxing fist wraps and the pressure from the wraps broke the Digital Crown, so I hope this one is a bit more durable
It looks like it was made by VTech. They had to go that big to get a watch with a semi decent battery life. If you want a sports watch there are far better option with 2 week battery life, but they aren’t made by apple.
Upgrading from my Apple Watch Series 7 45mm Aluminium to the Apple Watch ultra because of the new safety features and more rugged display the Sapphire Crystal and the new siren
Great video. I agree with you that Apple KNOWS exactly how much this will appeal to more than “extreme sports” enthusiasts. It’s “aspirational” in the same way the original Watch was aspirational. People who considered themselves “active” had an argument early in the forums. It started with people who walked a mile or two with their dogs or around the park everyday who were furious the watch didn’t advance their “Move” ring. Other active people and Apple agreed it should require more than a casual stroll but activity that actually increased cardio rates. Many people pushed themselves to meet the watches standards and complete rings became the main objective. I think the Ultra will push active people further and for everyone else it’s a bigger screen, big battery iWatch Max.
The most pressing question I have, is what the heck is on YOUR wrist??? Lol, the black thingy that looks like it has no display? Is that some sort of Apple watch screen cover band? I've seen a couple of people wear this same thing, couldn't figure it out. Thanks!
Brilliant review Mark, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed your review and I hit the SUBSCRIBE button. I wish Apple would get say a smaller size of the beautiful Ultra model.
Great vid, liked to see the Sennheiser M4 at the start :) Will there be a vid about it? The watch looks nice, although it seems big to people with smaller wrist. But just one rhetorical question, if the charger is not included in the Iphone box because of environmental stuff, then why is the Apple Watch in a box that could fit a whole Iphone in it? (maybe even with a charger)
When are we seeing the next watch ultra review ? Is it a keeper or stick to the 8. (For normal users/not athletes or extreme sports). Need your opinion and decision 😅
I'll buy one for the huge watchface and battery life. As someone who used to wear those dive watches (with a big watchface), the Apple Watch Ultra is suited for me. The standard Apple Watch is too small for my big wrist.
I'm a hiker who does all that crazy stuff. (Have done multi-thousand mile multi-month trips, etc.) My gut impression: 1) The battery life is great for an Apple Watch, but keeping this thing charged in the backcountry with 5-10 days between resupplies would suck. Yeah, most folks carry a battery pack these days, but adding another device to keep charged isn't great. And the charger adds weight to your load as well. 2) The lack of an integrated gps navigation app with topo maps etc. is pretty lame. I haven't tested the watch app from Gaia GPS but wouldn't be surprised if it's good. Even so, Apple should have worked with them or someone else to ship this with better backcountry navigation tools. It's a little embarrassing that they shipped without this given the (claimed) intended audience. Still, I might buy one. It's otherwise a great device, and I'd love to be able to use my regular smartwatch in the backcountry. Will definitely look into third party nav apps first though. Thanks for the great reviews, love the channel.
@@MarkEllisReviews They sure do. But it's mostly about the terrible interface design from the competition. Do you remember what it was like to program a VCR? I wonder if the folks who designed those all got hired by GPS watch makers...
What's your reason for WANTING an Apple Watch Ultra? Go! ⬇
Main reason is for the bigger, brighter display. Better battery is good to have as well. I am giving my Series 7 titanium 45mm to my Aunt. I am 50 and use readers, so the bigger brighter screen is awesome. I exercise every day, walk, lift, spinning classes, not anything extreme. Picked my Ultra up yesterday, and I love it. It is awesome!! I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and got the medium alpine loop. A small might have worked as well, as I only have 3 more loops left if I need to tighten it. This watch is very comfortable, slept with it fine last night. I am very happy with my purchase.
If I was in the apple ecosystem, I would do it. Currently rocking the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. It's big. I can't imagine the Ulta is too much bigger?
