@@carlsouthern me too. I was surprised I normally have devices from both, but this was the first time I felt I could go one way or the other. Apple isn’t bad, but I like said from the book 4 edge till now Samsung nailed it and I mean in a big way. Yesterday I used the buds 3 and realized they are so good they make Spotify seem HiFi. I don’t miss my AirPod 2 pro.
@sydguitar99 watch faces are just like other samsung watch faces. The bands aren't copies as all diving watches have that band design. Action buttons are on other watches. And Samsung had the ultra naming way before apple with s20ultra
The only reason I bought Samsung watches was the rotating bezel. I actually like the digital bezel. You do get used to it.... Believe me. I love it now. I would take the digital bezel over the rotating bezel not because the rotating one would get grimy and dirty for me. This is way smoother.... I almost didn't buy it because the lack of rotating bezel. I'm extremely glad I did get one. The lack of share charging is a disappointment....
This watch has been nothing but awesome for me. As a long time Apple Watch User, this is the first time that buy a Smartwatch for Android that truly emulates the same AW premium experience. Only complaint I have is that the pinch gesture never works for me when I intend to use it, BUT it kept triggering my complications for some reason, so I had to disable. P.S: There has been 1, ONE true complaint for a misaligned display. The rest have been dumb people discovering that OLED displays move around a bit to prevent screen burn. The problem of the GWU is that the bezel has those giant arrows pointing down that makes it super obvious is you start to pixel peep the screen.
I like the look of the watch but having a garmin fenix 7x saphirre I can't see this watch being better. Especially since I get about 25 days of battery life when using gps every day for 3 hours.
Hopefully the make a software update where we can use the side buttons like you suggested in sports mode. That actually makes alot of sense. Lovin this watch tho
I can't understand why they still have wireless charging, but don't let you charge with your phone. at that point, why not make it a faster pogo pin charger?
I had one and returned it. Unfortunately the live pace jumped around for me and there was no way to import running workouts or programs to the Watch. Other than that, I loved it. However, Garmin is still winning for me. Especially since I love that it gives me recommended running workouts.
For the middle button being randomly pressed, you can set it to only open the quick action with a double press which has helped me have way less accidental activations (I use it for the stopwatch)
I had the frontier for like 5-6 years, and this is my first time upgrading watched since then. I can't say I used the rotating bezel. It's cool, but it got gunky and hard to turn after some time.
Great video Mike! I'm eager to see an updated review on the Galaxy Watch 7. That was the watch that had a lot more issues with GPS accuracy, and I'm wondering if it has improved for people after any updates?
Thanks Mike for the update on performance , I got my watch ultra on my Tmobile account on a good promo deal. I’m really liking the versatility. Love the looks of the watch.
@@MikeOBrienMediaI know I'm kinda asking for a lot here but please review the pixel watch, you're one of the few people in my sub box that goes in depth on wearables
I have the GW 6 classic swapped out the band and put a metal one on it and with the right face bit looks like a regular watch elegant and good enough to dress up with
Agree about the Garmin, I haven't missed my epix pro although if the fenix 8 has a microphone that you can actually text maybe use Google Assistant and answer phone calls I might be tempting, I do miss the morning report though I hadn't thought of it until you brought it up Samsung definitely needs to add something like that
Love love this watch. I have the white with white strap. Looks much more premium than previous Samsung watches IMO. You know you can charge the watch with your phone if you bring the charger and just plug that into your phone's charging port....
Nice HR graphs... the real issue with Garmin wrist-worn devices is that a lot of them are physically large. This tends to cause poor fit/poor contact between the optical HR sensors and our skin. I understand why people like "giant" devices on their wrist (larger screens for activities where Garmin devices excel; eg. mapping), however it is astounding how poor most Garmin devices actually are for HR tracking during activities such as runs. The Forerunner series is built specifically for runners, and does such a great job with training readiness/training load, yet still struggles to achieve the kind of accuracy devices costing a lot less have little issue with. Comparing the Forerunner 165/265 to the Apple Watch SE 2, a chest strap is pretty much a necessity with the Forerunner devices... yet the SE 2 does a superb job. Apple's concave design of the HR sensor probably eliminates a lot of the issues the Garmin devices have. Interesting to see how well the Galaxy Watch did- I suspect a chest strap isn't necessary, but it would be interesting to see how it does with other activities, such as weightlifting.
Aside from the watch, Samsung's theme for this year for all their "unpacked" products have been Quality Assurance nightmares. Paint on peoples phones peeling off, the screens breaking more easily, the watch buttons falling off and the sapphire glass scratching easily, the ring being unpreparable.
