I ordered the Ultra in white. I LOVE the SQIRCLE shape. That rounded square design will definitely quench my need to decorate my watches with bezel bling.
It’s amusing how most RUclipsrs fixate on the shape of this watch. Circle in square case, circle in cushion-shaped case, weird, bla bla bla . Yet, if you look at regular, real watches, there’s a plethora of different case shapes housing circular dials. Take Audemars Piguet, for instance - their iconic Royal Oak is breathtaking. It’s octagonal, yet still captivating. And then there are brands like Bvlgari, Patek Philippe, etc. There are thousands of cool-looking watches with non-round cases and circular dials. Just some food for thought!
I guess it’s just me. My only exposure to watches is through fitness watches. I was never really into mechanical stuff. So my basis of opinion is from the perspective of someone very familiar with Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, etc… even the Apple Watch is a bit of a stretch for me. But yeah, just an opinion. I’m sure it’s an awesome watch and I’m excited to try it when mine arrives!
The cushion design dates back to the 1920s these are not watch people, at all. It seems most can't remember old digital watch designs made by most companies or that they are all using each other designs and ideas to compete in the market. Pick a shape... ok you don't like a common watch desin still in use today... o.k. so what.. this is just a poor attempt to get out on a new subject with no actual experience with... the actual product. Anybody can read a spec sheet.
I'm getting the Galaxy Watch Ultra as I use Samsung but if you watch Flossy video he has both Apple and Galaxy Watch side by side and the Galaxy looks beefier which I like.
I placed order for Galaxy Ultra just now. Can't wait for it to arrive. Flossy Carter sure likes the Galaxy Ultra. Carter is a cool dude, cool channel. Sammy was first out of the gate with square watch in 2013 then Apple followed with their square watch in 2015.
Hi, I totally disagree about the look. It appears really classy and totally different from the Apple watch with the mix of round and square. I ve ordered it based on what I expect from the device and on the look Greetings from France. Thierry
Regarding the design, of course to each his own. But it is a classic design and can be found in a lot of non smart watches of the past 80 years. Its called a cushion case.
It's kind of one of those things but when you see it in person it's beautiful. And it is beautiful and when you see it out in the wild you will think so too.. Mark my words if you're honest with yourself.
@@dimi-88Android only. The sleep apnea only works with Galaxy phones. There may be one other feature to but not as big asleep apnea but dishwash connects to any Android phone.
If I can get 20hrs of GPS on time to cover an Ultra then this is a definite purchase for me. Pair the watch with a Galaxy ring and I'm not wearing a watch 24/7 anymore which is cool
There’s so much to talk about in this video about this watch and we just sort of gloss over how big of an impact something like this watch and the ring working together can make on the wearables industry. To just say this watch is ugly, then to say that anything over 1k nits is just overkill, then the processing power is overkill? Idk, I think Garmin will have its hands full trying to keep market share in this environment if it doesn’t do something about its products and its pricing especially, and that’s probably the biggest takeaway of all.
Having a watch and ring work together has already been done by Amazfit. Check out the Amazfit Helio ring and Zepp ecosystem. It's literally the same thing. It's a cool feature though and I'm glad Samsung adopted it. I approach these devices from a sport/fitness perspective where 3000 nits and fast CPU's are in fact overkill. I think most of us would prefer 5+ days of battery life rather than a blindingly bright display when 1000 nits is more than adequate!
@@ChaseTheSummitit’s kinda resembles a PAM watch, and that’s why I like it. I’ve just been given a new work phone and this time it wasn’t android or I would have pulled the trigger.
Totally subjective obviously, as a guy entrenched in the Apple system, and contemplating switching, I kind of feel like the Apple watch's square design is on the feminine side. I actually prefer this shape, to me it's more masculine. I would completely understand a women saying they don't care for the design, compared to Apple. To each their own, I'm just glad to see Samsung offering Apple some competition in the ultra market, that's a win for consumers.
i totally thought it was but masculine and to a degree Samsung probably assumes the same since they only have a M/L band size but i saw a girl review the white on white and I could see a lot of ladies who don't mind big bling want to sport it for the looks. the chrome circular bezel makes it shine a bit
@@AlgosExplained Very true, that's a solid point! It's funny you mention that I just watched a video with a women making that exact same argument haha.
