Yes i do use the suggested replies on my watch. When i am in a meeting or working on something, i even use them when i am gaming and i dont want to talk.
Hi Mark - great vid as always. One big thing omitted unfortunately from most reviews though - if you use the watch in standalone LTE mode in a relatively low signal area, it overheats and goes into sos mode within 3/4 minutes. The Apple Watch does not. For context, I flip between the S24 ultra and 15 pro max regularly (I love both and stops me being bored) along with both watches. Have sent the Samsung Watch back… Now there are a few cases of this reported it needs someone like you to highlight the issue in your professional videos. Keep up the great work. Try the above and you will see what I mean.
This has happened to me also on the Ultra and previously Watch 5 Pro and Watch 3. Samsung really needs to fix this. It only happens when in areas with low signal, but it really shouldn't happen at all.
Great content. But first, there are three colors. White, gray, silver titanium. Know as battery this 7ultra blows away apple Ultra 1 or 2. Having power saving mode on with health features on I'm getting, 115 hours per charge. I just don't have on the AOD and adaptive brightness on, that's it. Compared to my watch4 44mm, it's a breath of fresh air. The band system on the 7ultra is the best on the market. Don't believe me. Take the ultra watch with the band on and wiggle it, and see how it moves. Try that with the 7ultra. No movement what so ever. As for bands, I have the marine band, trail band, loop band 3rd party, and an array of colors. Also, have a parra cord band. Also, multi color case covers for it, Mt fav is the clear cover. This watch is a beast.👍🙂
probably because is a living apple watch knockoff, imagine if you get apple's. I have it and I also had the apple watch, not a big difference, nothing special tbh.
@@mrtropicalwalsh5114 Sadly, I do have them. My brother gave me the apple watch as bday present. I bought the Samsung myself (I've had the Frontier 3, Watch 4 and Watch 6) and although it looks cool (because of apple's look they copied) the rest is pretty much the same, nothing special. Not everybody is a broke deadbeat, homie.
iPhone 13 pro to s23 ultra was an amazing switch. iPhone surprisingly has more bugs and glitches and slowdowns. It used to be the opposite with the early days of Android. I'm sure the 15 pro is better but after all the lag I had in apps with the 13 pro I won't be going back anytime soon.
I've tried, however, the iPhone has dragged me back again. The galaxy watch ultra is good though, on a par with the ultra 2. The deal breaker is that the galaxy s24 ultra is excellent but not as smooth as th iPhone. I'm saying this as an iPhone user since the 3G, but I'm by no means an apple fan, I'd love to find a true alternative to switch to.
@graham1155 crazy I had the exact opposite thing happen to me, but I am comparing the iPhone 13 pro to s23 ultra. So, not apples newest phone. The 13 pro lags on reddit just scrolling, snap chat runs horribly, and camera doesn't zoom well enough for me. I will give it the edge on sleeper the fantasy football app, but everything besides that the s23 ultra runs much smoother on.
@@johnm6275 hi, it is interesting, there were apps that ran better on the galaxy, however, it's just the overall polish of the apps that just isn't quite there on android. I have noticed that the UA-cam app on iPhone has been really bad recently
Another entertaining vid Mark; your reaction post-siren did make me laugh. I went in-store and tried an Ultra - it's sooo comfortable with the wide and soft standard strap; and it's not as big and chunky as some people make out. Unlike Apple's, this Ultra watch can be used with any Android phone + Samsung Health App downloaded from the Play Store (although a SS mobile gives best functionality obv.). Lastly, I wouldn't buy a Garmin 'cos it doesn't have Google-Pay; in the UK no-one uses whatever it is Garmin are trying to push.
Wont buy one until they get a physical bezel, LED light, and better battery life. Love my Garmin Epix 2. Lasts for over a week and I use the LED light daily.
