Why YOU Should NOT Buy the Apple Watch Ultra! 2 Weeks Later



The New Apple Watch Ultra is an amazing watch that brings twice the battery life, brighter display and new GPS. Here is my experience after 2 weeks with the Apple Watch Ultra and Why You Should NOT Buy it. I have been using the Ultra with the Alpine loop, but am excited to now be using the Trail Loop. Unless you really need the battery life, it is a big watch and overkill for most. I think it takes away from the apple watch experience. It is not a watch that I want to wear all day and to bed. But it does look nice with the titanium design and flat screen.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Design Likes
02:28 Alpine Loop
03:14 Trail Loop
04:36 Battery Life
05:40 Brighter, Flat Screen
06:23 Price = Expensive
07:00 New GPS
07:12 Dive Computer Soon
07:39 Recommendations

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This Post Has 38 Comments

  1. aimless1700

    I bought it for durability. What good is a series 8 that breaks in a week? I broke two apple watches and swore off apple for tanky garmin fenix until Ultra came out.

  2. rizay

    No intention to. I’ve had three Garmin Femix watched and no plans to switch.

  3. Sheck Welle

    I had the 7 when waking up today, was ready to get to my local store and get the Ultra and watched your video and changed my mind, hour later I drove to the store and purchased the Ultra πŸ˜‚, I like it very much.

  4. Charles Laine

    I wish Apple made a FOURTEEN INCH iPad!!! I use mine every day for sheet music on my piano, and I so much wish they was even a slightly larger version so that the screen can display the full 1:1 size of a 9×12 piece of sheet music!!!

  5. Ryan Sullivan

    My man really just said "the screen is not that much bigger". Bro, it's almost 10% bigger. Any bigger than the Ultra and you're looking for an Apple Watch Pipboy.

  6. CHRISDITTO1

    I’ve had a lot of watches , mainly sport type. Seiko solar 200m chronograph and they are about the same weight and size. I’ve ordered an ultra watch because of all the reviews. I bet after I use it for 10 months, they will produce Apple ultra solar powered!. Now that I have mentioned solar, I bet Apple have already started on the new model.

  7. The Oldskoolluva

    I'm not a hardcore athlete, don't climb snowy high altitude mountains or do extreme sports. I went from the AW7 to the Ultra and have zero regrets. I work out regularly and its not heavy at all, although I do agree concerning wearing to bed perhaps, however I don't track my sleep. I'm the opposite actually, I would take the AW7 off when I walked in the door, but the Ultra I leave on all day. I especially love being able to leave my phone in the car and just wear the watch in the gym or a quick run in the store, etc, and still have access to apple music, messages, and a full functioning phone on my wrist. I love the Ultra and think its suitable for almost anyone honestly.

  8. ARIS GRANDE URIE

    i prefer ultra for 3 reasons one is bigger battery and 2 is the only one that sold in my country that accepts esim…. and yes 3 bigger screen…. so basically is the same price….

  9. Miguel A.

    Personally I love it. Yea it’s huge and my wrist isn’t big. I’m a 5’7 gnomo boy, too small in Germany person. But I had many g schock watches before, and they were big too. And they got attention from people always telling me how cool they were looking on me and the made me feel super nice with my style even tho I’m not a big guy. So for me it’s a regular nice watch. It just fits me right well and don’t care if others thinks it’s too big. It my money and my style. PD new design made me buy it ha ha compare to the other for eternity same Apple Watch design.

  10. Vincent Pascual

    I tried the Ultra out and it’s a great watch, but the crown started digging into my skin and it’s so easy to press the action button by accident. I currently have a stainless steel 44mm Series 6. I will admit that I was tempted to get the Ultra, but then I would also have to get new bands and accessories to match. Not to mention that I just spent money on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 2, and I’m planning to get a new MacBook Pro in a few weeks (Apple should be announcing updates to the Mac soon). I’ve chosen stainless steel for the Apple Watch because, in my experience, it is more durable than aluminum. It’s easy to bump your wrist into something, and I’ve had an aluminum Watch get dented because of it.

  11. geosci1

    I moved from a Fitbit charge 4 to the Ultra. Battery life was the what kept me away from Apple Watches until now. I travel a lot internationally and hated the idea of having to charge my watch before I got to my destination. Really like it and hardly notice the size or weight anymore. Love having plenty of battery left over after a 20+ hour travel day.

  12. celbornagain

    I personally have the 4 series, I did try on that new one, but my wrist is just to petite and it look real funny on me, I love the flat screen with the protection, but that’s as far as it goes…I think if I do upgrade I’d probably go with a series 7…
    I appreciate your honesty on the new ultra watch though! Thank you!

