items: items 1: articleHeading: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review
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articleSummary: Highlights the watch's battery performance.
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snippets: Powered by the Exynos W1000 chip, the Galaxy Watch Ultra delivers robust performance and improved efficiency, offering up to 70 hours of battery life (extendable to 100 hours in power-saving mode).
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items 2: articleHeading: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review
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articleSummary: Discusses the watch's battery capabilities.
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snippets: Users can expect up to 70 hours of battery life under typical usage, with the potential to extend up to 100 hours in power-saving mode.
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items 3: content: I was intrigued by the Samsung Galaxy Ultra Titanium Smartwatch primarily because I found my Pixel watch, while a great watch too, a bit "boring" stylistically. The Galaxy Ultra watch has a bit of pizzazz and features a nice, large 47mm screen (41mm on the Pixel 2). It is also a thicker, heavier watch but the weight feels balanced on your wrist.
The "BioActive sensor" on this watch is top notch. Per Samsung, the BioActive sensor "more accurately measures health metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and stress levels. Even the measurement of heart rate during intensive workouts is 30% more accurate compared to its predecessor." Given this Ultra watch is marketed toward those with active or outdoor lifestyles, improvements to accuracy are important for those who track their heartrate, O2, sleep, etc. I did find that my watch wanted me to slide the watch slightly UP my arm to get the most accurate readings, however. Given the weight and size of this watch, it is only natural, then for the watch to slide back down the wrist away from the optimal touchpoint for sensor readings. However, the watchband is very adjustable and comfortable so finding the right "tightness" on the proper spot on your arm for the watch shouldn't be too difficult unless you have fairly thin wrists. Nonetheless, this watch is bonkers if you want a device to help monitor your health and activities!
The higher-end materials help push this watch up in price. The storage, processor, and display resolution on the Ultra are the same as the Galaxy 7 watch (44mm version) so the main upgrade over the 7 is the larger capacity battery (590mAh vs. 425mAh) and the higher durability rating (to which I cannot speak to as I am not willing to test "breaking" this watch!)...in addition to the superior materials.
The battery has the ability to last well over 24 hours but a lot of that depends on how you set up the watch services--starting with whether or not you "always on" the display. Out of the box, with no real configuration other than to make the watch pair with my phone and my Google account, I drained the battery faster than expected and was caught off guard. Changing the display to "adaptive" and "always on" to off, coupled with Bluetooth ON and wi-fi OFF significantly improved the battery life and gets me well beyond 24 hours. 0%-100% charging seems to take about 2 hours.
The "fitness" tools are front and center on this watch and record tons of data. I don't have the means to speak to their accuracy (especially while tracking sleep habits) but the bottom line is you can quickly identify trends and baselines to help improve your workouts and routines. The GPS seems accurate, and I really like the default watchface which includes an always accessible compass. Speaking of faces, there is a fairly decent selection of watchfaces included in the Samsung Wear app. I will admit that I wish this watch would integrate with an Android phone w/o the need to use the Samsung app, but that's just how it is.
Setup was easy, although I did have to run through the process twice simply because I screwed up and tried to recover settings from another Samsung watch account unintentionally. I did bump the font size up a notch during setup to help me read the screen with a little less effort. Once I had the watch properly connected to my phone and configured in the Wear app, though, I have not had to touch the app on my phone.
One other random thought, the actual screen is slightly recessed. If the watch ever falls and lands face down on a flat, smooth surface, that little bit of a recess should help prevent scratches or cracks. Another nice feature is a "siren" alarm (that I did not test) that will apparently make a VERY LOUD alert to help find you if you need help. It is worth nothing, however, that the siren is not automatically linked to any SOS/911 features.
Although bulky, I like the styling of the watch--as well as its features--enough to think that I will make this my daily watch moving forward. If the pricepoint doesn't scare you away, the only real concern you should have is will this bulkier watch feel comfortable all day long on your wrist. Assuming you don't struggle with "normal" watches slipping or fitting correctly, the Samsung Ultra Titanium Watch should make you very happy especially if you had battery issues with previous watches and if you enjoy tracking your health and exercise activities.
