I went for the ultra. it was over kill I sent it back and got the series 9 and I love it. I took the money I saved and put it towards an iPhone 15 pro max.

Been between getting the Ultra 2 and Series 9 for a week or so. This video helped me decide on the Series 9. I'm a runner, and footballer. I don't plan on scuba excursions any time soon. Thanks dude!

Switching from Garmin to my first Apple Watch! Going with the 9 .

I just got the series 9 I’m loving it

This is the most in depth review I have seen so far. Thank you for taking the time to break it all down! Really appreicated!

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

My last watch was a Series 4 so the Series 9 is a nice upgrade I’m looking forward to using.

Thank you for the video. I am a garmin user for decades, but I always think about getting a applewatch since theyve come a long way when it comes to GPS accuracy. If I may ask two questions: 1. Can the apple watch measure stress too and 2. are these jaybirds vista (2?) what you are wearing at 11:25min? Are these your go to Earbuds for running?

Great video, thank you! Accuracy is important to me more than longer battery life, as well as overall functionality while sleeping etc. I like to mountain bike and lift weights, and it sounds like sticking with the standard watch suits me better. I think you saved me some money! Now I just have to decide if I want to upgrade my 5 to the 9 or wait for the 10, a real first world dilemma!

Interesting what you say about the action button. I don't own an Apple Watch yet, but I was tending to the Ultra because of the action button. Seemed like a better option for starting and stoping runs. Isn't it on the normal AW more cumbersome?

Just got a 9 two days ago! I use to have an SE just so I could use it as a heart rate monitor. Now I wanted to upgrade to all the fancy stuff.

Great review!! Thank you!! Have series 7...I will go for the Ultra 2!

I love my pink s9..aesthetic and also trustworthy for my workouts

Great Video!! Do you know if you can run a marathon (lets say 4,5 hours) with the Apple watch9 (celluar) while GPS Tracking + MusicStreaming is activated?

If possible please make a video on Garmin 265 vs Watch series 9.

hi Des, can you do a review on swimming with the series 9 - 45mm I am not clear if I can go surfing with watch ?

Thanks for the detailed video . Just got my series 9

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and enjoy your new watch!

Amazing video, was the only one that helped me make up my mind between the s9 and the u2. Will be going with the s9 as it’s plenty for me! What band do you think will work best?

Great review! Is that the midnight color sport loop? Thanks.

Thank you for the video. I have a question I hope you or someone can shed some light on. I have the Ultra watch and I often go out without my phone. When I am out and about the watch loses connection to cellular often (in areas with good cell connection) and I have to go into setting, mobile services to get it to re connect. When I have looked online I have found others that have reported this is issue. Does it happen to you and is the new Ultra any better?

Upgraded to S9 from S7. I love it. Thank you for sharing this helpful information

@DesFit

5 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your watch!

Awesome video Dez thanks. I switched from an Apple Watch to a Garmin FR955 last year. I think the Ultra is a nice looking watch I particularly like the durability and battery aspect but can’t justify that price.

Super informative and helpful! Thanks! :) I have AW 7 and thought to buy Ultra 2 during next Prime Days… but now, I’m not sure anymore 😂

Would you say the Epix Pro 2 51mm or the AWU 2 has the more accurate heart sensor for running or walking?

can you compare new running metrics like stride length and etc in comparison to ones from a strap like garmin?

the new Nike silicone band colors is beautiful

Keeping my S5 for one more year. Hopefully the S10 is much more compelling since it’s the 10th update

Series 9 for me. Thanks!

Hello, good video. I still don’t know if I choose the nine or the ultra to replace my SE2. May be I will wait for the next generation to se if the ten series will have a better battery Life. Question : how do you get the graphs of the watches datas ?

I noticed you had the slopes app. I presume you're a skier. Was curious how you liked the slopes app? Nice review, BTW.

Should I go for the series 9 or Garmin Venu 3?

I have the series 5 and I wear it daily. It was one of the best investments I made for my health and fitness. I also use it at work. I’m looking to upgrade either the 9 or wait for the 10.

In the GPS segment, the AW9 seems to be under reporting on elevation gain, compared with Garmin and Coros. Have you noticed this as well?

Nice review. Though I’ll wait for series X or 10

I wanna buy my first Apple Watch what do u recommend SE or the series 9? Greetings

I got the series 9. I could not justify paying that much for a watch being as i don't scuba dive or go really intense hiking. I got the 41mm Midnight, and I absolutely love it. I literally just have to charge my watch every other day. I think it suits my needs just fine.

does the watch get in the way of your everyday life? do you notice it on your arm or do you forget about it being there

Very good review. I use my Mi Band 6 for sleep tracking. Sometimes it feels like there is a Xiaomi employee with me watching me sleep… it is ridiculously accurate…

Quick question. I’m new to the AW world. Was able to pick up an S8 warranty replacement cellular for 275. Hoping that is good. But trying to replicate my Garmin features. Was told about Athlytic. I’m currently on the 7-day free trial. But my concerns are that I have read that the app is run by a guy out of his basement. Where as First Beat had an entire team. Are you able to tell me from your experience, the difference between Athlytic and First Beat? Is Athlytic reliable and worth my hard earned money? Sorry so long, but thanks as always!