The silver titanium is the one I am looking at after switching to Samsung from Apple for the first time . Phase one fold 6 which I love phase 2 technics Az 80 headphones now phase 3 this watch all the new fenix 8 when released , good vid 👍
Exactly what is said when I went to see it on display in the O2 store, it looks massive in youtube vids. Massive. In hand, it's fine, so much so, I bought it even with my 6.5 inch child like wrists. The Apple Ultra looked even smaller on display.
I like the AI generated answers. In combination with the Flip 6. Though it's a bit scary, just to think the AI makes itself alive and is pretending to be you and is happily chatting with all your contacts at the same time:)
Yeah I have it but I don't ever plan on testing in extreme cold temperatures I hate winter time so I'll just trust it on the windowsill the hotel in Alaska and see what happens
agreed. if your in apple ecosystem, get the apple ultra. if your in samsung ecosystem, get galaxy ultra. i own the galaxy ultra so might be a bit biased. but that said, the apple ultra is better for swimming, as it can even do diving. I have yet to see anyone dare to dive with the galaxy ultra. But for everything else, it does well. Though if you look at quantified scientist youtube channel, he claims the galaxy ultra is not quite as accurate as the apple ultra.
@MarkEllisReviews are you able to help verify if the watch should be able to send and receive texts in a standalone setting eg when your phone has unexpectedly died (asking for a friend) EE tech support are telling me it needs the phone on, even if the phone is at home. I can get and make calls, but no joy with text messages. Cheers, great video.
Just to clarify for anyone saying Samsung copied Apple, that is not true. The GWU is an updated design based on cushion style watch cases. Been around for decades. Lastly, Samsung had a watch with a cushion style case called the Gear Sport (2017?). Before apple even offered a watch....
Good video! But I think you don't need to compare them because they work only in their own operating system and ecosystem. So, if you have an iPhone, you can't use a Samsung watch and vice-versa.
When considering the two together, you have to remember that the Apple as usual is a third more expensive than anything else. However, the reason I’m probably going to buy an Apple Watch ultra 3 if it’s released in September is that I want to be able to listen to books and music through the speaker on my watch. I’m told you can do this with the Apple Watch, can you do it with the Samsung? Thanks, Rob.
if you upload audio books and files directly to the GW, you can play them through the speaker. Spotify plays directly through the speaker. UA-cam Music doesn't unless you keep spamming play and it ignores Bluetooth. some audio book apps may play through the speaker but I've never tested them
Thank you for always providing such high-quality videos. You mentioned the usefulness of AI-generated text, and as a non-native speaker I find it quite helpful. While I do write by my own for English communication with family, friends, and in professional settings, it can be rather exhausting to constantly think about grammar and etiquette for minor tasks like leaving comments on UA-cam. Instead, it's much easier to dictate my thoughts in my native language and let AI handle the writing. And the above is generated by GPT-4o via the following prompt: Generate polite British English comments based on the following Japanese content. いつも高品質の動画をありがとうございます。AIの文章生成が何の役に立つのか、と言った件がありましたが、外国人にとってはそれなりに有用です。もちろん家族や友人とコミュニケーションを取る時や仕事では自力で英文を書きますが、このようなUA-camのコメントであれば文法や礼儀を毎回考えていると大変なので、何も考えず母国語で音声入力した内容をAIに書き起こしてもらう方が楽です。 Useful isn’t it??
hello, i swim on the beach with my new samsung watch ultra, i have traveled at least 1km but it shows me 0 km. how to display the freestyle swimming distance in samsung watch ultra? thanks
I took the plunge. It is a bid watch, but surprisingly not uncomfortably so, mind you am quite a robust built gal, so don’t have super skinny wrists. The straps are a bit chunky so I am looking for a nice leather strap. I opted for the silver as the white was a bit too much white for me. As I need glasses to read the bigger screen is a real bonus lol. I came from iPhone and really missed my AWU so this has filled that gap.
Square screen is so much better. I just got the Galaxy but if I could choose the hardware I think Apples is much better. Looks and design. But I use Android so Galaxy Watch Ultra it is
i've always been a samsung person since back before we had "smartphones". Never had an apple product. plenty of note phones, and now the s24 ultra. When it comes to the watches i was hoping this year we would actually get a square screen watch from samsung as i feel when it comes to reading stuff on the watch such as text that a square screen just works better than a round screen.
