Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2 review: quietly the best

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The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 don’t look a whole lot different from their predecessors. That’s because hardware isn’t the star of the show this year. That is, unless you’re talking about the new S9 processor which enables brighter screens, offline Siri, and a handy double tap gesture. And while these watches don’t have the flashiest updates, they are the best money can buy. At least, until next year. #Apple #Technology
00:00 Intro
00:59 Design
02:15 Better Siri
04:46 Screens and Battery
06:07 Precision Finding
08:33 Double Tap (AKA Pinchy Pinch)
11:42 Conclusion
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@TheVerge 10 месяцев назад

Thumbs up for double-tap, comment for pinchy pinch

@kreigerbailey3550 10 месяцев назад

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

@jurajkusy 10 месяцев назад

Pinchy pinch ftw! Loved & enjoyed this review, Victoria, kudos!

@coffeevie 10 месяцев назад

Pinchy pinch for life

@andrewehyang 10 месяцев назад

Im officially a pinchy pinch convert

@zemlanin 10 месяцев назад

Double thumb

@jonathan102 10 месяцев назад

The most impressive thing from this review is how Victoria nailed those tongue twisters

@duncethedoctor9054 10 месяцев назад

Great review, she didn't miss a thing! It literally felt like she was reading the questions in my mind every time she brought up a new feature or talking point.

@hughmnyks 10 месяцев назад

A great review Victoria, you are a real star and I feel really well informed - as well as entertained!

@MaxArthey 9 месяцев назад

The Verge really does some of the best reviews around when it comes to wearables! Excellent video!

@jkhauge 9 месяцев назад

I really appreciated your casual attitude towards the watch. It’s a good watch but they get better every year.

@kingalex29339 9 месяцев назад

Excited to upgrade from the S5 to the S9. I’m averaging 9 hours of battery life

@augustusdavid7786 10 месяцев назад

Not gonna lie, but i really enjoyed your review Victoria. Your genuine expression & reaction was delightful 😊

@mcfehn25 10 месяцев назад

I felt I had waited long enough and my jump from series 6 to ultra 2 seems well timed. I bypassed series nine mostly out of frustration that there wasn’t a redesign. I was ready for something that looked even a little different. Ultra 2’s bigger screen and extended home button panel fit the bill nicely. My only complaint so far is that night one brought a Bluetooth disconnect between the watch and phone. My watch hand often ends up under my pillow at night. I’m guessing this blocked the signal. That’s never happened with previous models. But overall, I’m extremely happy with the ultra 2 after just under 24 hours of use.

@eddieglover7774 Месяц назад

Do u still have it? Do u still love it??

@yassir3108 21 день назад

Yeah same switched from series 6 to ultra 2 and I’m so happy with it

@yassir3108 21 день назад

@@eddieglover7774I also switched from serieus 6 tot ultra 2 and I’m so happy with it I love my new ultra 2

@davidmarflak8170 9 месяцев назад

I have had my Ultra 2 watch for a little over a week. I absolutely love it. I am glad I upgraded from the Apple Watch 6. I highly recommend it.

@ShaneCallum 10 месяцев назад

Got my watch on Friday! Absolutely love it🎉

@black-n-gold 10 месяцев назад

Does the flashlight feature help show things off better? I know that the watch display could justifiably be pushed further… since you need a bigger light

@benhess7897 10 месяцев назад

I use the flashlight on my Apple Watch more than I care to admit. It’s nice in a pinch

@gwenc1371 9 месяцев назад

Really nice review. I have an SE1 with a fading battery and I may just upgrade this year depending how Christmas shapes up. The improve display would be awesome and the pinch looks cool(you're the only person I've seen mention that the assistive touch feature is *much* slower and more aimed towards actual accessibility, vs the more 'lightweight' version they've added here)....but not going to lie, realizing I wouldn't need to annoy everyone with beeping when I lose my phone on a daily basis is honestly really tempting lol.

@rintintin_ 10 месяцев назад

I’ve got a series 5 and it’s still chugging along just fine! The battery has degraded but still gets me through the day

@ethanrjones97 10 месяцев назад

For what it’s worth, paying $79 for a “battery replacement” usually has them send you a new/refurbished watch. Breathes new life into the sucker haha.

