I’m happy that the only change to the Ultra 2 was a black option. It is a great watch already and offering the PVD coating for no extra cost has to be a win for those who were complaining that black wasn’t an option. Personally although I think the black looks cool, the native brushed titanium finish is better. A great move by Apple.
How did you scratch your watch so bad? I drive a garbage truck and my watch gets abused but I barely got a scratch on my case. And my screen is still immaculate!!!
I have the original Ultra, and the other day I got the Ultra 2 Black with the titanium band. Learning how to work the band took a little but of time, but other than that, it's great.
As tempted as I am. I’m gonna stick with my titanium ultra 2. I feel like the black is going to make it look like every other Apple Watch people wearing out there
On the one hand I'm gutted that there's no Ultra 3 this year but on the other hand, I am glad that Apple didn't just make some tiny improvements that are almost unnoticeable and then brand it as the Ultra 3. I think they are working on something bigger for next year and they need more time to make it happen.
Old Ultra 2 will get tides and apnea, so the ONLY difference is…. Well, it’s black. Lol😂 if anything the old one is better because it has blood oxygen. There’s no mention of the new Apple Watches having blood oxygen 😂
Blood oxygen measurement is still missing in the new devices. I think that’s quite the drawback, considering they are introducing sleep apnea but no way to see what your blood oxygen has dipped too. Also a mark against Apple in the Garmin Apple feature matching contest.
I’ve had 4 Apple Watches but always ended up going back to Garmin. For trail/ultra runners the Apple Watch isn’t quite there. Currently on the Fenix 7x but looking at the price point of the Fenix 8 I’m desperate for Apple to get it right.
Question: ULTRA2 or 10 Series? What would be best for a runner / daily casual and what are the differences? Currently Fenix 6x Pro wearer but I’m getting older and so are my eyes.
unless you care about battery life just go with the Series 10. the extra weight of the Ultra 2 would be very annoying when you are running, especially daily. so as long as you make sure to charge it every night the Series 10 would probably be more suitable. though keep in mind that the Ultra 2 does have nearly double the battery life and would take a ton of abuse like a champ, while the Series 10 is a pretty fragile watch.
I had the chance to test the Apple Watch Ultra Black in-store and noticed something intriguing. I used some sharp keys to scratch the surface a bit more aggressively than usual. At first, a mark appeared, but when I rubbed it with my finger, 90% of the scratch disappeared almost immediately. The scratches weren’t entirely gone-if you knew where to look, you could spot them. But overall, with normal wear and tear, it seems like the scratches won’t be too obvious. I feel like this really needs a more in-depth test to understand how it holds up in the long run. I’m torn between getting the Silver or Black version, but I’m leaning toward Black. If I knew how durable it really is, it would help finalize my decision. I think whoever does the first proper scratch test of the Apple Watch Ultra Black is going to get a ton of views. There’s a lot of curiosity around this!
You should also watch out for the Milanese loop. It's an interesting conundrum. Titanium has poor wear resistance. It will even readily weld itself with not that much friction. It scratches easily. So, a surface treatment to improve wear resistance makes sense (and AFAIK even the "natural" version has a surface treatment to make it more scratch resistant). But! Milanese loop with DLC finish is prone to scratching everything it touches. Including other surfaces with DLC treatment or sapphire glass. It has plenty of edges and very hard surface treatment. It's going to be similar story with edges on the body where it interfaces with a strap. Even stainless steel Watches were good at scratching lugs on straps.
Assuming blood oxygen not returning anytime soon? Liking the black but happen to have SpO2 on my current Ultra and trying to decide if worth parting with that health metric just for new color.
I confess I ordered the ultra 2 black with titanium band. Looks pretty sharp. Also the series 10 jet black slate link band. Another great look. Apple fan boy confessions 😊
@@PenguFKnightYeh apple says it’s more scratch resistant than the original .. but they’ve said that about previous DLC products which have ended up scratching pretty easily. I’ll reserve judgement until later. Said as the owner of a DLC titanium iPhone 15 pro Max which has a few nicks even though it’s been largely babied
@@on2a yes ofc, I agree. I'm also on the fence but I had been waiting for the black one for a few months now, since I was researching to get the ultra2 and heard rumors about a black one coming this year since it was delayed from last year's event. The Ultra2 is meant to take a beating anyway, so I personally won't mind scratches here and there. I'm just kinda worried about the coating coming off and making scratches way more obvious than the original. Just awaiting durability test videos on youtube rn
rarely for this apple product gives continuity from one year to another. luckily I bought au2 last year and I'm happy that for now an au3 has not come out, it means that the 2 is always the best.