  13. Lars Duus

    I would say. Finally they made a masculine Apple Watch πŸ’ͺ🏼

  14. JT21

    Why its super cool why would u buy it id u don’t like it i could of had it its good watch

  15. BreakTime101

    Craig, HomePod Minis are on sale again at Costco for $79.

  16. I will replace my Fenix 5X Plus, and I think Apple will attract a lot of customers that never even considering the Apple Watch with this model.

  17. Akira Torytomi

    i think what i meant with the stainless is if your looking at that price point already, you may as well just get the ultra. you get more for your money at that price point since the stainless steel is the same as aluminium just more expensive due to the case materials.

  18. Thomas Martin

    I’m torn. I just replaced my AW3 with an AW8 cellular. Love it. But I’m worried about scratch damage. I walk 12-18 miles a week and it’s so nice having the AW8, just not sure the ultra is worth it, but is it worth it from a durability standpoint?

  19. DKBrew

    Hi. I upgraded my 4 to the 8 (after much research). I thought the Ultra was overkill and too heavy for me. I love the 8! I sleep in the 8 because I want the sleeping info it provides. The Ultra was just too big and heavy for me. I also CrossFit in my 8 and it’s great. Again, Ultra is overkill. Thanks for the video.

  20. ARMADILLO

    sadly, I returned my ultra, it had the mic and speaker problems. Twice the battery life at twice the price? Just buy two regular ones and when the battery dies turn on the other one. I really don't want or need the phone module, they could have given the option to only have gps to make it less expensive.

  21. Juan Garcia

    I got the ultra and I would say unless your an enthusiast, action sports active life style type . Probably better off with a series 8 , I absolutely love my ultra and still excited for it two weeks later of use .

  22. pug_63

    Just ordered my first Apple Watch – Series 7 Nike 41 in Starlight – can’t wait for it to arrive!

    I tried the larger size and the Midnight in our local Apple Store, which is 15 mins away – lucky me (my bank account, not so much). I have to say, I was very surprised that I preferred the lighter colour, but it just looked so much better. I even tried on the Ultra – a definite β€œno”.

    Excellent review – as always! Just going to watch your tips videos …

  23. Bryan Bruce

    I bought an Ultra and love it. Love the brighter screen and the action button. I did keep my S7 45mm Graphite SS watch. It’s definitely better looking with dress clothes as I consider the Ultra a sport watch. Thanks for the video!

  24. Phillip Gnau

    Thanks for sharing your perspective! I have the aluminum series 7 and love it. The battery life and flat screen of the ultra tempted me but your opinions have persuaded me to keep my 7. Thanks again!

  25. Huge miss. Recommending a Series 8 over the Ultra is like flushing money down the toilet. Anyone who doesn't buy an ultra should stick with their Series 6 or series 7 until next year. The ONLY watch to buy this year is the Ultra (or a Series 8 SE for your kids or grandma, or something)

  26. JM Bot

    Just went through my second week with the Ultra and I could never go back to any other apple watch. Im not a runner or swimmer the battery life alone was enough for me. Way more convenient. I do agree that the Alpine loop band could have been better. Not much stretch to it and have to watch out with the metal hook when using on a laptop so that you don’t scratch it up . Also as a designer the 12.9 ipad is one of the best things that has happened to artists and creative professionals. I would call it a game changer rather than β€œoverkill”.

  27. Dakillmonger

    Don’t believe most reviewers. They read a script to sell Apple products . As he Truthfully said the screen is not much bigger than the 45mm. It looks the same or smaller as far as the water faces the 45 stretches to the corner, the ultra has a border so it equals out. None of the stuff seem different even if Apple says so. I’m on vacation now and the only reason I got and like it is battery life. When I travel, day one I’m always worried about my battery going dead especially using CarPlay on a road trip. The ultra kills that. The battery life could and should be better but you can’t kill in in a day imo. I really like the flat design but wish the borders were smaller. Bottom line if you want better battery and flat design that’s the only reason for a normal person to get this. Great review

  28. BacchusGA

    I love the Ultra since the arrival on Day 1 till now. Awesome watch with tons of features.

  29. J TX

    I love the ultra. The durability is what made me switch over the standard one

  30. RetroGal

    I bought the Ultra and I returned it yesterday for the Series 8 45mm Midnight Black. As a fairly small 70 year-old woman, it was too clunky for my wrist, and causing me wrist pain. I loved the watch, but it was too expensive to compromise my comfort. Thank you!😊

  31. Steve Muzak

    Don't buy it if you can't afford it. If you can: Buy it.

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