@AdaDenali 10 месяцев назад

I also have the 5 and I love it but I really want the keyboard. Wanted to hold out for a spec bump though, and finally got that :)

@gugy68 10 месяцев назад

I’m considering the Ultra big time from my S5 but for the S9, I would wait until next year and see if Apple will come up with something cool for the 10 year anniversary.

@novabalm 6 месяцев назад

Using the Series 5 every day since release and I just don't see a point to upgrade unless I go to the Ultra model. Series 5 still has 1+ day battery life and a beautiful screen. Might hold out for redesign but I can still use this thing for another 2 years.

@snehilbasu4718 10 месяцев назад

Please provide the link for the bands.

@Vojoor 10 месяцев назад

The pacing in this video was amazing, keep it up! Host was amazing!

@ebubeawachie 10 месяцев назад

Yes!!!

@philforde5871 10 месяцев назад

Excellent review. Loved the natural style of the presenter and the “ real life” examples.

@maxhill9254 10 месяцев назад

true!

@AntsDrone 9 месяцев назад

I’m excited to buy the Apple Watch next year for the 10th anniversary. I currently own a Black Stainless Steel Series 7 and a Apple Watch Ultra 2. I do alternate between both depending on my mood but i do wear the ultra more. I think that sometimes the ultra is too bulky and i find that my stainless is a little bit more comfortable to wear. I want to add more Apple Watches to my collection and have a bunch with different styles. I’ve always been an Apple Watch wearer. My first watch was the Original Apple Watch and I got it the day it came out in 2015 so I was an early adopter. I have had an Apple Watch on my wrist since that day and have never looked back.

@Joker-yu5kp 8 месяцев назад

The ultra is just overkill for me, it’s definitely not for average people,it’s walking around with bricks on your wrist.45mm is already huge for a watch

@Matylda1Urbanik 10 месяцев назад

I want that FineWoven stran on my 45 mm watch but I don’t see it in Apple Store, it is only for 41 mm How can I buy the same strap that is in this video with stainless steel 45 mm series 9?

@batuksri 9 месяцев назад

Great summary at the end there! Love your honest take. I rarely do but I am subscribing.

@snehilbasu4718 10 месяцев назад

Please give the link to buy the apple watch band used in ultra 2 and 1 silicon bands

@Nomadicways 10 месяцев назад

I love your honesty. Thank you.

@darkstepwarrior88 8 месяцев назад

Balanced review, i like the real life testing of the precision find.

@bwoohk 6 месяцев назад

The analysis is very professional, I wish you better and better!

@mustafahasan1830 10 месяцев назад

Do you think iphone 14 pro max can get find my iPhone option in an update later as apple watch series 9 won’t find the precious location for Iphone models other than 15

@quaternio 10 месяцев назад

Btw, you can set a timer by just saying “5 minutes”

@coffeevie 10 месяцев назад

4-5 or earlier? Go for the upgrade 7-8? Totally not worth it And here I am with my forgotten mild child series 6

@tinop6170 10 месяцев назад

That last little joke/dig was good

@RVDL 10 месяцев назад

I wonder Siri went on longer on the S9. I expected the same results. Anybody got an idea as to why there is a difference?

@mikepollux 9 месяцев назад

Hi Victoria Could you please make a video going into the details of the wireless charging efficiency in these Apple whatches?. My feeling is wireless charging in general is only about 50% efficient, meaning for each 10W the charger takes out of the power outlet, only 5W finally reach the device battery... which I think is radically less than wired charging.... If you find out this to be true in your research, it could mean that every body who switches to wireless charging will be roughly doubling the electrical power used to charge its phone.... Which can be a huge impact if you multiply by the millions of mobile phone / smart phone owners worldwide…. Environmental implications might be really high..

@LouieTingkingco 5 месяцев назад

Nice review, very detailed and informative

@AAM2011 8 месяцев назад

I had the Apple Watch SE (2021) I upgraded to the Ultra 2 and WOW

@Sbzyr0 5 месяцев назад

Upgraded from S5 to U2. love it.

@GeorgeOprea10 10 месяцев назад

Loved the U2 - Beautiful day pun

@carson9903 9 месяцев назад

Great review, Victoria!

@heydeedeesweets619 10 месяцев назад

I guess Siri isn't a fan of Blackalicious 🤣

@GarethLewis83 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for just setting a 5 minute timer on my HomePod 😂

@MattSwain1 10 месяцев назад

We definitely need to get pinchy pinch adopted by all 😊

@RobertTMikhail 10 месяцев назад

How were you able to use the modern buckle for the 45mm Apple Watch series 9? I thought the modern buckle was only 41mm?

