DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about all the latest sports tech news and product releases along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders - everything that you need to know to level up your health, fitness, and sports performance.
So apple ripped off samsung a few years ago cause as i can recall and i will have samsung back on this one they had a watch called galaxy gear that was squared. Wait that was like 3 years before apple even dropped a watch.. o yeah my fault apple 🐑 dont think for them selfs apple is the one that tells them how to think and say things i forgot 😂.. this is why apple sheep are just a dam joke and always have been. No wonder samsung/Android users are way smarter 😊
Hey could u pls check if it has HIlT workout mode where u can set different interval timers and does it give u haptic feedback while working out for completing a set like that or a kilometer or a minute like that on the Samsung Watch Ultra as in Apple Watches?
I'm finding the sensors pretty poor on the Ultra, HR is inconsitent and HRV seems way off when comaring to whoop/Apple Watch Ultra. Vo2 max is also way off, giving me a significantly higher score than is true
Beware the Trail Band on the Ultra--there are several complaints/pics online about the clasp actually digging into your wrist. I'm returning mine because of that. I think I give up and will either switch to Apple for the first time in decades, or else lug my phone with me on my runs with a Garmin (I run isolated rural roads--no way am I going without a phone or Lte)
Great video guys. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is considered a 'Cushion' design which is used in many high-end Swiss watches. The Panerai Submersible being the most recognized Italian watch. I would attach a picture if I could. I agree. I have an Apple Watch Ultra, Garmin Epix Pro 51mm and the Samsung Black Ultra with Orange strap. If Garmin would give me an Epix Pro 51mm with cellular it would be game over, but don't think that will happen any time soon. Keep up the great work!
It's funny, but I don't think it really matters if someone's copying a good design. How many traditional watches are "inspired" by old Rolex designs? It's like cars. They all start looking like each other after a while. These companies are interconnected a lot anyway. Samsung is still making a lot of Apple's components. Nice podcast
Does the Victory only work with 11 and 12 speed cassettes if I wanted to swap out the cog? I’m new-ish to cycling and only have an 8 speed Claris. I use Zwift right now, but would be interested in trying it out with other apps down the road and don’t want to have to upgrade my group set yet.
Totally agree on the training load stuff. Would really like to see something along the line of what Dave from chase the summit made. Really interested in this way of adding in perceived effort!
I disageee with jour view on sleep in the Vitals app. I have Garmin & Oura. If i have a bad nights sleep my Garmin will throw a “35” boom in my face. When Oura will say “don’t worry, 1 night is fine”. I think apple will go down the road with not fuzzing too much with one or two small changes from normal to avoid stressing people. And I for one would appreciate that 😊
So glad I watched this. 100% agree they are missing the "ultra" fitness community without support for external heart rate straps. Shocked you can't pair a Polar h10 or garmin hrm pro. Keep up the great content guys. Always like how you take things a layer deeper than most reviews.
Can we please stop talking about "copying" and giving Apple free advertising. Just talk about the Samsung product as we Samsung users don't give a rat's behind about the fruit company.