If I ever switched from Samsung S Ultra series to iPhone, I would definitely be interested. Especially for the dual gps and the brightness and of course, the battery 🔋.
Because it looks the Mutz , plus for work and Mountain Biking, oh and plus I use my old watch to call 999 and give CPR to a fallen walker in the woods while walking the dog, since then would never be without one
It’s fresh 😎
I got the white elephant series 3 and its battery last at maximum 8-10 hours… 36 hours sounds great.. and its fresh!
I picked up the ultra yesterday, and I must say, the Digital Crown ABSOLUTELY pulls on my arm hair, I even shaved a bit of my arm to have it stop happening lol.
The Apple Watch Ultra is amazing. Lasted me about a solid 36-40 hours. That is including 2 sleep cycles, cellular usage to send/receive calls(away from phone), and a 7.5 hour workout to continuously monitor my calorie output while at my labor intensive job on top of 2 1.5 hour workout sessions at the gym. The battery and phone call experience as well as the bigger/brighter screen alone is worth it in my opinion. I comfortably used an Apple Watch as a phone substitute for about 2 days. I'm also a moderate backpacker which is just icing on the cake. Highly Recommend.
Those who are concerned about the size should note a subtle difference between the Ocean straps and the other two types: the Ocean straps do not have the little metal parts that look like an extension at the top and bottom of the watch. The rubber starts right in the socket and curves more quickly down onto your wrist. This makes the watch seem and feel smaller. Check out any review of the straps to see what I'm talking about. Hope this helps someone! Three weeks on, I absolutely love my Ultra.
Well done on editing and production of this video Mark! One of your best if not THE best! Thanks for sharing!
You have no idea how much that means when so much effort and love is put into this stuff. Thank you!
I agree with Abraham! This format/type of production looks more lively. The way that you talk to the camera as well. Something is different. 🙂 I really like it.
@@tekphloyd I really appreciate that - thank you!
My Ultra looks awesome with the leather band from Apple. Completely changes from a sports look to a much more “‘high end” larger watch. Love your channel!
So I also got the Ultra and AirPods Pro 2's Friday, but I went for the green Alpine strap - watching your video I have almost identical wrists to you. I made a boo-boo though, and accidentally ordered the small strap! It's a bit tight getting over my hand, but once on its absolutely fine. Initial thoughts are that the Ultra is fine on my wrist, and I don't notice it on there at all; the screen is brilliant, and the big battery is a total godsend for me as I use mine for sleep tracking. I will be testing out this evening on my own modest run with my new AirPods, and it will be interesting to see how the GPS compares as we run through the woods. Really like it though!
Something that no one is mentioning is that if you're using the workout settings for cycling or running you need to review your Location Services and make sure the ones you need to track data are active. On your phone go to: System Prefs.>Privacy & Security>Location Services (turn them on)>scroll all the way down to System Services and turn on>motion calibration & distance. Now all metrics are turned on for cycling and running activities.
I’m glad you said that at the end, so many reviewers saying “how would I wear this with a tux?”, not a problem for most people.
Are we going to talk about this instant coffee business?
I am eternally sorry. But in my defence… well, there isn’t one. But I have had two lovingly prepared cappuccinos today from my proper coffee machine. I promise.
Ha. I noticed that too. 😂
Had to make some budget cuts for the new watch?! 😂
Thats why he made that face. Need to send you a bag from Methodical Coffee to bring an end to this madness.
Instant coffee made with unfiltered tap water. You might as well just just piss in your mug. What a way to start your morning. Geez.
Thanks for the nice review, Mark! I bought an Apple Watch Series 1 when it cam out about 6 years ago. Still wearing it today, even though a year ago the battery bulged so much it popped the screen off! So I replaced the battery, popped the screen back in place and the Series 1 was back on my wrist as my daily watch. So, even though it still works and I get a full day's use thanks to the replacement battery, I figured I was overdue for an upgrade. So the Ultra will be under the Christmas tree with my name on it! (I actually nabbed it a week before Thanksgiving when Best Buy had their pre Black Friday pricing of $739.) So I'm looking forward to putting this beast of a watch on my wrist and having fun exploring all it can do. I'm also considering going "full cellular" to see if it can replace my iPhone 13 Pro.