@Ryotsu2112 10 месяцев назад

When she showed the old watch and the new watch together, the old one was the 41mm. She was using the new strap on the old watch, because that segment was only about the strap.

@ak_hoops 10 месяцев назад

Wow, I thought I was the only one that used my noes...glad I turned on the pinch feature.

@Nomadicways 10 месяцев назад

I have both an Apple watch (1st generation SE) and Samsung Galaxy watch ( 6 Classic). I like both watches. The Apple watches have more storage. Galaxy watches only have 16gb. I personally don't do much with either watch except the usually updates. I love my rotating bezel. Can't give it up. But I love the SE because it's better overall.

@AutumnRain 10 месяцев назад

kind of throwin something down with those tongue twisters though

@Dedstarrxo 9 месяцев назад

I don’t own a Apple Watch yet and this would be my very first one. Any thoughts?

@davidareyouhuman 8 месяцев назад

Same here! And today I decided to go for the S9. I was going to go for ultra but honestly I’m not doing anything ultra yet in my life so the s9 is perfect for my calm life at the moment. PLUS first Apple Watch? Means getting to know it first, than I’m definitely going ULTRA in a couple of years! Cheers and good luck with whatever you end up going with! 😊

@pawasdayal 10 месяцев назад

Miss Dieter Bohn in these review videos at Verge. That guy was magic.

@nickhanif5460 10 месяцев назад

Agreed. I stopped listening to the VergeCast when he left

@maxix545 10 месяцев назад

Great review Vee! I wasn't expecting you guys upload this quick after the written review It's a good watch though most of the upsides are tied with getting a new phone as well which is kinda a bummer

@Mac-bs6hf 6 месяцев назад

Im looking to get an Apple Watch and for the past 2 weeks been researching what to choose, results: I like ultra for style and very encouraged to buy one but series 9 been far better in every way. Hope apple don’t degrade series 9 rather improving ultra

@RVDL 10 месяцев назад

Vic did great. Who must we pinchy pinch to have her in more video's?

@TheVerge 10 месяцев назад

I consider myself pinched!

@DarthSiIIious 10 дней назад

What was that one syllable word she said after “the S9?” at 4:47?

@gopa7652 10 месяцев назад

Is the compassion for siri is btw ultra 2 and series 9 or ultra and series 9?

@victoriasong5700 10 месяцев назад

Original Ultra with an S8 chip and Series 9.

@TheGeekGauntletPodcast Месяц назад

I never had the Ultra 1, so the Ultra 2 has been amazing for me

@123theprodigy5 10 месяцев назад

I have the Apple Watch Series 4, the battery life is terrible now but it still works perfectly for me.

@djalil_YT 10 месяцев назад

Same. And I have decided to stick with it one more year. Hope the 10 is a bigger update 🤞

@samueljweston 9 месяцев назад

@@djalil_YTsame thing here. Was considering updating this time but given it looks the same essentially as my 4 and I’ve just got the latest software on my 4, I’ll just bung a new strap on it and wait for the X.

@wavensdorvad 10 месяцев назад

Assistive touch is awesome

@user-gq2kn4wo9n 10 месяцев назад

What should you buy if you have never had an Apple Watch?

@jurajkusy 10 месяцев назад

Victoria low key became my fav Verge reviewer/reporter. Thoroughly enjoyed this review, even tho the subject has became kinda dull and boring. Love your work, kudos!

@PokhrajRoy. 10 месяцев назад

PINK APPLE WATCH 💖

@kaynwells6936 2 месяца назад

I bought a series 8, liked it so much I bought an ultra 2 and gave the series 8 to my wife. She also loves it. The ultra 2 looks and feels better on my wrist than the series watches ever did and I don’t regret getting the ultra 2 over a cheaper used ultra.

@moranmono 10 месяцев назад

I prefer iterative updates on Samsung suddenly stop supporting tizen and switch to wear os making my device obsolete

@SneakySteevy 5 месяцев назад

Took the ultra because it is so beautiful

@McRizzwan 10 месяцев назад

3:10 Love this segment!

@thatOneGuy_ren 10 месяцев назад

I love seeing someone listens to D.O.'s new album.

@victoriasong5700 10 месяцев назад

It's me. Dandanies unite.

