Upgraded from a Series 4 to a Series 9. I am very happy with this massive upgrade. Considered the Ultra but like the slimmer look of the 9. I think it works better for my business casual needs.
Same here. I upgraded from the 4 to the 9 and I am pleased so far. Wanted the Ultra as well, but I’m not going to pretend that I live an active lifestyle those are probably better suited for. My only concern is if the Series 10 is going to be a major game changer, I might regret it then lol
You started popping up on my feed a couple of weeks ago and through your great content, passion, actual useful information and points of view, you earned another subscription. Keep up the good work !
Looks like you got a haircut/trim?? I haven’t upgraded my Apple Watch Series 3 since 2017 when I bought it; I still have it but I haven’t charged it in a couple years!!
I was going to upgrade from the series 5 to the series 9 stainless. But after seeing the price difference from the stainless to the Ultra, it was a no brainer to get the ultra instead.
Hey Greg, any idea if apple launching new ultra 3 watch next year ? I am planning to purchase next year. Only downside with the current one i see is there was no battery capacity improvement this year.. Feels almost same as Ultra1 . Even the same design is dosent feel like buying this year.😊 . Looks the same old design 😊
I got the Series 9. I just ordered a case and band for the watch using your link. I already ordered a case and screen protector for my phone from Casetify and I love them. I’ve been looking for the same protection for my watch.
I'm a huge believer in "Check before you buy", and am lucky to live within 15 minutes of an Apple Store so, when I was looking to get my first Apple Watch last year, I went in and tried all the models, sizes and colours. I'd originally been drawn to a darker colour, but wasn't sure of size. I ended up getting a Nike Series 7 41 in Starlight - didn't need the 8's extra features, but wanted more than what the SE2 had to offer (the Ultra was just too big/expensive). Have to say, I absolutely love it. Thanks, as always, for the vid!
Would you ever do a video on how exactly to use the Apple Watch for fitness? Started going to the gym and being more active, have the watch but I feel like I’m not using the watch correctly.
i went from the series 3 to the se 2, absolutely worth it!!! and i got the braided solo loops for it too. im buying this for my dad as well with family member setup being a savior
I’m buying an ultra ll, passed on the first iteration simply because they DOUBLED memory to 64gb. Why reviewers don’t mention this, I don’t know. I’ll use it for books, music and podcasts
A 64GB Apple Watch Ultra 2 is literally an iPod on your wrist. LITERALLY…!!! Paired with AirPod Pro’s, that’s an incredible combination I have regularly enjoyed with my ageing (but still fully functional) AW Series 4 (16GB) and my AirPod Pro’s. My original iPod Video (2005) still works flawlessly - spinning hard drive and all. I’ve ordered my Ultra II - I pick it up tomorrow! 😊
@@datathunderstorm I disagree, you cannot play music back on the watch itself… but you can with any bluetooth speaker/headphone. I have iPod Touch 4th Gen and it still functions like the day i got it.
I had the s5 nike edition and gifted my daughter an se fir christmas but after a while she asked me if i could swap her watches lol so i did the s5 did hold up pretty good for years so now i want to gift my dad the se he doesnt like big watches so im hear debating if i should get the ultra 2 or s9 for me!! Help please😅
Your opinion is completely unbiased, you’ve compared both watches with your personal experience and knowledge and I can tell you I’ve picked up some unique qualities that both watches possesses. For me personally the series 9 would make a great fit for my daily lifestyle, it’s sleek, compact, and small enough to fit my wrist without the corners overpowering my wrist. In comparison with the ultra 2, I wish Apple would include the seconds on the modular face for the other Apple Watch series as that would be an awesome feature in my opinion. I totally believe you however with the battery life, and I think in the future Apple would take notes with the Ultra 2 and improve the performance of potential Apple Watches in the future (battery life, a faster refresh rate etc). Love this comparison!
I had a simple Xiaomi band and wanted to upgrade so I could answer msgs or calls if needed, and I got an SE 2, as I didn’t think I’d need the fancier features. Battery life is pretty good for my needs, I can get by rising my wrist to wake, so I don’t really need AOD, and my wife has an Ultra and it feels a bit too big for my wrist. All in all, I feel the SE is the subdued choice, nothing fancy but really solid, not to mention cheaper!
If you’re active at all the ultra is well worth it, I do dirty rough stuff outside active all year round even ocean swimming, No case & ultra still looks new 8-9months later, battery lasts about day & half to 2 days even being used a lot, new ultra watch face is best for at glance information on screen and nutrition logging, only issue band sticks after ocean swimming so have clean in warm water 10-15min pushing band mechanism buttons to clean out salt sand grit then everything good again, louder speaker nice, price is costly but not much different than stainless watch 9 with cellular but ultra gives so much more, 👍👍video
Got a apple watch 9 (only 100€ difference where i got it) , super happy (my first apple watch) Love the big sceeen, that its slimmer, brightness great!