Had it for a week to replace my 5 pro, really looked forward to it but really disappointed overall. Doesn't look classy at all even slightly cheap. Tried 3 styles of straps could not make it look anything but cheap in the flesh. Battery less than my 2 year old 5 pro. Ordered a oneplus 2 watch for 219 pounds just to see and it's everything I hoped the ultra would be. Lag free, accurate , classy build and 4 day battery. I do like the face you like and have put it on my oneplus using facer app. Heat rate very close to my chest strap when cycling too. I have 3 galaxy watches and an s24 ultra and really wanted to like the 7 ultra but wow it looks cheap in the flesh to me and friends i asked.
Great video I absolutely enjoyed it! This watch has been the best watch from Samsung I have ever owned. Connecting the scraps is super simple and it actually took a lot of thought in the process. I have the same issue where I thought it was hard and you had to put effort into connecting the watch band. Think about how the watch straps angle when connected that’s the key as you put them on ever so slightly angle them and they slide in like butter took me a while to realize but when I figured it out every click minimal effort. If Samsung can improve going forward from this point, they got a hit.
I'm glad I kept the 5PRO. Although I'd prefer it in silver, it has a good battery, sapphire glass, a titanium case, and tons of affordable band options. Have about 10, and with a titanium-colored metal band, it looks awesome-same with leather ones. Because it's minimalist, it can be both dressy and sporty. That's exactly the design what Samsung needed + the rotating bezel. A real watch looking smartwatch, that can be sporty and elegant. The Gear Sport what this looks like (not the crApple one) was not really hit for a reason.
Hello. Have any of you used this watch in the pool or in open water? Is the accuracy of the heart rate sensor reliable in water? In the pool, is the gyroscope reliable for counting distance? Is the GPS functional in open water? Thank you
I've been enjoying my Watch Ultra as I been getting consistent 5 days worth of battery life. Now I personally don't use none of the health features so those are disabled along with the permissions being denied as I use it as a smartwatch instead. The performance is smooth and it does what I needed to do. Now I did find the watch bands that are offered with it a complete joke, but that's what third party is for. I like magnetic bands.
Really detailed video. I especially like the time you put into the graphing to check accuracy of heart rate and GPS. What's weird is that Samsung had briefing on the Galaxy Watch 3 under advanced features but now they don't. You were actually able to manually set a time for it to appear or have it automatically appear. Thanks again for your quality content!
I actually feel the complete opposite about the bands - I feel like I have to press really hard to get them to release, but connecting them is a breeze. The trick is to pinch the connector by the ends using your thumb and forefinger, then apply pressure directly to both prongs that stick out of the ends. It will slip right in.
I have one this is my first Smartwatch so I don't have anything to compare it to. But so far so good the only complaint I have is when they do an update you have to redo a lot of things on the watch like your gestures, since I'm a very active I'm also a mechanic I got a protective cover for mine, the first one was a kind that just snaps over The Watch,but they are complete garbage and will not stay on if you grab the watch to adjust it on your wrist it just comes off in your hand. The spigen case without the band is working very well. I also have a screen protector on it.
I really like the idea of using the double-pinch gesture with the Ultra, but I’m worried it might accidentally stop my alarm without me realizing it. When I’m sleep-deprived, I sometimes turn off or snooze alarms without even remembering and then fall back asleep. To avoid being late for work, I’ve started using multiple alarms on both my phone and watch, including apps that make me solve a math problem to wake up. My concern is that stopping an alarm with the gesture could become a muscle memory habit, and I might not even notice it happening. I’d love for Samsung to add an option to choose which apps can use the double-pinch gesture. It would be great to enable it for things like the camera shutter, phone calls, or other features, but I definitely wouldn’t want it to stop an alarm !
I've noticed the same with my GW7. Had to turn off gestures so I don't accidentally turn off my alarm, and like you, I've set two alarms. Never had this issue with my GW6. But turning off gestures seems to have fixed it for now.
Hi, great vid as always. One big thing omitted unfortunately from most reviews though - if you use the watch in standalone LTE mode in a relatively low signal area, it overheats and goes into sos mode within 3/4 minutes. The Apple Watch does not. For context, I flip between the S24 ultra and 15 pro max regularly (I love both and stops me being bored) along with both watches. Have sent the Samsung Watch back… Now there are a few cases of this reported it needs someone like you to highlight the issue in your professional videos. Keep up the great work. Try the above and you will see what I mean
@@Captainlevi777 I just use Samsung Internet Browser. YT is one of the default bookmarks. Otherwise the browser works a lot like any other browser. Just have to force close and clear cache when done because it's a bit of a memory hog.
Great content. In my opinion, as for the strap wonce, it's in its not moving. It's locked in tight. Not like the apple Ultras band that the corners wiggle up and down. Samsungs strap assembly is the best on the market. As for the center button, I use the double press to activate whatever I want to use with it, so I bump it by accident nothing happens. Battery life to me is fantastic, I only have to charge my watch twice a week. I'll take that any day over my watch 4 44 mm that I had to charge every day and 2 hours. What a breath of fresh air.