@@ricohinds1139 Thanks for the recommendation, man! Just pre-ordered the fold 6, galaxy watch ultra, and buds pro. In for a penny, in for a pound, I guess! Kind of scary leaving the Apple walled garden but looking forward to something new. 👍
Dave the ring case has a battery in it and lasts for 1.5 chargings, so approximately 10 extra days. As for the new watch line up the new 3nm processor is a big.LITTLE type so it will be both frugal and powerful. The new optical BioActive sensor, if it indeed does work well, looks to bring some quite impressive features as it packs 13 leds, including yellow, blue, violet, and ultra-violet, in addition to an increased number of red, green and infrared leds previously used. Design wise the Ultra is a supersized rehash of the 2017 Gear Sport watch, minus the physical turning bezel that the Sport sported. Apart from nicer materials than the now alu bodied Watch 7, the Ultra doesn't really bring that much: the same size battery as the 2022 Pro 5 utilizes, which is about 40% larger than the regular 7's, and a static 10 ATM water resistance rating. Note that Samsung on their web page specifically say it's NOT FOR DIVING. So this is far worse than the AW Ultra in this respect. Finally neither the 7 nor the Ultra have a physical turning bezel, or a rotating button, which means in colder climates, like on that 9000 meter mountain, the gloves have to come off.
I ordered the grey one. I think you are correct that it isn't the most attractive design. However, I don't plan on using it as a dress watch. It is a fitness watch and therefore I only care about accuracy, functionality, and ruggedness. How it looks is not my top priority.
Someone needed to make an ultra for android users and I'm glad samsung did it without pricing it higher than the apple ultra. this watch won't be the reason anyone switches over to android but now that it's present it's absence will also not be a reason android users switch over. I think they made a huge miss with not having the circular bezel not physically rotate. I know they save that for the classic series but if it's ultra i think it deserves to have all the bells and whistles.
Absolutely, this is a device that had to be made and Samsung is the company that needed to do it! I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
I LOVE the design and if it was Garmin (I love the Garmin ecosystem) would be my go to watch without second thoughts. Really the most gorgeous smartwatch out there.
Not completely accurate. The Garmin Epix , Suunto Race, and several other AMOLED watches feature a sapphire lens and only have 1000 nit displays that are easily viewable in bright conditions 🤷♂️
@@ChaseTheSummitYou need to see them side by side. It is very accurate. Apple doesn’t use a pure sapphire lens, so that doesn’t count. Samsungs first entry into sapphire was the ultra a few years ago. It only had 1000 nits and couldn’t be seen out doors. With sapphires being diffuse, colors are also not as punchy. It has a lot to due with reflections. Gorilla glass is less shiny than sapphire and better at blocking reflections.
They still have round display because else they would need redesign entire ui and ALL the many watch faces both 1st party but also all the many 3rd party watchfaces and they did still not yet catch up to the good watchfaces when they moved from Tizen OS to Android
Coming from the Garmin ecosystem one can really envy hardware, design and smart capabilities of all mainstream tech producers on wearables... But on sports, in versatility, usability and depth of informations and data they still lag greatly behind specialized sport watches...
@@ChaseTheSummit I think the design will grow on ya. I hated it when I first saw it and now I am starting to really like the design. But I think I'll keep my 51mm Epix pro lol
Nice video as always. Just came back from holidays and catching up with your content 😁 been missing it. While on holidays I was wearing my Apple Watch ultra and I so missed having a chance to interact with it without touch screen. Both the Apple Watch ultra and this new Samsung Galaxy ultra have the physical buttons to make it possible to use them without depending on touch, I hope they'll come to realize how big improvement it would be for the user experience on these devices
I quite like the look of it. Reminds me of a Panerai, not that I own one of those. I’m an Apple user, so I’m never buying one, but hats off to Samsung for doing something interesting. And the price seems more reasonable too, so putting some pressure on that is also good. The ring is cool. No surprise Samsung beat Apple to doing it. What a shock. Of course if Apple did a ring I’d consider it 😂. If garmin did a ring I’d almost definitely buy it, then I wouldn’t have to wear a massive watch in bed. Come on garmin. Catch up.
To me, the Samsung Watch Ultra looks like a copied Apple Watch Ultra where the copier got the sheet stuck. I have also ordered it for testing and am excited to see how it performs.
If you look at the Gear Sport watch they've been had the the squared off body design since 2017... However the orange band color and "action button" I agree with somewhat.
Samsung was first out of the gate in 2013 with square watch then Apple followed with square watch in 2015 so Apple copied Samsung. Samsung Galaxy Ultra looks pretty dope. Kept the round clock face with square back.
I really like the design and probably will get the white or wait for the next version cause I love my 965. But only issue is the darn orange haha..why would they make a good watch then go copy apple with the orange
there are bell&ross tool watches of simular shape design, and they are not ugly. Also they disabled wireless charging from phone becouse of new hr sensor.
Good content. As for design, it looks like the Panerai luminor chronograph, not the apple watch ultra. Apple watch looks like you're wearing a tv on your wrist.
Kinda strange that they're using the power saving modes as their "battery spec" when most folks likely won't use it like that. We'll have to wait and see how the battery holds up but I suspect it will be near identical to the Apple Watch Ultra in most situations. 2-3 days of typical use, 15-17 hours in GPS with full accuracy, 5ish days in power save mode. We'll see!