@@Dcrainmakerdoes this model also get the new ability to play msuic from speakers? Do you know if it works in the background of the fitness tracking app?
Just about to order a new one, first time buying a NEW Apple Watch and also first time buying one that isn't at least two generations old. Good old Vodafone....
Gonna wait to demo these first. The black ultra watch 2 seems like the move from my 7 but it’s not lost on me that it has zero of the new features the 10 has including a “smaller” screen size
Was in store with it and noticed just around people changing the bands out that there was surface scratches all over the sides. Not deep, but enough it changed the colour and didn’t wipe off. So now I’m torn which to get, upgrading from my 7 aluminum.
thanks for the video. I was disappointed with the iPhone updates; However, I a coming from a 15 pro max so I dont know why I expected major improvements. It's painful to be an apple addict of sorts. That being said, I was a little underwhelmed with the watch updates as well. I was hoping for n ultra 3 since Ive waited to update my series 7. I love the original color but I do love the idea of more scratch protection. Which do you like more after seeing both in-person?
Thanks a bunch for the closer look at the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Black)!! Really appreciate it!! By any chance would you happen to know if this black model will have the one-second refresh rate and be able to display a ticking second hand in AOD? Thank you again!!
It’s a watch year for me this year. Picking up the Ultra 2 in black after trading in my Series 7. Sticking with the iPhone 15 Pro till the all new design of the iPhone 17 Pro next year.
if its still the Ultra 2 i was thinking the same, because the Ultra 2 does still have the blood oxygen sensor, the lawsuit settled about any future apple watch product containing that patent infringement blood oxygen sensor. i'm guessing this may also probably be why Apple didn't do an Ultra 3 this year, because they now have to figure out a non-patented method of measuring blood oxygen levels, or license someone else's blood oxygen patent.
if you want your sweaty arms to stink the gaps between the loops, and your arm hair to get stuck between the loops, than i guess its good for running. ... ... ... the answer is obviously a big fat NO, you would want either a good quality perforated silicone band or a good quality breathable cloth band.
I was really looking forward to upgrading my Ultra 1 to 3 but I guess I will have to wait another year! On the plus side, hopefully the update will be even bigger because of it. I'm sure Apple will have something in the works. Maybe 3nm SIP + ultra efficient screen and squeeze in a bigger battery? I don't care about bloop pressure monitoring or any of that I just want faster/smarter Siri, longer battery life and more robust software for mapping when I'm mountain biking/hiking in the wilderness.
@@Patty100ish I’m not paying that because i have two other watches to turn in. So it’s more like the normal cost for the Hermes and a lower cost for the TI Black. I just really don’t like any of the regular watch faces.
@@Dcrainmaker lol. I’m definitely not in any regatta. Was the black more of grey? Some videos make it look deep black, but then some make it look more grey like the titanium AW series when they first came out with TI.
Ultra 2 in black is perfect because I have Hermes Series 9 in space black with 4 different straps that have black metal pieces. Immediately ordered Ultra 2 Black and giving the series 9 Hermes to my wife 🤣
As a Samsung also wear I was drooling over that Melanie's band until I saw it was $200. At that price I would just go to the third party market and find a really nice high quality band but I would never give Apple $200 for a damn band.
mine keeps in dinging every 2 or 3 mins when charging.. what's the matter with it ? is it a bug ? I'm using a 3 in 1 MagSafe charger, and I have the new black ultra 2
A very important question that could confirm my choice of this watch: if I wear my Oura Ring for sleep, can the data linked to the Health app be combined with the data I get from my Apple Watch Ultra? So that I don't have to wear the watch to sleep but it still takes my sleep data into account. Does anyone have the answer?