Something I am considering trying out is rotating the crown to the left (on left wrist) and setting that in the app. I was told that should help alleviate the accidental Action bump.
I'm a beer drinking fatso who bought the Ultra....I absolutely love it lol. For me it's the peace of mind of not worrying about bumping my watch on a wall, chair, etc and worry about having an ugly case on it. The battery life is incredible too. Since I don't use the watch to it's absolute potential with all the exercise, I can easily get 48 hours of normal use.
Just yesterday ordered a I watch 8 I couldn’t justify the cost as a sofa surfer lol but now I’ve seen yours I’m double thinking it lol looking forward to your longer review
I’m a member of search and rescue, a wild camper- a polar explorer and very keen to get the Apple Watch ultra - it fuses everyday life and practicality(hopefully) into a fully featured outdoor watch. I skim, snorkel and coaster - cycle , run and hit the gym. I’m hoping this ticks all boxes- trading up from epix gen 2
I actually wish Apple would add the siren option to all its watches in the future. It´s an incredibly useful feature, not just for when lost, but also as an alarm in case you´re attacked somewhere more remote. However, as it stands the Ultra is way too big for my wrist to spend this kind of money.
That's a great shout about the siren. It could have lots of uses.
@@MarkEllisReviews Yes, it was my first thought when I saw the presentation. It would be super useful to have something like a rape alarm on my wrist where it´s always accessible and cannot easily roll away.
you will never use the siren. You are being dramatic
@@Mistyfire what an utterly pointless comment.
@@MarkEllisReviews it’s the same as reviewers Dien ding disproportionate time on unboxing. The box is never seen again. Just trying to improve the content on these channels as we are all short on time
Notification Squad! I was really waiting for this video!
Boom!
Awesome vid Mark. Maybe your best yet. You are a natural presenter and I really like the super-relaxed style at the start. Getting Neistat vibes.
Woah. Thank you.
I still use an apple watch 4, with a saphire screen and LTE, and it rocks. It still gives me about two days of battery life unless I need to make phone calls.
So I feel that it was worth it since I'll keep using for AT LEAST 5 years.
My wife decided to buy cheaper fitbits and needed to replace her fitbit every year.
So, if I had to buy a new apple watch, I'd buy a series 8 apple watch with saphire screen.
My issue with all smart watches not just apple is that they’re pact full of entry level technology that isn’t suitable for a professional
This watch is for an average person that doesn’t take sports seriously but still likes to stay fit as much as they can
They can throw this watch on and enjoy all its features and sports tracking and I think they’ll be satisfied
I absolutely love my new Apple Watch Ultra... I had the series 6 before so for me it was a huge jump... regarding the battery, like you when I got it, I had 95% charge and started to wear it right away and that was on a Friday at 1h00 pm... I use all features, I track my sleep with it, do workouts and listen to music and podcast (without my phone) using my cell data and I charged it back, Sunday 7h00 pm so for me the battery lasted over 52 hours before I got my 10% warning.... as for the crown/action button issue, I kept it on my left wrist but flipped the crown on left side and it actually works even better for me and I stopped accidently pushing on my action button.... that is my appreciation of my new Apple Watch Ultra !!!!!
I’m thinking of going from the 6 to the ultra
Hey saw today your First Video … and Not the Last One 👍👍Great content
I bought one on Friday, its now Sunday 6:20pm and its still on 53% battery on its first charge. It's still no Garmin, but its a step in the right direction.
That night mode red screen did it for me as I know how useful it would be for astronomy observations. Now I don't have to wait 20 minutes for my eyes to readjust for looking in a telescope after checking the time. Have an Ultra watch on order.