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title: Stylish design, accurate health sensors, good battery
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items 4: content: Let’s get the elephant in the room immediately out of the way: the Galaxy Watch Ultra copied a lot from its competitor’s Ultra watch. But that watch isn’t compatible with Android phones while the Galaxy Watch Ultra is. So, if you were envious of the other watch, know that the Galaxy Watch Ultra takes a lot of design cues from it.
The watch has a square encased in a square but the display itself is still circular. Some people call it a squircle. Some call it cushioned. The display has a 1.5” diameter, which is the same size as the Galaxy Watch 7 44mm’s display. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is only labeled at 47mm because it includes the case, but as you can see, that method of marketing is deceptive. There is a clear advantage to the 47mm over the 44mm but it has nothing to do with the display and more to do with the other internal hardware.
Internally, the larger space allows the Dynamic Lug System, which is used for switching bands on the Ultra, to fit. Band installation is fool proof. You simply push the band into the watch until it clicks. No more finding tiny pinholes, and aligning the band’s pins to fit inside them like traditional bands or the Galaxy Watch 7. Removing bands on the Galaxy Watch Ultra is as simple as pressing the eject buttons on the back of the watch. At the same time, they will never eject accidentally no matter how hard I forcefully push the watch against my skin or clothes.
Unlike its doppelganger from another company, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has speakers that you can play content with. It comes with LTE, so if you use it with a mobile plan, you can use it independently without your phone to stream music from apps like Spotify while you’re on a run. The speakers are also convenient for playing back voice memos. Or for your alarm to wake you up when you wear the watch to sleep. What makes the Galaxy Watch Ultra different from the previous generations of Samsung watches is that the Ultra has the best sounding speakers yet. They’re the loudest and open sounding that they don’t sound like they’re coming from inside a tin can. Not just for music and video, they also enhance the quality of phone calls with the watch. Calls can be heard as clear as a phone’s speakerphone and people on the other side of the line couldn’t tell I was using my watch to answer their call. At no point did either of us ask to repeat anything because the calls were so clear.
Despite the heavier weight, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is very comfortable to wear. Maybe it has something to do with the stock watch band evening out the around your wrist. I’m not sure. The watch band itself is very breathable and doesn’t irritate my skin. The part of the band that holds the tail end of the band in place is metal, but more importantly, it stays in place when worn. I never have to fidget with it, worrying about it sliding off and not keeping my band in place like other watch bands of this type. The disadvantage of this is that it hits the palm rest and edge of my laptop. I worry about it scratching my laptop, so I usually take it off. This can be remedied by using a different watch band.
The processor is one of the highlights of Samsung’s latest release of smart watches, which includes the Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. With Samsung’s previous releases, I’ve never noted the processor’s performance, but with the Galaxy Watch Ultra (and I assume the Watch 7 as well since they use the same processor) the improvement is a lot more noticeable! Everything feels so much more responsive. Apps like Samsung’s Internet browser are the big winners for this. Unfortunately, if you’re using it as a Wi-fi device, the Watch Ultra will prioritize the Bluetooth tethered connection with your phone over actual Wi-fi so using the Internet app will still appear sluggish due to it using the internet data over bluetooth from your phone. There is no way to keep it on Wi-Fi because while you can connect to it manually, it will eventually automatically disconnect. Wi-Fi is mainly used for updates as was the case with the older Wear OS Wi-Fi Galaxy Watches.
What separates the Ultra from the 7 are a few things. One of them is the battery life. I ignored Samsung’s Watch6 line because they didn’t release a watch that was comparable to or better than my Watch5 Pro. Not even with the Watch6 Classic, which saw the return of the physical bezel. The Galaxy Watch Ultra uses a 590mAh battery, the same rating as the Watch5 Pro. Using the Photo watch face with no monitoring complications except for battery, I was able to fit 2 workouts across 2 days, with a battery life span of 44 hours. However, with the Ultra Info Board watch face, which has the heart rate monitor, compass, and battery complications, under the same usage I got 41 hours of battery life. With that said, it lasts one whole day with a session of sleep easily under heavy usage. I found this more or less similar to my Watch5 Pro.