So let me get this straight…. The “new” ultra 2 is the same EXACT Watch as the Ultra except it’s black and DOESNT have blood oxygen? So, in reality if you purchased the ultra 2 BEFORE they removed blood oxygen, you’re actually getting one more health metric over the NEW ultra 2.
We need a video with your thoughts on the "not launched" Ultra 3. It seems to me we're in the middle of an intense arms race between Apple, Garmin and Samsung. I am surprised Apple feels they dont need an update.
I own the GW7U and the AWU, with a Garmin supplied from work, the Apple Watch has a comfortable lead as a smartwatch. Garmin isn’t really a smart watch, more of a fitness tracker.
I think they could not make the big upgrades that they wanted to so they decided to hold off for a year to give themselves more time to make it happen. Like there were rumours of a microLED screen which would be brighter and even more energy efficient but the manufacturing yield was low so it wasn't going to work for making millions of units. Also fingers crossed for a 3nm chip next year that gives us better efficiency as well as smarter/faster Siri. If they had released the Ultra 3 with the new S10 SIP and new low power OLED is would basically be identical to the Ultra 2 just with some tiiiiiiiny improvements so I think they probably did the right thing to wait and make the Ultra 3 a proper update next year.
@@1997Banane well the SOC was a huge update from a 7nm old as process to a new 4nm process with way more transistors and a way faster neural engine. The S10 SIP is a tiny little improvement over the S9. I’ll wait for the S11 and hopefully by then they will have 3nm.
Bit of a shame really as i was really looking forward to a new Ultra. Although the new Colour is very nice isn’t enough for me to replace my series one. Thanks for the video though buddy.
I have had it for a year.. no scratches and I walk outside and have dropped it at least twice. Edit: I’ve had it since it came out in 2023.. not the new _finish_
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Pre-ordered it immediately. I am going from Apple Watch series 5 to this and hence it is a significant upgrade for me.
Upgrade warranted!
I usually rotate between some nice watches and the Apple Watch but my SE was on its’ last leg lol
Just got the Apple Watch 9 a few months ago. But wow I really want the ultra 2 now. I did not like the other look but this black version looks sickkkk
same
Same here. Along with my 12 pro max.
I’m happy that the only change to the Ultra 2 was a black option. It is a great watch already and offering the PVD coating for no extra cost has to be a win for those who were complaining that black wasn’t an option. Personally although I think the black looks cool, the native brushed titanium finish is better. A great move by Apple.
Thank you for focusing on the titanium black. ❤
How did you scratch your watch so bad? I drive a garbage truck and my watch gets abused but I barely got a scratch on my case. And my screen is still immaculate!!!
Salute to another working man
Black color looks sick
Thanks to Apple for saving me money on anything phone or watch related for another year 😂😂😂😂
I can totally relate to this. Its a rare year we can end the year a little “richer” than any other years before (hopefully)
Agreed.. tq Apple …for rolling out nothing new 😆
Don't give apple credit first that 😅
Well I don't feel so bad for buying a 2 year old garmin epix pro for 550 now
I feel you on this. 1st time in years I won’t be updating
I have the original Ultra, and the other day I got the Ultra 2 Black with the titanium band. Learning how to work the band took a little but of time, but other than that, it's great.
Mithril watch band. That thing is worth more than the entire shire.
jokes aside, $100 extra for the band option (not even an additional band) is a joke
@@a55techMoa...
@@a55tech Not really. Most of the nice titanium bands on amazon are well over $100
@@a55techIt’s $100 more but the band itself sells for $200 on its own. That does count for something….
Mithril!
As tempted as I am. I’m gonna stick with my titanium ultra 2. I feel like the black is going to make it look like every other Apple Watch people wearing out there
Good move. The titanium goes well with every band aswell
Going from a series 3 to this. Im sure bc of the huge gap in release dates will make me think it’s the best watch ever
On 08 this month I traded in my Ultra One for Ultra 2 black. One of the reasons is to monitor if I have apnea issue. Words can’t express my happiness.
On the one hand I'm gutted that there's no Ultra 3 this year but on the other hand, I am glad that Apple didn't just make some tiny improvements that are almost unnoticeable and then brand it as the Ultra 3. I think they are working on something bigger for next year and they need more time to make it happen.