As always very nice review! If you compare the 9 and ultra 2 as being double expensive u should also point out the 4G cellular connection as a argument for the ultra. Else the price difference is less when series 9 cellular vs ultra 2 (was my personal comparison 🤓).

Question, I want to buy the Series 9 Watch but when I try to order it asks me which band size I want. The options are "One size" and "Small/Medium" band. What are the differences ? My wrist size is 185mm .

My first gen SE just finally went out last month. My S9 is being delivered tomorrow. Big upgrade for me and super exciting 😅

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

Really helpful insight in terms of the GPS difference between the ultra and S9! Currently on the S7, so I’m looking to update! 🙏🏻

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I'm testing the battery life. Currently 50% remaining and 23 hrs of use Including sleep tracking. Always On display (on) but I haven't done any workout on this charge. S9 45mm

AWESOME VIDEO. my Apple Watch arrives tomorrow. I'm trying to learn as much as I can in advance. Thank you

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Enjoy your new watch!

Going to replace my series 5 with a series 9. Thank you for a great video.

@DesFit

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy your new watch!

Wow thanks for this! So in depth :)

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I had the Ultra for about a year, and recently traded it in for a 41 mm series 9. I find I prefer the minimalist smaller tech these days, will also be downgrading my pro max to a regular pro in the next cycle. The series 9 is just lighter, more comfortable, easier for your sleeves to fit over, and frankly I prefer it for sports as its not as bulky.

How do you get the series 9 record the daylight and UV time in the sun on health app

Great comparison Des, thanks 😊

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I have an ultra and it’s just an odd watch for running. I mean it works good looks good but not great feeling with its size. Plus it’s not great for wearing with anything with tight sleeves. With biking in the winter I wear a lot of sleeved shirts and it’s just not tat comfortable. I would suggest if you want a watch with cell service get a series 9 with that mode because they are much nicer to wear. The gps works great and normally always ready to go. I have worn serval garmin watches and this does not even compare with battery for them so don’t even pretend to think it does. I get about two days max.

will wait for series 10 like i waited for iphoneX

Think i'm gonna go with the series 9

I'm currently using an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and I really like it. Previously, I owned a Garmin Venu 2. But I wanted to have an Apple watch, due to more of the 'Smartwatch' features. I was in doubt between Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, but the longer battery life and the design of the Watch Ultra 2 were decisive factors for me to purchase AWU2.

Will this new model correct the wrong steps recorded when at rest, seated or driving a car? I use to have a Series 7 and when I take a car it records the ride as walking steps. Even when I am seated. Just read lot of tunning recomendations but none worked properly. Very frustated .

I love the helmet light in the back 👏💡🪖

@DesFit

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I have researched all the watches out there with these great videos on You Tube. I would say to get a watch that matches your fitness level and feature needs. I would love to have an Epix, but I am getting older and now my needs have changed. I think the fall detection is one of the most important features for me. In my younger days, I would be sporting the Fenix, but the fitness features that were important to me years ago no longer apply. I work out according to HR and V02. Series 9 isn't the gold standard for V02, but it does a pretty good job. The HR feature is enhanced for me by wearing an arm strap HR monitor.

Just got a series 9, thanks for all the helpful info. Just realized we’re neighbors too lol

Series 9 iam ok with it from I watch 4 its Golden

Thank you for a very thorough video. I'm a runner and I'm looking for a watch that I can easily record my split times. Not any of the videos mention this capability. My last fitness watch was a reliable Timex Ironman.

@DesFit

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

Did you test it out for swimming Des?

Hey everyone, I am looking for a sport watch to track my training for Ironman 70.30. I have an Apple Watch 3 that has to be replaced (I have the whole apple ecosystem) Garmin forerunner 265 or apple watch 9??

I use mine for sleep tracking, so I usually put mine on the charger every morning when I get dressed fr the day

great video, thank you for great info.

@DesFit

4 ай бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks!

Help me understand please what is the differes and how to set up some short cut with gestures like double tap or single. I want to rais my hand double tap and it will enable pay pas or siri. How can i do it? Right now i have enabled on my 9 series assistive touch but i hate it. Option #1, when you rise your hand you need first do some gesture to active it and only then you can use another gesture to run short cut. Option #2 automatically activate gestures on rise watch, it will bring stupid elements selector which then you can touch with gesture. All what i need, rise hand, use 1 gesture to activate some app like apple pay. I dont want 2 gestures or menu selector.

I like your detailed review of these Apple watches. Very informative. It helps me decides which one to buy. That being said, you earn my Like & Subscription. Watching here from the Philippines.

@DesFit

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

This is a great explanation. I was thinking I needed the biggest and best but if the GPS is still pretty accurate and the HR is great then I don’t need the Ultra and can save $400!! I appreciate your time you put in to this, thanks!

