I went for the ultra. it was over kill I sent it back and got the series 9 and I love it. I took the money I saved and put it towards an iPhone 15 pro max.
Been between getting the Ultra 2 and Series 9 for a week or so. This video helped me decide on the Series 9. I'm a runner, and footballer. I don't plan on scuba excursions any time soon. Thanks dude!
This is a great explanation. I was thinking I needed the biggest and best but if the GPS is still pretty accurate and the HR is great then I don’t need the Ultra and can save $400!! I appreciate your time you put in to this, thanks!
I’m a SCUBA instructor and I went back to apple watch after I replaced my old one with the Garmin MK2 which was and still is one of the best dive computers in the market, however it just doesn’t give me what I need on a daily basis. I got a series 9 and I’m loving it… and now I only use my Garmin for diving. I also would never get the ultra for diving.
Great video, thank you! Accuracy is important to me more than longer battery life, as well as overall functionality while sleeping etc. I like to mountain bike and lift weights, and it sounds like sticking with the standard watch suits me better. I think you saved me some money! Now I just have to decide if I want to upgrade my 5 to the 9 or wait for the 10, a real first world dilemma!
Have the Watch 7. Just returned from a cycling trip and the battery was shot after approx 5 hours. Not ideal when you have an 8-10 hour day! I can’t buy a 9 because of this issue; it’s a deal breaker.
Needed a watch to measure heart rate and sleep, but one that also goes well with a business suit. Initially, I was looking at the Ultra 2 Cellular, but went for the Series 9 GPS, and bought a cover and business suit suitable bands as extra. So much cheaper, and has everything one needs. And no, I'm not going to scuba dive to 100 meters, or hike for two days. Maximum would be a marathon in the distant future, and for that the Series 9 is solid. Garmin 965 was an option, but it doesn't go well with a suit, and it was more expensive. The money I save not buying Ultra 2 can be used for an upgrade in 4-5 years for the Series 13-15.
I have the series 5 and I wear it daily. It was one of the best investments I made for my health and fitness. I also use it at work. I’m looking to upgrade either the 9 or wait for the 10.
17:10 The Ultra's EN13319 scuba compliance makes the Ultra the only Apple Watch that can withstand diving into the water from a jetty, water skiing, showering (!), riding a water scooter, kayaking in white water or anything else subjecting the watch to high velocity water pressure. So the scope goes beyond just diving, and has an effect on day-to-day normal usage.
Just got my stainless steel S9 yesterday and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I went back and forth if I was going to get the Ultra 2 or S9. I went with the S9 because it’s sleeker. Also, I like to track my sleep and the Ultra is just a little too bulky. The battery is better on the ultra 2 but my preference was the aesthetics of the S9. Also the stainless with the sapphire is great for durability in my pilot job.
@@magdalenaabno908 I got the 45mm. The battery is decent if you turn off apps that are constantly listening. I turned off hey siri and the noise app. I just recently reenabled “raise to speak” because I believe that only listens briefly for Siri commands when the watch is raised close to your face. It could be useful if your hands are dirty. I’ll check what impact that has on battery life as I’ve had both Siri functions off since I got it. I disabled and deleted the noise app and the battery life is much better. That made a big difference. It still burns through power pretty quick if you start fiddling with the watch. Hard thing to do when it’s brand new😜
I upgraded ultra 2 and never going back. it's fine for sleeping and the titanium is light. I get 50 hours battery with a lot of use but can probably go to 3 days
Very good review. I use my Mi Band 6 for sleep tracking. Sometimes it feels like there is a Xiaomi employee with me watching me sleep… it is ridiculously accurate…
Fantastic review, but I think it would have been helpful to note that if you want similar durability to the ultra 2, then the series 9 with stainless steel and sapphire lens is $699 vs ultra 2 being $799. So, for me, the threshold question is whether one wants to pay for that durability. If so, they have two choices that are $100 apart. If not, then the base series 9 is the choice. So, I think a more interesting video that no one seems to do is comparing the ultra to the stainless steel series. This will get very interesting when the series 10 and ultra 3 get released, esp if the series 10 does end up with a 49mm face and a thicker case to hold a bigger battery. Your reviews are amazing. Keep up the great work.
I had the Ultra for about a year, and recently traded it in for a 41 mm series 9. I find I prefer the minimalist smaller tech these days, will also be downgrading my pro max to a regular pro in the next cycle. The series 9 is just lighter, more comfortable, easier for your sleeves to fit over, and frankly I prefer it for sports as its not as bulky.
i still have a series 7 and since i’m only 16 i can’t afford a new one! the ultra would be perfect for me but it’s just too big on my wrist. thanks for the great vids as always. i love following your strava!