@brucebanksshow 10 месяцев назад

Subtle tongue twister flex

@sugarbagels 9 месяцев назад

ALPHABET AEROBICS? gotta love a blackalicious cameo

@AnonN-sr6uu 10 месяцев назад

15 Pro Max 512gb and Series 9 pick up this Friday 🤑

@frank12830 10 месяцев назад

You got duped 😂

@TheCodeda 10 месяцев назад

Great alphabet aerobics shout out! ❤❤

@00z53 10 месяцев назад

Great review, much better than mkbhd

@adriatic970 10 месяцев назад

I still like my Epix , thanks

@eevandersonn 10 месяцев назад

Vee is killing it!

@bill5740 10 месяцев назад

🔥 video

@eddiemunoz3677 6 месяцев назад

Seriously considering selling my ultra 2 and getting the stainless steel. Looks way more classy. I can no longer look at the hideous orange action button. Thought I’d get used to it but I haven’t.

@rtst_dj 10 месяцев назад

Gift of Gab would be proud.

@evankupec8495 10 месяцев назад

you set off my Siri a few times because you left in the full activation phrase

@camilogalleguilloscortes 10 месяцев назад

Saludos ! 🇨🇱

@janetscruising 10 месяцев назад

I just won’t be able to check my sugar without having to poke myself. That’s what I want Apple Watch to come out with is the ability to tell me how my sugar is doing my A1c, or my glucose is doing in my blood.

@buttermilkoreo 10 месяцев назад

2:08 hearing the phrase "I haven't had it long enough to tell you" when the title of the video has the word review is so funny

@DojoOfCool 10 месяцев назад

Great video thanks. I was hoping there were be enough of an update to make my decision easy, but no. I have an series 7 41mm I got on sale when the series 8 came out and I really like the Apple Watch very handy for an old guy like me, but I wish I had got the 45mm. I think the size would make it a bit easier to read and fit my large wrist better. The Ultra I think is too big and especially how thick it is. So updating to series 9 45mm seems kind of like waste so not sure what I will do. Rumor mill says next year is Apple Watch 10th anniversary so Apple usually does big updates on 10th anniversary of products. So might be worth me holding off for another year.

@alphillips5478 10 месяцев назад

You contradict yourself - you wish you got the 45mm and then say upgrading to series 9 45mm is a waste! Do you know what ur talking about?

@ak_hoops 10 месяцев назад

The real winner here is the alliteration!

@michaels.8244 13 дней назад

I’m still on the 1st gen Apple watch

@rockopeace 10 месяцев назад

Shes so sweet loved the review funny

@daddyscrapes 10 месяцев назад

Its hard to see the difference it’s the same device since series 4 😂😂😂

@Jawnderlust 10 месяцев назад

Good News everyone! Rumor has it that next years Series 10 will be available as a Suppository!

@PsychicOracle 10 месяцев назад

We spent 15% of the video on using the watch to find a phone??

@Zierfish 10 месяцев назад

Most important feature though

@pistopit7142 9 месяцев назад

Pinchy pinch still cannot pinch to skip to the next song.

@saminnippon 10 месяцев назад

watch x will be round…. i hope

@nbc8944 10 месяцев назад

I dont really get the whole leather ban stuff...i mean there is still a lot of cows getting eaten so it would be a good thing to use that leather too, also as respect for the animal....

@dimdaisjimbo 10 месяцев назад

I have the 14 pro and aw4 and I was going to get a new Apple watch, but the last sentence about something "big" we are waiting for next year stopped me. I'll probably be patient for another year

@tanishiamccoggle8300 6 месяцев назад

She Amazing

@badabing8884 10 месяцев назад

👌

@ORGNLPLN 10 месяцев назад

The frame rate drops on this video is horrible. Please fix.

@ckf36 10 месяцев назад

Heads up, might wanna censor the word b*mb from the dictation test. RU-vid is probably not gonna dig that

@robertsammons1 10 месяцев назад

Doing comparisons with the old ultra with a new strap is incredibly confusing...

@MrHenkfromHolland 3 месяца назад

A battery life from 36 hours is not done in 2024

@Infragelb 10 месяцев назад

Really good review and great cinematics, but maybe bring this review into a shorter format. 13 minutes of phone searching, dictation and other stuff is not necessary to understand the device. Maybe you loose some viewers along the way over that length.