I went from the OG Ultra to the Ultra 2 -really digging it, especially the double tap (running the dev beta). I store & play music on my watch at work (no phones allowed), the music app isn’t the best, that’s a whole other matter. Anyway for no reason I can find (and tried pretty much everything) sometimes it stops playing -can happen to 10 times or more- so double tap allows me to start playing the song only using one hand, very convenient. Sure, not a whole lot of different between the OG and the 2 but worth it for me. Great video Sir.
You should direct the fall detection to older people.. They are more likely to use that than younger people. They also need the cyber connection as they are more likely to not have an Apple phone or the phone not in range. A major fall for an older person is not just a fall but may be life threatening ... The big feature is no need to push a button as the call response is automatic ..
The battery on my 6 wasn't lasting me a whole day anymore so I upgraded to the Ultra 2. I planned on getting the 9 but once I added cellular it was already getting close to the Ultra and I wanted a bigger battery. Since I got the Ultra though I've been blown away! Yes the battery is amazing but I love display and it definitely seems more accurate. The size is actually a plus for me as prior to getting an Apple watch a few years ago I always wore larger diving type watches and thus the Ultra feels better on my wrist. Great review, very good points! Also, even though my battery wasn't top anymore I got a decent trade in for my 6 from Apple which helped to bring the price down and made the decision quite a bit easier.
I got my first apple watch and got the Series 9, Cellular ... really nice. A few quirks but overall okay. The EKG thing might not be so hot and I'd like feedback if anyone has used it and compared it to a real deal test from the medical infrastructure system. Mine always says Afib issue but one time didn't.. and I am in general good health. pb
I have diagnosed Paroxysmal (intermittent) AFIB. It is accurate but definitely not as accurate as an official clinical 12 lead ECG. I have had plenty of false positives but fortunately no false negatives. When I’m in AFIB, it definitely knows. When I’m not, it can get a little confused. If you really want a portable ECG, I recommend the Kardia 6L. It has been considerably more accurate than the AW and close enough to clinical ECGs that I’m willing to trust it.
Interesting... I have been in talks with the A company and they called back today again. All I was asking is what is their test instructions... I said (do I just hang over the edged of a bed when I run the test? .. To illustrate. They wanted me to answer a lot of personal medical questions and I refused. The gal said it is their company policy ... So why don't they say how to sit or whatever and test... the instructions please. I have had all but 1 positive Afib ... I feel very good health wise. I don't trust that unless .. they cooperated. @@BurnAfter8
Dude, six minutes in and your still talking fashion. I want to hear about function, a little fashion is fine but let's get to some feature comparisons.
I replaced my 6 with the 9. At the Apple Store when I placed the ultra on my wrist the person helping me chuckled with me and said it looked like I was wearing a TV set.
There’s really no fair comparison in the series to the ultra. I mean the user experience is far superior on the ultra in my opinion and I wore them both paired to 2 different phones one on each wrist. Yes they basically do most of the same things but there is a total difference in usability and having that massive screen as well as the battery life. I get 2-3 days depending on usage on my ultra 2. Often the series 9 looked a little off because of the super curved glass and I found myself both not being able to use a touch function because it was went into that curve or accidentally launching something for the same reason. Then there is the design. The Ultra is a far better looking watch. The negative of the ultra for me is that it is heavy and I almost didn’t keep it for that but in the end I decided to because it performs so well. My only other gripe is the raise to talk is pretty hit or miss. Often I find it doesn’t register or I have to try again and just say Siri…but yeah I don’t think the ultra and the series watches are even in the same category. Everything just seems smoother and interacting with the screen is easily as good as my iPhone 15 Pro. I found the series 9 also to be glitchy at times, especially not updating weather info. Instead just having placeholder lines instead of info. If you want a near perfect watch and don’t mind the weight, the ultra is in a league of its own.