This sht is $1300 here in Australia, which is about $900usd, makes yojr $650 seem very reasonable now hey? Absolute insanity when i just picked up a brand new 1TB fold 5 for $1600 about $1100usd. How on earth is this shtty watch worth almost as much as a galaxy fold 5? 😂
Coming from the Apple watch Ultra and then the Galaxy 6 Classic, the Galaxy Ultra is the perfect mix. Pics and Vids dont do it justice. I've had the gray titanium for two days and the "squircle" definitely grows on you. I'm more impressed with the responsiveness and battey life. Navigating through the UI is almost as smooth as Apple and can easily go 2-3 days on heavy use.
I wouldn't say the design is ugly, different from the usual smartwatch perhaps. The design reminds me of panarai watches and there are people who like that type of watch. This watch would perhaps appeal to a large number of people imo. I would disagree that smartwatches need not be fast. It would irritate me if the smartwatch i am using is laggy, same as the handphone i use. We have grown so used to fast and responsive systems and i think it will be hard to go back to slower and laggy products.
That’s the thing about options. We all have our own. I personally don’t like the square shape of the base and oddly round shape of the display but again… just an opinion.
Huh? I didn't report any comments. RUclips may have automatically flagged you. And Yes, I actually purchased one with my own money. Stay tuned for an actual review. I'm hoping I like it more in person.
Wow I'm liking this design! Except for that proprietary straps (Samsung's trying too hard against Apple products). Still, at this point and as an ultra runner, I'm sticking to the usual suspects rather than these rugged smart watches.
Did you know that Samsung used the name Ultra and used the titanium in there Galaxy Watch 5 Ultra, and this was before the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 1? This means that Apple copied Samsung first.
We need to questioning who copied who. Did the apple watch copy the Galaxy gear S rectangle design from 2014, or did Samsung galaxy watch ultra copied the square design of the apple watch ultra
This is probably the most milquetoast channel for review opinions when it comes to device opinions. So this is a nice change of pace; an actual opinion
i wonder if they, again, changed physical form and left bonkers software and sensors. For years now GW are disappointment if one needs to track any sports activity
I concur that this watch is quite unattractive. My preference leans away from square watches, and my fondness for Galaxy watches stems from their round shape, which resembles a traditional watch rather than a miniature tablet on the wrist.
I don’t like the ultra at all . I still have mi Garmin forerunner 965, but i also have 2 galaxy watch 6 44mm. I une the first one for a full 24h tracking. In the morning, i’put it on charge, take the second one and do the same. So I have 365 days a years of battery life 😂. I will probably do the same with the 7.
Really lame to make this type of video when the damn watch is not even here yet...I get the click bait thingy you guys have to do but come on I thought not everyone was doing it...
I was looking forward to upgrading my watch 5 pro , but the watch 7 ultra is fugly. No thanks. I'm sticking with my older watch for another year. Pro 5 has sapphire crystal, made of titanium, and has the same battery size as the 7 ultra.
Great video! i had a question on the insta360. did you have issues exporting videos on the app, saying it didnt have enough space? or playing videos back in memode on the app? my just play back all black
Be interesting how this is. Do be careful if you don't use it mich after the first review though. Arun/mrwhosetheboss has a video about how all the Samsung devices have huge battery issues if they stop getting used. Like, disconcertingly many devices with swollen batteries, when no other brand, android or otherwise, has such a consistent problem. Fwiw, that's enough for me to not want the devices. Great to see rings getting more widespread, without subscription no ness, though!
Not at all, in fact my daily watch is typically a Garmin, or COROS device. I like apple products though. I also have a Galaxy Watch Ultra on pre-order. Hopefully I like it more in person!
@@ChaseTheSummit if it shows accurate GPS and pace, it might be able to replace my Garmin. The Garmin will be superior for sport tracking and there's no way Samsung will catch up that much. In the past every time I have tried Samsung watches I either return them or sell them. Hopefully I get similar feelings for it like when I loved the Apple watch Ultra. I would just use Apple watch Ultra if it wasn't for liking Android more.
@@JamesThomas-dn6ee lol k. I actually don’t wear an Apple Watch daily. I wear a Garmin most of the time. Seems like I’m not allowed to have an opinion 🤷♂️ I encourage you to have your own opinion as well 👍
@ChaseTheSummit Not even close man. If it didn't have an orange button, no one would be saying this 😒. The displays are 2 completely different shapes for crying out loud
Really strange that with this generation of Buds and Watches, Samsung decided to nakedly copy Apple. It all looks like cheap knock-offs. I would think Samsung loyalists want unique designs.
Agreed, I'm a Samsung user and it's dumb how they copied apple... The GW6 Classic was perfect, just needed better sensor and battery. Why they couldn't go off of that and beef it up I have no idea. It's such a blatant copy of Apple. And I despise Apple.