I loved the design of the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra box. I don't think it looks anything like the iPhone's. To me, it actually resembles the Patek Philippe Aquamarine with orange straps. But just because the orange color is similar to the iPhone's, I think people are being very limited in their thinking. Now, the straps that Samsung made for this watch, oh my, they are terrible! They are just awful. There's no way.
After more than a month pre-ordering the watch I haven't received my watch yet. Samsung customer service just lies. The same store that I'm supposed to pick it up, has the watch for same day pick up. But samsung is just lies by saying that it's in backorder. I'm thinking of canceling my order and moving on.
Samsung's after-sales is terrible. My Ultra watch came defective, takes 4 hours to charge and the compass sensor doesn't work properly. Instead of changing the watch for a new one, they canceled the purchase and now I'll have to wait for the voucher chargeback to buy again.
I've noticed my action button is starting become a little loose. Ive seen a few people showing that their crown fell off. I've had mine for a month now and so far so good.
I am grateful that Samsung FINALLY put dual-band GPS in. The only thing keeping me from switching away from Apple was how horrid Samsung's GPS accuracy used to be.
dude can nitpick..strap sticking out from the buckle? display is not properly readable when u wear glasses...etc? other than that good review...thanks for nothing being a generic review like others where they rant about specs etc.
Great Video Thank you for this! 👍 I really like the Watch 7 Ultra! Miss rotating bezel, but in general it does what i want. BAD: The button change options are too limited. We should be able to reprogram the middle button for ANY Option on the watch not just a couple choices that Samsung chooses. Battery Life: I've done 7 battery tests over four weeks. [My use case is running/walking/gym work outs 3-5x a week, use it for sleep, music while running, and general use all the time.] Battery life: 53hours per charge when AOD(always on display) is OFF. ~38hours when AOD was on.
I just can't get sleep tracking to work. It takes about 2 hours before it detects my sleep. And often has 1-2 hour gaps throughout the night. I've watching about all videos on settings with no help. I even shaved the back of my hand and tried heart rate monitor gel. I guess I'll reach out to Samsung. My 5 Pro never had this issue. Otherwise, I love the watch!
Fix work profiles on galaxy watches. I can’t get any calendar notifications / widgets for work which requires google calendar ONLY, and many apps are missing like garage controls, vehicle controls, etc.
I love the watch, but two and a half days of battery life my ass. I charge it to 100%, go to the gym for 2 hours, and it's at 52% when I get back home with everything on. My Apple Watch Ultra lasts truly two and a half days with everything on. I still like the Galaxy watch ultra than the Apple one though. And it looks awesome with a good 3rd party watchface, and matching metal band.
I see a LOT of people complaining about it not having a rotating bezel. I'm honestly not understanding what the big deal is. Can somebody enlighten me?
For me, the rotating bezel makes it feel like a real analog watch somehow. Like those old watches that had the synchro thing, I don't know it's hard to explain 🤗
This is a question regarding the polar heart rate monitor who made it one of the best heart rate trackers around ? like who gave it that title ?what type of testing was it put under to give it that prestigious title of one of the top heart rate monitors in the market? I've always wondered how do we know that Apple or Samsung trackers aren't actually much more accurate than the polar one?
Watches use photoplethysmography methods (optical LED based sensors) to read your HR. The Polar H10 has electrodes on your chest that actually read the electrical signals of your heart (Electrocardiogram, aka ECG) ECG is well researched and considered to be one of the best ways to read a heart rate in the medical community. Check out this source for more information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19848857/
I also got it. I like it. BUT i was not aware that the metal around the display it NOT titanium. Already getting scratches.. That's actually a downgrade for me. Durability was supposed to be number one in this new one.
with student discount, I can get it for 500 euros. It's tempting, but I'm gonna wait for the OneUI 6 software update to hit my watch4 and then I will decide if I might buy it or not
You pay 3 times as much for the Ultra watch and it is basically the same as the Classic, but the Classic is better because it is compatible with a lot more watch faces. I feel ripped off 😕
As an person with adhd you'd thinkI'dd want a gimmicy rotating bezel, but nope, i dont. Im not rotating when running because im jogging, and the balancing act if rotating is well, not happening.