Keep thinking that
You wish 😀
I do love the aesthetics of the new ultra. Tides and sleep apnea app is always a good thing. But beyond that its the same as ultra2
Copying Samsung health with sleep apnea
Old Ultra 2 will get tides and apnea, so the ONLY difference is…. Well, it’s black. Lol😂 if anything the old one is better because it has blood oxygen. There’s no mention of the new Apple Watches having blood oxygen 😂
@@RaP22 and samung copyng apple by releasing smart watch
@@Mdogbrown lol. True😂
Now let's see how it scratches.
Because Garmin their black ones don't age beautifully.
Why I prefer the silver one.
My black Fenix 6 is 4 years old. No scratches on the sapphire glass or black case.
That Hermes joke though 😂😂 You're the best!
Hey DC, thank you for your awesome content. My question please: if you scratch the black will it not show silver scratches? Cheers
I ordered the new black Ultra with ice blue ocean band 😎
Blood oxygen measurement is still missing in the new devices. I think that’s quite the drawback, considering they are introducing sleep apnea but no way to see what your blood oxygen has dipped too. Also a mark against Apple in the Garmin Apple feature matching contest.
Only in the usa tho
Yea I just ordered one in Canada here and it says it will have that featire
I’ve had 4 Apple Watches but always ended up going back to Garmin. For trail/ultra runners the Apple Watch isn’t quite there. Currently on the Fenix 7x but looking at the price point of the Fenix 8 I’m desperate for Apple to get it right.
Yup preordered immediately. Been waiting 2 years for this
for the announcement of a watch with hardware from yesteryear?😢
2 years for a watch from last year? how does that even add up? lol
@@HoLDoN4Sec just wanting a natural black finish. Not a fan of bulky g shock style cases. Personal preference..
Question: ULTRA2 or 10 Series? What would be best for a runner / daily casual and what are the differences? Currently Fenix 6x Pro wearer but I’m getting older and so are my eyes.
unless you care about battery life just go with the Series 10.
the extra weight of the Ultra 2 would be very annoying when you are running, especially daily.
so as long as you make sure to charge it every night the Series 10 would probably be more suitable.
though keep in mind that the Ultra 2 does have nearly double the battery life and would take a ton of abuse like a champ, while the Series 10 is a pretty fragile watch.
i love black.
i bought an apple watch 9 2weeks before the 10 series were released.
but i wanna buy 10 ultra black.
its very nice
I had the chance to test the Apple Watch Ultra Black in-store and noticed something intriguing. I used some sharp keys to scratch the surface a bit more aggressively than usual. At first, a mark appeared, but when I rubbed it with my finger, 90% of the scratch disappeared almost immediately.
The scratches weren’t entirely gone-if you knew where to look, you could spot them. But overall, with normal wear and tear, it seems like the scratches won’t be too obvious. I feel like this really needs a more in-depth test to understand how it holds up in the long run.
I’m torn between getting the Silver or Black version, but I’m leaning toward Black. If I knew how durable it really is, it would help finalize my decision.
I think whoever does the first proper scratch test of the Apple Watch Ultra Black is going to get a ton of views. There’s a lot of curiosity around this!
You should also watch out for the Milanese loop. It's an interesting conundrum. Titanium has poor wear resistance. It will even readily weld itself with not that much friction. It scratches easily. So, a surface treatment to improve wear resistance makes sense (and AFAIK even the "natural" version has a surface treatment to make it more scratch resistant). But! Milanese loop with DLC finish is prone to scratching everything it touches. Including other surfaces with DLC treatment or sapphire glass. It has plenty of edges and very hard surface treatment. It's going to be similar story with edges on the body where it interfaces with a strap. Even stainless steel Watches were good at scratching lugs on straps.
I like your voice over better this way. Talking more calmy suits your voice better instead of screaming. Keep up the amazing work!
Assuming blood oxygen not returning anytime soon? Liking the black but happen to have SpO2 on my current Ultra and trying to decide if worth parting with that health metric just for new color.
Not sure how they would even suggest sleep apnea without Sp02 data? Movement?!
