Apple Watch Ultra EPIC Review - 6 Months Later. I Did Everything!
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- I did everything you can do with the Apple Watch other than go hike in the Arctic. Because I’m not doing that! How about Hawaii instead where I took it hiking, surfing, snorkeling AND scuba diving!
After 6 months, is this still the Apple Watch to get for you? You’re just going have to watch to find out.
0:00 Intro
1:44 Battery Life Test - Ultra vs. Series 8
3:41 Day 2 - Battery Test
6:41 Day 3 - Battery Test
10:02 Apple Watch Ultra Display
11:14 Apple Watch Ultra GPS & BackTrack
13:24 Apple Watch Ultra - Hawaii Intro
13:43 Surfing in Waikiki
16:46 Oceanic Plus App
17:05 Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay
19:20 Scuba Diving for the First Time
23:17 6 Months Later - What Do I Think Now?
24:18 How Much Do They Weigh?
24:53 Apple Watch Ultra Bands
26:16 Apple Watch Ultra Siren - Useful or Not?
27:21 Final Verdict
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The amount of time and effort that was put into this test is unmatched. Reminds me of your ~hour long AirPods Max video.
Great job as always Brian.
Thanks so much for watching! It was a BEAST.
Thank you, Brian! I always enjoy your work especially your “special” in-depth reviews and stories like this one. The under water shots are phenomenal. I felt like I was there with you at times. I’ve dived and snorkeled coral reefs and I’m not sure if I ever saw things quite so clearly as you show here in these videos. Great job!!
Thank YOU for watching and sticking with me David!
Rocking a blue series 7 for 2nd straight year. I have an Ultra 2 on order. Can’t wait.
Thanks Brian for this review. It’s the best one for me so far. It’s great you tested the Ultra on real life experiences. It’s one thing to talk about it. It’s another level when you do it for real.
Great video again! I love my ultra. The battery life is number one for me. Number two is the screen. This is the first Apple Watch I have owned where I don’t have scratches and dings from hitting it on door knobs and kitchen countertops. The flat screen and raised edge is perfect. Number three is the action button. I use that to control my most common lights in the living room. Use it everyday multiple times a day. Again great video Brian
I’ve got the ocean band with the Apple Watch ultra. Absolutely amazing band very comfortable. Very good for water
This guy goes above and beyond with these reviews. So underrated. You my friend, are awesome 👏
Great review Brian! Great to see such clarity and detail. I got mine for Christmas and LOVE it!
Crushing it, B-Teezy. Awesome video. Love that you were able to get out there and do some real testing.
I love every single moment with the Ultra great review Brian
One of the best made reviews of a watch ever. Well done to all the Brians :)
Dope review bro!!! Thanks for taking us diving!!!
I've been having the Ultra since it came out and I love it! I also had the 1st 2 watches that came out, along with others. I'm not crazy adventure person, but I do get my normal workouts, peloton rides/runs, sleep with it, etc. I love the bigger screen and the longer battery. Also, great video!
Wonderful video Brian. Thanks for all the hard work for our viewing
Incredible video, so well done, love u Brian!
Hi Brian , this video you made was incredibly awesome with so much details about the ultra Watch. Keep it up my friend
Brian, this was an excellent review IMO. One of the best! Very well done. Thank you for the effort & thought you put into it 👏🏼
Great review. But for those wondering, you can absolutely use the Ultra as your daily driver. I have way too many bands that I’ve collected over the years, and they all work well on the Ultra. The one exception would be polished stainless steel bands. Don’t use those. But titanium looks amazing on it, as do some of the wider leather bands. I’ve even worn the watch with suits and managed to get it to look good. Because, when it comes down to it, Brian, not all of us can afford to be the badass Apple you are and rock our choice of two different Apple Watches.
What an ULTRA review!!!! Thank you for the dedication bro!!!!
Thanks for watching!
I only have the ultra and I used everyday. I feel it more comfortable than my previews series 7. Love the battery life, no more worries about battery life. I mainly use the ocean band compared with the others, I feel it more confortable.
Thank you for testing it out and really give a detail in depth review Brian! I still have my Apple Watch 4 and it’s still going strong. However,I got into marathon training the past year and I don’t know if the Apple Watch 4 could last a full marathon. I only have gone up to 20 miles run with it and it’s already down to 20% so yes I’m still debating on getting the Ultra before my first marathon race. FYI, I do run with a Garmin also but I like to fill out those rings and compete with my friends, so I can’t leave my Apple Watch behind.
Love this video, Brian! I miss your *prizefight* videos from your prior life.
Yeah, I’ve gone from a Series 3 to 7 and now the Ultra. I’ve always waited for the prices to go down 3-6 months later, and never paid the MSRP on 1st day of its release.
I’ve also always chosen the Cellular version on all the watches.
