We gave the Apple Ultra Watch to five pros (diving, running, hiking, teardown)

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  • The Apple Watch Ultra is meant to be the ultimate smartwatch for athletes and outdoor adventurers. So we spent the last three months putting the Ultra to the test on off-grid hikes, deep dives, skiing down slopes in Tahoe, and running around the GPS nightmare of New York City. #apple #applewatch #smartwatch
    0:00 Intro
    1:10 Safety Features, GPS Backtrack, hiking
    5:20 Emergency Siren vs. $4 whistle
    8:39 Action Button
    10:54 Fitness Tracking
    14:31 Repairability/teardown with iFixit
    17:02 Diving / Oceanic+
    21:45 Conclusion
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  • @TheVerge
    @TheVerge  ปีที่แล้ว +110

    What is your typical battery life on the Ultra Watch? Do you charge it every day? Every two days? Never?!

    • @Azn_Bran
      @Azn_Bran ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I do a top off charge every couple of days. I sleep track and run avidly.

    • @JacobProbasco
      @JacobProbasco ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I literally have no idea. I just charge it whenever my wrist needs a “naked” break and don’t pick it up until my phone tells me it’s charged. Every 1-3 days! Usually I still have about 20% on it when I start.
      It’s amazing, and the watch is super durable. It’s truly the smart watch I’ve wanted since the original Apple Watch was reviewed

    • @shultzman
      @shultzman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I charge every other day and rarely get below 10%. That said, I'm not often far from wifi and my iPhone so I'm sure that saves on my battery.

    • @ozkana
      @ozkana ปีที่แล้ว

      2/3 days

    • @iammashdots
      @iammashdots ปีที่แล้ว +3

      With 2 workouts, notifications, apple pay, etc., i was able to get mine to last 50+ hours on one charge

  • @DanielThe27th
    @DanielThe27th ปีที่แล้ว +960

    This review was so well done! I understand the need for publications to quickly publish reviews shortly after a product is released, but it’s these type of well thought out in depth videos that I love the most. You and the team crushed it!!!

    • @ArtIrwin
      @ArtIrwin ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agree. High quality work by all of you! Thanks! The joke is on Apple, though. They could have just slapped the longer battery on a S8 watch, and many people (including me) would have bought it for $750. They could have priced this at $900+

    • @Yzyenthusiast
      @Yzyenthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArtIrwinhow is the joke on apple lol, they still have a 45mm stainless steel at a high price, they still have the Hermes watch and now they have this. Their margins are unbeatable and they’re the biggest watch maker in the world so???

    • @greentube461
      @greentube461 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second this sentiment. Bravo !

    • @mashuajmera
      @mashuajmera ปีที่แล้ว

      Really agree.

    • @pea1973
      @pea1973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya, this video was amazing. The transitions were incredible.

  • @SomeoneFrosty
    @SomeoneFrosty ปีที่แล้ว +149

    😮 I guess this is the kind of review that 3 extra months gets you! Well done!

  • @mansome_ham
    @mansome_ham ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Great job everyone. Review was well worth the wait. It’s nice to see a review in which something is realistically used in various scenarios. That takes time and it was time well spent

  • @Najeebster
    @Najeebster ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Don’t usually have patience for longer reviews but this was a brilliantly stitched-together set of of scenarios. Thank you.

    • @TheVerge
      @TheVerge  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🥲

    • @TheVerge
      @TheVerge  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So happy to hear that!
      - Vjeran

  • @domramsey
    @domramsey ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Amazing video! I often wish you guys made more videos, but I can't complain when the quality is this high.

  • @jaygreer7430
    @jaygreer7430 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Great review! I really liked the long, in-depth format. Probably like a lot of folks, I fall into the “weekend adventurer” category, and I participate in a range of activities. So it’s nice to see how it performs in specific areas and get thoughts from experts in those areas. Thanks for making this and nice job!

  • @RoyRosales
    @RoyRosales ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It’s nice to have real world demos of the features! For a first generation product, it’s surprising decent. Can’t wait to see what gen 3 or 4 look like. These tech companies are really doing some amazing work.

  • @richardtan3107
    @richardtan3107 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gosh, this video just ticked all the boxes. It was polished, great production values, clever and engaging narrative, and importantly informative and brave with opinions. Becca’s earphone reviews have always been a cut above but this review shows long-form content is truly needed. Excellent work and you guys rock. Happy holidays.

  • @MarvinNeumannOfficial
    @MarvinNeumannOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I loooove these long videos! Thank you for producing it and allowing this immense room for creativity.

    • @TheVerge
      @TheVerge  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We do too! They take a bit longer, but we’re over the moon with how it turned out 🤗
      - Vjeran

  • @robertfloyd4287
    @robertfloyd4287 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I consider this amongst the best Verge reviews I’ve ever watched. Thank you!

