Crazy how Samsung goes back to 2017 to look for design ideas and they did a great job at doing it. Galaxy watch sport design just beefier and way more tech behide it.
@Chauncey325 no way , the ultra looks a lot better and more rugged than the 6 classic , and I've had the 6 classic for nearly a year , I didn't even hesitate to trade it in
@@sparx2391 It definitely does look better based on how u wanna wear your watch. I wear watch for casual reasons do I wear mines for lookks. The watch 6 classic is the only watch u can wear wit an actual suit and it look like a classy watch......esp with a leather band ....The ultra is a sporty watch that u go running with which is the purpose and that's where it ends
“Great review!!!” 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️ I pre-ordered the Galaxy Watch Ultra in white and my order is coming along with not only one but two band from Samsung for free!!! 🤗⌚️❤️
What do you think about the 7 Ultimate vs Huawei Ultimate regarding the algorithms and accuracy sensors, heart rate, sport and GPS live tracking ( without taking into consideration the design battery life or mobile compatibility between iPhone or Android systems )?
We've only had a limited amount of time with the Ultra so far so we can't really give a definitive verdict yet. We will, however, be publishing our complete review on the Expert Reviews website in due time!
The ends of the Apple Watch Ultra bands are straight, lining up with the Apple Watch Ultra's square case. The ends of the Galaxy Watch Ultra are curved, matching the form of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's case.
We haven't personally stress tested it but it's rated to 100m/10ATM of water pressure and features plenty of water-based activity tracking modes, so it's certainly at least designed to handle pool swimming. With regards to the IP68 rating: 6=Dust-tight, 8=Immersion, 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) or more depth. The "or more" is what's relevant here. The IP rating system only goes as high as IP69.
@@expert_reviews that's true, but IP68 limits water resistant to 30 minutes of exposure to water, what happens if I swim an 2 hours? hope you will test it somehow, thanks for the review and answer.
IP68 only tests up to 30 minutes, so a IP68 rating means that it was tested for that period of time and successfully passed. It doesn't mean that it only lasted 30 minutes during the test. As I mentioned, the only rating higher than IP68 is IP69 and even IP69 doesn't specify a maximum immersion time.
Don’t really see the point of having a circular face and a squared off case, have one or the other. Besides, you lose out of more screen possibilities by going circular… 🤔
Samsung's reasoning during the press briefing was that the squared-off design adds protection to the display, presumably by adding a little extra distance between the glass and things that may knock into it. We think it gives it a slightly more rugged appearance than Samsung's standard, circular Galaxy Watches. The circular face also allows it to use more classically-styled circular watch faces. Of course, design preference is totally a matter of personal taste.
@@expert_reviews That is like adding a front grill to an electric vehicle in order to maintain a combustion engine design aesthetic… What’s next, a digital sundial face with simulated shadowing… Makes Samsung seem less futuristic and more anachronistic in their designs and development… 🤔
Regarding Watch 7 ultra - Samsung - you treat clients with disregard. This is the shame that you left the round screen on square like body... as the only explanation for such move would be to keep the rotating bezel working... and... it doesn’t rotate! . Good luck to those who want to use virtual bezel with gloves on or on wet screen of the “ULTRA” professional watch! SAMSUNG YOU ARE INSULTING USERS and treating them really as "bring us 2x more money for less useful interface" also - where is the rumored sugar level monitoring? This situation with “missing functionality” continues for many years - Last year - on Galaxy watch 6 Classic - you brought back the rotating bezel… , but cut the battery capacity almost in half…. On Galaxy 5… - you have installed nice large battery but… deleted rotating bezel known as key feature on Galay 4 and Galaxy 3…. Samsung - you are experimenting on users, asking them to pay each year more for new model which has some major functionality cuts. This make me as the long time user really annoyed - this continues from Galaxy watch 2 and 3 released without super useful feature which was camera introduced on the original SM-V700 Galaxy Gear This year I do not plan to upgrade, SORRY - I will not accept taking away functionalities each time for more money !
Normally, I buy a Galaxy watch every year and it's usually the classic or the pro versions, but this year I'm skipping as they don't have no twisting bezel and the ultra is geared way too much towards the health nuts. I already have a watch5 pro and a watch6 classic as they give me the best of both worlds. I also disable all the health features on those watches immediately for better battery life as I personally find that gimmicky. Buying a $600 smartwatch and disable all the gimmicky health features is a waste of money for that amount. I still see Samsung hasn't done anything about the lag.