It isn’t so much the look of it, it’s the features and name which invites comparisons to the Apple Watch Ultra. The bands are copies of Apple Watch Ultra bands, just with a different name. The “crown” that doesn’t turn is taken from Apple. The orange is, too. Squaring it off is another reason. They could have made it unlike the Apple by not making it square. Given we have the Buds3 Pro, it’s pretty obvious where Samsung got its inspiration for them. Not that it’s a bad thing seeing as I bought both of those products, but they’re clearly copied from Apple.
Explain yourself! I charge mine at night and it couldn't be more useful. You must be one of those people that can't tell if they're sleeping good and need a device to tell them?
@@mister_dave1184 sleep monitoring is one of the most important functions in a smart watch. How can one record his sleep if the watch is charging at night? Besides, how can you possibly use the silent alarm clock if your watch is not on your wrist?
Yo, Dan! I only watched half the vid and commented! I got my Ultra watch two weeks ago, and there were no new tips, hacks, or shortcuts! The guy seems pretty average, with no review of its fitness capabilities or battery life! I give him credit for being convincing clickbait, though! Never mind, I hope you didn't take it personally. Are you the author or his pal?
@kwiyau it's all good brother u have your opinion he is a good reviewer but if u want to know more about it go to sakitech or other UA-camrs that will explain the watch more if I was u I would watch hayls world tips and tricks and hidden features or des fit or flossy Carter
Depends what you're looking for in your 'Review' I watch a range of them tbh. Mark is very good at using plain english to share what most people really need to know before buying
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra better than the Apple Watch Ultra?
Definitely!
Yes 🙂
No way 😂
Great t shirt Mark.
Yes
I already have white samsung ultra white version soooo gorgeous, I just came to this video to hear you talk 😂❤
Yes i do use the suggested replies on my watch. When i am in a meeting or working on something, i even use them when i am gaming and i dont want to talk.
Hi Mark - great vid as always. One big thing omitted unfortunately from most reviews though - if you use the watch in standalone LTE mode in a relatively low signal area, it overheats and goes into sos mode within 3/4 minutes. The Apple Watch does not. For context, I flip between the S24 ultra and 15 pro max regularly (I love both and stops me being bored) along with both watches. Have sent the Samsung Watch back… Now there are a few cases of this reported it needs someone like you to highlight the issue in your professional videos. Keep up the great work.
Try the above and you will see what I mean.
This has happened to me also on the Ultra and previously Watch 5 Pro and Watch 3. Samsung really needs to fix this. It only happens when in areas with low signal, but it really shouldn't happen at all.
Fully moved over from IOS. Stick with the fold6 Mark! Had watch delivered Thursday evening still going strong Sunday lunchtime. Love it
Great content. But first, there are three colors. White, gray, silver titanium. Know as battery this 7ultra blows away apple Ultra 1 or 2. Having power saving mode on with health features on I'm getting, 115 hours per charge. I just don't have on the AOD and adaptive brightness on, that's it. Compared to my watch4 44mm, it's a breath of fresh air. The band system on the 7ultra is the best on the market. Don't believe me. Take the ultra watch with the band on and wiggle it, and see how it moves. Try that with the 7ultra. No movement what so ever. As for bands, I have the marine band, trail band, loop band 3rd party, and an array of colors. Also, have a parra cord band. Also, multi color case covers for it, Mt fav is the clear cover. This watch is a beast.👍🙂
It's not 7ultra, its official naming is Galaxy Watch Ultra
Controversial but i honestly think samsung ,has underpriced this!
It feels 3x £599! Absolutely the best samsung watch ive ever had
probably because is a living apple watch knockoff, imagine if you get apple's. I have it and I also had the apple watch, not a big difference, nothing special tbh.
@@jeinnerabdelbullshit sezs you're had them both
@@mrtropicalwalsh5114 Sadly, I do have them. My brother gave me the apple watch as bday present.