I like your detailed review of these Apple watches. Very informative. It helps me decides which one to buy. That being said, you earn my Like & Subscription. Watching here from the Philippines.
Its a phone on your wrist, its never going to be weeks. And if you shower at least once a day like a normal human, your watch will never be empty due to quick charge.
I think it’s all the actual smart watch stuff. Like all the apps and stuff that’s available vs sports watches which don’t have all the smart watch features. I know garmin has some smart watches but they still don’t have half the feature and app availability
As always very nice review! If you compare the 9 and ultra 2 as being double expensive u should also point out the 4G cellular connection as a argument for the ultra. Else the price difference is less when series 9 cellular vs ultra 2 (was my personal comparison 🤓).
@@joeking433 Not sure which one you refer to. I’m using this one Infograph, which also has a modular version. It provides the most complications, so it works great for me.
I was eagerly anticipating having an Apple watch and bought series 1. That specific watch is still going, as I gave it to my sister when I upgraded to series 4. My series 4 died when I swam with it, not noticing a hairline crack in the watch crystal. I bought a series 6, which technically still works, but the back came loose and falls off. Currently using a series 7, which has either cracks or scratches on the face, so I never swim with it. So I'm tempted to go for an Ultra because I tend to bang into things. I've cracked many watch faces before I got into Apple watches. I love having an Apple watch and I usually just let it charge while I do a meditation in the morning. I'll probably wait another year to upgrade, unless I do something to break my series 7.
I have scratched every Apple Watch I’ve owned until I bought one in stainless steel. Two years in there are some minor (and I mean really tiny) scratches on the case and absolutely none on the glass. They are stupid expensive but it’s so worth it.
Awesome video Dez thanks. I switched from an Apple Watch to a Garmin FR955 last year. I think the Ultra is a nice looking watch I particularly like the durability and battery aspect but can’t justify that price.
I'm currently using an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and I really like it. Previously, I owned a Garmin Venu 2. But I wanted to have an Apple watch, due to more of the 'Smartwatch' features. I was in doubt between Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, but the longer battery life and the design of the Watch Ultra 2 were decisive factors for me to purchase AWU2.
Interesting what you say about the action button. I don't own an Apple Watch yet, but I was tending to the Ultra because of the action button. Seemed like a better option for starting and stoping runs. Isn't it on the normal AW more cumbersome?
I'm testing the battery life. Currently 50% remaining and 23 hrs of use Including sleep tracking. Always On display (on) but I haven't done any workout on this charge. S9 45mm
I wear my ultra basically 24/7, I charge it for about 30 minutes after waking up while I shower and get ready. You literally never have to worry about the battery unless you spend days away from an outlet. With aod turned on, sleep tracking and ~45 minutes of workouts per day it lasts 2 full days.
I envy everyone in this comments section. You're all running, biking, skydiving, riding bulls across the Grand Canyon on a single-rope bridge. I haven't been outdoors for 7 hours in a single day since 2013. No reason either. I think I'm going to purchase the 41mm Series 9. I feel like the 45mm is too large for my dainty man wrists. I occasionally walk/run on a treadmill and wear a FitBit, but I think the Apple Watch would provide more accurate information for walk/runs. Also, I want that fall detection since I'm getting older.
Just got an Apple 9 watch and when I double tap I see a little graphic of a hand at the top of the screen shaking a bit like a head telling me "no." Nothing else happens. I checking under "gestures" in the settings app and the double tap feature is turned on. I'm baffled and disheartened.
I’m currently using the AWU 2 and have my beats fit pro connected to my watch and a 3 hour trail run with AOD full gps and music it uses 20% battery. Now for me that’s great 👍🏻
Bro. My apple watch series 7 cellular is still getting it done. No reason to upgrade. I dont plan to upgrade, until/unless Apple comes out with a watch that can monitor diabetes levels. Not sure how that would work, but it's not my job to figure it out. I am the consumer. If someone can get that going, I will upgrade. If not, I will still rock the series 7.
I went for an S9 after WatchOS10 started making my S5 die early in the evening the day that I upgraded the OS. I really wanted an Ultra2 but ultimately found the features not that compelling. I cycle a lot but use my computer. Wish my watch would transmit so I could lose the heart rate strap but not going to hold my breath waiting for that. I also do scuba but I already have a clunky but super reliable dive watch. I’m not convinced the Ultra2 is great dive watch yet. Apple is consumer focused and it’s interesting that the marketing toned down the extreme sports angle this year. Think that was smart. It’s really just a smart watch and never going to fully compete with the best in class devices for specialized sports.