No products should be talked about in a vacuum. I'm an extremely strong believer in that. The moment you talk about products without comparing them to the market/competition, you do users a disservice. If people like us hadn't complained for half a decade that the optical HR sensor & GPS on the Samsung watches was so bad compared to their competitors, then frankly, Samsung never would have fixed it. Just like how we talked about how Apple's Training Load isn't all that great compared to their competitors, else, Apple won't fix it. (-Ray)
What's wrong? Why not? If Ray and Des were girls they would show us their favorite diamond rings instead. Don't you get the best reviews about the best kicking shit that's out there? Thanks, Girls! 🥳
😂😂😂 so it's just that you Samsung users are constantly showing that what Apple presents is already several years old, and that's ironic. without crying somewhere else if you don't like it 😘
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is NOT certified for diving at all! It specifically says so on Samsung's own web page. Not below 1.5 meters. The 10 min 10 ATM is static pressure only. Good for swimming and diving in from the jetty, but that's about it. BTW, the squircle design isn't Apple at all! It's a cushion type case and was introduced in 2017 with the Samsung Gear Sports. Regarding not having external sensors, a mistake by Samsung in my view, but in general they want control. I also believe Samsung are in the business of selling data, and that data should come from Samsung's closed loop readings, which they then can vouch for. There are more signs of control and exclusivity as part of the Samsung mentality or corporate culture. I work out with weights. Previously Google Fit had a had rep counting built in. This is now exclusive to Samsung, and external apps are not allowed in at the sensor level so no external apps can offer this service. Meanwhile Samsung could really in a few rather easy moves, low hanging fruit, collect, analyze and, in today's speak A.I-fy the data into actionable items. They're not doing it, and neither can anyone else. Control. They may do it in the future, but for now no one else can do it. Futhermore, starting with these new watches Samsung are blocking external watch face apps that can provide far more advanced watch faces, particularly visually, but henceforth only the Samsung controlled Watch Face Format will be allowed. Again, control. Chaebols make up South Korean business practice - everything is connected, vertically integrated, and closed to outsiders. That's how they have built their industry, and perhaps this is mirrored in their approach regarding external sensors and key apps.
Guys, can you answer a question for me? I've got a GP 10 black, and I want to stream some pool league matches. The problem is the bar room is dimly lit but does have a pool table light right over the table. Can you recommend some settings for that environment? Thanks, Marty
Honestly, it's a hard scenario for a GoPro due to low light not being it's jam. However, dropping down to 1080p is probably your best bet (1080p/30). That'll ensure you don't run into any overheating things. You can also force the ISO up a bit, which will help some. (-Ray)
Galaxy design is pretty much the Galaxy gear sport watch from years ago with circle face and cushion. This watch looks like a polished watch, not a gadget like Apple. Ultra has been used by Samsung for premium since Galaxy ultra 2020. The orange color is going to be a thing for all diving watches due to it being easier to spot under water. Aside from the color, watch straps are watch straps. Samsung was the first to popularize Smart watches 2 years before Apple had any.
"Samsung was the first to popularize Smart watches 2 years before Apple had any." Umm...the entire smartwatch industry before Samsung would like to have a chat. Smartwatches were around for years before Samsung came along and did their first in 2013. Also, no, watch straps are not just watch straps. (-Ray)
Ok then, what is wrong with the HRV readings? That's the only thing that is a real dealbreaker for me? Where those high numbers come from? Can't be the HR sensor being that wrong at night...
In my case, the HRV numbers are +30ms above their competitors. While Samsung could potentially be using SDNN instead of RMSSD, but that honestly wouldn't account for the massive difference (I can't find documentation yet on which method Samsung is using, but it's very likely RMSSD like everyone except Apple using SDNN). Either way, they're crazy high in comparison. Lots of potential reasons, could be the recording interval might be more smoothed, or some other reasons. (-Ray)
@@thefitfile Thanks! Basically Samsung make as hard to buy their product because of....nonsense really. They must know about that measurement being totally off, the y copy Apple, for sure compare with Garmin....so how are Samsung's metrics supposed to look like? How is it so damn complicated to at least try to represent a reasonable if not completely correct number? They copy so much....why not copy the important stuff as well??
I had many Galaxy watches, now I have 6 Classic This year I was decided to step up into big boys territory Epix Pro. Now, while I was waiting for september Fenix 8 / Epix pro 3 Samsung just came up with this Ultra with better rugged design, better battery, better sensors and Gps And now I am in the fog : I love Galaxy smartwatch features ( answer call, answer messages, answer emoji messages, see photos messages, open my Tesla etc), and I love the new design But also love even more Garmin more mature / manly design and future proof ( Samsung, as a tech piece is obsolete in max 2 years ). I am 47 and Garmin Epix pro look better for my age I am torn between the 2
@carloscssr It showed that I had deep sleep and REM, (but) I was tossing and turning all night. A lot of times this has happened, it's hit and miss, but it's expected.