The Ultra also has a Quick button which isn’t present on the Watch 7. It’s a customizable button that’s unfortunately extremely limited to Samsung’s own Health app and a few system functions- Stopwatch, Flashlight, Water Lock. Or you can set it to no function at all. It’s setting it to the Health app that makes it truly convenient because you have the option to assign it to a specific exercise. Even better than that is during workouts, a single press of the Quick button will pause or resume the workout tracking. A double press records a lap when running or biking. And my favorite: a press and hold will finish the exercise. I no longer have to slide a menu open to pause or end an exercise, which was so inconvenient. It’s a shame Samsung doesn’t allow you to assign the button to third party apps. But if the quick button suits your needs, it’s a moot point.
Holding the Quick button for 5 seconds activates a siren which is loud and piercing. My issue with it though is that after it’s activated, it uses up 10 seconds to make a blaring sound- like a warning sound- before it gets to the piercing siren sound. I imagine for dire emergencies when you need immediate attention from people that can be very frustrating and counterproductive.
Unlike the 7, the Ultra is made of titanium instead of aluminum, so it’s more durable and resistant to dents. However, it still won’t help prevent scratches so keep that in mind, especially with the black paint on the bezel. Both use sapphire crystal glass which make them very resistant to scratches, which is great to have when you’re touching the screen a lot of the time. Bear in mind, sapphire crystal isn’t for preventing damage on impact, so it can still crack.
I can’t speak to the accuracy of its health monitoring other than the heart rate monitor matches what I get on a treadmill when I’m running at the gym. It has other gimmicky monitoring like ECG and sleep apnea, but the watch itself warns you of its accuracy and that it shouldn’t be substituted for actual medical equipment. To monitor sleep apnea, you need to sleep with the watch twice over a 10 day span. After that, if you don’t have sleep apnea, the Watch Ultra simply tells you it didn’t detect it. I can’t tell you what it tells you or what information it provides if you do since apparently, I don’t experience sleep apnea for the watch to trigger it.
The library of apps and watch faces is one of the main reasons to choose a Wear OS watch over a fitness watch and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is arguably the best one currently on the market. It runs on the latest Wear OS 5 thanks to its partnership with Google. Besides having the latest features, it also ensures compatibility with the newer apps that get released or updated, unlike some other Wear OS watches out there. Historically, Samsung has been great with releasing updates for its Wear OS watches as well.
The cons going against the Galaxy Watch Ultra is despite it being marketed as a fitness watch for fitness enthusiasts and adventurers, it doesn’t deliver the way other sports smartwatches do. For starters, there is no physical control option for when you’re really drenched. Many have complained about the absence of the physical bezel on the Watch Ultra but it’s more than that. They could have added buttons for physical control navigation. They could have made the Quick button a rotating crown. They didn’t. Without it, using it in the rain or when you’re drenched in sweat, becomes a challenge as the liquid will register accidental inputs and make it behave erratically. And that itself can be a deal breaker for the serious athlete or adventurer.
For ECG and sleep apnea tracking, it can only be done with a specific list of Samsung phones since it’s isolated to the Samsung Health Monitor app, which is not compatible with any other Android devices, including older Samsung phones.
The Watch Ultra’s battery life pales in comparison to some smartwatches in the market but you have to consider that those watches don’t offer the same user experience as the Watch Ultra either. Their OS can feel more basic and sluggish. Their app library is nowhere near as expansive or active as Wear OS. You’re also paying significantly more for the battery life and wearing a heavier watch compared to the Watch Ultra. So there’s no easy recommendation for everyone since everyone’s different. I wouldn’t recommend the Watch Ultra for the serious athlete because its fitness data and lack of physical controls for navigation is a deal breaker when you can find them on other sports smartwatches. But for the casual user that works out, it’s probably the best you can get for Android phone users. You will be paying more for the battery life, stronger titanium build, and the quick button, but the price is comparable to what other companies charge for this sort of watch- cheaper in some cases. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth it.