Great video, as usual. You use the orange accents watch, but you use the black strap. You think, that grey version will match better with different colors and styles than the orange one? Just an aesthetics question
Thanks! Honestly, it's such a personal preference thing. I liked the dark watch and dark strap combo and I thought the accents looked cool. I imagine any combo of straps and body from the Samsung launch will probably look pretty decent
I love my galaxy watch ultra.. I’m actually using it on my iPhone.. which later syncs to my galaxy fold6 but I get the basic functions which is all I need
Actually, the S watch, which is the Actually the designed it copied. Was out before the apple watch. Samsung isn't the newbies to the watch game. Remember, they made one that took pictures, lol
I have the 5 pro and get the same battery life, but I won't upgrade again until they put rotating bezel back on it. I have a Gear S3 with it and sorely miss that feature.
Super solid review bosssman! I keep bouncing back and forth between apple and samsung. Ended up getting this watch and it has be awesome. Your cons are spot on - hoping for a rotating bezel soon. Keep on keeping on mannn!!
What they have to do with all these smart watches is that the batteries last at least two weeks, why are they so pitiful, they cost so much for it to only last a few hours and that's it.
I have to honestly disagree rotating crowns attract geese and debris that can cause them to become gritty in movement. I suffered this with my watch 3. They also get moved frequently causing unwanted activation of watch contributing to battery drain.
Have mine for a month and I'm not happy with the battery, I have to charge it every day. My previous one, the Classic 6 lasted longer with the same settings. If I charge it at night at 100% and get up in the morning it is at least 15% off without having used it. I'm thinking of buying a Classic 6 again lol
Waoo, that's tough luck u got there. Order mine in white color last week on the 16th and got it on Tuesday, the 20th. Sorry u had to have such experience.
Jesus friggin Christ, I don't give a crap about the sports shit. When I run, I run, I don't stare at my watch. I don't have Alzheimer's, I remember the route I took. I don't give a flying heck if my heart rate was 120 or 140. Tell me about the OS smoothness, responsiveness, reliability, speed compared to GW6...
I swotched from iphone 15 & Apple Watch SE to the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Z Fold 6.
I am super happy with this new setup.
Welcome to real innovation
@@carlsouthern me too. I was surprised I normally have devices from both, but this was the first time I felt I could go one way or the other. Apple isn’t bad, but I like said from the book 4 edge till now Samsung nailed it and I mean in a big way. Yesterday I used the buds 3 and realized they are so good they make Spotify seem HiFi. I don’t miss my AirPod 2 pro.
I shifted from iPhone 14 Pro Max and watch ultra to Fold 6, galaxy watch ultra, and buds pro 3. I feel real innovation.
"I swotched..." I see what you did there. _Very cleaver!_
@jaystarr6571 cleaver? Lol
Can't understand how people think it is an apple watch copy it literally copies the Samsung gear sport design
The band
Apple fanboys say that czsue their mad that galaxy watch ultra us better then apple watch ultra 😂
"But is bright orange"
Just like the very first galaxy watch lmao, some even says it using a saphire glass is copying the apple watch sonehow...
Because of the bands, the watch faces, the literal name of the device, the action button, I mean cmon now 😂. I'm a galaxy user and I can see it
@sydguitar99 watch faces are just like other samsung watch faces. The bands aren't copies as all diving watches have that band design. Action buttons are on other watches. And Samsung had the ultra naming way before apple with s20ultra
Just give me a bigger battery with the rotating bezel. THAT'S ALL I WANT!!
The only reason I bought Samsung watches was the rotating bezel. I actually like the digital bezel. You do get used to it.... Believe me. I love it now. I would take the digital bezel over the rotating bezel not because the rotating one would get grimy and dirty for me. This is way smoother.... I almost didn't buy it because the lack of rotating bezel. I'm extremely glad I did get one. The lack of share charging is a disappointment....
@@therealgavinsplayground But there's no sound and feel :( But yeah a sports watch should have digital bezels I guess..
My brother in tech, move the silver holder for the strap farther, so you don't have a little dingy hanging out. You can just move the metal bit.
This watch has been nothing but awesome for me. As a long time Apple Watch User, this is the first time that buy a Smartwatch for Android that truly emulates the same AW premium experience. Only complaint I have is that the pinch gesture never works for me when I intend to use it, BUT it kept triggering my complications for some reason, so I had to disable.
P.S: There has been 1, ONE true complaint for a misaligned display. The rest have been dumb people discovering that OLED displays move around a bit to prevent screen burn. The problem of the GWU is that the bezel has those giant arrows pointing down that makes it super obvious is you start to pixel peep the screen.
People are do petty, including this guy
I like the look of the watch but having a garmin fenix 7x saphirre I can't see this watch being better. Especially since I get about 25 days of battery life when using gps every day for 3 hours.
Hopefully the make a software update where we can use the side buttons like you suggested in sports mode. That actually makes alot of sense. Lovin this watch tho
In settings, I changed the middle button to require a double press, just to avoid accidentally pressing it.