@@J_Mayhem I would say that your opinion is of the minority. I think many would agree that the design and not to mention functionality and durability of the design is superior on the Ultra, however, many might agree that it is big and weighs too much. I would prefer a smaller version of the current design. Also, your comment that it will get better over time like the iPhone did makes no sense. The current iPhone design is much more congruent with the ultra than the series, flat edges, flat glass and they are both titanium lol. The series design is closer to the original iPhone with all the curved glass and edges and pretty outdated. I don’t predict they will change the design much but I do think it will get lighter and thinner
I love my ultra 2. This is my first apple watch and it is great. So if you are first time buyer don't think twice go for ultra or ultra 2 you'll never disappoint 😊
@@mikebaker3712 I don’t watch but I think he’s just trying to sell Apple products and not being transparent about a lot of stuff Believe his bullshit if you want You’re probably a Apple sheep also
I want to have an iphone 15 pro cause I want to experience the next level gaming performance it has as well as the newly improved camera and of course the new shortcut button everybody is raving about! I’ve been using an Iphone XR all this time, I think it is about time to upgrade for a change. 😅 #GREGSGADGETSGIVEAWAY
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Dude you gotta stop with the "Don't be Fooled!!" video titles. It's 🙄 at this point.
Upgraded from a Series 4 to a Series 9. I am very happy with this massive upgrade. Considered the Ultra but like the slimmer look of the 9. I think it works better for my business casual needs.
Did you go for steel or aluminum?
Same here. I upgraded from the 4 to the 9 and I am pleased so far. Wanted the Ultra as well, but I’m not going to pretend that I live an active lifestyle those are probably better suited for. My only concern is if the Series 10 is going to be a major game changer, I might regret it then lol
Me too. Happy as can be!
@@Darkk_Sage I went aluminum. Cheaper and lighter.
@@MND-um6kw Did you get aluminum?
The struggle is real when you're trying to choose between an Apple Watch Series 9 and an Apple Watch Ultra
You started popping up on my feed a couple of weeks ago and through your great content, passion, actual useful information and points of view, you earned another subscription. Keep up the good work !
Thanks!
Thank you!🙏
I have a series 3 but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Why replace a watch that works 🤷🏻♂️
Who knows I don’t know nobody knows.
🤷🏼♂️
Looks like you got a haircut/trim?? I haven’t upgraded my Apple Watch Series 3 since 2017 when I bought it; I still have it but I haven’t charged it in a couple years!!
I was going to upgrade from the series 5 to the series 9 stainless. But after seeing the price difference from the stainless to the Ultra, it was a no brainer to get the ultra instead.
Hey Greg, any idea if apple launching new ultra 3 watch next year ? I am planning to purchase next year.
Only downside with the current one i see is there was no battery capacity improvement this year.. Feels almost same as Ultra1 .
Even the same design is dosent feel like buying this year.😊 . Looks the same old design 😊
It seems like it's going to be a yearly upgrade going forward.
@@GregsGadgets Thanks Greg 🙏. Great news 😊. I will be purchasing next year 😊
I got the Series 9. I just ordered a case and band for the watch using your link. I already ordered a case and screen protector for my phone from Casetify and I love them. I’ve been looking for the same protection for my watch.
Did you get aluminum or stainless steel
Appreciate this video Greg. Straight forward and helpful. Take care. ⌚️
This is exactly the video I was looking for Thanks! ❤
Is the display size of the ultra the same of the 45mm? (I mean, not the resolution, but the visible display)
Great video i have the ultra 2
I'm a huge believer in "Check before you buy", and am lucky to live within 15 minutes of an Apple Store so, when I was looking to get my first Apple Watch last year, I went in and tried all the models, sizes and colours.
I'd originally been drawn to a darker colour, but wasn't sure of size.
I ended up getting a Nike Series 7 41 in Starlight - didn't need the 8's extra features, but wanted more than what the SE2 had to offer (the Ultra was just too big/expensive). Have to say, I absolutely love it.
Thanks, as always, for the vid!
Would you ever do a video on how exactly to use the Apple Watch for fitness?
Started going to the gym and being more active, have the watch but I feel like I’m not using the watch correctly.
I would love to get stainless steel watch but the scratches….
Great video, keep up good work
i went from the series 3 to the se 2, absolutely worth it!!! and i got the braided solo loops for it too.
im buying this for my dad as well with family member setup being a savior
I’m buying an ultra ll, passed on the first iteration simply because they DOUBLED memory to 64gb. Why reviewers don’t mention this, I don’t know. I’ll use it for books, music and podcasts
Got mine in the mail yesterday… my first smartwatch and man, love it
A 64GB Apple Watch Ultra 2 is literally an iPod on your wrist. LITERALLY…!!! Paired with AirPod Pro’s, that’s an incredible combination I have regularly enjoyed with my ageing (but still fully functional) AW Series 4 (16GB) and my AirPod Pro’s. My original iPod Video (2005) still works flawlessly - spinning hard drive and all. I’ve ordered my Ultra II - I pick it up tomorrow! 😊
@@datathunderstorm I disagree, you cannot play music back on the watch itself… but you can with any bluetooth speaker/headphone.