Thank’s for sharing this Mark, to answer your question i’d like to have an Apple Watch Ultra because;
1-) I’ve never owned an Apple Watch before
2-) Luminosity and watch face size is almost mandatory at my age...
3-) I desperately need to replace my old FitBit which has none of these requirements (small, low luminosity, minimal functions but ok great battery life [of course since it does so little] ]
4-) It looks great
5-) Would love to play with it’s functions; Apps, Mail, phone calls etc)
6-) It has the same name as my computer (Studio Ultra)
Now tell me, am i vain ?
Not at all!
Do you think it will come in a different color titanium later on?
I’m getting the Apple Watch ultra for my birthday in January I’m so excited 🎉⌚️😆
Great review Mark ! BTW what is the size of your wrists ?
Great video, I’ve been watching tons of Apple Watch Ultra videos for the last few days so after a while they can all start to look the same. You did a fantastic job at keeping your interesting, while giving more to look at than just you sitting at the desk the whole time or outside the entire time. It was a fun video to watch! Well done.
Ah, thank you! This means a lot.
I love the Apple Watch Ultra because I hike a lot here in Utah. Hiking mountains above 10,000 altitude. 😄
Glad youtube recommended your video as same as you am just a casual 5km runner...haven't owned an apple watch or any smart watch and am thinking of getting an apple watch series 7 or the Ultra...really like the flat screen of the Ultra and the long battery life...hopefully it doesn't look ginormous on my wrist..Thanks for the initial impressions and looking forward to your hiking review of the Ultra! 😎
Like it but not sure I have the wrist for it.
Probably not going to buy one anytime soon (just purchased a Series 7 on a decent trade in deal from Curry’s and incredibly happy with it) but fascinated by Ultra and if it *would* benefit me at all… Either that, or I’ve got Magpie syndrome because it’s new and shiny!! 😂
Think I’m more excited about the AirPods Pro 2’s currently, although my standard AirPods Pro’s are perfectly fine as well! Looking forward to your review of them
I bought it today. Wish it came in a smaller size. I'll see if I will keep it.
Hi Mark. It was a nice video. Well done. Just a question. Are you using Apple watch Ultra as your everyday watch. Cheers
Thanks. I am indeed!
I got the Ultra a month ago. I got it for the features my Series 5 didn’t have. I adjusted to the bigger size easily. Your watch should be a little further back on your wrist
Your demo of the siren feature freaked out my cat. I suspect Apple is planning an animal communication device.
Also, EDDIE!
🐶 Sorry, cat!
Flip the layout over so that the crown wheel is on the bottom left as you look at it (your thumb becomes it's controller) plus no more "banging" it on things.
Great content. So would you wear the apple watch 8, 7 or the 5pro with a suit?
Thanks! I’d definitely wear the others with a suit.
Oh my, what a fantastic first impression summary. I loved every minute of it.
And yes, the Ultra is worth the 849 quid.
Have you checked out that metal stainless steel wrist band Apple is offering, not the Milanese one. With that the Ultra looks awesome, very serious business look.
I need one myself!
The bigger screen does it for me, and I love my Watch to monitor my vital signs, and the ease of mind to be able to get help if something’s happening. I do long hikes with my dogs, and they can get a bit far out in the woods, where I hardly ever meet other people. The Bavarian Forest really has huge stretches of woodland and remote areas. By no means I am into extreme sports, but the Ultra is perfect for me.
Thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Say Hi to your wee baba, and your girlfriend.
What a lovely comment - thank you so much!
First time watching an unboxing/review from you and... I loved it! So i subscribed! 😎
Awesome! Welcome onboard 👍
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks man! Keep those video's up! I like them a lot! 😀
can you make phone calls without taking your phone with you???
Mark what kind of case is that on your pro max?