I ordered the Ultra in white. I LOVE the SQIRCLE shape. That rounded square design will definitely quench my need to decorate my watches with bezel bling.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
Same I love the design
Have you guys noticed that only the channels that didn't get their hands on the watch early are calling it ugly lol?
It's actually because it IS ugly. Really ugly.
It's a design that will grow on you and may look better in person. I would buy it if it wasn't so expensive. Going for the buds and ring tho
dependa on the person. Apple watches are for females or feminine men and this one will probably be bought by normal dudes
Yea I heard it looks super nice in person. Everyone has been impressed with the design.
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Just gonna leave this here. You'll think it's ugly till you see and experience it. You'll understand soon.
Tell us more! Does it have offline navigation? Will it run for 30 days without a charge like my Garmin?
The watch Ultra has the same issues as me. It looks much better in real life than on pictures
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I like it better than the Apple Watch Ultra but I just don't like square watches. So I do wish it was completely round.
I would have prefered it to be all round. But I'm hoping I like it more in person!
They've re-created Galaxy Gear Sports. It's not even like AWU. more like the panerai watch
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
Actually more like the Hermes HO8!!!
I pre-ordered the galaxy watch utra silver color option.. it's different and beautiful. Apple still with the same boring square shape.
I'm hoping I like it more in person!
For me, as someone firmly embedded in the Garmin ecosystem (watch and bike computer), I’m really hoping for a Garmin ring someday.
I kinda love it. And I'm pretty entrenched in Apple World! It has a 70s watch vibe.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
@@ChaseTheSummit rado diastar. That’s what it reminds me of!
It’s amusing how most RUclipsrs fixate on the shape of this watch. Circle in square case, circle in cushion-shaped case, weird, bla bla bla . Yet, if you look at regular, real watches, there’s a plethora of different case shapes housing circular dials. Take Audemars Piguet, for instance - their iconic Royal Oak is breathtaking. It’s octagonal, yet still captivating. And then there are brands like Bvlgari, Patek Philippe, etc. There are thousands of cool-looking watches with non-round cases and circular dials. Just some food for thought!
I guess it’s just me. My only exposure to watches is through fitness watches. I was never really into mechanical stuff. So my basis of opinion is from the perspective of someone very familiar with Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, etc… even the Apple Watch is a bit of a stretch for me. But yeah, just an opinion. I’m sure it’s an awesome watch and I’m excited to try it when mine arrives!
The cushion design dates back to the 1920s these are not watch people, at all. It seems most can't remember old digital watch designs made by most companies or that they are all using each other designs and ideas to compete in the market. Pick a shape... ok you don't like a common watch desin still in use today... o.k. so what.. this is just a poor attempt to get out on a new subject with no actual experience with... the actual product. Anybody can read a spec sheet.
I Love the round, square shape. It's beautiful, in a kind of futuristic way.
Ordered one, reminded me of Serge Panchenko watch. Love the round/square combo.
I'm getting the Galaxy Watch Ultra as I use Samsung but if you watch Flossy video he has both Apple and Galaxy Watch side by side and the Galaxy looks beefier which I like.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is actually thinner and lighter then the Apple Watch Ultra.
I placed order for Galaxy Ultra just now. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Flossy Carter sure likes the Galaxy Ultra. Carter is a cool dude, cool channel.
Sammy was first out of the gate with square watch in 2013 then Apple followed with their square watch in 2015.
I think the look of the watch is awesome.
I'm hoping I like it more in person!
Love the refreshing square looks, ordered the orange Ultra & Buds 3 pro, used e-voucher & traded in watch 5 pro 👍
Big mistake my friend 😂😂😂
Nice! I ordered the orange as well. Hopefully I like it more in person!
Hi,
I totally disagree about the look.
It appears really classy and totally different from the Apple watch with the mix of round and square.
I ve ordered it based on what I expect from the device and on the look
Greetings from France.
Thierry
Thanks for sharing. We all have our own opinions!
Regarding the design, of course to each his own. But it is a classic design and can be found in a lot of non smart watches of the past 80 years. Its called a cushion case.
This is the best looking smart watch thats ever been made 👌
The apple looks like a toy cereal box watch in comparison 😂
As a Garmin user, I am waiting for Garmin to build its ring and an LTE watch. Love your videos.
It's kind of one of those things but when you see it in person it's beautiful. And it is beautiful and when you see it out in the wild you will think so too.. Mark my words if you're honest with yourself.
😂 I don’t know. I guess we’ll see.
It's a beautiful watch, no buyer's remorse at all! Titanium silver is in my opinion the best.
I like it. Only thing is, I’m an Apple user, shame.
Can we used with iphone?Or is only for Samsung?
Android only
@@dimi-88Android only. The sleep apnea only works with Galaxy phones. There may be one other feature to but not as big asleep apnea but dishwash connects to any Android phone.