I bought the Samsung myself (I've had the Frontier 3, Watch 4 and Watch 6) and although it looks cool (because of apple's look they copied) the rest is pretty much the same, nothing special.
Not everybody is a broke deadbeat, homie.
of course it is the best. it is the newest samsung!! How would it be if last years models would be better???
Leaving the iPhone after being on it since release. S24U and Galaxy Ultra being shipped tomorrow. Was waiting for iOS 18 and RCS before the switch.
You will be dissapointed
iPhone 13 pro to s23 ultra was an amazing switch. iPhone surprisingly has more bugs and glitches and slowdowns. It used to be the opposite with the early days of Android. I'm sure the 15 pro is better but after all the lag I had in apps with the 13 pro I won't be going back anytime soon.
I've tried, however, the iPhone has dragged me back again. The galaxy watch ultra is good though, on a par with the ultra 2. The deal breaker is that the galaxy s24 ultra is excellent but not as smooth as th iPhone.
I'm saying this as an iPhone user since the 3G, but I'm by no means an apple fan, I'd love to find a true alternative to switch to.
@graham1155 crazy I had the exact opposite thing happen to me, but I am comparing the iPhone 13 pro to s23 ultra. So, not apples newest phone. The 13 pro lags on reddit just scrolling, snap chat runs horribly, and camera doesn't zoom well enough for me. I will give it the edge on sleeper the fantasy football app, but everything besides that the s23 ultra runs much smoother on.
@@johnm6275 hi, it is interesting, there were apps that ran better on the galaxy, however, it's just the overall polish of the apps that just isn't quite there on android.
I have noticed that the UA-cam app on iPhone has been really bad recently
Ive used both, lived with both, yeah i prefer the GWU.
Another entertaining vid Mark; your reaction post-siren did make me laugh. I went in-store and tried an Ultra - it's sooo comfortable with the wide and soft standard strap; and it's not as big and chunky as some people make out. Unlike Apple's, this Ultra watch can be used with any Android phone + Samsung Health App downloaded from the Play Store (although a SS mobile gives best functionality obv.). Lastly, I wouldn't buy a Garmin 'cos it doesn't have Google-Pay; in the UK no-one uses whatever it is Garmin are trying to push.
Great vid! Ive been kinda on the fence but you answered some of my questions!
Glad to hear it!
Very nice review, I realy love my Watch Ultra comming from the 5 Pro.
@@ExposedRoot same! Huge difference and so far a positive experience!
😂@@ExposedRoot
I've been using it for 2 weeks now. Traded my watch 5 and I'm super happy with my purchase. Worth every penny!
Just got the white samsung galaxy watch ultra
A thing of beauty
It has 3 colors not 2, you also didn’t mention the digital rotating bezel, and the AWU display isn’t a “better” display
Wont buy one until they get a physical bezel, LED light, and better battery life. Love my Garmin Epix 2. Lasts for over a week and I use the LED light daily.
The silver titanium is the one I am looking at after switching to Samsung from Apple for the first time . Phase one fold 6 which I love phase 2 technics Az 80 headphones now phase 3 this watch all the new fenix 8 when released , good vid 👍
I am about to become a PIXEL 9 PRO XL and Galaxy Watch Ultra user
If you are an Apple user, you can't use Samsung watches, if you are Samsung user, you can't use Apple watches so they are not competitors at all
This is a good reason to buy a Garmin. (the batterylife of my Forerunner 965 is about a week without restrictions)
Didn’t know you’re a Leam Gent @MarkEllisReviews was there for my 2nd year of undergrad at my time in Warwick Uni
Exactly what is said when I went to see it on display in the O2 store, it looks massive in youtube vids. Massive. In hand, it's fine, so much so, I bought it even with my 6.5 inch child like wrists. The Apple Ultra looked even smaller on display.
I like the AI generated answers. In combination with the Flip 6. Though it's a bit scary, just to think the AI makes itself alive and is pretending to be you and is happily chatting with all your contacts at the same time:)
Great review, mate, as usual.