Good idea 👍
I can't understand why they still have wireless charging, but don't let you charge with your phone. at that point, why not make it a faster pogo pin charger?
I had one and returned it. Unfortunately the live pace jumped around for me and there was no way to import running workouts or programs to the Watch. Other than that, I loved it. However, Garmin is still winning for me. Especially since I love that it gives me recommended running workouts.
Yeah if fitness is the reason you get a smart watch, I don't see how anyone wins over Garmin honestly
I don't understand why Samsung are so adamant to remove the feature that most users love. Just keep the rotating bezel on all the models.
For the middle button being randomly pressed, you can set it to only open the quick action with a double press which has helped me have way less accidental activations (I use it for the stopwatch)
Don't miss the rotating bezel swiping now easier. Glad you like yours 👍
I had the frontier for like 5-6 years, and this is my first time upgrading watched since then. I can't say I used the rotating bezel. It's cool, but it got gunky and hard to turn after some time.
The marine band is meant for water use. Where most people don't wear long sleeves.
Great video Mike! I'm eager to see an updated review on the Galaxy Watch 7. That was the watch that had a lot more issues with GPS accuracy, and I'm wondering if it has improved for people after any updates?
Thanks Mike for the update on performance , I got my watch ultra on my Tmobile account on a good promo deal. I’m really liking the versatility. Love the looks of the watch.
GWU or Garmin Epix Pro 2 ?? Will you make a video focused on the Garmin ? Thanks !
Definitely. It's in the works now
@@MikeOBrienMediaI know I'm kinda asking for a lot here but please review the pixel watch, you're one of the few people in my sub box that goes in depth on wearables
I have the GW 6 classic swapped out the band and put a metal one on it and with the right face bit looks like a regular watch elegant and good enough to dress up with
Same.
Did the exercise tests include listening to music? Would be interesting to understand if the battery life quote included this kind of usage
Agree about the Garmin, I haven't missed my epix pro although if the fenix 8 has a microphone that you can actually text maybe use Google Assistant and answer phone calls I might be tempting, I do miss the morning report though I hadn't thought of it until you brought it up Samsung definitely needs to add something like that
Love love this watch. I have the white with white strap. Looks much more premium than previous Samsung watches IMO. You know you can charge the watch with your phone if you bring the charger and just plug that into your phone's charging port....
Nice HR graphs... the real issue with Garmin wrist-worn devices is that a lot of them are physically large. This tends to cause poor fit/poor contact between the optical HR sensors and our skin.
I understand why people like "giant" devices on their wrist (larger screens for activities where Garmin devices excel; eg. mapping), however it is astounding how poor most Garmin devices actually are for HR tracking during activities such as runs. The Forerunner series is built specifically for runners, and does such a great job with training readiness/training load, yet still struggles to achieve the kind of accuracy devices costing a lot less have little issue with.
Comparing the Forerunner 165/265 to the Apple Watch SE 2, a chest strap is pretty much a necessity with the Forerunner devices... yet the SE 2 does a superb job. Apple's concave design of the HR sensor probably eliminates a lot of the issues the Garmin devices have. Interesting to see how well the Galaxy Watch did- I suspect a chest strap isn't necessary, but it would be interesting to see how it does with other activities, such as weightlifting.
Aside from the watch, Samsung's theme for this year for all their "unpacked" products have been Quality Assurance nightmares.
Paint on peoples phones peeling off, the screens breaking more easily, the watch buttons falling off and the sapphire glass scratching easily, the ring being unpreparable.
Had it for a week to replace my 5 pro, really looked forward to it but really disappointed overall. Doesn't look classy at all even slightly cheap. Tried 3 styles of straps could not make it look anything but cheap in the flesh. Battery less than my 2 year old 5 pro. Ordered a oneplus 2 watch for 219 pounds just to see and it's everything I hoped the ultra would be. Lag free, accurate , classy build and 4 day battery. I do like the face you like and have put it on my oneplus using facer app. Heat rate very close to my chest strap when cycling too. I have 3 galaxy watches and an s24 ultra and really wanted to like the 7 ultra but wow it looks cheap in the flesh to me and friends i asked.
Great video I absolutely enjoyed it! This watch has been the best watch from Samsung I have ever owned. Connecting the scraps is super simple and it actually took a lot of thought in the process. I have the same issue where I thought it was hard and you had to put effort into connecting the watch band. Think about how the watch straps angle when connected that’s the key as you put them on ever so slightly angle them and they slide in like butter took me a while to realize but when I figured it out every click minimal effort. If Samsung can improve going forward from this point, they got a hit.