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items 5: content: Coming from a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro that I’ve been wearing for a few years now, I was expecting a similar experience with the Ultra. When you live with a watch day to day for a couple of years it kind of just fades into the background. I had the opportunity to upgrade to the Ultra and figured replacing the two-year-old technology was probably a good idea. As I said, I expected a similar experience to the GW 5 Pro, but I’m happy to say the Ultra is a vast improvement and I find myself interacting with it more and taking advantage of the features the watch has to offer. It’s not so much that the Ultra has so many new and wonderful features over the GW 5 as it is the speed and processing power of the new chip set being leaps and bounds above my previous Galaxy watch. I think the main reason my GW 5 became more of a wristwatch than a smart watch was the laggy interface with everything from the complications on the face to simply unlocking it with a pattern lock. This is not the case with the GW Ultra. There is zero lag on the interface compared to my last G watch and that alone made it worth the upgrade. In addition to the snappy interface, the brightness of the display is noticeably improved. The GW 5 topped out at 1000 nits and the Ultra has tripled that to an amazingly easy to read 3000 nits no matter how bright the sun is.In regard to the usability of the display, one of the new features on the Ultra is Night Mode. As a person who works at night, I can attest to the advantages of the “easy on the eyes” all red display at night. It’s definitely one of my favorite features. My only complaint is that I wish it was available on more, if not all of the available watch faces. Currently, Samsung only offers the night mode on two of their watch faces and both of those are analog. I prefer a digital watch face and I do hope that they will make the night mode available on more faces in a future update. The squared circle design of the watch may not be for everyone. Personally, I like it very much. It is a very large watch (47mm) but I have wrists on the larger side and the watch size suites me just fine. I always put a bumper guard or case on my smart watches and in this case I went with the Spigen rugged armor case. It adds a little more bulk to the watch, but I can’t see spending $650 for something that will inevitably smash into things and not protect it when possible. I haven’t found either accessory to impede the usability of the watch in any major way. Another one of my favorite features is the built in LTE. My GW 5 was wi-fi/bluetooth only. I love the idea of my watch being a stand-alone device especially if I’m running, biking, or any other outdoor activity. Having the ability to leave my phone with its extra bulk at home and still enjoy all of the features of streaming music or podcasts, taking and making calls, and google assistant is definitely worth the couple of dollars that your carrier charges a month to add a watch to your account. There has even been the occasional time when I left the house without my phone and had to turn around. Now I can definitely make do with the watch by itself (temporarily) with the addition of LTE. Battery life is much improved over my GW 5. Between the larger capacity battery and the improved chipset, 48 hours of use is easy to achieve. If you play with the power save mode and are mindful of what you’re doing, I’m sure 72 hours or more are well within the Ultra’s capabilities. I personally don’t sleep with the watch on just because I find it uncomfortable. Not just this watch. I can’t sleep with watches or rings or just about any other accessory. That said, my watch goes on the charger whenever I’m asleep. I had to force myself to test it for 48 hours and it held up just fine. Also, since I don’t sleep with the watch on, I can’t really speak to it’s sleep tracking ability. I would mention however, one of the new tricks of the Ultra is the sleep apnea diagnosing feature. If that’s something you're interested in and you don’t mind sleeping with a watch on, this might be a selling point for you. Overall, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is a vast improvement over the Galaxy Watch 5 pro that I had been using. My favorite features are definitely the elimination of UI lag and the huge improvement in display. My biggest criticisms would be the lack of options for watch faces with night mode and the lack of a rotating bezel or functional crown for scrolling. I think Samsung missed the boat on adding one of these features. If you’re an Android user the Galaxy Watch Ultra is a bit pricey at $650 ($200 more than my GW 5 pro) but I would say the improvements are worth the price of admission. Also, there are trade in offers available if you're upgrading from a previous Galaxy watch. I am very happy with my Galaxy Watch Ultra up to this point and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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items 6: content: Smartwatches have been an increasing part of people's tech lives but they have been somewhat plateaued in what they offer over the last handful of years. That has changed with the introduction of these "ultra" level watches and Samsung came to play with their latest and greatest!
PROS:
- Unboxing this you immediately can tell how premium and next level this watch is. It has a a really nice build, good size, and just has that rugged do it all look to it. Really nice design overall!
- When you turn it on and set it up the screen is amazing! It's a large display, I like the circular design, and just is super crisp and clear. Obviously you want the screen to look nice and the Ultra pays off.
- With the ultra branding comes the next level battery and this delivers. Being able to wear it multiple days without charging is great especially using those extra features like GPS or LTE or fitness tracking.
- Speaking of LTE, this is also an incredible feature to have! Being able to leave your phone at home and bring this on runs or hikes or swims while still being able to take calls or texts or listen to streaming music on the go is a really nice feature to have!