I'm curious about going S9 or maybe snagging a S8 since they are on sale. I have a 1st gen SE right now and my battery is getting slaughtered with new update, granted my maximum battery capacity is at about 75%. I've had it for about two years already I think. I don't even remember when I bought it.
Between the 9 and ultra , is there a improvement in taking phone watch calls , speakers 🔊 and also microphones, cell connectivity etc improvements? Kudos
😢I’m just upset the new Nike face only has 4 complications instead of 5. I usually keep my heart rate dead center. lol hopefully they fix it with an update. They’ll say it gets in the way of the longitudinal lines tho 🤷🏾♂️
Great video - thanks!!! I experienced the following (2024-May): I could buy iWatch9 with sapphire glass (opting for steel case), I observed that the watch activate iPhone15Pro GPS, if it were available (couldn’t confirm if it was for accuracy or for piggyback!) Did you try to switching arms for testing behavior of ultra2 and iW9? I know nothing, but observed that docs prefers left (heart) side for measuring blood pressure as well as taking blood samples … Thank You!
As far as upgrading from prior generations of AW goes, you can't go without upgrading from AW6 mainly due to the battery. Despite my very sparing use of AW6, its battery health went below 80% in 3 years, and since swimming is my go-to activity replacing a battery in AW will ruin its waterproof status. So while you can forego upgrading your AW7 and AW8 it's harder to do so with AW6.
this is why you never go with an apple watch, buy garmin fenix with weeks of battery life, after 3 years youll be at 10 days, and thats with always on display
Hello, good video. I still don’t know if I choose the nine or the ultra to replace my SE2. May be I will wait for the next generation to se if the ten series will have a better battery Life. Question : how do you get the graphs of the watches datas ?
Long story short, the standard S9 cant be compared to the Ultra 2. But if you bump it up to S9 with Cellular and stainless steel, they're around the same pricetag but U2 is more "rugged" and has better battery life.
The 1 nit feature really bothers me! I have the ultra 2 and half the time I can’t see the clock because it decides the brightness should be 1nit when I raise my hand when the I’m in my room watching tv or lights on the road while driving, my iris can’t adjust that fast to see the 1nit… Apple needs to change and allow users to change the minumuk brightness…
Should Apple have a Whoop-like setting that gives you heart rate data and max battery life? I don’t like Whoop’s subscription model, but I can’t imagine charging an Apple Watch more than once per day for 24/7 wear.
His brief complaint of battery life is the biggest reason I won't get an Apple Watch. I can't go from a 7 day battery life Garmin watch to a 18-24hr apple watch. Sure, I would love to have the ability to make calls and respond to texts without having to touch my phone. But baby setting the battery all day EVERY day is exhausting and not worth the trade off. As always, great review from a real user! Not a tech reviewer who focuses on "oohOHhoO shiNy sCreEn. aPPLe LoGo."
I am still using my AW3 an love it as it's light an my battery still lasts all day, which is incredible, especially having in mind that I bought it a month after its release. I've been going back and forth between buying AW9 or U2. In the end, the weight and the color of the U2 are the main reasons why I'll be getting the AW9. I don't mind having a shorter battery light. Thanks for your very informative an well structured videos.
Will this new model correct the wrong steps recorded when at rest, seated or driving a car? I use to have a Series 7 and when I take a car it records the ride as walking steps. Even when I am seated. Just read lot of tunning recomendations but none worked properly. Very frustated .
I’m interested in the Apple Watch to just carry instead of a phone.. has anyone done this? I’m more than happy with my garmin and really not interested in being notified by my watch all the time. But for safety and enjoyment purposes I’d like the cellular option to stream music and books and podcasts as well as be able to make calls if I’m feeling a little unsafe (I know garmin has a safety contact option but as a female runner I get spooked often and like to be able to call a friend just to stay with me for a while) I’m not sure which to go with for this use or if I should just suck it up and keep carrying my phone
Thank you for the video. I am a garmin user for decades, but I always think about getting a applewatch since theyve come a long way when it comes to GPS accuracy. If I may ask two questions: 1. Can the apple watch measure stress too and 2. are these jaybirds vista (2?) what you are wearing at 11:25min? Are these your go to Earbuds for running?
I have a little dilemma, should I buy Apple Watch 9 as a first Apple Watch or wait till the next year for the new generation because I’m scared that there is not gonna be that much upgrade again
You never know what may or may not be released in the future so if you need a watch now, get it now and enjoy it :) There will *always* be updates in the future but we can't foresee if those updates will make a meaningful difference.
series 9 scoop! great deal I found including series 7 trade in. Ultra just way too chunky and frankly, ugly looking, I love the simple elegance of a traditional 45 mm Apple Watch! Keep up the good videos. oh and a few reputable websites have the alpine loop for 50$ instead of 100$!