@@ExposedRoot thanks.So i must switch phones 👌
"Stiking resemblance to the Samsung Gear Sport released back in 2017" ... fixed 😅 😊
Hermes HO8
YOU STILL THINK IT'S A POOR DESIGN? NOT FOR $7,000 WATCH.
@@ExposedRoot just an opinion 🤷♂️
If I can get 20hrs of GPS on time to cover an Ultra then this is a definite purchase for me.
Pair the watch with a Galaxy ring and I'm not wearing a watch 24/7 anymore which is cool
There’s so much to talk about in this video about this watch and we just sort of gloss over how big of an impact something like this watch and the ring working together can make on the wearables industry. To just say this watch is ugly, then to say that anything over 1k nits is just overkill, then the processing power is overkill? Idk, I think Garmin will have its hands full trying to keep market share in this environment if it doesn’t do something about its products and its pricing especially, and that’s probably the biggest takeaway of all.
Having a watch and ring work together has already been done by Amazfit. Check out the Amazfit Helio ring and Zepp ecosystem. It's literally the same thing. It's a cool feature though and I'm glad Samsung adopted it. I approach these devices from a sport/fitness perspective where 3000 nits and fast CPU's are in fact overkill. I think most of us would prefer 5+ days of battery life rather than a blindingly bright display when 1000 nits is more than adequate!
Stop disrespecting GShock! 😂 it looks nothing like one
Something about the mix of shapes idk it’s strange!
@@ChaseTheSummitit’s kinda resembles a PAM watch, and that’s why I like it. I’ve just been given a new work phone and this time it wasn’t android or I would have pulled the trigger.
Apple cheer leaders crying hahahahahahah
Crying about what? It's literally the same watch... just samsung lol.
@@ChaseTheSummit how is it the same watch? The Galaxy watch Ultra is a beefed up Samsung gear which came out before apple watch 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Totally subjective obviously, as a guy entrenched in the Apple system, and contemplating switching, I kind of feel like the Apple watch's square design is on the feminine side. I actually prefer this shape, to me it's more masculine. I would completely understand a women saying they don't care for the design, compared to Apple. To each their own, I'm just glad to see Samsung offering Apple some competition in the ultra market, that's a win for consumers.
i totally thought it was but masculine and to a degree Samsung probably assumes the same since they only have a M/L band size but i saw a girl review the white on white and I could see a lot of ladies who don't mind big bling want to sport it for the looks. the chrome circular bezel makes it shine a bit
@@AlgosExplained Very true, that's a solid point! It's funny you mention that I just watched a video with a women making that exact same argument haha.
Make the switch bro! I switched from Apple since 2014 and I gotta say it's amazing over on this side man👌🏼💯
@@ricohinds1139 Thanks for the recommendation bro! You just sold me on it, going to punch in my pre-order now! 👍
@@ricohinds1139 Thanks for the recommendation, man! Just pre-ordered the fold 6, galaxy watch ultra, and buds pro. In for a penny, in for a pound, I guess! Kind of scary leaving the Apple walled garden but looking forward to something new. 👍
The Galaxy Ring case does have a battery in it.
Great vid Dave, looking forward to the review!
I read this from other commenter, see "Panerai watches" Yes, I agree that.
Dave the ring case has a battery in it and lasts for 1.5 chargings, so approximately 10 extra days. As for the new watch line up the new 3nm processor is a big.LITTLE type so it will be both frugal and powerful. The new optical BioActive sensor, if it indeed does work well, looks to bring some quite impressive features as it packs 13 leds, including yellow, blue, violet, and ultra-violet, in addition to an increased number of red, green and infrared leds previously used. Design wise the Ultra is a supersized rehash of the 2017 Gear Sport watch, minus the physical turning bezel that the Sport sported. Apart from nicer materials than the now alu bodied Watch 7, the Ultra doesn't really bring that much: the same size battery as the 2022 Pro 5 utilizes, which is about 40% larger than the regular 7's, and a static 10 ATM water resistance rating. Note that Samsung on their web page specifically say it's NOT FOR DIVING. So this is far worse than the AW Ultra in this respect. Finally neither the 7 nor the Ultra have a physical turning bezel, or a rotating button, which means in colder climates, like on that 9000 meter mountain, the gloves have to come off.
Ugly I think it looks bad ass
I ordered the grey one. I think you are correct that it isn't the most attractive design. However, I don't plan on using it as a dress watch. It is a fitness watch and therefore I only care about accuracy, functionality, and ruggedness. How it looks is not my top priority.
Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping it grows one me when mine arrives!
I like the shape!
I’m hoping I like it more in person!