I appreciate that, thank you!
Going fot the garmin 8 fenix this September. Do like the samsung but i need my maps.
Yeah I have it but I don't ever plan on testing in extreme cold temperatures I hate winter time so I'll just trust it on the windowsill the hotel in Alaska and see what happens
Love my Galaxy Watch Ultra! And my fold 6. I have switched from Apple! The GWU just has better features and nicer in general! My opinion of course.
Can you pair your O2 phone/contract to the watch and then use the watch without your phone being near?
agreed. if your in apple ecosystem, get the apple ultra. if your in samsung ecosystem, get galaxy ultra.
i own the galaxy ultra so might be a bit biased. but that said, the apple ultra is better for swimming, as it can even do diving. I have yet to see anyone dare to dive with the galaxy ultra.
But for everything else, it does well. Though if you look at quantified scientist youtube channel, he claims the galaxy ultra is not quite as accurate as the apple ultra.
@MarkEllisReviews are you able to help verify if the watch should be able to send and receive texts in a standalone setting eg when your phone has unexpectedly died (asking for a friend)
EE tech support are telling me it needs the phone on, even if the phone is at home. I can get and make calls, but no joy with text messages. Cheers, great video.
Galaxy watch ultra as lte feature. So if you turn it on, you should be able to text and call without the phone
Can this watch measure the temperature of sea water for example? Does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 work?
Just to clarify for anyone saying Samsung copied Apple, that is not true. The GWU is an updated design based on cushion style watch cases. Been around for decades. Lastly, Samsung had a watch with a cushion style case called the Gear Sport (2017?). Before apple even offered a watch....
Good video! But I think you don't need to compare them because they work only in their own operating system and ecosystem. So, if you have an iPhone, you can't use a Samsung watch and vice-versa.
When considering the two together, you have to remember that the Apple as usual is a third more expensive than anything else. However, the reason I’m probably going to buy an Apple Watch ultra 3 if it’s released in September is that I want to be able to listen to books and music through the speaker on my watch. I’m told you can do this with the Apple Watch, can you do it with the Samsung? Thanks, Rob.
if you upload audio books and files directly to the GW, you can play them through the speaker. Spotify plays directly through the speaker. UA-cam Music doesn't unless you keep spamming play and it ignores Bluetooth. some audio book apps may play through the speaker but I've never tested them
Very expressive Samsung Galaxy watch ultra here in Philippines more than 40 thousand pesos 😢
Thank you for always providing such high-quality videos. You mentioned the usefulness of AI-generated text, and as a non-native speaker I find it quite helpful. While I do write by my own for English communication with family, friends, and in professional settings, it can be rather exhausting to constantly think about grammar and etiquette for minor tasks like leaving comments on UA-cam. Instead, it's much easier to dictate my thoughts in my native language and let AI handle the writing.
And the above is generated by GPT-4o via the following prompt:
Generate polite British English comments based on the following Japanese content.
いつも高品質の動画をありがとうございます。AIの文章生成が何の役に立つのか、と言った件がありましたが、外国人にとってはそれなりに有用です。もちろん家族や友人とコミュニケーションを取る時や仕事では自力で英文を書きますが、このようなUA-camのコメントであれば文法や礼儀を毎回考えていると大変なので、何も考えず母国語で音声入力した内容をAIに書き起こしてもらう方が楽です。
Useful isn’t it??
There's also a silver titanium version as well
hello,
i swim on the beach with my new samsung watch ultra, i have traveled at least 1km but it shows me 0 km. how to display the freestyle swimming distance in samsung watch ultra?
thanks
The size makes it a no for us ladies.
I took the plunge. It is a bid watch, but surprisingly not uncomfortably so, mind you am quite a robust built gal, so don’t have super skinny wrists. The straps are a bit chunky so I am looking for a nice leather strap. I opted for the silver as the white was a bit too much white for me. As I need glasses to read the bigger screen is a real bonus lol. I came from iPhone and really missed my AWU so this has filled that gap.