I’m going to a store on Sunday, but I’m buying one just because I love the look of it , and I will keep my series 7 for work , but I think I need the large band
Does this watch REQUIRE an Iphone for functionality? Can it operate as a standalone phone?
I LIKE the colors on the face, and oh the most AMAZING feature was using it like GetSmart like a phone... cool
Change the orientation of the Ultra so the crown is on the left side of the watch and the may alleviate you pushing the action button. My fore finger is usually at the 2 o’clock position when I use my thumb to push the crown or the button now above it. I got used to having my Apple Watch orientation that way due to older Apple Watch’s crowns being depressed when putting my hand into a pocket or being bent back far enough to depress the crown. So I changed it to “crown on the left’ and problem resolved.
So I started training earlier this year for marathon running my first one is in November final goal is to do a ulta marathon. My biggest annoyance with the normal Apple Watch was accuracy. Where I run has pretty dense trees and the times my husband joins me I realize my watch isn’t registering my distance well. He would complete a mile and I would still have about .10 of a mile to go. So my pace would be slower than his and my data would be off. I was actually looking into getting a Garmin when Apple announced the Ultra. Still hasn’t arrived but I’m excited to put it to use.
looks pretty but i think it might be missing a few things that it's competitors have and as a climber/mountaineer often spending days in the mountains especially in winter I don't think that battery life would cut it. Also i don't see any good map/nav GPS support other than having GPS and way point drop. Garmin & co don't have anything to worry about at this point. maybe version 3 will be nearer what your average hiker/mountaineer would need. Still, it does look bright and pretty. Maybe they'll and more with updates for this price you would expect that. The red mode would stop you from losing your natural night vision.
i love morning coffee asmr ♡♡
Always swore that I would never buy a cellular Apple Watch as I was never that far from my phone but that larger, clearer display leaves me very tempted.
It’s my first cellular Watch, too.
I thought the same. But cellular unlimited data is $5 extra a month and just makes sense. It’s nice to have even if I don’t need it all the time
Try pressing the watch band and the crown, I usually do that to mitigate from pressing the action button
Nice Collab with Patrick!!! This Watch is quite awesome!!!
Cheers, man! Enjoy yours!
I’ve watched ten different reviews and although going on about size of this watch no one gives there wrist size, !! Apart from that love your work Mark 😊
Gr8 video but I would like a better review on the battery capacity. I still don't know if your video answers the question about ' Is it worth it '? . You seem on the fence with this one.
Thanks, John. And it 100% doesn’t answer that question. As noted in the video, I hadn’t even had it for 24 hours! There’s a follow up this week, and, as mentioned, I’m taking it hiking in a couple of week’s time. This stuff takes time, if you’ll excuse the pun 😉
@@MarkEllisReviews there are many people on TH-cam who review apple products. What I like about you, is that you keep it simple without going into the specifics of each component . This appeals to the wider community who simply want an Apple Watch regardless of the model type. When you do your review, please include a day where your routine will be ' sleep, wake up, listen to music on your AirPods that are connected to your watch, gym session, back home etc. This would be a typical day for a typical apple user.
Epic review vlog. I don't need one but I WILL be buying one. I think it looks stunning. Thank you for the great review Mark.
Thank you! Enjoy yours.
The reason I bought this because it’s relatively cheap in comparison with stainless steal. The price, material and features ratio makes it a great value for money. I usually change apple watches after 3 years but I am planning to keep it for at least 5 years. Mark, what are your thought on POV on this?
Hopefully Apple doesnt update the watchOS in 5 Years . you would be forced to buy a new one within two years.haha
Stainless is less expensive.
No offence but you are an apple fan boi, through and through. No judgement but if apple made trainers and a cap, you'd be excited awaiting delivery and wearing them on your next jog around the park.
For £850 you could have a titanium Huawei, Swatch moon watch and dedicated dive computer. All of which would fit your wrist, have sensible straps and will out last the apple. You would have enough change to buy a new pair of trainers and cap.