  • @harrisonworley2232
    @harrisonworley2232 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding from the team, loved this longer-term review, and will definitely watch more of them in future across all the products The Verge reviews. Time is an important factor.

  • @RAM-vk2lg
    @RAM-vk2lg ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautifully shot , indepth review! Love this format. Thankyou verge team for this high quality content. Always nice to see Becca in the reviews!

  • @ChrisSaunders
    @ChrisSaunders ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great review, I love the longer format. Great images and impeccable colours too!

  • @kmgates
    @kmgates ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing production Becca and thorough review of the watch from the Verge crew and experts in each area. Worth the wait. Loved it!

  • @_TbT_
    @_TbT_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Becca’s Videos are just the best! What an amazing, in depth, huuuuge video with so many participants and on so many locations. Truly an immense project.

  • @suuumans
    @suuumans ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome work. You guys have done a fantastic work 👌🙌

  • @jasonkrasowski4673
    @jasonkrasowski4673 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll also say this was by far, THE BEST and most in depth review of the watch I’ve seen, and I’ve seen allot of them. This is the video I’ll share with friends trying to decide if this piece is right for them. You nailed it with the overall use of the watch being more for casual athletes vs pros. Great job team. Bravo.

  • @BG23CP
    @BG23CP ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you! For a well put together non biased review 👏 I was on the fence about it but I’m just going to hold off until September 2023

  • @pgzero
    @pgzero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this review format. Actually spending time with the device and testing all the things it's advertised to be good at is so much fun to watch and makes for a more trustworthy opinion. Keep making more like this!

  • @10past12
    @10past12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did not want to watch a 23 minute review video. But I did it and loved it. It was less about specs and more real world experience, the kind of stuff you can't know after a week. And it's always a pleasure to spend some time hanging out with Becca, even in video form.

  • @erikaso_
    @erikaso_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the review that's needed! So incredibly thorough testing each of the features Apple tends to frame or oversell, when in reality, it still has some areas to improve on.
    I was literally banking on the waypoints and to find out that it functions like this-I think I can stick with the normal Apple Watches in the meantime. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @oksurejamie
    @oksurejamie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really, really well made video. So much effort put into it, and tons of great information. Thanks for the hard work!

  • @benjamino5
    @benjamino5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Incredible review. I'm not even in the market for this (I have a Series 4 and will eventually upgrade to a newer regular Apple Watch and not an Ultra) and I was STILL absolutely fascinated by it. Beautiful shooting, crisp editing, fun from beginning to end.

  • @OfirFatal
    @OfirFatal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t usually comment but have to say - really great review, love the format and appreciate all of the hard work and time that went into this. Thank you!

  • @inzane.hanson
    @inzane.hanson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing job on this review y’all. Really covered all aspects that Apple is pushing with this watch, and the editing+cinematography is awesome. Thanks to y’all for putting this together! 👍🏻

  • @henkpaulson1922
    @henkpaulson1922 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is an incredible review. Thank you.

  • @DaemonViews
    @DaemonViews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to watch this review.
    Gave all the information that I would expect and liked the format.

  • @phriend2spin
    @phriend2spin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, the Verge always has the best tech videos. I got the AW Ultra for Christmas and am basically the person they described at the end, marathoner, weekend warrior, and techie.

  • @RonnyCoste
    @RonnyCoste ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the format of this long video review! Hopefully we get more of these.

  • @vikram.SumerSingh
    @vikram.SumerSingh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so well produced and presented. Verge you have levelled up! Keep up the good work.

  • @MichaGero
    @MichaGero ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for making this sort of content.

  • @falconmcan84
    @falconmcan84 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Honestly the best of the best review, just incredible 🎉

  • @MrAgentShark
    @MrAgentShark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible review. Always can count on The Verge for quality content.

  • @brian_king
    @brian_king ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video, and great format. IMO it was well worth all the extra time and work. Thanks for making it!

  • @Widlomaa
    @Widlomaa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is an AMAZING review, EVERYTHING I was looking for. Field-tested in such a good way. Now THIS is content!!

  • @albertobaez7404
    @albertobaez7404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the new format so much and truly felt the time and consideration put into it!

  • @thesaralkumar
    @thesaralkumar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was losing interest in Verge videos but this was amazing. Loved every minute of it. The depth of this review, style of covering, hosts. Perfect!
    The kind of reviews which help the consumer and entertain the techies 🙌.

  • @jacobnyamu8826
    @jacobnyamu8826 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this review!!! More videos with Becca 🙌🏾

  • @staceysmith967
    @staceysmith967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys were thorough! So much great detail and information whilst also making it a fun watch (pun not intended). Tip top job!

