I'm not an Ultra runner, but a pretty serious marathon runner and love my Apple Watch Ultra 1. To have the option to listen to music, call for assistance if needed and stay in touch even on my 30K+ runs is amazing - and big bright display and great GPS accuracy. Would love them to implement the running maps more serious though
So do you recommend me to use ultra more than Garmin 965? I just started training for marathons but I don’t know too much about watches. As I understand, with apple I can answer my phone calls but I need internet and garmin can’t correct?
@@williamrietveldt5477 both watches would be fine for training for a marathon. With Apple Watch Ultra 2, as long as it is connected to your iPhone, you can answer calls and text while running. That has been so nice when running in the cold with gloves on. I can raise my wrist and ask Siri to text my wife during an activity. I love it!
Def getting the new ultra watch 2. Just ran the Chicago Marathon this past weekend and my Apple Watch 7 died at mile 25 and some change. Just has the gps and Spotify play list and not having my jams at the tail end just sucked! Plus I didn’t get my Strava Marathon credit lol. Still, got a 3:06 so stoked none the less
Your videos are awesome! Keep up the great work, and good luck on your 100! I hope you have "Business Time" playing in your head when the going gets tough 🤣
Just purchased this watch, my third Apple Watch, wanted this one due to longer battery life, I watch your video on the fitness app, and downloaded workoutdoors app, , but didn’t know how to stop it , when done running, watched your video several times, and thought you showed to stop workout was to push both buttons at the same time, didn’t work , by just pushing everything then discovered , pinch the screen did the trick , so frustrating, but finally got it to stop , loved the info it provided
Interesting. For me I push both the Action button and Side button simultaneously pauses the activity for me. Then I have to hold down my finger on the screen for 2 seconds and I can select end workout.
That battery life is the one thing that gets me. I have one of almost everything Apple makes aside from the watch. Once they have competitive battery life though I think it will be a watch to rule them all.
@@UltraTrailSteven I wonder how we as humans managed to run for the last million years without worrying whether our battery is going to last the next 50 hours🤔
Spot on review, Steven. I loved my COROS watch - but being a busy father/business professional, the smartwatch features Apple offers are so helpful....hard to pass it up. I have been a runner for 15 years and greatly miss having a running focused watch too. For some reason, the Apple Watch just doesn't cut it in this department (for the reasons you stated). I don't like adding on apps to cover these areas myself, but there are workarounds of course. I've tried to have two watches, but I just can't hang. Also frustrating that the only POD that works with Apple Watch is Stryd (which is quite pricy). I'd love to gain some accuracy on the treadmill without having to drop close to $300. Thanks man - keep up the great work!
I have it for 6 month and I like it. Two apps are must IMO for using this watch as a runner WorkOutDoor and Athylitic. The first for the workouts and maps and the second for recovery and metrics calculations on your overall wellbeing. Battery is no issue for me we all take a Shower 20-30 minutes once in a day or 2 its all what needed. It’s a nice to have cellular capabilities without having to carry the phone for short runs and such.
Nice review! It's always fun to go over the gadgetry that we use while running. I think Apple purposefully holds back features to try not to Sherlock the entire app industry, but you are right, its a bit frustrating to not have these things out of the box. Will be interesting to see how it handles No Business in low power mode. Happy Running this weekend.
I do Ironman and the battery lasts perfectly (I'm not a pro who does them in less than 10 hours). I've also seen people do UTMB with the AWU2, so yes, it's a watch perfectly capable of long distances.
I’ve had a few Apple Watches in the past I didn’t keep them long until the series 5 came out and from that point on I was hooked I skipped the 6 and got the 7 which was fantastic unfortunately I had to get rid of it and I got a ultra 2 about a month ago very great watch I recently tested the dive and waypoints they are spot on and help so much it makes you feel like you a a top secret gadget
I’m deep in the Apple ecosystem and have had many Apple Watches over time. Most recently tried the original AWU and the now the second generation for a few weeks. Ultimately went back to Garmin. Maybe different than most, it wasn’t for battery life, rather the ergonomics of buttons on the Garmin lineup. The single action button on the AWU just isn’t enough.
I am deep within the Apple ecosystem too, and have had an Apple watch in the past. My Fenix 7X 51mm Sapphire (when I bought mine, the Epix Pro 51mm was not available) was the first foray into the Garmin range. I was really hopeful about what the Ultra-2 would come up with, purely from a battery life improvement perspective.......and Apple did not fail to disappoint. Even if there was a week of battery life with the Ultra-2, I would have been sold. I am now seriously looking at the Epix Pro 51mm Sapphire.
@@OBrandt-i5c I had an Epix 2 (non pro) for a while and liked it quite a bit. That 47mm size is the closest parallel to the Ultra if you are looking to go smaller this time around. And unless you are heavily using mapping, 47mm is subjectively an easier everyday wear, plus the added benefits of something with less of a footprint during sleep tracking. On my end, I decided to go with a MiP this time around, currently rocking a Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar 47mm.