- The Ultra comes loaded with so many features as well. I particularly like the health features and tracking like sleep tracking and getting your metrics on your heart and of course all of the fitness tracking letting you know how active you were for the day.
- Also on features you have the dial and buttons which although the touchscreen is really responsive, the buttons just add a nice level of being able to quickly get to certain features and easily navigate.
CONS:
- This is apparent with its bigger screen and battery, but watch is more bulky than typical smart watches. Once again, I understand but it's something to consider.
BOTTOM LINE:
- There are a lot of compelling reasons to make the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra your daily driver. The screen is brilliant, its comes with an incredible amount of features, has a battery that last for days, and can go anywhere you push yourself to go from a physical or outdoor perspective. It's simply the best watch any Samsung user can buy but it may be too much for some depending on their use. Overall though its a fantastic watch and will really change how you use your smartwatch!
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items 7: content: The Galaxy Watch Ultra has exceeded my expectations during the time that I’ve been wearing it. Its case is visually appealing, and the contour fits comfortably on my wrist. The placement of the buttons is perfect, making it easy to navigate through the watch’s features. The digital bezel allows for smooth scrolling and quick access to various functions (making one certain button useless). And battery life, when working right, is nothing to scoff at. Overall, my experience with the watch has been overwhelmingly positive. Let’s get into what I want to highlight.
The design of the watch case is aesthetically pleasing. At 47mm, its large pebble shape takes up nearly my entire wrist. Despite the size, the display resolution is perfect. Not only does it enhance the visual appeal but also provides a comfortable, ergonomic fit. I wear it all day and night with no discomfort. Its titanium housing is unbeatable, but it comes at a premium cost. And although I’m not a huge fan of the band design, it is durable, and I appreciate how easily the bands snap into the case, making it convenient to switch them out. Taking the band off my wrist is a minor annoyance, as the prongs (yes, two prongs) sometimes don’t like to let go.
The battery power of this watch is great with its 590mAh capacity. With power-saving mode off, I’ve had it last nearly 60 hours, which is great for me because I’m not too interested in having to remove, charge, and attach the watch each day. However, sometimes encounter an issue with potentially some background processes. It seems the watch’s battery life can vary, lasting either two-and-a-half days or less than twelve hours. I’ve experienced both.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is quite resilient. Its titanium build is hardly beatable. Also note that it has a 10ATM rating, which allows it to be used in various water situations such as showering and swimming for 10-30 minutes, depending on the water pressure or depth. I've had no issues in these situations.
The action button on the watch is a new feature and could have been useful with different input types, but Samsung seemed to have dropped the ball here. You can only assign four functions to the action button: Samsung Health (although you can set the exercise), stopwatch, flashlight, and water lock. This limitation makes the button feel underutilized and barely saves me any time, and so I’ve found little use for it.
As for LTE capability, it is largely useless to me personally. Unless you don’t keep your phone with you or have a significant distance between you and your phone during workouts or exercises, you won’t find much use for it. It’s nice to have the option, but it’s not a necessity.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is certainly impressionable. Its battery life is strong but sometimes inconsistent, and I would recommend fine-tuning all the features if you want to maximizing battery life. The action button’s limited functionality feels underdeveloped, and LTE is nice but not a necessity. Overall, my experience has been very positive, and, despite a few drawbacks, I fully intend to continue using this fantastic watch.
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items 8: content: I was currently a Samsung Watch 5 user and I wanted an upgrade. When I saw the new Samsung 7 Ultra, although pricey, this watch has the coolness of the bigger, non-smart watches I used to have like the ones from Invicta.
My watch 5 was a 40mm and the new 7 Ultra is a 47mm. Bigger, but if you have had bigger watches before and were fine with them, this one will appease you as well. It’s nice!
As far as aesthetics, the look and feel of this is amazing, if you have ever worn a bigger watch, you will not even notice this one. Even while walking, mowing, swimming, chilling, this watch’s feel is seamless and non-intrusive.