I have iPod Touch 4th Gen and it still functions like the day i got it.
I had the s5 nike edition and gifted my daughter an se fir christmas but after a while she asked me if i could swap her watches lol so i did the s5 did hold up pretty good for years so now i want to gift my dad the se he doesnt like big watches so im hear debating if i should get the ultra 2 or s9 for me!! Help please😅
Your opinion is completely unbiased, you’ve compared both watches with your personal experience and knowledge and I can tell you I’ve picked up some unique qualities that both watches possesses. For me personally the series 9 would make a great fit for my daily lifestyle, it’s sleek, compact, and small enough to fit my wrist without the corners overpowering my wrist. In comparison with the ultra 2, I wish Apple would include the seconds on the modular face for the other Apple Watch series as that would be an awesome feature in my opinion. I totally believe you however with the battery life, and I think in the future Apple would take notes with the Ultra 2 and improve the performance of potential Apple Watches in the future (battery life, a faster refresh rate etc). Love this comparison!
Should we talk about the band or the watch ? Get one with it eh!!!!!
I love my ultra 2 went from series 5 its just awesome
I had a simple Xiaomi band and wanted to upgrade so I could answer msgs or calls if needed, and I got an SE 2, as I didn’t think I’d need the fancier features. Battery life is pretty good for my needs, I can get by rising my wrist to wake, so I don’t really need AOD, and my wife has an Ultra and it feels a bit too big for my wrist. All in all, I feel the SE is the subdued choice, nothing fancy but really solid, not to mention cheaper!
If you’re active at all the ultra is well worth it, I do dirty rough stuff outside active all year round even ocean swimming, No case & ultra still looks new 8-9months later, battery lasts about day & half to 2 days even being used a lot, new ultra watch face is best for at glance information on screen and nutrition logging, only issue band sticks after ocean swimming so have clean in warm water 10-15min pushing band mechanism buttons to clean out salt sand grit then everything good again, louder speaker nice, price is costly but not much different than stainless watch 9 with cellular but ultra gives so much more, 👍👍video
Got a apple watch 9 (only 100€ difference where i got it) , super happy (my first apple watch) Love the big sceeen, that its slimmer, brightness great!
I have never owned Apple Watch which should I get
I went from the OG Ultra to the Ultra 2 -really digging it, especially the double tap (running the dev beta). I store & play music on my watch at work (no phones allowed), the music app isn’t the best, that’s a whole other matter.
Anyway for no reason I can find (and tried pretty much everything) sometimes it stops playing -can happen to 10 times or more- so double tap allows me to start playing the song only using one hand, very convenient.
Sure, not a whole lot of different between the OG and the 2 but worth it for me.
Great video Sir.
You can, but it doesn’t automagically works as the primary button in an application like double tap feature does.
You should direct the fall detection to older people.. They are more likely to use that than younger people. They also need the cyber connection as they are more likely to not have an Apple phone or the phone not in range. A major fall for an older person is not just a fall but may be life threatening ... The big feature is no need to push a button as the call response is automatic ..
The battery on my 6 wasn't lasting me a whole day anymore so I upgraded to the Ultra 2. I planned on getting the 9 but once I added cellular it was already getting close to the Ultra and I wanted a bigger battery. Since I got the Ultra though I've been blown away! Yes the battery is amazing but I love display and it definitely seems more accurate. The size is actually a plus for me as prior to getting an Apple watch a few years ago I always wore larger diving type watches and thus the Ultra feels better on my wrist. Great review, very good points! Also, even though my battery wasn't top anymore I got a decent trade in for my 6 from Apple which helped to bring the price down and made the decision quite a bit easier.
Thank
Always an ultra fan,, well this year's watch may not be a necessary upgrade.
I loooove my Apple Watch ultra.
Great looking watch just a pain to use
Why is it that the garmin fenix 7 watch can last 14 days and the Apple Watch only last 36 hours?
Greg! Can i have your ultra 1? 😂 😂… but seriously? 😅 great video as always
I got my first apple watch and got the Series 9, Cellular ... really nice. A few quirks but overall okay. The EKG thing might not be so hot and I'd like feedback if anyone has used it and compared it to a real deal test from the medical infrastructure system. Mine always says Afib issue but one time didn't.. and I am in general good health. pb
I have diagnosed Paroxysmal (intermittent) AFIB. It is accurate but definitely not as accurate as an official clinical 12 lead ECG. I have had plenty of false positives but fortunately no false negatives. When I’m in AFIB, it definitely knows. When I’m not, it can get a little confused. If you really want a portable ECG, I recommend the Kardia 6L. It has been considerably more accurate than the AW and close enough to clinical ECGs that I’m willing to trust it.