I confess I ordered the ultra 2 black with titanium band. Looks pretty sharp. Also the series 10 jet black slate link band. Another great look. Apple fan boy confessions 😊
but remember that it is prone to scratches way more than the natural
@@PenguFKnightYeh apple says it’s more scratch resistant than the original .. but they’ve said that about previous DLC products which have ended up scratching pretty easily. I’ll reserve judgement until later. Said as the owner of a DLC titanium iPhone 15 pro Max which has a few nicks even though it’s been largely babied
@@on2a yes ofc, I agree. I'm also on the fence but I had been waiting for the black one for a few months now, since I was researching to get the ultra2 and heard rumors about a black one coming this year since it was delayed from last year's event. The Ultra2 is meant to take a beating anyway, so I personally won't mind scratches here and there. I'm just kinda worried about the coating coming off and making scratches way more obvious than the original. Just awaiting durability test videos on youtube rn
@@Angelsanchez-7-1-3 but remember they have not been released yet so you are just making this up.
Does black titanium scratch? Like a powder coat finish?
It’s DLC so it’s gonna have a little bit of resistance but won’t be “scratch proof”
It will scratch eventually.. then it’ll look like a wellwell worn watch
Thanks Ray. Looking forward to the full in-depth review. Best regards Martin
why is apple so allergic to making black bands?? an all black alpine loop would look so nice
They released black Ocean and Trail bands, but somehow they forgot about a black alpine loop…
Thank you.. Own an Ultra and was super curious !
awesome video! thanks for telling me all about the black watch!
I’ll hold out for the 3 next year. Hopefully it comes in black too
will these software updates and features also work on the older Ultra (not Ultra 2) after the firmware update?
Very useful video, thank you!
Music through speaker is a software or hardware update ?
software
Unfortunate that the Ultra 1 won’t support the sleep apnea detection feature. Any clues/hints from Garmin having apnea detection?
can you listen to music and media through the speaker like the new series 10?
Yes
Definitely would be getting the Ultra Black if I had an I Phone.
rarely for this apple product gives continuity from one year to another. luckily I bought au2 last year and I'm happy that for now an au3 has not come out, it means that the 2 is always the best.
Does the always on second hand works on the ultra 2?
Just brought the APLLE WATCH ULTRA 2 2 weeks ago… now I I want the black with the Mel… looop!!! Lord
Same! Apple will take it back and give you $350 toward the black one. lol
You have 15 days to return it
@@westsailsmusic yup 95% is Wht ima do then put the difference! An upgrade my 14 pro max 2 the 16 pro max….
Test it with the new software, the watch 10, SE and black Ultra. That would be awesome!
Coming up! This is shown with new software though.
@@Dcrainmakerdoes this model also get the new ability to play msuic from speakers? Do you know if it works in the background of the fitness tracking app?
Is the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 more Accuracy than the older Apple Watch Ultra 2? I thought they talk about it in the press conference?
Just about to order a new one, first time buying a NEW Apple Watch and also first time buying one that isn't at least two generations old. Good old Vodafone....
Wow! It's black!
🙏Thx for another additional super review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Gonna wait to demo these first. The black ultra watch 2 seems like the move from my 7 but it’s not lost on me that it has zero of the new features the 10 has including a “smaller” screen size
@Dcrainmaker, you forgot to talk about the Blood Oxygen sensor.
Was in store with it and noticed just around people changing the bands out that there was surface scratches all over the sides. Not deep, but enough it changed the colour and didn’t wipe off. So now I’m torn which to get, upgrading from my 7 aluminum.
Does ultra 2 Hermes’ have all previous Hermes’ watch faces as well or just the new one?
what you think, apple watch 10 is it same as ultra 2 or still ultra 2 better than watch 10?
hello, I wrote you once before, what do you think I should leave with fenix 8 or is it worth changing to Apple ultra 3 (2) black?? Thank you!
can you show us the 10 vs the ultra - is the 10 better now ?
thanks for the video. I was disappointed with the iPhone updates; However, I a coming from a 15 pro max so I dont know why I expected major improvements. It's painful to be an apple addict of sorts. That being said, I was a little underwhelmed with the watch updates as well. I was hoping for n ultra 3 since Ive waited to update my series 7. I love the original color but I do love the idea of more scratch protection. Which do you like more after seeing both in-person?
Thanks . The best as always. Safe Journeys.