Now for the features, I am blown away at the improvements in the Samsung Health app for the Watch 7. I really liked the health app on the watch 5 but the watch 7 has opened up additional features that really step up the health game. I really like the Sleep Score which seems to do a much better job of analyzing my sleep. Even if I have to get up to go to the bathroom and come back to sleep, it seems to recognize that this is not but just an interruption in the sleep pattern. The Watch 7 measures the entire night and has a more accurate sleep score. It also offers suggestions such as less alcohol before bed and other things that may aid in better sleep scores. Some may think this is a big watch to sleep in but it only took me 2 nights to get used to it. I do think its important to not have it too loose on your wrist or you could get inconsistent results. I always check mine before going to bed and have been pleased with the accuracy of the measurements after the first couple nights wearing it.
One health measurement feature I really like is the Energy Score. Within the Health app on my phone, when you select it, it shows you how your sleep, sleep consistency and other factors play into your overall Energy score. It will also show you if something “needs attention”. For example, in one of my pics, it shows how my “Previous Day Activity” needed attention. Very interesting because it was raining off and, on that day, and I really didn’t get outside much. The amount of depth that you can dig into your daily habits and sleep and activity is amazing with this watch. I am still discovering things daily.
Since this was the LTE version, I added it to $40+ setup fees, especially since it was all done online and very quickly. I love Verizon because of the coverage but their fees and costs are getting to be too much.
The call quality was amazing on the watch, I was able to answer calls and, in most cases, as long as I was speaking pretty close to the watch, no one could really tell whether or not it was my phone or the watch. I did have an interesting thing happen. I was not able to make calls from the watch but quickly realized that the app I use for preventing butt dials was causing it. It’s called “Call confirmation, it basically makes you swipe to confirm a call. Its very helpful as prevents butt dials but prevents calls from the watch unless you have your phone there too and can swipe. I need to see if there is a way around this one.
For the Battery life, I do not have power saving on. I know you can customize the power savings, and I may play with just turning off certain features but since I work from home, charging is quick and easy for me. I can generally fully charge in no much over an hour or so. As for the life, I am getting anywhere between 43-49+ hours on a single charge. I only let it go to about 3% so I probably could have gotten another hour on it. I also have the Adaptive display and always on turned on and set to activate with a wrist turn. I didn’t do this on my old Watch 5 but I love it on this new bigger Watch 7 ultra. I think it makes it more like a normal watch, so you don’t have to tap it to see the time.
I have seen some comments about display and bezel, they don’t really impact me at all and I have not noticed any issues. I do think its very cool that the face that I am using has a compass built in and rotates as the display is on. I like to watch the space station when it flies over and this will be great because now I don’t need another compass app to open up and map the path of the station as it passes over.
I will say I am very happy with this watch. It is a huge improvement over my older Watch 5. The health features only make this worthwhile. The titanium build is solid and feels amazing. The watch band and ability to snap new ones in and out is great. I have a hot tub so I use the feature to put it into water mode regularly and have not had any issues with it, nor did I on the watch 5. Its just a nice feature so you don’t have to take it off and on.
This was a great investment, and I would highly recommend it to others, just make sure you like this size watch or have had a similar size before.
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items 9: content: The Samsung Ultra 2025 smartwatch is absolutely incredible. From the sleek, premium design to the lightning-fast performance, it’s clear Samsung pulled out all the stops this year. The display is breathtaking — ultra-bright, crystal-clear, and smooth, making it easy to read even in direct sunlight.
Health and fitness tracking is more advanced than ever, with precise heart rate monitoring, improved sleep analysis, and next-level workout tracking. The GPS is spot-on, and the new sensors feel incredibly accurate. Battery life is phenomenal — I can easily go multiple days on a single charge, and the fast charging feature is a lifesaver.
The watch integrates perfectly with my phone, delivering instant notifications, calls, and messages without delay. The upgraded processor makes everything snappy, and the customization options let me make it truly my own.
This is more than just a smartwatch — it’s a powerful, stylish companion that blends fitness, productivity, and convenience seamlessly. The Samsung Ultra 2025 is worth every dollar and sets the bar for wearables in 2025.