  • @KarlKempOBrien
    @KarlKempOBrien ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely incredible review! Congrats on such a great format that addressed everything interesting and important to know about the Apple Watch Ultra without getting distracted by specs or a marketing cheat sheet! More like this please? 🥺

  • @SrivikasVishnubhotla
    @SrivikasVishnubhotla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great review! Well thought out. Covered a lot of areas of concern. And beautiful video footage!

  • @clementchin5756
    @clementchin5756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the format and effort yall put into this review, keep it up guys

  • @Robilinski83
    @Robilinski83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly excellent review. I like how you brought in different perspectives and talked to people who will actually use the features. Great job 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @JairoNamnun
    @JairoNamnun ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great review. The best I’ve seen of the Ultra.

  • @THE1BAD
    @THE1BAD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed the in-depth review. Great work by The Verge team!

  • @robbykur93
    @robbykur93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a single person is bad at talking back (reviewing) to the camera in this video. Andddd the production is on another level. Good job

  • @lou1134
    @lou1134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb format. I really enjoyed multiple people covering their area of expertise and how the device helps them

  • @philtespo
    @philtespo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fantastic review! The amount of effort from production, graphics, planning, and everything else.

    • @TheVerge
      @TheVerge  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That end of year hustle 🥵
      Truly appreciate it, Phil! 🙏

  • @Orwic1
    @Orwic1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a brilliant review - professional and very well presented. Thank you all for putting in so much effort to put this out there!

  • @samvance649
    @samvance649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for in depth review of the watch ultra,Vjeran and Becca.
    I always look forward to more of Becca coz you somehow give me good vibes.
    Keep doing whatever you do.

  • @mrkeo0801
    @mrkeo0801 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is why I love the verge. Amazing production

  • @jeremenichelli
    @jeremenichelli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a nice review, super good to get professionals on each category and real world testing. Kudos to everyone!

  • @calebjohnson116
    @calebjohnson116 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best Apple Watch Ultra review I’ve seen. In fact, this format, and the information within it, is by far one of the top tech review videos I’ve seen on TH-cam.
    Well done all - you should be super proud of this. I’ll definitely be coming back to this channel if this is the quality to expect!

  • @GHELitefire
    @GHELitefire ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked this format. Super cool, and kept me super interested and focused the entire time. Great job!

  • @ianmiller9183
    @ianmiller9183 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Another awesome review from Becca.
    She's my gold standard and benchmark for tech reviews.
    Awesome work!

    • @felipe367
      @felipe367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're standards must be flatline 😬

  • @sudheerbathineni5159
    @sudheerbathineni5159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Splendid review, Verge!!! I saw so many videos about apple watch ultra, but this is the best one so far.

  • @zeeahmed2826
    @zeeahmed2826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this longer form review. Great work, thank you 🙏🏽

  • @CoolTies
    @CoolTies ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely worth the wait. The quality is outstanding. Thank you very much for all your hard work. The results are phenomenal!

  • @appleidinesh
    @appleidinesh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent review - and especially the iFixit teardown part.

  • @mikehintondrivingschool4126
    @mikehintondrivingschool4126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very well put together review. a real life example using the watch for its intended capabilities. great job.

  • @jc_xc
    @jc_xc ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the best review I’ve seen in The Verge. And you have a pretty high bar. Thanks guys.

  • @TheBrokenEclipse
    @TheBrokenEclipse ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great to get this longer deep-dives into tech products! Please keep it up!

  • @fleecystheking
    @fleecystheking ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d watch Verge videos WAY more if they were more like this one! Impressive!

  • @Mokkel73
    @Mokkel73 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Becca! Her reviews have become a benchmark in my view!

    • @captaintalon4485
      @captaintalon4485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I really miss Dieter but everyone else has been picking up the slack very well

  • @metric152
    @metric152 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a wonderful review. I picked one up a few days ago because I wanted something that would capture good gps data for long walks and hikes. The screen is great and the battery life is pretty killer.

  • @kinkadematthias3525
    @kinkadematthias3525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video exploring some of the watches limits. Loved the cinematography.

  • @markhairston800
    @markhairston800 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the honest, in-depth and thoughtful review. This is probably the best review I’ve seen thus far. Thanks 🙏🏽 so much for the hard work and attention to details.

  • @harrywedel95
    @harrywedel95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As many have said, really great video. I really liked the animated map during the whistle test!

  • @stephenmcgauley
    @stephenmcgauley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This format was really cool. Nice work, more please.

  • @dumisanimukuchura
    @dumisanimukuchura ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been definitely one of the best reviews i have watched, it has been done in probaly an easy natural way to follow with the use cases

  • @ColinRobertson_LLAP
    @ColinRobertson_LLAP ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Awesome review. I can't wait to see where Apple takes the Ultra. Personally, I'm waiting on integrated offline maps before I pick one up. An ambient temperature sensor would be nice too... Not sure if the new sensor can do that but it doesn't seem like it.