So you've already paid hundreds of dollars for two Samsung smart watches and you're annoyed that you don't have the opportunity to spend hundreds more on another one? The Watch Ultra is unapologetically a sports/health enthusiast-focused wearable. If you turn all of the health features off on your devices then it's no surprise that this is *not* a device aimed at you.
@@BubbleTonic If you pay hundreds of dollars for Samsung's regular smartwatches you're doing something wrong as they are aimed for the everyday person. Yes, the ultra would be a waste of money if you use it like a regular watch as it is focused for the health nuts.
@@BubbleTonic I also don't see the point of getting the watch 7 when the watch5 pro gets 5 days of battery life when it is properly optimized. It's not like the watch 7 even offers anything better than the watch six classic as it still has 3 days of battery life and lag, but at least you have the turnable bezel on the watch6 classic for those that like it.
Lots of fans for the old bezel. No word from Samsung but we wonder whether it was removed for durability reasons? Perhaps we will see another Watch Classic down the road!
@@expert_reviews I didn't think I would like the watch5 pro without the turnable bezel but it turned out to be a somewhat pretty solid smartwatch with its own unique look that is balanced. Those magnetic bands on the watch5 and watch6 have been excellent too as I don't see that option on the watch7 and ultra.
While the price difference is unlikely to convince those already locked into the iOS ecosystem to make the switch, Android/Galaxy users will likely appreciate the value offered.
Read our full Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on review: www.expertreviews.com/uk/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-hands-on-review
Crazy how Samsung goes back to 2017 to look for design ideas and they did a great job at doing it. Galaxy watch sport design just beefier and way more tech behide it.
The Galaxy watch ultra looks like the Panerai watch
Ordered it as soon as it was announced, trading in my 6 classic
Let us know how you get on!
Watch 6 classic looks way better
@Chauncey325 no way , the ultra looks a lot better and more rugged than the 6 classic , and I've had the 6 classic for nearly a year , I didn't even hesitate to trade it in
@@sparx2391 It definitely does look better based on how u wanna wear your watch. I wear watch for casual reasons do I wear mines for lookks. The watch 6 classic is the only watch u can wear wit an actual suit and it look like a classy watch......esp with a leather band ....The ultra is a sporty watch that u go running with which is the purpose and that's where it ends
@@sparx2391 the rotating bezel is the greatest thing ever !
“Great review!!!” 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️
I pre-ordered the Galaxy Watch Ultra in white and my order is coming along with not only one but two band from Samsung for free!!! 🤗⌚️❤️
Trading in my Watch 6 Classic for the Ultra Titanium White....
The Titanium White model has a really clean look to it!
What do you think about the 7 Ultimate vs Huawei Ultimate regarding the algorithms and accuracy sensors, heart rate, sport and GPS live tracking ( without taking into consideration the design battery life or mobile compatibility between iPhone or Android systems )?
We've only had a limited amount of time with the Ultra so far so we can't really give a definitive verdict yet. We will, however, be publishing our complete review on the Expert Reviews website in due time!
Will the apple watch ultra bands fit the Galaxy watch ultra?
The ends of the Apple Watch Ultra bands are straight, lining up with the Apple Watch Ultra's square case. The ends of the Galaxy Watch Ultra are curved, matching the form of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's case.
It is just the Apple Watch filter with round screen and different colours and with their name for the rest is perfectly the same bruh
Nope.... 😂
Lol no! They might have been inspired by the quick button, but other than that nothing says "Apple".
Only LTE Model? Is that only Samsung Ultra Variant?
I have already Ordered Titanium White. 😢
Yes, there's no Bluetooth-only Ultra model being offered, just the Bluetooth+LTE.
@@expert_reviews Got it.
watch looks great but not sure how it is gonna last on a 5 day a week pool swimming , too many holes in its body and IP68
We haven't personally stress tested it but it's rated to 100m/10ATM of water pressure and features plenty of water-based activity tracking modes, so it's certainly at least designed to handle pool swimming.
With regards to the IP68 rating: 6=Dust-tight, 8=Immersion, 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) or more depth. The "or more" is what's relevant here. The IP rating system only goes as high as IP69.
@@expert_reviews
that's true, but IP68 limits water resistant to 30 minutes of exposure to water, what happens if I swim an 2 hours? hope you will test it somehow, thanks for the review and answer.
IP68 only tests up to 30 minutes, so a IP68 rating means that it was tested for that period of time and successfully passed. It doesn't mean that it only lasted 30 minutes during the test.
As I mentioned, the only rating higher than IP68 is IP69 and even IP69 doesn't specify a maximum immersion time.