This is so far the best system I've seen, I can't believe he criticized it when he's the one making a mistake
I'm glad I kept the 5PRO. Although I'd prefer it in silver, it has a good battery, sapphire glass, a titanium case, and tons of affordable band options. Have about 10, and with a titanium-colored metal band, it looks awesome-same with leather ones. Because it's minimalist, it can be both dressy and sporty. That's exactly the design what Samsung needed + the rotating bezel. A real watch looking smartwatch, that can be sporty and elegant. The Gear Sport what this looks like (not the crApple one) was not really hit for a reason.
Hello.
Have any of you used this watch in the pool or in open water?
Is the accuracy of the heart rate sensor reliable in water? In the pool, is the gyroscope reliable for counting distance? Is the GPS functional in open water? Thank you
I've been enjoying my Watch Ultra as I been getting consistent 5 days worth of battery life. Now I personally don't use none of the health features so those are disabled along with the permissions being denied as I use it as a smartwatch instead. The performance is smooth and it does what I needed to do. Now I did find the watch bands that are offered with it a complete joke, but that's what third party is for. I like magnetic bands.
Really detailed video. I especially like the time you put into the graphing to check accuracy of heart rate and GPS. What's weird is that Samsung had briefing on the Galaxy Watch 3 under advanced features but now they don't. You were actually able to manually set a time for it to appear or have it automatically appear. Thanks again for your quality content!
I actually feel the complete opposite about the bands - I feel like I have to press really hard to get them to release, but connecting them is a breeze. The trick is to pinch the connector by the ends using your thumb and forefinger, then apply pressure directly to both prongs that stick out of the ends. It will slip right in.
Would it be better with the _Rotating Bezel?_
I have one this is my first Smartwatch so I don't have anything to compare it to. But so far so good the only complaint I have is when they do an update you have to redo a lot of things on the watch like your gestures, since I'm a very active I'm also a mechanic I got a protective cover for mine, the first one was a kind that just snaps over The Watch,but they are complete garbage and will not stay on if you grab the watch to adjust it on your wrist it just comes off in your hand. The spigen case without the band is working very well. I also have a screen protector on it.
What app do you use to plot the comparison HR charts? Great info in this one!
Really i got 2 and a half days battery on my watch 6 classic with constant health track and 1 hour gps each day
Same. But I have Health Track off and AOD on.
Your a apple guy trying to give a review on something you don't vibe to. It's all good.
I think having a rotating bezel would compromise the durability. I miss it too but I can kind of see why they didn't include it.
Which colour looks the best? Orange+black or white
I really like the idea of using the double-pinch gesture with the Ultra, but I’m worried it might accidentally stop my alarm without me realizing it. When I’m sleep-deprived, I sometimes turn off or snooze alarms without even remembering and then fall back asleep. To avoid being late for work, I’ve started using multiple alarms on both my phone and watch, including apps that make me solve a math problem to wake up. My concern is that stopping an alarm with the gesture could become a muscle memory habit, and I might not even notice it happening.
I’d love for Samsung to add an option to choose which apps can use the double-pinch gesture. It would be great to enable it for things like the camera shutter, phone calls, or other features, but I definitely wouldn’t want it to stop an alarm !
I've noticed the same with my GW7. Had to turn off gestures so I don't accidentally turn off my alarm, and like you, I've set two alarms. Never had this issue with my GW6. But turning off gestures seems to have fixed it for now.
Hi, great vid as always. One big thing omitted unfortunately from most reviews though - if you use the watch in standalone LTE mode in a relatively low signal area, it overheats and goes into sos mode within 3/4 minutes. The Apple Watch does not. For context, I flip between the S24 ultra and 15 pro max regularly (I love both and stops me being bored) along with both watches. Have sent the Samsung Watch back… Now there are a few cases of this reported it needs someone like you to highlight the issue in your professional videos. Keep up the great work.
Try the above and you will see what I mean
Pretty cool part of the galaxy watch ultra is that, you can actually watch videos on it. I was watching the ufc fight of Poirier vs Hooker 🙃
Yeah. I only recently learned that iPple watch can't do that. I thought they all could.
Wait how do u do that?
@@Captainlevi777 I just use Samsung Internet Browser. YT is one of the default bookmarks. Otherwise the browser works a lot like any other browser. Just have to force close and clear cache when done because it's a bit of a memory hog.
Great content. In my opinion, as for the strap wonce, it's in its not moving. It's locked in tight. Not like the apple Ultras band that the corners wiggle up and down. Samsungs strap assembly is the best on the market. As for the center button, I use the double press to activate whatever I want to use with it, so I bump it by accident nothing happens. Battery life to me is fantastic, I only have to charge my watch twice a week. I'll take that any day over my watch 4 44 mm that I had to charge every day and 2 hours. What a breath of fresh air.