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items 10: content: This watch is great. It has a few really cool features like ecg and sleep apnea. I have used these quite often and they are quite accurate (of course a Healthcare professional will give you a better answer). I did compare the ecg when I had one done professionally. Even the doctor was impressed at its accuracy. I love how big the watch face is. The texting feature is quite good as well. Swipe texting is very accurate and responsive. My only real complaints are, this is likely going to be the most advanced watch we have for a few years and its battery life. In terms of advancement, there's really nothing more that can be added for a while. My guess is if there will be an ultra 2 that comes out, it'll likely only have improved sensors for more accurate results or possibly bring back a few features that were previously discontinued. One feature that I really miss when I had the gear 2 was the remote control feature. I loved having that and miss that feature. As far as the battery life is concerned, the battery can last an every other day charge when using most of the features. Sometimes, it is best to charge the 2nd day if you plan on using the sleep apnea monitoring feature (which does require 2 nights of at least 4 hours of continous sleep to give results). If you turn off most of the features like heart monitor, and O2 sensor, you can get another day out of the battery. More if you just have text notifications.
Regardless, fantastic product and very happy with my purchase.
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items 11: content: I’ve been using the Galaxy Watch Ultra with the bold orange band for a few weeks now, and I’m thoroughly impressed. The build is top-notch—rugged yet lightweight with a sleek titanium frame. The orange band adds a sporty, eye-catching touch that makes the watch stand out without sacrificing comfort. It’s great for daily wear, workouts, and everything in between.
The display is stunning—super bright and sharp, even in direct sunlight. Navigation is fast and smooth, and battery life is excellent, easily lasting over two days with regular use. Fitness and health tracking are incredibly accurate, from heart rate to sleep analysis and GPS tracking on hikes. It’s a reliable companion for anyone living an active lifestyle.
What really sets it apart is Galaxy AI. It offers smart insights on sleep, fitness, and routines, and even gives helpful prompts throughout the day. It feels like a true assistant on your wrist—intuitive and helpful without being intrusive.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra combines power, design, and intelligence in one device. If you’re looking for a premium smartwatch that looks as good as it performs, this is it. The orange band adds just the right amount of personality. Highly recommend!
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Top-notch build, excellent battery, accurate health tracking
type: REVIEWS
items 12: content: I've used my watch for workouts, voice recordings, as a flashlight, timer, etc. It does everything fast and responsive, and definitely feels like an upgrade. The battery life is solid as well, I easily get 50+ hours of use with all settings on.
Some of my favorite features include the options for phone calls when connected to my phone (muting, volume, keypad controls, and switching devices), using Smartthings and Samsung Find, and how fast media syncs between phone and watch.
I especially like how Galaxy AI is being incorporated to provide insights on health data, such as Energy Score. I use my Energy Score daily and have found it to be reliable when I think about how I feel when I wake up. It would be helpful if the AGEs index gave a bit more information but I trust Samsung will improve this over time.
Even though the Galaxy Watch Ultra is great, I do feel like some things could be improved.
For example, I move between different lighting situations so I prefer to have always on display, but I find it can sometimes be too bright for the environment. It would be nice to set the brightness manually so that it is always where I want it.
It would also be nice to map more apps to any of the buttons. I personally don't use my watch for payments so being able to set something like the recording app to that button would be awesome.
Otherwise, this watch is a solid watch!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Solid watch, great AI insights, but brightness needs manual control
type: REVIEWS
items 13: content: This Galaxy Ultra watch is the best one yet. The GALAXY AI screens out random movements for better workout detection. I can talk on the phone in the car, or anywhere through it. It can diagnose A-Fib, can detect when you have a hard fall. I'm 65, and this is great. Locating my phone from my wrist is nice. Having Bixby and Google assistant there is really convenient. I have been able to do these things without having a phone line on the watch, as long as phone is with me. (better with a line, but not necessary). Getting texts, other notifications, setting timers, checking weather, monitoring sleep, and using it to control the music from my phone are some of the uses I have for the watch. I bought this mainly to track my exercise, but with all these other things, it was had everything I wanted and much more. Nearly 3 days of battery time gives me time to recharge it and have to wear at night. If I am out and need to remember something, I can voice record on the watch. Lots of available watch faces, many free. Watch band is easy to remove and replace, with many different styles and colors. I normally don't do reviews like this, but I had to do so after having the watch. I have absolutely NO regrets from buying this watch, and I would recommend it to anyone.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Best Samsung watch yet, amazing AI and health features