This Samsung Galaxy ultra seems to be a winner among fitness enthusiasts, I would like to see more real world tests
Buy it and test it
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
Someone needed to make an ultra for android users and I'm glad samsung did it without pricing it higher than the apple ultra. this watch won't be the reason anyone switches over to android but now that it's present it's absence will also not be a reason android users switch over. I think they made a huge miss with not having the circular bezel not physically rotate. I know they save that for the classic series but if it's ultra i think it deserves to have all the bells and whistles.
Absolutely, this is a device that had to be made and Samsung is the company that needed to do it! I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
I LOVE the design and if it was Garmin (I love the Garmin ecosystem) would be my go to watch without second thoughts. Really the most gorgeous smartwatch out there.
Thanks for sharing! Hoping I like it more in person when it arrives!
I look to the shape of this watch and I can´t stop thinking: WHY? WHY?
The brightness is due to sapphire glass being diffuse. It requires a higher brightness to overcome it. Gorilla glass doesn't suffer from this.
Not completely accurate. The Garmin Epix , Suunto Race, and several other AMOLED watches feature a sapphire lens and only have 1000 nit displays that are easily viewable in bright conditions 🤷♂️
@@ChaseTheSummitYou need to see them side by side. It is very accurate. Apple doesn’t use a pure sapphire lens, so that doesn’t count. Samsungs first entry into sapphire was the ultra a few years ago. It only had 1000 nits and couldn’t be seen out doors. With sapphires being diffuse, colors are also not as punchy.
It has a lot to due with reflections. Gorilla glass is less shiny than sapphire and better at blocking reflections.
I think it's gorgeous!
I'm hoping it grows on me! Mine arrives tomorrow.
yea i will prob buy since i own an S model +i like the look
They still have round display because else they would need redesign entire ui and ALL the many watch faces both 1st party but also all the many 3rd party watchfaces and they did still not yet catch up to the good watchfaces when they moved from Tizen OS to Android
Coming from the Garmin ecosystem one can really envy hardware, design and smart capabilities of all mainstream tech producers on wearables... But on sports, in versatility, usability and depth of informations and data they still lag greatly behind specialized sport watches...
Looks great!
Awww yeah what I was waiting for.
Edit* ugh I was hoping you spent a month with one before the release like the other watches lol
Sadly, Samsung doesn't return my calls. lol
@@ChaseTheSummit I think the design will grow on ya. I hated it when I first saw it and now I am starting to really like the design. But I think I'll keep my 51mm Epix pro lol
@@NickBEADGI'm trying to decide if I want to get this or stick with my Forerunner 965. Galaxy is a way better "smartwatch".
Don’t knock it till you try it,
It's on order! We shall see!
I'm getting the watch ultra. It's different and kinda cool
Me too, Hope I like it more in person!
@@ChaseTheSummit yeah it just sucks we got a couple more weeks to wait 😫. I want it now lol
Nice video as always. Just came back from holidays and catching up with your content 😁 been missing it. While on holidays I was wearing my Apple Watch ultra and I so missed having a chance to interact with it without touch screen. Both the Apple Watch ultra and this new Samsung Galaxy ultra have the physical buttons to make it possible to use them without depending on touch, I hope they'll come to realize how big improvement it would be for the user experience on these devices
So you dont have the watch .....yeah .....click bait
I quite like the look of it. Reminds me of a Panerai, not that I own one of those. I’m an Apple user, so I’m never buying one, but hats off to Samsung for doing something interesting. And the price seems more reasonable too, so putting some pressure on that is also good. The ring is cool. No surprise Samsung beat Apple to doing it. What a shock. Of course if Apple did a ring I’d consider it 😂. If garmin did a ring I’d almost definitely buy it, then I wouldn’t have to wear a massive watch in bed. Come on garmin. Catch up.
To me, the Samsung Watch Ultra looks like a copied Apple Watch Ultra where the copier got the sheet stuck. I have also ordered it for testing and am excited to see how it performs.
They've re-created Gear Sports. It's not even like Apple.
It's more like the panerai watch.
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If you look at the Gear Sport watch they've been had the the squared off body design since 2017...
However the orange band color and "action button" I agree with somewhat.
Samsung was first out of the gate in 2013 with square watch then Apple followed with square watch in 2015 so Apple copied Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Ultra looks pretty dope. Kept the round clock face with square back.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
The watch looks class but will be judged on how much improved the gps is IMO.
I really like the design and probably will get the white or wait for the next version cause I love my 965. But only issue is the darn orange haha..why would they make a good watch then go copy apple with the orange
there are bell&ross tool watches of simular shape design, and they are not ugly.
Also they disabled wireless charging from phone becouse of new hr sensor.
I'm hoping I like the design more in person!
@@ChaseTheSummit yes, not high expectations
The ring case does have a battery. I heard it'll charge the ring for a month or two. They didn't make a size 15 for me lmao
Good content. As for design, it looks like the Panerai luminor chronograph, not the apple watch ultra. Apple watch looks like you're wearing a tv on your wrist.