In my country, Apple watch ultra 2 2023 is available at a much lower price than Apple watch series 10 46mm titanium. Should I buy it?
Yes ultra 2 is better if u didn’t decide already.
Thanks a bunch for the closer look at the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Black)!! Really appreciate it!!
By any chance would you happen to know if this black model will have the one-second refresh rate and be able to display a ticking second hand in AOD?
Thank you again!!
I already have the titanium version but with a black cover all what I am missing is the titanium milanese loop and its gonna look exactly like it 😂
Do you think it can be scratched easily?
It’s a watch year for me this year. Picking up the Ultra 2 in black after trading in my Series 7.
Sticking with the iPhone 15 Pro till the all new design of the iPhone 17 Pro next year.
So is the blood oxygen sensor gone for good??!
if its still the Ultra 2 i was thinking the same, because the Ultra 2 does still have the blood oxygen sensor, the lawsuit settled about any future apple watch product containing that patent infringement blood oxygen sensor.
i'm guessing this may also probably be why Apple didn't do an Ultra 3 this year, because they now have to figure out a non-patented method of measuring blood oxygen levels, or license someone else's blood oxygen patent.
Is the Milanese loop good for running?
describe que es para deportes de agua...
if you want your sweaty arms to stink the gaps between the loops, and your arm hair to get stuck between the loops, than i guess its good for running.
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the answer is obviously a big fat NO, you would want either a good quality perforated silicone band or a good quality breathable cloth band.
Will US version activated in EU work fine? And what about that missing function?
No, unfortunately not (since that’s my exact unit). It’s specified tied to country of purchase, due to the lawsuit.
We have a pond and a canoe. Will that allow you to test the regatta timer feature?
I was really looking forward to upgrading my Ultra 1 to 3 but I guess I will have to wait another year! On the plus side, hopefully the update will be even bigger because of it. I'm sure Apple will have something in the works. Maybe 3nm SIP + ultra efficient screen and squeeze in a bigger battery? I don't care about bloop pressure monitoring or any of that I just want faster/smarter Siri, longer battery life and more robust software for mapping when I'm mountain biking/hiking in the wilderness.
Thanks for showing the Hermes Ultra. I can’t decide between the black or the Hermes. I like the Hermes watch faces.😊
Just don’t forget me on your boat!
I can’t believe you’d pay 1300 for that. Can I work where you work 😂
@@Patty100ish I’m not paying that because i have two other watches to turn in. So it’s more like the normal cost for the Hermes and a lower cost for the TI Black. I just really don’t like any of the regular watch faces.
@@Dcrainmaker lol. I’m definitely not in any regatta. Was the black more of grey? Some videos make it look deep black, but then some make it look more grey like the titanium AW series when they first came out with TI.
Ultra 2 in black is perfect because I have Hermes Series 9 in space black with 4 different straps that have black metal pieces. Immediately ordered Ultra 2 Black and giving the series 9 Hermes to my wife 🤣
What do you think of the titanium milanese loop? Do you think its worth purchasing that for daily use? Currently rocking ocean band and trail band
As a Samsung also wear I was drooling over that Melanie's band until I saw it was $200. At that price I would just go to the third party market and find a really nice high quality band but I would never give Apple $200 for a damn band.
Is this on sale now?
mine keeps in dinging every 2 or 3 mins when charging.. what's the matter with it ? is it a bug ? I'm using a 3 in 1 MagSafe charger, and I have the new black ultra 2
A very important question that could confirm my choice of this watch: if I wear my Oura Ring for sleep, can the data linked to the Health app be combined with the data I get from my Apple Watch Ultra? So that I don't have to wear the watch to sleep but it still takes my sleep data into account. Does anyone have the answer?
Does Apple give a trade in value on watches, specifically the Ultra (1)? Thanks
yeah, its only like $300
you're better off selling it on eBay you will get a lot more than double what Apple will pay you for it
i still prefer the look of the raw titanium, the black looks sharp but still raw titanium for me
Can you tell me the actual weight of titanium milanese loop?? I am in the though of buying it with milanese and use it for swimming and running!!
Ordered the new ultra in black
You mean the old Ultra in the new black colourway. There's nothing new in the watch. It isn't even using the latest S10 SIP that is in the Series 10.