Such an awesome review, thank you!
It is a pleasure to see your review
The Ultra is now my favourite Apple product. Love it
This is excellent, you killed it BT.
Thanks Brian. Best review of the Apple Watch Ultra I’ve seen. I love mine. Will never go back to a non Ultra watch. Battery life for me is the game changer. I wear it for workouts and health tracking. There are so many things I use it for though. The button on the side, I have it set to flashlight which I use all the time. Answering calls, replying to texts, podcasts, etc. When you don’t want to carry your phone around, the watch does a great job filling the gap.
Really enjoyed that content Brian, you should maybe do more outdoor stuff like this
Wow, that's a truly full review and experience, tq
Thanks. Great video Brian & very helpful. 👍🏽✅
Yea I’m one of the watch wearer’s that has started out with the SE then went to a series 7, then when the Ultra came out went ahead and grabbed one. It was mainly because of the battery life. I like to track my sleep and get in a good workout a day and not have to worry about finding time to put it on the charger all the time. That was always something in the back of my mind when owning the previous watches in the past. Thanks for sharing the video this was awesome to see some real world testing and amazing scenery as well. Look forward to the next video. Thanks again 🤙
thank you for a great video! next time will get ultra.
Amazing review. Thank you. I still use a series 4 Apple Watch. It still works for me. But I do want an Ultra for the looks and battery life.
Seriously bravo, mad respect for this full feature doc, watched it from start to finish and I'm seriously in awe of the production quality..this is true dedication to the art.
The ultra is my very 1st apple watch and I can't live without at this point, drastically reduces the time I spend with the phone.
Only complain is the mark it has left on my wrist.
Bravo again Brian for this amazing video.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks Amzo! 🙏
Awesome review... not just someone behind a desk talking about features he will never use!! Congrats on your content 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks you for your honest review.
16:40 I totally agree that travels and adventures with your trusted apple device does bring you closer to your device ❤
So love the Ultra! This watch is a beast
Just got one a few weeks ago for no reason other than it being a bigger watch with a big battery and couldn’t be happier
I’ve worn the Apple Watch Ultra for over six months. I absolutely love the thing.
I really liked watching this video Brian ⌚️ I am getting my ultra tomorrow upgrading from a Series 6
BROOOO!! I've seen your reviews since you were on cnet like 20 years ago lol. So great to find you here!
Welcome back! I'm here!
Wow! Great review! ✌🏼
Awesome video! Thank you 🍻
Brian, thank you for all the information on the Apple Watch ultra
Great review. Thanks for taking one for the team. 😂🏄♂️🇺🇸
Thanks Brian. I got it for those two features. Biggest screen for Apple Watch. And of course battery life.
Perfect real world use review.
Thank you very much Brian for such an in-depth review of the Apple Watch Ultra. I’ll be following your channel and you personally since the old CNET days. You are always extremely professional and extremely charming as well. Way to go, Brian all the best and greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
I was looking at the ultra in January my series 5 was looking a bit ruff but my wife surprised me on my birthday with an ultra the battery and durability is remarkable
Most in-depth Apple reviewer 🤘👾
really great adventure review of Apple Watch Ultra.
Great review man, i just got the ultra 2 but your review would be the same for it i think because the ultra 2 is almost the same watch? Thanks, and subbed.
I really love your content and this is one of the best reviews of a product you have done!!! Great work Brian 👏👏👏👏
Thanks for rocking with me Khalid!
I’ve had my Apple Watch ultra since January I absolutely love it best Apple Watch ever
I’m the same!!! The ultra gave me the push to learn scuba diving!!
But I ended up getting the Garmin descent dive watch instead. So now I have the best of both worlds!! 🎉🎉
ThNks😊
I am using the Apple Watch SE 1st generation I love it and probably don’t need to upgrade for a while
I had the Apple watch 3 and have been waiting for a bigger screen for so long. As soon as they were available I bought my Apple watch Ultra and love it. The bigger screen is so much better and brighter as my eyes are that good anymore. So for me It was all about the size and screen brightness.
Great thumbnail! Bless your energy Brian!
Thanks for watching Jason!
Great content!
Great video. I’m still using my series 7 and don’t feel the need for the ultra.
This was an amazing review! I’m currently using a 45mm silver stainless steel series 7 but I should be getting an Ultra in a few weeks.
Great long term review.
Love it specially for the battery. I wear it daily.
Great review 😅 seriously
Most dedicated and informative tech review I’ve ever seen.
Thanks for watching!
TY - very comprehensive review.
I love these videos hope you do more like this🤩🙏
Nice work on the video. Must be Tough doing a good watch video but you defiantly nailed it
It was a labor of love, thanks for watching!