I don't get the power saving mode as a standard battery mode. It's useless if I'm paying money to switch off features.
Kinda strange that they're using the power saving modes as their "battery spec" when most folks likely won't use it like that. We'll have to wait and see how the battery holds up but I suspect it will be near identical to the Apple Watch Ultra in most situations. 2-3 days of typical use, 15-17 hours in GPS with full accuracy, 5ish days in power save mode. We'll see!
Being an Apple sheep, it looks really good to me
This sht is $1300 here in Australia, which is about $900usd, makes yojr $650 seem very reasonable now hey? Absolute insanity when i just picked up a brand new 1TB fold 5 for $1600 about $1100usd. How on earth is this shtty watch worth almost as much as a galaxy fold 5? 😂
What’s more popular in Australia , Garmin’s or Apply Ultra?
That's crazy. With the trade-in deal I got the Ultra for $249.99 and 2 watch bands included.
Apple will either make one in 2030 and act like it’s new and revolutionary or not do it at all in favor of some other obscure technology
Coming from the Apple watch Ultra and then the Galaxy 6 Classic, the Galaxy Ultra is the perfect mix. Pics and Vids dont do it justice. I've had the gray titanium for two days and the "squircle" definitely grows on you. I'm more impressed with the responsiveness and battey life. Navigating through the UI is almost as smooth as Apple and can easily go 2-3 days on heavy use.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
@@ChaseTheSummit Also, Spigen already has an armor case that'll give the watch a rounder appearance. I think this is what the watch is missing.
@@averagerich8901 just googled it. Looks like a G-Shock!
@@ChaseTheSummit yep!...looking forward to your review man!
This worth upgrading from Watch 6 Classic to 7 Ultra?
Depends on your needs. The Ultra is built tougher, has longer battery, etc... but I believe the 6 Classic will get some of the new software features.
This watch takes no inspiration from the Apple Watch ultra, it looks almost exactly like the Samsung Gear Sport that came out years ago.
I wouldn't say the design is ugly, different from the usual smartwatch perhaps. The design reminds me of panarai watches and there are people who like that type of watch. This watch would perhaps appeal to a large number of people imo. I would disagree that smartwatches need not be fast. It would irritate me if the smartwatch i am using is laggy, same as the handphone i use. We have grown so used to fast and responsive systems and i think it will be hard to go back to slower and laggy products.
Had to google Panarai, yes looks very similar! I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
I think it looks better than the Apple watch. More circular and stylish.
That’s the thing about options. We all have our own. I personally don’t like the square shape of the base and oddly round shape of the display but again… just an opinion.
So you didn't get one and now want to crap on samsung. Shame on you. Reporting my comments l...maybe dont spread misinformation
Huh? I didn't report any comments. RUclips may have automatically flagged you. And Yes, I actually purchased one with my own money. Stay tuned for an actual review. I'm hoping I like it more in person.
Wow I'm liking this design! Except for that proprietary straps (Samsung's trying too hard against Apple products). Still, at this point and as an ultra runner, I'm sticking to the usual suspects rather than these rugged smart watches.
Finally someone's honest it's ugly
I'm hoping I like it more in person! We'll see!
Did you know that Samsung used the name Ultra and used the titanium in there Galaxy Watch 5 Ultra, and this was before the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 1? This means that Apple copied Samsung first.
Indeed they did!
For me it could be even uglier but with 5+ days of battery life
We need to questioning who copied who. Did the apple watch copy the Galaxy gear S rectangle design from 2014, or did Samsung galaxy watch ultra copied the square design of the apple watch ultra
They're both guilty of taking inspiration from each other. It'll be interesting to see if the next Apple Watch has a round display 😂
This is probably the most milquetoast channel for review opinions when it comes to device opinions. So this is a nice change of pace; an actual opinion
Had to google "milquetoast" lol. But yeah, I probably should have kept my opinion to myself judging by these comments!
3000 brightnes may be usable in the dark, outdors activ
In the dark a lower brightness is more useful as 3000 nits is blinding. But it's useful as a flashlight or torch.
@@ChaseTheSummit yea, thats what I mean. Its adjustable, and its good to heave more light just in case
Actually Samung in 2017 had fhe Galaxy Sport watch with the square and cirlce on top. So this is not a new design for smasung did this back in 2017
Throwback!
i wonder if they, again, changed physical form and left bonkers software and sensors. For years now GW are disappointment if one needs to track any sports activity
They're promising better accuracy. Here's to hoping it's true!
I love the silver and black and looks better than the Apple watch.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
@ChaseTheSummit I'm waiting for your review when you get it.
I concur that this watch is quite unattractive. My preference leans away from square watches, and my fondness for Galaxy watches stems from their round shape, which resembles a traditional watch rather than a miniature tablet on the wrist.