Definitely. By contrast I’ve just given my 5 year old Garmin Fenix 6S to a friend because it’s still a perfectly usable watch and still can last several days depending how much GPS activity you’re doing. I replaced with it with a newer Garmin because I wanted everything that my old watch did, with a brighter screen and week+ battery life
Interesting to hear your comment about the Samsung reminding you to take your watch off Des. If I wear my Garmin for too many consecutive days, the skin starts getting affected. Given I tend to ignore the training recommendations, I'm now tending to only use the Garmin for training as a result.
I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO disappointed to hear the word "disaster" in the GPS accuracy for the 7! I'm wanting a 2nd watch as an insurance policy for my aging Pixel Watch and was really hoping this would be the time Sammy got it right. I've seen lots of individual users who are claiming theirs is much better than their previous iterations, but who knows how much "testing" they've really done with it. This makes two of the three "big" wearable tech reviewers that I follow who have given it the thumbs down. Looking forward to seeing the full review of the 7, but won't be rushing to the store this week, apparently.
Yeah I'm having the same GPS issues with the Ultra as I was having in the beginning with my 5 pro. I feel like the 5 pro had gotten a bit better over time with the updates. Unfortunately we shouldn't be buying these things with our fingers crossed for helpful updates. FWIW my problems primarily occurs during paddling activities over water. Over land such as MTBing or hiking all seems OK except for random incredibly high HR measurements.
@@TimothyBerkey yeah I'm expecting that thing will smooth out over time. If you're not trying to get any pre-order deals waiting a few months or even 6 months could also save you a bit of money and the hiccups worked out.
The support for external sensors really is a big thing. I am simply not going to switch to Samsung or any other Wear OS watch from Garmin until I can connect to external hrm without problems on those devices.
Just to be clear, as Des mentioned, there are apps that can pair 3rd party sensors on WearOS devices. We're specifically talking about native-level pairing of HR sensors, to ensure what is typically the best battery/cleanest workout recording scenarios. There are of course good 3rd party apps that do good things, but that opens up an entirely different can of worms. (-Ray)
@@thefitfile Got it. I actually watched the video out of order because I wanted to see the Watch 7 info first. Then, when I read this comment and replied to it, I hadn't yet seen the part of the video you are referring to (which I just finished 60 seconds ago). Thanks for the clarification.
I have SportyGo and Gear Tracker II apps installed, but I would prefer Samsung Health to support external sensors natively. Especially when they advertise power meter support on their ultra watch with LTE, but require to use your phone. Isn't the point of LTE is to be able to leave your phone behind?
I'm liking the Galaxy Watch Ultra so far. But also noticed the HRV to be way off (very high) compared to my Epix Pro and Oura. Even the Galaxy Ring is higher than the others, but at least closer.
Yeah gaslighting the issue around on Price increase by saying we didn't increase our prices in the last X years is not a justification. If you want a bigger pizza, you don't go adding more toppings. You add more base. Don't punish your existing customers, grow the client base to increase revenue. @#$!@ rich guy justifying his bag... Do NOT be fooled. Zwift is a nice to have... there are other options that are free. The "social" is BS if you are using it as a training tool. It's NOT THAT great as a training tool in the first place as there are no support for HR based or RPE based training. There is no flexibility to use CP as the metric instead of FTP. Many coaches and athletes have moved away from FTP due the 'false' metrics that it creates.
A very instructive interview. I discovered Zwift recently, used to run and switched to cycling recently due to issues with my legs. Living in the UK, I was already dreading the winter ride and I was looking for an option (cheap enough) to allow me to train all year long. For me the Zwift Ride fits the price plan and I took the plunge this morning. I am now eagerly awaiting to try it out. So I am one of these new to Zwift customers and I think Eric and his team has worked appropriately, this product was sufficiently enticing for me that I did not look anywhere else to get my first indoor trainer.
And after that, I now know why Swift is having an exodus. 30% price increase! Get stuffed. The graphics look the original move Tron. That's not a compliment.