Brian this ultra being my third Apple Watch and coming from the stainless steel graphite series 6. I hands down would recommend the ultra and spend the extra just for the great battery and durability. Anyways that’s my 2 cents. Great video
Your Best video Brian 👍🏽
Great video..been testing mines without using the workout feature other than walking feature and heart rate monitoring and the results so far: charged 100% Monday(3-20-23@9am )and currently as of right now (Wed.3-22-23@5:23pm its at 67% at this rate i'll most likely get at least another 1 - 1 1/2 days before it needs a full charge ! will keep you posted as to when exactly it goes out
Wow Warren. WOW.
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Thanks for covering surfing, although I need info on big wave surfing watch bands like Jaws, North Shore, Mavericks so as not to lose the watch
I’m running the Ultra right now and the only thing I don’t like is the titanium finish. I wish they had other options that would make it less noticeable. Great video man.
i really appreciate brian’s delivery on apple content. Truly one of the more underrated CZcamsr out there. No cliche, straight to the point and a sunshine personality. Keep at it, Brian !
Thanks Nicholas!
thank you👍
Small ppl with this big watch is just funny to me
I like my ultra a lot. The only thing is I can never get it to charge to optimized charge limit. It always charges to 100%. I hope that’s not messing with life of the battery.
Love the AWU. I get 2.5 days easy. Could go for 3 but I do a lot on it. Worth the upgrade. My wife has to charge her S7 daily
Great video and entertaining
Brian, now this is proper review!!! Keep up the great work. You have put all other Apple Watch Ultra reviews to shame. Apple should give you mad props. You’ve validated my purchase. I typically get about 2 1\2 days of use and it’s a quick recharge once empty. I use it for exercise, sleep, and love the big screen. But battery life is king!
Thanks for watching Christian!
Love the video
Thank you. This helped me a lot. Will get a garmin instead. Cheers. 😊
Great review! Poor sea turtle looked like it had a net stuck on that shoulder. So to get to what you are looking for in the comments, I'm using an aluminum Series 8 for general stuff (and for workout tracking), and switch over to my old Series 6 for nighttime sleep tracking. I think about the Ultra, but I'm actually happy with what I currently have. I'll upgrade at some point when there's a significant difference or upgrade that I consider worth the cost.
Really good review. I cannot wait to unbox mine on Christmas day. Can you please tell me what camera did you use when diving? Cheers
At the time it was a GoPro 10 in the water housing case!
i had the Ultra, but switched down to 8 45mm aluminium midnight. I just like the design better on the normal S8 and how it wears, but the battery on the ultra was great, it lasted 3 full days. But my work and beatup watch stays my Garmin Tactix Delta Solar. awesome video, keep on the great work.
Love my ULTRA! Added a metal band and it’s absolutely comfortable. I’m able to get over 4 days of battery life, and the large screen is amazing. If I could make one change, it would be pushing the usable screen area out to the edge of the titanium frame. The bezel when combined with that thick protection that the case offers is unnecessary in my opinion. I would love a full screen. But yes, six months in with the Ultra has been a game changer.
Absolutely comfortable? 🤔 and OVER 4 days? U a damn lie 😂 😂 😂. Apple doesn’t even say that’s possible . 72 is the MAX and u can only maybe reach that with low power mode on . 🧢 tain
@@LaymanGamin Actually it’s super-easy, barely an inconvenience. You see, I do not sleep in my watch. I do however turn it off when I go to bed. I’m actually on day five currently, and I have 27%. Yes I may cheat, but for functionality I get the most usage out of when I want and need to have power available. And salute when you call me 🧢 tain!
I have the Watch Ultra with the Ocean Band and thats a beast!!! I’ve noticed that, using Snorkeling with the Oceanic application, even if it is free, you still have the compass visible on the screen!
Very extensive video!
I'm extremely impressed by this review. You are awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Good, useful review here. How it ought to be done. And Brian is awesome, subscribed. The observation near the end on whether the bands are selling well is noted -- IMHO at $99 they are priced too high to sell.
Living the dream.
I am using my series 2(?) with a sports band for daily workouts/handy man stuff... and my series 4 when I go out or go to the office..
one week after hyping up fall detection I actually fall and pass out .LOL.. first time in history my watch dial 911 😩..
Great review thanks. Regarding the siren, I guess it's the same as a 90s car alarm :)
Im in the market for an upgrade this year from a series 4. I popped into the Apple store the other day and tried an ultra on. My god its massive!! Im coming from a small series 4 due to my smaller wrists.
I’m still rocking a S4 Apple Watch and probably gonna wait til the S10 comes out to upgrade
Still using an S6 and it’s running sweet so not upgrading I would choose the ultra a bit steep in price
Nobody’s doing next level reviews like this B!
Thanks for watching. This was a labor of love, but had fun going through the journey.
I have never used a dive computer, and just used my gauges, and checked them regularly (dive tables). The apple watch would just be for me a handy addition.