SGWU 7 IS $879 in canada before tax
Dang!
The Watch 7 looks nice. The Ultra, on the other hand, is ugly. All Apple Watches are ugly too, absolutely hate that bulky square/rectangle look.
I really like it, I already ordered mine
I've got one on pre-order as well! Hopefully I like it more in person!
@ChaseTheSummit I think you will, I have seen how youtubers have criticised before seeing it, and once they saw it, they liked it
I don’t like the ultra at all . I still have mi Garmin forerunner 965, but i also have 2 galaxy watch 6 44mm. I une the first one for a full 24h tracking. In the morning, i’put it on charge, take the second one and do the same. So I have 365 days a years of battery life 😂. I will probably do the same with the 7.
Samsung phone loyalist but I'll stick with my Garmin EPIX 2 Pro 51mm. No need for a ring.
The Epix range of watches are brilliant
Really lame to make this type of video when the damn watch is not even here yet...I get the click bait thingy you guys have to do but come on I thought not everyone was doing it...
Within the first 10 seconds of the video I tell you what it is. If you’re not here for a “reaction” click away!
@@ChaseTheSummit Good to know! Thanks.
I was looking forward to upgrading my watch 5 pro , but the watch 7 ultra is fugly. No thanks. I'm sticking with my older watch for another year. Pro 5 has sapphire crystal, made of titanium, and has the same battery size as the 7 ultra.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
Great video! i had a question on the insta360. did you have issues exporting videos on the app, saying it didnt have enough space? or playing videos back in memode on the app? my just play back all black
No issues here
Parenai..........Parenai. Think Parenai.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
Both are over priced. It's a hard pass on the watch and why would I buy a first Gen ring. Maybe when the prices drop at least a hundred.
Best looking smart watch out of Samsung or Apple the Apple ultra two is far too girly for me
Interesting thanks for sharing!
This is an apple guy
@@balben71 nah, I actually wear a Garmin most of the time. Notice what’s on my wrist in this video?
Be interesting how this is.
Do be careful if you don't use it mich after the first review though. Arun/mrwhosetheboss has a video about how all the Samsung devices have huge battery issues if they stop getting used. Like, disconcertingly many devices with swollen batteries, when no other brand, android or otherwise, has such a consistent problem.
Fwiw, that's enough for me to not want the devices. Great to see rings getting more widespread, without subscription no ness, though!
I'll be putting it through the ringer properly and I'll be sure to test the battery aspect as well!
@@ChaseTheSummit great. To be clear, the concern is one of safety. Not one of battery life. Keep safe.
You sound a wee bit biased on Apple products 😂
Not at all, in fact my daily watch is typically a Garmin, or COROS device. I like apple products though. I also have a Galaxy Watch Ultra on pre-order. Hopefully I like it more in person!
So Huawei is still better also in the smartwatch section
In what way?
I preordered it. However, I am not sure if it was a good idea yet.
I'm hoping I like it more in person! Pre-order is in!
@@ChaseTheSummit if it shows accurate GPS and pace, it might be able to replace my Garmin. The Garmin will be superior for sport tracking and there's no way Samsung will catch up that much. In the past every time I have tried Samsung watches I either return them or sell them. Hopefully I get similar feelings for it like when I loved the Apple watch Ultra. I would just use Apple watch Ultra if it wasn't for liking Android more.
No more Tizen OS ? My Galaxy Gear S3 is ewaste now because deemed too old by Samsung to update! Never recommend that company.
Seems like that's a thing of the past!
It look nicer then apple ultra
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
@@ChaseTheSummitno you are obviously an apple fan boy the apple watch ultra is ugly
@@JamesThomas-dn6ee lol k. I actually don’t wear an Apple Watch daily. I wear a Garmin most of the time. Seems like I’m not allowed to have an opinion 🤷♂️ I encourage you to have your own opinion as well 👍
How do the ( Samsung’s and Apple’s ) Ultras compared to the Garmin Epix ?
Different tools for different jobs at the end of the day!
@@ChaseTheSummit Epix is more precise and prosumer?
Garmin is about 5 years behind....
looks nothing like the apple watch lmao
Huh? It's nearly a clone lol.
@ChaseTheSummit Not even close man. If it didn't have an orange button, no one would be saying this 😒. The displays are 2 completely different shapes for crying out loud
Really strange that with this generation of Buds and Watches, Samsung decided to nakedly copy Apple. It all looks like cheap knock-offs. I would think Samsung loyalists want unique designs.
I guess it’s hard to be unique in today’s market. Everything has been done already!
Agreed, I'm a Samsung user and it's dumb how they copied apple... The GW6 Classic was perfect, just needed better sensor and battery. Why they couldn't go off of that and beef it up I have no idea. It's such a blatant copy of Apple. And I despise Apple.
They've re-created Gear Sports. It's not even like Apple.