Cards on table (as if you hadn't guessed yet) I have absolutely nothing against apple.🤣
@@gregsmith7821 I just tell the truth. The products you’re talking about are inferior.
@@melgross I think it's hard to quantify in that way. Obviously the apple ultra is the best apple ultra, its the one and only apple ultra. However, as far as useful little gadgets go, there are plenty of alternitives.👍
Thank you
Me watching the video and more excited by the coffee cup!😂
That was the intention!
@@MarkEllisReviews Hah good stuff! Great mug.👍🏽
Just stopped by to say: awesome thumbnail 😂
That’s a rarity! Thank you!
Really enjoyed this review, subscribing now!
I have the Apple Watch 6 Titanium and no visible damage after two years. No scratches on face or body. With the previous stainless steel, face remained clean but body scratched. Titanium is extremely light but much stronger than steel. Get a titanium band and you will be surprised how different the Watch will look.
My thoughts exactly. I do workout and stuff but I can easily throw on a rugged band and cover from Amazon for a stainless steel graphite series 8. I like the appeal but I think it’s a bit too much. I have the galaxy watch 5 pro but I feel that can been worn with a lot of things and the matte black matches a lot of bands and is not as big as the Ultra. We shall see. Great video good sir.
I’m waiting on mine excited about back track I always hike to where I lose myself now I can explore more
I live on a ranch. So im always out in the middle of the field on hours end to plant corn and beans or bring cattle and horses in from the pastures. I also do wild game hunting, and so having something more rugged with features I wonder if that'd be worth it for people like me? Also I’d love to see the ultra in a 44mm for people with smaller wrists because I have the 44mm and it’s big but it’s not overtly big and I have tiny wrists. So that’s be cool to see in the near future! But overall Beautiful device! :)
Can you load your own music onto this watch ? I mean like an iPod or iPhone ? Of so how ?
i don’t know but i love your reviews, plus the British accent is a plus 😅
Nothing much to say about your review just that is really good and I like it. Thanks for your review.
Thank you!
Thank you for an interesting review. I own AW7 Hermes and I was until now convinced I could do w/o Ultra, but today I decided to order one after all. As you, I am also regular person i.e. not extreme sports person, but I am sure this will do well with weekly swimming and daily mountain biking. I do look forward to a cold winter in Finland, so Ultra should do better in those conditions compared to AW7.
The thumbnail and your actual face is easily the wildest surprise punch I've experienced in some time.
Fantastic editing!
Love that pink Floyd mug❤
Does it have an always on second hand? Other Apple Watches do not have that feature.
haha, this is so good and love your Londener sense of humor. Well one thing is for sure, your fantastic new Ultra Watch is getting you out for a good solid hike next week. WInner! As you say, it‘s not for super professionals, but for people like you, and people like myself. This will look good at the pub.., the girls will be thinking „ah he‘s got the Apple Watch Ultra, he might well be a deep sea diver or Everest Mountain climbing kind of guy, wow! „
Not sure anyone will be thinking that 😆
Great review! It looks good on you, but on me it would be too big! I have little wrists! Maybe Apple will make a 45mm Ultra!
I have broken multiple Apple watches doing my workouts, the first time was when I was tossing the same 15 lbs block of concrete back and forth, the block hit my watch a little and the screen broke, this last time I had on boxing fist wraps and the pressure from the wraps broke the Digital Crown, so I hope this one is a bit more durable
I absolutely would wear this with a tux! But I don’t have the orange band.
It looks like it was made by VTech. They had to go that big to get a watch with a semi decent battery life. If you want a sports watch there are far better option with 2 week battery life, but they aren’t made by apple.
