The Samsung Galaxy Ultra is the most advanced smart watch I've ever had the pleasure of using. Before this I had been previously using the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and this was showing it's age 3 years after release, as software updates had started to render the watch sluggish. There is no such problem with this watch as the 3nm (5 core) processor keeps this powerhouse running buttery smooth all day long. Apps load instantly and multitasking is a breeze.The design of the watch is considered and exact, with the titanium case feeling solid but also lighweight, which is impressive with how robust and well put together it feels. The ruggedness of the watch is evident and it has stood up to my lifestyle, and the case is yet to even scratch, seemingly very durable. The ... MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Ultra is the most advanced smart watch I've ever had the pleasure of using. Before this I had been previously using the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and this was showing it's age 3 years after release, as software updates had started to render the watch sluggish. There is no such problem with this watch as the 3nm (5 core) processor keeps this powerhouse running buttery smooth all day long. Apps load instantly and multitasking is a breeze.The design of the watch is considered and exact, with the titanium case feeling solid but also lighweight, which is impressive with how robust and well put together it feels. The ruggedness of the watch is evident and it has stood up to my lifestyle, and the case is yet to even scratch, seemingly very durable. The sapphire crystal display means that it is unlikely the screen will be easily scratched, and that was certainly my experience with the watch.In the regards to the display, the 2" AMOLED panel is so very vibrant. There is no problems reading this display, even in direct sunlight, which is so refreshing and unlike even many premium phone displays. The ability to read in direct sunlight is also helpful when either using it for exercise tracking, or following directions with Maps.The battery on this watch is one of the most impressive features. I didn't use it for sleep tracking, but even using it with the always on display on at all times I was still going to bed with over 65% of battery, despite taking it off charge at 7am in the morning. This is helpful for occassions when charging would be inconvinient and longevity is key.In summary, this powerhouse of a watch fully deserves the 5 stars I've given it. My only gripe with this iteration is of the premium samsung watch line doesn't have a physical rotating bezel, which given the price point I think it should've been included.

The new Galaxy watch Ultra is almost perfect. The watch has a very vibrant display that is easily readable in bright sunlight and can go bright enough that the torch feature is actually useable in an emergency. Connecting it to my Samsung phone was very easy and quick. The included strap feels strong but has a smooth soft feel that is comfortable to wear for long periods. The battery life is amongst the best I have ever had on a smart watch and usually can power through 2 to 3 days between chargers. This despite using it for the odd run and having multiple notifications coming throughout the day. Speaking of running the GPS is accurate and quick to lock on making this the first Samsung smartwatch that I could rely on for tracking my exercises. Being able to pay for ... MoreThe new Galaxy watch Ultra is almost perfect. The watch has a very vibrant display that is easily readable in bright sunlight and can go bright enough that the torch feature is actually useable in an emergency. Connecting it to my Samsung phone was very easy and quick. The included strap feels strong but has a smooth soft feel that is comfortable to wear for long periods. The battery life is amongst the best I have ever had on a smart watch and usually can power through 2 to 3 days between chargers. This despite using it for the odd run and having multiple notifications coming throughout the day. Speaking of running the GPS is accurate and quick to lock on making this the first Samsung smartwatch that I could rely on for tracking my exercises. Being able to pay for things on my watch whilst out is also extremely helpful. This along with 4G connectivity mean I can legitimately leave my phone at home whilst out running safe in the mind that I can make contact with people if I need to.The only slightly negative points are that the magnet on the charger could be stronger. I found that while charging it on the way to work in the car the watch could easily get knocked off the charger without it being obvious. I would also like to be able to connect sensors to the watch. Not being able to use my chest strap HR monitor is disappointing but hopefully something that could be corrected in firmware upgrades. Not being able to use reverse charge on my phone to charge the watch was really disappointing but this was slightly alleviated when I discovered I can charge the watch by plugging the charger in to the USB on my device. This is at least a solution but it does require carrying the cable at all times.Overall I would say unless you are an athlete that requires lots of really accurate data on multiple sports this watch can do everything that you need and is my opinion is by far the best watch Samsung has ever produced.

I have had many different generations of samsung smartwatches since the first samsung smartwatch. I usually will skip a gen or two in-between to ensure there's a significant upgrade worthy of spending the extra money. My past two watches by samsung was the galaxy watch 3 titanium and the watch 5 pro. The software os and how it responds on the watch ultra is night and day different compared to the previous generation watches. It finally works effortlessly when scrolling through settings or opening apps, there's no longer a lagg or hesitation. It feels more like a finalized product for the software vs the previous models which had much room for improvement. It's nice to see that Samsung didn't just focus on a redesign and actually put the effort in enhancing the user ... MoreI have had many different generations of samsung smartwatches since the first samsung smartwatch. I usually will skip a gen or two in-between to ensure there's a significant upgrade worthy of spending the extra money. My past two watches by samsung was the galaxy watch 3 titanium and the watch 5 pro. The software os and how it responds on the watch ultra is night and day different compared to the previous generation watches. It finally works effortlessly when scrolling through settings or opening apps, there's no longer a lagg or hesitation. It feels more like a finalized product for the software vs the previous models which had much room for improvement. It's nice to see that Samsung didn't just focus on a redesign and actually put the effort in enhancing the user experience. The design from the pictures and video reviews, it made me skeptical of buying it. But in person and with the help of a few accessories, the watch is actually really nice and feels more like a premium watch rather than a toy like the watch 5 pro felt like. My only complaint really is that they didn't fully wrap the watch housing in the glossy titanium dark gray, the dull, non shiny dark gray along the edges, feels more like plastic than metal and makes it feel cheap at first. I would have preferred if they made that part optional, so you could choose to have a full titanium watch or have one thats part dull plastic look like this one has. That was one of my favorite parts of the watch 3 titanium, is the whole watch was titanium so it made it feel like a very expensive watch. Opposed to this watch. Which feels more like a watch to wear while working out, and not something you would wear when going out to a nice dinner or the clubs. The battery life is really good when running in battery saving mode, you can even configure to keep the health tracking/fitness sensors active or have them off during the battery saving mode. I wear the watch all day and when I'm sleeping, I just top the battery off with a small charge when showering and getting ready for the day in the am, and it charges fast so it's always full everytime I start my day. I would recommend seeing the watch in person, because the colors are slightly different in the photos than in real life. I think they've definitely improved the watch significantly, I just wish they had kept the rotating bezel, this watch has a bezel look alike but it's not functional. If you are thinking about upgrading your watch or switching over from a different watch brand, I would highly recommend it. And there are many ways you can personalize the watch like I did with 3rd party or even samsung accessories.