@@The.JZA. No he means the new Ultra 2 in black get over it buddy
@@motoboggle7525 It’s not new. The colour is new, the Ultra 2 is not.
Just spray coated my ultra and saved myself tons of $$$
Am getting the new Apple Watch 10
But can you use this for turn by turn navigation while bike touring through Strava Routes? It sounds like you can't.
actually a lot of smart watches that have a built in GPS can do that, pretty sure all Apple watches can do this, i would be surprised if they can't
Hi Des,great video as always. Question? This O2 issue not on the watch 10 and new watches,does it affect us in Europe? Thanks
Who is Des? 🤔
😅
Correct, not an issue in Europe. Still available.
@@Dcrainmaker
Thanks Des, that’s a big relief 👍🏾
@@olaseanmannHis name is Ray.
Titanium natural is the king 👑
Thank you Apple (for not updating the Ultra line). I can keep mine for one more year. Haha!
The color.
🗣️ Bring back home screen landscape mode!
So let me get this straight…. The “new” ultra 2 is the same EXACT Watch as the Ultra except it’s black and DOESNT have blood oxygen? So, in reality if you purchased the ultra 2 BEFORE they removed blood oxygen, you’re actually getting one more health metric over the NEW ultra 2.
just in the third world country called usa that you don’t get the o2 sensor
@@nuclearpistachio I wasn’t aware that was only for units bought in US.
We need a video with your thoughts on the "not launched" Ultra 3. It seems to me we're in the middle of an intense arms race between Apple, Garmin and Samsung. I am surprised Apple feels they dont need an update.
I own the GW7U and the AWU, with a Garmin supplied from work, the Apple Watch has a comfortable lead as a smartwatch. Garmin isn’t really a smart watch, more of a fitness tracker.
I think they could not make the big upgrades that they wanted to so they decided to hold off for a year to give themselves more time to make it happen. Like there were rumours of a microLED screen which would be brighter and even more energy efficient but the manufacturing yield was low so it wasn't going to work for making millions of units. Also fingers crossed for a 3nm chip next year that gives us better efficiency as well as smarter/faster Siri. If they had released the Ultra 3 with the new S10 SIP and new low power OLED is would basically be identical to the Ultra 2 just with some tiiiiiiiny improvements so I think they probably did the right thing to wait and make the Ultra 3 a proper update next year.
@@The.JZA. Maybe but why did they make the ultra 2 then? Its just a tiny update to the ultra 1.
@@1997Banane well the SOC was a huge update from a 7nm old as process to a new 4nm process with way more transistors and a way faster neural engine. The S10 SIP is a tiny little improvement over the S9. I’ll wait for the S11 and hopefully by then they will have 3nm.
@@The.JZA. Yes but that’s about it right? I think only the soc was updated.
Thought I’d never switch from Garmin, but lack of LTE in Fenix 8 makes the Ultra 2 look a whole load more tempting… especially in black!
Totally agree. 👍🏻
I'm only upgrading from my epix when Garmin adds LTE.
Is the blood oxygen sensor still in there?
Yes, but inaccessible to US users.
por software, en 2028 podrán activarlo otra vez en UUSS
Looking forward to FR 975
I can see the black getting scuffed and scratched up
No blood oxygen readings on this?
I got mine off eBay last year open box. All sensors working. For cheaper than the original price.
In the US, no, but otherwise, fine.
Why won’t Apple give us the gold version of the Hermès watch with gold bands to match.🤔
Bit of a shame really as i was really looking forward to a new Ultra. Although the new Colour is very nice isn’t enough for me to replace my series one. Thanks for the video though buddy.
Still no spo2, last year's SIP.
I have had it for a year.. no scratches and I walk outside and have dropped it at least twice.
Edit: I’ve had it since it came out in 2023.. not the new _finish_
Sort of a joke. I was hoping to update from the Gen 1 Ultra, but why would I?
same here. i like the black, but it’s no reason to upgrade this year.
Great, so invest the money instead
Titanium looks better
So basically it’s just a new colour as everything else will work on last years ultra
Why is there no videos on the ultra 1 vs ultra 2 black? They all are just 2 vs 2
I will just wait for the 3 instead
Not a fan of the new milanese loop. looks harder to adjust.