Samsung finally has a big, bold watch worthy of the Ultra name, but it’s the understated Galaxy Watch 7 that most people should get.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7:
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Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra Review: Samsung Squares Up Its Smartwatches
0:00 Galaxy Watch Ultra
0:10 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and 7 Review
1:30 Cycling FTP Test
1:54 Design
3:14 Galaxy Watch 7
4:37 Sleep, Health and Recovery
6:45 Battery and Performance
8:39 Features and Gesture Control
10:01 Final Thoughts
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@hotdavesweet
July 25, 2024 at 10:07 am
Lexy, did you hear something about an issue with new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
@DreamMaker_23
July 25, 2024 at 10:14 am
Samsung definitely didn’t consider that woman would use this watch, that strap is crazy! Also I check my sleep by wearing the watch and it’s bad I got a sleep score of 59. The touch bezel is hit or missed.
@mackenzieleopeng4272
July 25, 2024 at 10:15 am
How come I can’t find the ultra for WIFI only. They’re all LTE.
@DanielPacheco-ll3xn
July 25, 2024 at 10:54 am
Its LTE only. same as apple watch ultra
@sarfo-ansahwonder6246
July 25, 2024 at 10:19 am
AGEs is more about Diabetes than your age
@MrJbee1982
July 25, 2024 at 10:52 am
There isn’t enough to differentiate the GW7 and Ultra prices. Samsung needs to differentiate the two watches better. I’m skipping the Ultra and waiting a couple more years for a better watch. I’m hoping for a square screen in a couple years.
@kreativekristofer2805
July 25, 2024 at 11:16 am
I’m sure she is a Apple person
@nhanhoang731
July 25, 2024 at 12:09 pm
For those that upgraded from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, can you reuse the 5 Pro charger on the Galaxy Watch Ultra? Or will I need to buy a new second charger for the Ultra to keep at the office/car? Thank you!
@insane-xxx
July 25, 2024 at 1:51 pm
You would need a new one. They shape of the bottom has changed due to the new sensor.
@Mike.Tech.
July 25, 2024 at 2:20 pm
My watch 6 classic and now watch ultra chargers are still unused in their boxes, as I’ve been using the one from the pro
@nhanhoang731
July 25, 2024 at 2:32 pm
@@Mike.Tech. thanks so much for this info!
@nuyou21
July 25, 2024 at 12:21 pm
Knowing that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is coming in September just makes you feel even more sorry for Samsung and their shameful cheap Temu-looking Ultra knockoff with a laughable Exynos. Talk about looking embarrassing these days. 🤭😂🤦♂
@cxvxcbcxn
July 25, 2024 at 12:35 pm
No rotating bezel? Samsung has lost what made it interesting and is slowly becoming just a copy of Apple.
@user-007-wtf
July 25, 2024 at 12:41 pm
The galaxy watch ultra just made you look more younger 😊 😀
@cooluser23
July 25, 2024 at 1:52 pm
Talk about how easy it is to side load all these Samsung exclusive features to any other brand..
@oncrei
July 25, 2024 at 2:07 pm
Yeah. It’d be a no brainer if the 10 ATM rating came with diving depth sensor up to 40m like the apple watch ultra
@Shan_Shah
July 25, 2024 at 3:30 pm
I feel like they should’ve kept the new sensor either exclusive to the watch ultra or should’ve putted an even better sensor on ultra which is on par with apple watch ultra, they shouldn’t have the same sensor the ultra needs to be more differentiated
@kenyabee9448
July 25, 2024 at 3:31 pm
It’s the battery life that is critical. I can’t even get 12 hours from Watch6. Hopefully the ultra will perform as expected
@jamesm568
July 25, 2024 at 3:57 pm
If you use the health features then yes, you will get crappy battery life. I don’t use the gimmicky health features so with the watch6 I can get 3 to 4 days of battery life and with the Ultra I can get 5 days of battery life just like with the watch5 pro.
@gtaseed
July 25, 2024 at 6:42 pm
@@jamesm568 So no sleep tracking either I imagine?
@jamesm568
July 25, 2024 at 6:46 pm
@@gtaseed I don’t use sleep tracking has they are separate medical devices that are designed to do that accurately. I don’t wear watch when I sleep anyway.
@SinistarFirefox
July 25, 2024 at 3:35 pm
Thanks for putting in the time to do the research 🙏
@lazerlabmusic
July 25, 2024 at 3:43 pm
I wish Samsung had a steel or titanium option for the regular 7. Aluminum is just to soft.
@jamesm568
July 25, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Now I have the Ultra because it was only $229.99 with a trade-in. You can also pick up the watch7 for around $45 if you play your cards right. I got the Ultra because of the bigger battery just like the watch5 pro. I personally disabled the health features as I care less about those options and I’m able to get 5 days worth of battery life. I use my smartwatch for texting, notifications, and weather. The Ultra’s interface is definitely much smoother with its new hardware. If you disable the gimmicky Bixby and remove some of the bloat that’s on the Ultra and other unwanted apps and look through your permissions carefully can also increase your battery life. Now if you’re a health nut and love using Samsung’s gimmicky health features then you probably get a day to two days out of it.
@shaolin95
July 25, 2024 at 5:46 pm
Limited? You can get adapters for a couple of dollars an adapt any band you already have seamless
@AaronCrawford
July 25, 2024 at 6:54 pm
Have had this watch for a week. Is a beast.
@user-iw4cy9vz7p
July 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Wdy mean yes and no. You explained the yes psrt, zhstd the no part? Is it only considered ultra if not compared yo the watch 7?
@louislalonde3221
July 25, 2024 at 7:13 pm
Yall recieved your ultras? I’ve gone over 2 weeks with no updates on my order
@Games4Days912
July 25, 2024 at 8:38 pm
Ordered yesterday and got mine today. It’s beast. You’re going to love it.
@louislalonde3221
July 25, 2024 at 8:59 pm
@@Games4Days912 I really appreciate it, although I can’t help being a hit jealous
@gustavopolanco6925
July 25, 2024 at 8:16 pm
The band is the problem. First thing I will change.
@mzamroni
July 25, 2024 at 8:30 pm
smart watch are overrated.
battery only lasts for a day, too many app updates and slow as well.
just buy tracker with builtin GPS such as fitbit charge etc.
@arakafafian
July 25, 2024 at 9:26 pm
No sleep apnea detection in Canada