Can it be used with a Google Pixal 9 pro XL?
Yes any android phone
I have a Samsung flip 4 and I never use it, My older Sony X5II is much better.. works well with this watch too.
And yes im using the AI features especially the daily energy rating because I'm working out a lot more now trying to lose weight
Sure you can costumeaze it quick botton
Square screen is so much better. I just got the Galaxy but if I could choose the hardware I think Apples is much better. Looks and design. But I use Android so Galaxy Watch Ultra it is
Does this galaxy watch have left hand orientation?
I wear may watch in my right wrist with the buttons to the left of the screen. You can select this option in the settings
3 Color options for Galaxy Watch Ultra
In the world of running I don't see a lot of Apple watches or Samsung.
Garmin
i've always been a samsung person since back before we had "smartphones". Never had an apple product. plenty of note phones, and now the s24 ultra. When it comes to the watches i was hoping this year we would actually get a square screen watch from samsung as i feel when it comes to reading stuff on the watch such as text that a square screen just works better than a round screen.
GWU have three color choice, not two 😊
My mistake - indeed there are!
Great comparison btw, sorry for not mentioning before. Both great smartwatches but thanks for great comparison an indepth review :)
The Samsung Ultra has 3 color choices in the USA
A £25 Timex watch does a better job of showing the time than any of these gadgets.
Next video make a phone call with the damn watch
No.
1:20 three colours? I think
The video is very useful because it helps someone to decide which watch to buy.😊😊
I don't care the size. I'm using the smallest samsung watch 4
4 days not 2 in my case
It isn’t so much the look of it, it’s the features and name which invites comparisons to the Apple Watch Ultra. The bands are copies of Apple Watch Ultra bands, just with a different name. The “crown” that doesn’t turn is taken from Apple. The orange is, too. Squaring it off is another reason. They could have made it unlike the Apple by not making it square. Given we have the Buds3 Pro, it’s pretty obvious where Samsung got its inspiration for them. Not that it’s a bad thing seeing as I bought both of those products, but they’re clearly copied from Apple.
Look up 'Everything is a remix' on TED Talks.
AI for spell checking
Look at state of tnat. 😂😂😂😂😂
Second
It hasn't got Apple Watch OS. That the biggest difference & why Samsung nor Google can compete.
You are not even allowed to jump into the water with this watch, so NO it is not better than Apple Watch
Eh?
A watch that spends more time on the charger than your wrist.
First. ❤
Bosh.
Guys, the watch you have to charge every other day cannot be the best by default. It's just a useless expensive toy.😊
Explain yourself! I charge mine at night and it couldn't be more useful. You must be one of those people that can't tell if they're sleeping good and need a device to tell them?
@@mister_dave1184 sleep monitoring is one of the most important functions in a smart watch. How can one record his sleep if the watch is charging at night?
Besides, how can you possibly use the silent alarm clock if your watch is not on your wrist?
The problem is its ugly. Im a Samsung fan but this time Samsung really messed it up
Poor review compare to others who field tested it such as GPS running hiking swimming gym work! U just winged it from the Samsung website!
Don't watch then
Yo, Dan! I only watched half the vid and commented! I got my Ultra watch two weeks ago, and there were no new tips, hacks, or shortcuts! The guy seems pretty average, with no review of its fitness capabilities or battery life!
I give him credit for being convincing clickbait, though!
Never mind, I hope you didn't take it personally. Are you the author or his pal?
@kwiyau it's all good brother u have your opinion he is a good reviewer but if u want to know more about it go to sakitech or other UA-camrs that will explain the watch more if I was u I would watch hayls world tips and tricks and hidden features or des fit or flossy Carter
Plenty of reviews out there with that stuff, buddy - thanks for tuning into this one.
Depends what you're looking for in your 'Review' I watch a range of them tbh. Mark is very good at using plain english to share what most people really need to know before buying
Huawei 4 pro Space 👍
Samsung is the ultimate industrial junk