Interesting... I have been in talks with the A company and they called back today again. All I was asking is what is their test instructions... I said (do I just hang over the edged of a bed when I run the test? .. To illustrate. They wanted me to answer a lot of personal medical questions and I refused. The gal said it is their company policy ... So why don't they say how to sit or whatever and test... the instructions please. I have had all but 1 positive Afib ... I feel very good health wise. I don't trust that unless .. they cooperated. @@BurnAfter8
The ultra is a man sized watch for man sized wrist. It’s one of those things that can’t be faked.
Dude, six minutes in and your still talking fashion. I want to hear about function, a little fashion is fine but let's get to some feature comparisons.
I’m not upgrading but I may get an upgrade for my dad.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings on your day!
I replaced my 6 with the 9. At the Apple Store when I placed the ultra on my wrist the person helping me chuckled with me and said it looked like I was wearing a TV set.
😂
There’s really no fair comparison in the series to the ultra. I mean the user experience is far superior on the ultra in my opinion and I wore them both paired to 2 different phones one on each wrist. Yes they basically do most of the same things but there is a total difference in usability and having that massive screen as well as the battery life. I get 2-3 days depending on usage on my ultra 2. Often the series 9 looked a little off because of the super curved glass and I found myself both not being able to use a touch function because it was went into that curve or accidentally launching something for the same reason. Then there is the design. The Ultra is a far better looking watch. The negative of the ultra for me is that it is heavy and I almost didn’t keep it for that but in the end I decided to because it performs so well. My only other gripe is the raise to talk is pretty hit or miss. Often I find it doesn’t register or I have to try again and just say Siri…but yeah I don’t think the ultra and the series watches are even in the same category. Everything just seems smoother and interacting with the screen is easily as good as my iPhone 15 Pro. I found the series 9 also to be glitchy at times, especially not updating weather info. Instead just having placeholder lines instead of info. If you want a near perfect watch and don’t mind the weight, the ultra is in a league of its own.
@@J_Mayhem I would say that your opinion is of the minority. I think many would agree that the design and not to mention functionality and durability of the design is superior on the Ultra, however, many might agree that it is big and weighs too much. I would prefer a smaller version of the current design. Also, your comment that it will get better over time like the iPhone did makes no sense. The current iPhone design is much more congruent with the ultra than the series, flat edges, flat glass and they are both titanium lol. The series design is closer to the original iPhone with all the curved glass and edges and pretty outdated. I don’t predict they will change the design much but I do think it will get lighter and thinner
The ultra is very big big big
The series 9 lasts me 72 hours lol with training daily lol the ultra doesn’t deserve the money lol
Amazing facial expression on the thumbnail
I feel the previous design much nicer than how they look now...I still have the S6 & S7 I don't like the ultra look...it's kinda ugly.
I don't buy products that advertise on the product ...
This guy just Fooled everyone here with the title.
the Ultra is also, GPS and Cellular so, that means you'll need to start paying for another line on your cell service....am I right?
That’s only if you have a cellular plan for the watch, you don’t need a cellular plan for the apple watch to work
I love my ultra 2. This is my first apple watch and it is great. So if you are first time buyer don't think twice go for ultra or ultra 2 you'll never disappoint 😊
I can probably go 10-11 feet under water.
This guy is a joke!!! Apple Apple Apple!! Apple!! Then he does the commercials Gotta support the sponsors!! Apple Apple Apple Apple!!!
He’s no joke. He’s informative. His focus is Apple so yes, it’s Apple most of the time. You don’t like it, you don’t have to watch.
@@mikebaker3712 I don’t watch but I think he’s just trying to sell Apple products and not being transparent about a lot of stuff Believe his bullshit if you want You’re probably a Apple sheep also
I want to have an iphone 15 pro cause I want to experience the next level gaming performance it has as well as the newly improved camera and of course the new shortcut button everybody is raving about! I’ve been using an Iphone XR all this time, I think it is about time to upgrade for a change. 😅
#GREGSGADGETSGIVEAWAY
Why is “fooled” such an obsession for you?
the Apple Watch has always been my favourite apple device and the ultra whoops some serious ass!
Yurrr
😂😂😂😂😂 Haha this review is about a Band not the Watches …cheating !!!
AWU2 is the best in 2023
First like yeaaaa
ultra all day.
If I wanted to watch ads I’d pay for a cable subscription not RUclips premium. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
@Text.Gregs_Gadget.on_Nicegram and what might that be