@@expert_reviews thanks for the extra clarification ( for me :-) )
I pre-ordered the #galaxyring, #galaxywatchultra, and #galaxybuds3pro. Purchasing all my accessories on #primeday
A proper Prime Day Samsung haul!
Get any good discounts?
Does it have a rotating bezel!?! That is the question
Afraid not!
No like watch 5
@@user-kz8mw4jh7f The Watch 6 Classic still offers a rotating bezel.
Thats for next year and you now why. money money money.
@@klompjes002can a rotating bezel work at 10ATM and be dust resistant?
Bravo3 Samsung 🫡
Don’t really see the point of having a circular face and a squared off case, have one or the other. Besides, you lose out of more screen possibilities by going circular…
🤔
It's a classic _design_ of the 1900's. I don't think It's meant to be form over function. It does however allow for a bigger battery 👍🏾
Samsung's reasoning during the press briefing was that the squared-off design adds protection to the display, presumably by adding a little extra distance between the glass and things that may knock into it. We think it gives it a slightly more rugged appearance than Samsung's standard, circular Galaxy Watches. The circular face also allows it to use more classically-styled circular watch faces. Of course, design preference is totally a matter of personal taste.
@@expert_reviews That is like adding a front grill to an electric vehicle in order to maintain a combustion engine design aesthetic… What’s next, a digital sundial face with simulated shadowing… Makes Samsung seem less futuristic and more anachronistic in their designs and development…
🤔
Which brands do you think offer the best design aesthetics at the moment?
Regarding Watch 7 ultra - Samsung - you treat clients with disregard. This is the shame that you left the round screen on square like body... as the only explanation for such move would be to keep the rotating bezel working... and... it doesn’t rotate! . Good luck to those who want to use virtual bezel with gloves on or on wet screen of the “ULTRA” professional watch! SAMSUNG YOU ARE INSULTING USERS and treating them really as "bring us 2x more money for less useful interface" also - where is the rumored sugar level monitoring?
This situation with “missing functionality” continues for many years - Last year - on Galaxy watch 6 Classic - you brought back the rotating bezel… , but cut the battery capacity almost in half…. On Galaxy 5… - you have installed nice large battery but… deleted rotating bezel known as key feature on Galay 4 and Galaxy 3….
Samsung - you are experimenting on users, asking them to pay each year more for new model which has some major functionality cuts.
This make me as the long time user really annoyed - this continues from Galaxy watch 2 and 3 released without super useful feature which was camera introduced on the original SM-V700 Galaxy Gear
This year I do not plan to upgrade, SORRY - I will not accept taking away functionalities each time for more money !
Normally, I buy a Galaxy watch every year and it's usually the classic or the pro versions, but this year I'm skipping as they don't have no twisting bezel and the ultra is geared way too much towards the health nuts. I already have a watch5 pro and a watch6 classic as they give me the best of both worlds. I also disable all the health features on those watches immediately for better battery life as I personally find that gimmicky. Buying a $600 smartwatch and disable all the gimmicky health features is a waste of money for that amount. I still see Samsung hasn't done anything about the lag.
So you've already paid hundreds of dollars for two Samsung smart watches and you're annoyed that you don't have the opportunity to spend hundreds more on another one?
The Watch Ultra is unapologetically a sports/health enthusiast-focused wearable. If you turn all of the health features off on your devices then it's no surprise that this is *not* a device aimed at you.
@@BubbleTonic If you pay hundreds of dollars for Samsung's regular smartwatches you're doing something wrong as they are aimed for the everyday person. Yes, the ultra would be a waste of money if you use it like a regular watch as it is focused for the health nuts.
@@BubbleTonic I also don't see the point of getting the watch 7 when the watch5 pro gets 5 days of battery life when it is properly optimized. It's not like the watch 7 even offers anything better than the watch six classic as it still has 3 days of battery life and lag, but at least you have the turnable bezel on the watch6 classic for those that like it.
Lots of fans for the old bezel. No word from Samsung but we wonder whether it was removed for durability reasons? Perhaps we will see another Watch Classic down the road!
@@expert_reviews I didn't think I would like the watch5 pro without the turnable bezel but it turned out to be a somewhat pretty solid smartwatch with its own unique look that is balanced. Those magnetic bands on the watch5 and watch6 have been excellent too as I don't see that option on the watch7 and ultra.
Definitely will choose apple watch ultra with small price gap 😅
While the price difference is unlikely to convince those already locked into the iOS ecosystem to make the switch, Android/Galaxy users will likely appreciate the value offered.