Purchased band adapters for 24mm Velcro straps. Using Amazon and Garmin Enduro Velcro straps. Great review
thanks for this tip
I loved the design of the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra box. I don't think it looks anything like the iPhone's. To me, it actually resembles the Patek Philippe Aquamarine with orange straps. But just because the orange color is similar to the iPhone's, I think people are being very limited in their thinking. Now, the straps that Samsung made for this watch, oh my, they are terrible! They are just awful. There's no way.
After more than a month pre-ordering the watch I haven't received my watch yet. Samsung customer service just lies. The same store that I'm supposed to pick it up, has the watch for same day pick up. But samsung is just lies by saying that it's in backorder. I'm thinking of canceling my order and moving on.
Cancel it and reordered it for pick up. That's what I did.
Samsung's after-sales is terrible. My Ultra watch came defective, takes 4 hours to charge and the compass sensor doesn't work properly. Instead of changing the watch for a new one, they canceled the purchase and now I'll have to wait for the voucher chargeback to buy again.
@edu_hunk5199 That's not good. Samsung needs to get it together. Or they're going to lose a lot of customers 🙄
I've noticed my action button is starting become a little loose. Ive seen a few people showing that their crown fell off. I've had mine for a month now and so far so good.
I am grateful that Samsung FINALLY put dual-band GPS in. The only thing keeping me from switching away from Apple was how horrid Samsung's GPS accuracy used to be.
dude can nitpick..strap sticking out from the buckle? display is not properly readable when u wear glasses...etc? other than that good review...thanks for nothing being a generic review like others where they rant about specs etc.
If you adjust the strap properly then you don't have the big bit sticking out. Just saying 🙂
Great Video Thank you for this! 👍 I really like the Watch 7 Ultra! Miss rotating bezel, but in general it does what i want. BAD: The button change options are too limited. We should be able to reprogram the middle button for ANY Option on the watch not just a couple choices that Samsung chooses. Battery Life: I've done 7 battery tests over four weeks. [My use case is running/walking/gym work outs 3-5x a week, use it for sleep, music while running, and general use all the time.] Battery life: 53hours per charge when AOD(always on display) is OFF. ~38hours when AOD was on.
The strap is easy to put on by using your thumb and index finger to push the end of both band connectors.😃
I just can't get sleep tracking to work. It takes about 2 hours before it detects my sleep. And often has 1-2 hour gaps throughout the night. I've watching about all videos on settings with no help. I even shaved the back of my hand and tried heart rate monitor gel. I guess I'll reach out to Samsung. My 5 Pro never had this issue. Otherwise, I love the watch!
Hey Mike, if you press down on the watch band release button before attaching the watch band it will attach with ease! 👍🏾
If I just needed a smartwatch and not the sport watch , I'd definitely grab this one
Fix work profiles on galaxy watches. I can’t get any calendar notifications / widgets for work which requires google calendar ONLY, and many apps are missing like garage controls, vehicle controls, etc.
Are you getting 2,5 days battery life with AOD?
Did you check the blood pressure accuracy?
I love the watch, but two and a half days of battery life my ass.
I charge it to 100%, go to the gym for 2 hours, and it's at 52% when I get back home with everything on.
My Apple Watch Ultra lasts truly two and a half days with everything on.
I still like the Galaxy watch ultra than the Apple one though.
And it looks awesome with a good 3rd party watchface, and matching metal band.
I see a LOT of people complaining about it not having a rotating bezel. I'm honestly not understanding what the big deal is. Can somebody enlighten me?
For me, the rotating bezel makes it feel like a real analog watch somehow. Like those old watches that had the synchro thing, I don't know it's hard to explain 🤗
This is a question regarding the polar heart rate monitor who made it one of the best heart rate trackers around ? like who gave it that title ?what type of testing was it put under to give it that prestigious title of one of the top heart rate monitors in the market? I've always wondered how do we know that Apple or Samsung trackers aren't actually much more accurate than the polar one?
Watches use photoplethysmography methods (optical LED based sensors) to read your HR. The Polar H10 has electrodes on your chest that actually read the electrical signals of your heart (Electrocardiogram, aka ECG)
ECG is well researched and considered to be one of the best ways to read a heart rate in the medical community.
Check out this source for more information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19848857/
Its good to see a third button. But is it remappable to start a workout?
Yes
Look at all the fucking bots plaguing the comments in all the videos.
I wish I knew how to get rid of them. CZcams has struggled with that problem for as long as I can remember
@@MikeOBrienMedia seems worse more than ever lately!
I also got it. I like it. BUT i was not aware that the metal around the display it NOT titanium. Already getting scratches.. That's actually a downgrade for me. Durability was supposed to be number one in this new one.