    • @ideatorx
      @ideatorx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it can do ambient temps only under water right now

  • @braedenblack6116
    @braedenblack6116 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If backpacking use a whistle until you physically can’t use it anymore. Then activate the watch siren.

  • @mattiaantonelliofficial
    @mattiaantonelliofficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s an amazing review, thank you so much and congratulations for putting everything together in a single video in this interesting way

  • @AkshayChikhalkar15
    @AkshayChikhalkar15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best product review I have seen in the last few years.
    I was amazed to see a 23-minute smartwatch review but it was well-organised and deserved.
    The Verge is contributing to apple's testing and I hope Apple Engineers are taking note of this. I will not be surprised if some of the issues mentioned are resolved in the next Apple watch, but apple should give credit to such creators.
    We appreciate the efforts you all put into creating such content.
    Shout out to all contributors of The Verge, it was review another level!
    Somehow, Would like to see crash detection tested next time 😅

  • @ryanlovesanimalcrossing1887
    @ryanlovesanimalcrossing1887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review, love hearing from so many different users with different experiences

  • @diegoangulo1627
    @diegoangulo1627 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could give this video 1000 likes! Thank you so much for making the review I’ve been looking for. Every other review I’ve found in youtube have been made by people who don’t even go out and put to the test the things that the watch was made for. Some of them even said things like “no runner, climber, or diver is going to use this anyway” which I think is not true at all! It was super frustrating to hear them make opinions without even going on a jog, hike, or a dive with the watch!
    But you guys actually did it. And I cannot even imagine how much effort was put into making this video. So I just want to say thank you because this was very well planned, organized, and all the reviews were very well spoken. Awesome video!

  • @FreakazoidDK33
    @FreakazoidDK33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super well done video. Great to get an in depth look at features and limitations

  • @louishurr393
    @louishurr393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was actually an excellent video. You covered so many nuances that really matter to people on the fence between AWU and brands like Garmin. Thank you!

  • @titravel
    @titravel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really liked this in-depth long review. Felt like watching a documentary. Keep it up

  • @danscoular
    @danscoular ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great piece, so beautifully put together and a useful level of detail. I’m lucky to spend a lot of my time in the mountains professionally and for fun, and I’m excited to see how this product develops. But it’s not for me yet.

  • @EricS-uf9mv
    @EricS-uf9mv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE definitive Apple Watch Ultra review. Yes I've seen other more in-depth reviews focusing on a specific sport or aspect of the watch, in particular marathon training & ultra running, but the sheer breadth of this review blows them away. Plus this is the 1st time I've seen the Ultra run through a REAL battery of scuba testing. Impressive work. Y'all at the Verge should be proud of this review. I'd like to see more stuff along these lines. Rushing to publish 1st is overrated if the info being delivered is mediocre or simply surface level..

  • @sincladk
    @sincladk ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! Loved the new format and the variety of reviewers. And as always, the production was 🔥

  • @AlfonsoSprohnle
    @AlfonsoSprohnle ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a joy to watch. Keep the amazing work!

  • @ChuckieT266
    @ChuckieT266 ปีที่แล้ว

    This review is exceptionally high quality, thank you for this.

  • @kelvpoon
    @kelvpoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was wanting this, but now no more! Thanks for saving me lot of money!
    Hello from Australia as well!

  • @Yellowmansbrownman
    @Yellowmansbrownman ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably my favourite review by verge!! Love the format.

  • @LoverOfTech
    @LoverOfTech ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This comment is coming after the safety features section and I am just so impressed with the level of effort and production on this video review

  • @DustinMaxim1015
    @DustinMaxim1015 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really loved this format. Keep it up!

  • @gemckee1
    @gemckee1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome review format. You get a good focused look into the aspects of the watch that are important to you.

  • @jamesoloughlin
    @jamesoloughlin ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review. Glad you folks took your time and went the extra mile.

  • @ElioRaineri
    @ElioRaineri ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great review, probably the best I've seen about the Apple Watch Ultra. Congrats and keep pushing!

  • @flalberto
    @flalberto ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a review! Thanks a lot… and congratulations! Happy new year, cheers! 🥂

  • @Leonardo-ik9fx
    @Leonardo-ik9fx ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review the quality of your content its becoming insane, those 20+min flew by

  • @oscarmarquez4897
    @oscarmarquez4897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good and informative video! Loved every minute of it.

  • @brentwilliams3033
    @brentwilliams3033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best review of the Ultra I have seen so far.

  • @DJOSKY
    @DJOSKY ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Loved all the different situations and the teamwork ✨

  • @JoshxDarnxIt
    @JoshxDarnxIt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful review!! All the hard work definitely paid off on this one

  • @adifizel19
    @adifizel19 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the coolest smartwatch review I've seen so far, nice job

  • @TheIsaacbangi
    @TheIsaacbangi ปีที่แล้ว

    These meticulous reviews are up beyond the best!! Well done!