@@UltraTrailStevenApple focuses on the masses, not the niche. Hence 30m diving limit, and setting battery life to meet the mainstream so that battery life works for most. Having said that, it does sound like they have more optimisations to come to the ultra-low-power mode (that 100 hour battery life mode with 3-minute GPS recording: make that every 15-30-45-60 second options and you suddenly have a very interesting capability of 20-80 hours…. And as their mapping gets better, the snap-to-route would cover the gaps). Personally, I’d love a ‘widescreen' Apple Watch - bigger battery, more screen estate for maps and metrics, etc. but this wouldn't also sell to the masses so there's no chance they'll do it 🙂
Great review and information really like the channel. Just curious on you thoughts on how it would have held up for you when you ran Leadville? On regular settings do you think it would have gotten you to the halfway point or further. Thanks for you work and input.
Have you tried it on airplane mode while running? I don’t know how much of a difference this makes compared to low power mode but I feel like I get more life out of my Apple Watch 6 when it’s on. Great video! Thinking of trying to trade mine in for the Ultra 2.
Thx for the recap. I'll be trading my AWS8 for the U2 ahead of my 100k in Feb. Figuring turn off always on display (as i did on my last 50K) to save battery.. plus bring a portable battery+charge disc - and top it off at an aid station/rest spot... as I too wont be done in under 14 hrs! -- closer to 18-19. :)
I'm not an Ultra runner, but a pretty serious marathon runner and love my Apple Watch Ultra 1. To have the option to listen to music, call for assistance if needed and stay in touch even on my 30K+ runs is amazing - and big bright display and great GPS accuracy. Would love them to implement the running maps more serious though
Yeah those features are so nice! Glad you like the AWU!
@@UltraTrailStevengghhhh❤g😊g
So do you recommend me to use ultra more than Garmin 965? I just started training for marathons but I don’t know too much about watches. As I understand, with apple I can answer my phone calls but I need internet and garmin can’t correct?
@@williamrietveldt5477 both watches would be fine for training for a marathon. With Apple Watch Ultra 2, as long as it is connected to your iPhone, you can answer calls and text while running. That has been so nice when running in the cold with gloves on. I can raise my wrist and ask Siri to text my wife during an activity. I love it!
Def getting the new ultra watch 2. Just ran the Chicago Marathon this past weekend and my Apple Watch 7 died at mile 25 and some change. Just has the gps and Spotify play list and not having my jams at the tail end just sucked! Plus I didn’t get my Strava Marathon credit lol. Still, got a 3:06 so stoked none the less
If it’s not on Strava… 😂 awesome job on the 3:06!!!
Your videos are awesome! Keep up the great work, and good luck on your 100! I hope you have "Business Time" playing in your head when the going gets tough 🤣
Thank you! Will do!
Just purchased this watch, my third Apple Watch, wanted this one due to longer battery life, I watch your video on the fitness app, and downloaded workoutdoors app, , but didn’t know how to stop it , when done running, watched your video several times, and thought you showed to stop workout was to push both buttons at the same time, didn’t work , by just pushing everything then discovered , pinch the screen did the trick , so frustrating, but finally got it to stop , loved the info it provided
Interesting. For me I push both the Action button and Side button simultaneously pauses the activity for me. Then I have to hold down my finger on the screen for 2 seconds and I can select end workout.
That battery life is the one thing that gets me. I have one of almost everything Apple makes aside from the watch. Once they have competitive battery life though I think it will be a watch to rule them all.
I agree. If they put out an Ultra 3 or whatever with 40 hours of workout battery life, then it will take over the GPS running watch market.
My battery is around 60% after 24hrs wearing it for 24hrs. So thats a 2 day battery. I consider that excellent.
@@DS-xg9kf well we’re talking about for running activities. The battery for smart watch use is pretty good
@@UltraTrailSteven I wonder how we as humans managed to run for the last million years without worrying whether our battery is going to last the next 50 hours🤔
@@DS-xg9kf 🤣 gotta love the evolution of technology
Spot on review, Steven. I loved my COROS watch - but being a busy father/business professional, the smartwatch features Apple offers are so helpful....hard to pass it up. I have been a runner for 15 years and greatly miss having a running focused watch too. For some reason, the Apple Watch just doesn't cut it in this department (for the reasons you stated). I don't like adding on apps to cover these areas myself, but there are workarounds of course. I've tried to have two watches, but I just can't hang. Also frustrating that the only POD that works with Apple Watch is Stryd (which is quite pricy). I'd love to gain some accuracy on the treadmill without having to drop close to $300. Thanks man - keep up the great work!
Great points for sure!
I have it for 6 month and I like it.
Two apps are must IMO for using this watch as a runner
WorkOutDoor and Athylitic.
The first for the workouts and maps and the second for recovery and metrics calculations on your overall wellbeing.
Battery is no issue for me we all take a Shower 20-30 minutes once in a day or 2 its all what needed.
It’s a nice to have cellular capabilities without having to carry the phone for short runs and such.
Definitely some good positives for the watch!
my setup exactly and love it
I have those 2 apps and they are game changers for my AW4. In 2 weeks time will be getting AWU3
Nice review! It's always fun to go over the gadgetry that we use while running.