type: REVIEWS
items 14: content: The Galaxy Watch Ultra has completely exceeded my expectations. I especially love the advanced health features—Energy Score stands out the most, giving a smart snapshot of how ready my body is for the day. It’s not just a watch; it feels like a wellness coach on my wrist. Bixby has quickly become my go-to AI companion—it's responsive, reliable, and integrates smoothly into my daily routine. The UI is sleek and fluid, with absolutely no lag. There’s generous onboard storage, letting me download apps, music, and more without worry. Compared to other smartwatches I’ve tried, this one responds lightning fast. The display is stunningly bright and clear, even outdoors. I also appreciate the customizable watch faces, intuitive workout tracking, accurate heart rate monitoring, sleep insights, and auto workout detection. The battery life is solid and charges faster than expected. Whether it’s for fitness, productivity, or just staying connected, the Galaxy Watch Ultra truly delivers a premium, all-round smartwatch experience.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Exceeded expectations, excellent AI and fluid UI
type: REVIEWS
items 15: content: I bought this watch in august. I have been using it since. The battery life is great, the health tracking features are nice. I do have a few complaints. The AGES index is a scam. Everybody that has this watch and the Watch 7 all have the same exact ages index. Not cool, release an actual product or not at all. Ever since I upgraded from the galaxy watch classic to the watch 4 I had to buy a variant of a fallout pip-boy watch face that is less informative than the last. when I got the Watch 4, that had a new os understandably. However, I do not understand why I could not use the same watch face from the watch 4 on this Ultra. There is yet another pip-boy watch face, but it is very barebones and not very informative. Also, the default band is very uncomfortable and the Fabric band that came as a pre-order bonus is comfy, but I would like something a little more stylish or colorful. $80 for a proprietary watch band is a bit much. There needs to be more apps and the media app developers should not be the ones that decide if I can play music through the speaker. The Galaxy Buds 2 pro don't exactly last long enough when I am doing yard work, so being forced to stop listening because youtube music or spotify wants to be stingy about listening to music on my watch instead of earbuds is very annoying.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Good battery, but AGES index and app limitations are disappointing
type: REVIEWS
items 16: content: It looks gorgeous. I loved all my previous Samsung watches, but this one catches your eye so easily. I had the Samsung Watch 5 Pro, and it was time to update.
It is a little heavier than the one previous, but despite its slightly bigger millimetric size, its elegance outshines its weight and size. It looks very classy.
Unlike the other Samsung watch models I've had before, with this one, it was so easy to transfer my watch backgrounds; I had no problems or issues at all. Very smooth transition.
Another thing that highly impressed me, is how much more accurate this one is even if I compare it to the 5 Pro. In addition, for some reason, I set the watch for power saving from say 6 pm and forgot to switch it back until 10 am. Amazingly, it has only used 2%. In this case, it did not report my sleep accurately, but it reported some. So, if I'm running out of battery it will save the battery to the max.
One thing that I noticed is that when charging it, it's best to have the base of the watch at a higher altitude than the straps, for it doesn't always charge. It seems it doesn't make full contact. Another option would be to take out the tongues, but I'm not going to because I don't want to wear them out.
The dial that you're able to rotate, I just love it. I fidget with it sometimes, and it is a reminder of classic watches before the smart ones.
I have enjoyed this watch from its very beginning far more than any of the other ones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Gorgeous design, accurate, excellent battery life
type: REVIEWS
items 17: content: Having used a samsung smartwatch a number of years ago and switching to a different brand since, I jumped at the opportunity to spend some time using the Samsung Watch Ultra and seeing whether or not it lived up to the hype. The short answer; Yes!
It pairs fantastically with the new Z Fold 7 and given my work, allows me to access and read all my necessary notifications with the simple flick of the wrist. The screen is genuinely amazing especially compared with other comparable brands, and the watch looks stylish, so much so that I've had so many compliments since wearing it.
The watch itself is lightweight so never feels heavy on the wrist, and the band itself is comfortable to wear all day and night.
The battery is surprisingly good, even with the Always On Display turned on, it's lasting me on average 4-5 days between charges which is very reasonable.
The tracking features and second to none, and definitely a must have for any fitness fanatic or someone who's embedded within the Samsung eco system.
Would definitely recommend to any Samsung users, it's a special watch.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Wonderful upgrade, intuitive interface, excellent battery life
type: REVIEWS