Upgrading from my Apple Watch Series 7 45mm Aluminium to the Apple Watch ultra because of the new safety features and more rugged display the Sapphire Crystal and the new siren
Great video. I agree with you that Apple KNOWS exactly how much this will appeal to more than “extreme sports” enthusiasts. It’s “aspirational” in the same way the original Watch was aspirational. People who considered themselves “active” had an argument early in the forums. It started with people who walked a mile or two with their dogs or around the park everyday who were furious the watch didn’t advance their “Move” ring. Other active people and Apple agreed it should require more than a casual stroll but activity that actually increased cardio rates. Many people pushed themselves to meet the watches standards and complete rings became the main objective. I think the Ultra will push active people further and for everyone else it’s a bigger screen, big battery iWatch Max.
How thick does it feel with daily wear? Tried one on in store and it was how high the stack height of it was that put me off for normal use
The most pressing question I have, is what the heck is on YOUR wrist??? Lol, the black thingy that looks like it has no display? Is that some sort of Apple watch screen cover band? I've seen a couple of people wear this same thing, couldn't figure it out. Thanks!
Nice review. May i know your wrist size?
17cm (ish)
Love me some Pink Floyd. I want to purchase the Ultra, but just got the 14 Pro Max.
Hopefully a black version next year
Can’t wait to try one
Brilliant review Mark, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed your review and I hit the SUBSCRIBE button. I wish Apple would get say a smaller size of the beautiful Ultra model.
Thank you, and welcome onboard!
Hello, Can I ask what is your wrist size? Ty!
Acting skills on point here 👌🏻😂 TH-cam Avengers assembled Mark & Patrick
Haha - thanks!
Great vid, liked to see the Sennheiser M4 at the start :) Will there be a vid about it? The watch looks nice, although it seems big to people with smaller wrist.
But just one rhetorical question, if the charger is not included in the Iphone box because of environmental stuff, then why is the Apple Watch in a box that could fit a whole Iphone in it? (maybe even with a charger)
When are we seeing the next watch ultra review ? Is it a keeper or stick to the 8. (For normal users/not athletes or extreme sports). Need your opinion and decision 😅
October!
Great video one of your best videos keep it up
Thank you!
I'll buy one for the huge watchface and battery life. As someone who used to wear those dive watches (with a big watchface), the Apple Watch Ultra is suited for me. The standard Apple Watch is too small for my big wrist.
For the Wall Street types. The City would only go Swiss, correct?
Looks like your in an M2!!! Have a lbb M2 waiting on my ultra with green alpine
Love the overview, what is Patrick’s surname btw ??
Thanks! Rambles!
What’s your wrist size?
I'm a hiker who does all that crazy stuff. (Have done multi-thousand mile multi-month trips, etc.) My gut impression:
1) The battery life is great for an Apple Watch, but keeping this thing charged in the backcountry with 5-10 days between resupplies would suck. Yeah, most folks carry a battery pack these days, but adding another device to keep charged isn't great. And the charger adds weight to your load as well.
2) The lack of an integrated gps navigation app with topo maps etc. is pretty lame. I haven't tested the watch app from Gaia GPS but wouldn't be surprised if it's good. Even so, Apple should have worked with them or someone else to ship this with better backcountry navigation tools. It's a little embarrassing that they shipped without this given the (claimed) intended audience.
Still, I might buy one. It's otherwise a great device, and I'd love to be able to use my regular smartwatch in the backcountry. Will definitely look into third party nav apps first though.
Thanks for the great reviews, love the channel.
Nice, thanks for the input, Charles - that's fascinating. And, yet, you still want one (they know how to get you, eh?!).
@@MarkEllisReviews They sure do. But it's mostly about the terrible interface design from the competition. Do you remember what it was like to program a VCR? I wonder if the folks who designed those all got hired by GPS watch makers...
Off topic but are you going to review that Sennheiser?
Yep! (next week)
@@MarkEllisReviews awesome!
Nice first impressions video Mark.
Thanks, Jessica!
Happy with my series 2 nothing changed since