Are you using LTE as well?
with student discount, I can get it for 500 euros. It's tempting, but I'm gonna wait for the OneUI 6 software update to hit my watch4 and then I will decide if I might buy it or not
You pay 3 times as much for the Ultra watch and it is basically the same as the Classic, but the Classic is better because it is compatible with a lot more watch faces. I feel ripped off 😕
As an person with adhd you'd thinkI'dd want a gimmicy rotating bezel, but nope, i dont. Im not rotating when running because im jogging, and the balancing act if rotating is well, not happening.
This is also not a classic as normally the rotating bezels are on the classic models.
Definitely waiting for the pice to drop! $500 or below
Should have pre ordered deals were great.
Well the Watch6 Classic didn't drop that much yet. IDK
Got one for like $360. $200 trade in for a watch5 and $90 off for idk some instant discount
@@Guitarocker493 now that's what I'm talking about!!
How do you like it so far?
Great video, as usual.
You use the orange accents watch, but you use the black strap. You think, that grey version will match better with different colors and styles than the orange one? Just an aesthetics question
Thanks! Honestly, it's such a personal preference thing. I liked the dark watch and dark strap combo and I thought the accents looked cool. I imagine any combo of straps and body from the Samsung launch will probably look pretty decent
Wait can you not remapp the buttons?
I love my galaxy watch ultra.. I’m actually using it on my iPhone.. which later syncs to my galaxy fold6 but I get the basic functions which is all I need
Keeping my watch 6 pro. It gets about 2.5 days on a charge. Going to just switch them out.
Actually, the S watch, which is the Actually the designed it copied. Was out before the apple watch. Samsung isn't the newbies to the watch game. Remember, they made one that took pictures, lol
Buy the galaxy watch 6 classic instead
What is the name of the watch face at 3:39. Thanks
The strap is a nightmare if you are disabled in the hands.
I have the 5 pro and get the same battery life, but I won't upgrade again until they put rotating bezel back on it. I have a Gear S3 with it and sorely miss that feature.
Great review. Very useful. 😊
Thanks for watching!
How is the calorie burned accuracy versus the Garmin?
Is there a way to avoid fake step counts?
Super solid review bosssman! I keep bouncing back and forth between apple and samsung.
Ended up getting this watch and it has be awesome.
Your cons are spot on - hoping for a rotating bezel soon.
Keep on keeping on mannn!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate the support
Maybe the heart rate is accurate but the blood pressure measurement is very inaccurate
to much talking... I go for search for sort review....
What they have to do with all these smart watches is that the batteries last at least two weeks, why are they so pitiful, they cost so much for it to only last a few hours and that's it.
A rotating crown was a missed opportunity. A major oversight in my opinion.
I guess we can only hope they add it next year
I have to honestly disagree rotating crowns attract geese and debris that can cause them to become gritty in movement. I suffered this with my watch 3. They also get moved frequently causing unwanted activation of watch contributing to battery drain.
Plus excellent sound and vibrations.
Can plug the charging puck into your phone.
am geting arroun 40 as a sleep score and my energy score is very near it so yeah i dont know if samsung is more optimistik :D
Have mine for a month and I'm not happy with the battery, I have to charge it every day. My previous one, the Classic 6 lasted longer with the same settings. If I charge it at night at 100% and get up in the morning it is at least 15% off without having used it. I'm thinking of buying a Classic 6 again lol
What ?? Mine between 3 and 5 days. Are you watching Netflix on the watch ?? lol
@@NunoFPV Nope, pornhub ;)
Can you send me the Galaxy watch 6 classic if you don't use it anymore ;)?
Would it be worth getting this or the pixel watch 3? I have a Pixel phone and wonder if not having a Samsung phone what features would I be losing.
I had the pixel watch one and it got ruined from shoveling sand. Not digging in it with my have it anything just shoveling. I'll never own another one
I also have a pixel and you won't be missing much other than a slightly easier pairing.
FYI u can change that middle button to a double press
Not sure wby people need to track on a daily basis. I get four days and still k ow how many miles i ran from the watch.
Where is the trackback feature located?
Thanks for the detailed review.
I've been waiting more than a month for my watch ultra to arrive
Waoo, that's tough luck u got there. Order mine in white color last week on the 16th and got it on Tuesday, the 20th. Sorry u had to have such experience.
I'm really liking this watch. Looks and fee's great!
What fees? Are you talking about the AI Fees? That's started??
Just order the white one
Jesus friggin Christ, I don't give a crap about the sports shit. When I run, I run, I don't stare at my watch. I don't have Alzheimer's, I remember the route I took. I don't give a flying heck if my heart rate was 120 or 140.
Tell me about the OS smoothness, responsiveness, reliability, speed compared to GW6...
Samsung had the orange band first but it was nylon
My watch active2 had a daily brief etc. Weird that the newer ones don't?
Just get a ring kit on amson use it and return it