The latest watch from Samsung will be now my third one and I still have two in my watch box and by far this is the best on offer today and that is their new Watch Ultra which I have been wearing for a few weeks now.
First up this stands out be it the bright Orange strap that comes with it or the shape though seen before though many will say it is a pure copy of the Apple watch Ultra series it is a big watch and how I like them like most I own today be is smart or just a regular watch anything under 44mm does not cut it.
On the wrist it feels good this is important that it feels comfortable and having tested this in Lanzarote with the rest of the recent releases it can be worn all day and had no issues with the heat and for someone who prefers fabric straps this done a great job and was comfortable and did not catch in pockets etc like some watches and their straps can do. It is rugged yet tough and comfortable to wear all day long even in the hotter climates.
OK so what did they miss or not copy as some say, the digital crown and the rotating bezel, no huge deal for me but seems like it may be for some but at the price you can see why it is cheaper omitting these two pieces out and I think it is for the best I would go one further and think it looks better the the Apple Ultra series which is a bit expensive and being honest this watch is not cheap either in comparison to others out there..
The build quality is excellent here too and it is certainly tough with the tough look it gives you on first glance and with the three pushers that work a treat you still can’t avoid the Apple esq look to it but it is different and it is not a rectangle but that is personal choice and for me it is not a huge deal buy hey the flat tyre look is gone, who remembers that.
The screen stands out, it is the same at the watch 7 44mm though with an Amoled always on display which is bright and with the right face stands out even more and you can see the one I chose with the added complications which are a plenty on this watch which makes it a very useful companion device.
You can see more of what you can do in the screengrabs below and the video review later on where we go through the app and point out all the features in board.
Replacing rotating bezel here is their touch and scroll on the screen which is easy to use and navigate with so it is no big deal missing the bezel you can easily go through the device and its settings and you get prompted to do other things via phone if you want to do so which is just as handy.
Battery life on the watch Ultra is not bad I could get up to three days considering the amount of notifications pushed towards it which is the point of the watch in fairness it keeps you away from your phone but if you have either of their latest devices that is a hard thing to do and defeats the purpose but your get my point.
The App
Overall this watch is quite compelling and sticks it up to Apple and they will have a rehashed version of their other models but for now this is the best on offer if you are in the Samsung eco system offering solid information good battery life and many excellent sports and outdoor features and worthy of the name ULTRA slapped on the end like Apples Pro..
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