I think Apple purposefully holds back features to try not to Sherlock the entire app industry, but you are right, its a bit frustrating to not have these things out of the box.
Will be interesting to see how it handles No Business in low power mode.
Happy Running this weekend.
Thank you. I agree, Apple must be holding features back. Things that have been in the works for years likely.
And apple gets 30% of all 3rd party apps doing nothing... Easy money.
I do Ironman and the battery lasts perfectly (I'm not a pro who does them in less than 10 hours).
I've also seen people do UTMB with the AWU2, so yes, it's a watch perfectly capable of long distances.
Sure it is, but won’t last over 23 hours. That’s the max I could get out of it.
@@UltraTrailSteven I think it's a more than decent figure, I think there's a tendency to underestimate the AWU as a sports watch.
@@victorgalache90 I agree. I wear mine for most of my runs. Just not 100 mile races.
I’ve had a few Apple Watches in the past I didn’t keep them long until the series 5 came out and from that point on I was hooked I skipped the 6 and got the 7 which was fantastic unfortunately I had to get rid of it and I got a ultra 2 about a month ago very great watch I recently tested the dive and waypoints they are spot on and help so much it makes you feel like you a a top secret gadget
Awesome! I love how almost instantly when the watch is submerged it goes to dive mode. I noticed it when I was in my hot tub lol
I’m deep in the Apple ecosystem and have had many Apple Watches over time. Most recently tried the original AWU and the now the second generation for a few weeks.
Ultimately went back to Garmin. Maybe different than most, it wasn’t for battery life, rather the ergonomics of buttons on the Garmin lineup. The single action button on the AWU just isn’t enough.
Interesting. I do like the AWU2 Digital Crown, but I would like to be able reprogram the other button on the right side.
I am deep within the Apple ecosystem too, and have had an Apple watch in the past. My Fenix 7X 51mm Sapphire (when I bought mine, the Epix Pro 51mm was not available) was the first foray into the Garmin range.
I was really hopeful about what the Ultra-2 would come up with, purely from a battery life improvement perspective.......and Apple did not fail to disappoint. Even if there was a week of battery life with the Ultra-2, I would have been sold. I am now seriously looking at the Epix Pro 51mm Sapphire.
@@OBrandt-i5c I had an Epix 2 (non pro) for a while and liked it quite a bit. That 47mm size is the closest parallel to the Ultra if you are looking to go smaller this time around.
And unless you are heavily using mapping, 47mm is subjectively an easier everyday wear, plus the added benefits of something with less of a footprint during sleep tracking.
On my end, I decided to go with a MiP this time around, currently rocking a Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar 47mm.
@@OBrandt-i5c I too was really surprised they left battery life the same
@@UltraTrailStevenApple focuses on the masses, not the niche. Hence 30m diving limit, and setting battery life to meet the mainstream so that battery life works for most. Having said that, it does sound like they have more optimisations to come to the ultra-low-power mode (that 100 hour battery life mode with 3-minute GPS recording: make that every 15-30-45-60 second options and you suddenly have a very interesting capability of 20-80 hours…. And as their mapping gets better, the snap-to-route would cover the gaps).
Personally, I’d love a ‘widescreen' Apple Watch - bigger battery, more screen estate for maps and metrics, etc. but this wouldn't also sell to the masses so there's no chance they'll do it 🙂
Great review and information really like the channel. Just curious on you thoughts on how it would have held up for you when you ran Leadville? On regular settings do you think it would have gotten you to the halfway point or further. Thanks for you work and input.
Thank you! No, I do not think it would have made it to 50 miles on normal settings. It would have on low power mode though. At least in theory.
Thanks for getting back, I look forward to your review/thoughts after Nowbusiness 100. Best of luck.@@UltraTrailSteven
one question please was it better overall than the apex 2 pro i say this because i am interested in buying it it has more accuracy than the apex 2 pro
Yes, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does seem to be more accurate regarding GPS track and HR sensor than the COROS APEX 2 Pro.
When you pair a chest hear rate strap does the watch show your heart rate for the strap and the watch sensor?
Pretty sure it’s just the paired heart rate strap.
@@UltraTrailSteven thanks
What u think of ur band color ?
I like it, but it has gotten a bit dingy. I am going to try and wash it.
Can you wash it with washing powder?@@UltraTrailSteven
I wish they had a black case for the watch. I guess I will wait till next year and see if they sell one. The silver looks to 80s to me.
Black would be sharp!
Have you tried it on airplane mode while running? I don’t know how much of a difference this makes compared to low power mode but I feel like I get more life out of my Apple Watch 6 when it’s on.
Great video! Thinking of trying to trade mine in for the Ultra 2.
No I have not, but that is an interesting idea.
While sleeping as well can make some difference in power consumption. We do not need cellular data to be active while sleeping.
Thx for the recap. I'll be trading my AWS8 for the U2 ahead of my 100k in Feb. Figuring turn off always on display (as i did on my last 50K) to save battery.. plus bring a portable battery+charge disc - and top it off at an aid station/rest spot... as I too wont be done in under 14 hrs! -- closer to 18-19. :)
Nice! I turned off always on display just for daily use too.