@DesFit

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks!

Just got an Apple 9 watch and when I double tap I see a little graphic of a hand at the top of the screen shaking a bit like a head telling me "no." Nothing else happens. I checking under "gestures" in the settings app and the double tap feature is turned on. I'm baffled and disheartened.

Hi do you know we’re the weekly summary of steps has gone .

Does Apple Watch run Logic Pro X? I really like to produce music on the go 😅

I got ultra 2 i love it

Have the Watch 7. Just returned from a cycling trip and the battery was shot after approx 5 hours. Not ideal when you have an 8-10 hour day! I can’t buy a 9 because of this issue; it’s a deal breaker.

Thank you for the video, it reassured my thoughts about the series9. My only concern is if the series9 can withstand the sauna heat?

@sachinperuri2249

6 ай бұрын

Best not to take it in the sauna

it's my first apple watch the series 9 I waited for the new chip, I couldn't wait another year for the x or 10. Before I had fitbit but there is a huge difference now I get all my notifications and its so easy to use like iphone comparing to fibit. One day battery life ok, could be at least 24h, maybe it will be in the future. I don't sleep with my watch, so it's not a problem, when I used to track my sleep I slept less because of the results and scores.

@Elimporta2

8 ай бұрын

Currently 50% remaining and 23 hrs of use Including sleep tracking. Always On display (on) but I haven't done any workout on this charge. S9 45mm

Excellent review, this is exactly what i wanted to hear. 👏

@DesFit

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great Review. Thanks

@DesFit

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

People are you using cellular or Bluetooth version? Does cellular eat more battery?

😢I’m just upset the new Nike face only has 4 complications instead of 5. I usually keep my heart rate dead center. lol hopefully they fix it with an update. They’ll say it gets in the way of the longitudinal lines tho 🤷🏾‍♂️

Looks like Series 9 for me. It’s definitely an upgrade over not having an Apple Watch. Lol. I haven’t had an Apple Watch since the very first one and haven’t had that one for a long time

I have my own Apple Watch and it works great for my iPhone and my AirPods too . Thanks for sharing this!

@DesFit

10 күн бұрын

Sure thing!

Just got my stainless steel S9 yesterday and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I went back and forth if I was going to get the Ultra 2 or S9. I went with the S9 because it’s sleeker. Also, I like to track my sleep and the Ultra is just a little too bulky. The battery is better on the ultra 2 but my preference was the aesthetics of the S9. Also the stainless with the sapphire is great for durability in my pilot job.

@magdalenaabno908

8 ай бұрын

Which size? How is the battery?

@ksaboda

8 ай бұрын

@@magdalenaabno908 I got the 45mm. The battery is decent if you turn off apps that are constantly listening. I turned off hey siri and the noise app. I just recently reenabled “raise to speak” because I believe that only listens briefly for Siri commands when the watch is raised close to your face. It could be useful if your hands are dirty. I’ll check what impact that has on battery life as I’ve had both Siri functions off since I got it. I disabled and deleted the noise app and the battery life is much better. That made a big difference. It still burns through power pretty quick if you start fiddling with the watch. Hard thing to do when it’s brand new😜

@ThatGuyOverThereWeird

8 ай бұрын

I upgraded ultra 2 and never going back. it's fine for sleeping and the titanium is light. I get 50 hours battery with a lot of use but can probably go to 3 days

@donjohn2239

8 ай бұрын

Same here. S9 is if you unless you are a ultra sport junkie or if you have so much to throw to apple

@Collier990RHCP

7 ай бұрын

@@ThatGuyOverThereWeird it’s good but come on, it’s about 62 grams 😂

Can i swim in swimming pool with regular AW 9 ?

Question: Did you also test the watch during GPS workouts while listening to music? I'm curious how that affects the battery

@stephenbrennan264

7 ай бұрын

I’m currently using the AWU 2 and have my beats fit pro connected to my watch and a 3 hour trail run with AOD full gps and music it uses 20% battery. Now for me that’s great 👍🏻

Great review 🎉 Def need that Series 9 tho

@DesFit

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I’m interested in the Apple Watch to just carry instead of a phone.. has anyone done this? I’m more than happy with my garmin and really not interested in being notified by my watch all the time. But for safety and enjoyment purposes I’d like the cellular option to stream music and books and podcasts as well as be able to make calls if I’m feeling a little unsafe (I know garmin has a safety contact option but as a female runner I get spooked often and like to be able to call a friend just to stay with me for a while) I’m not sure which to go with for this use or if I should just suck it up and keep carrying my phone

Can I hear invoice from messager or what up or any app mean if I get invoice from someone friend or I can send too ? Sometimes Iam lazy to txt messages to someone and for me is easy pls let me know thank

I cant update my series 9 pls tell me how to update

garvin venu 3 vs apply watch series 9?

I was eagerly anticipating having an Apple watch and bought series 1. That specific watch is still going, as I gave it to my sister when I upgraded to series 4. My series 4 died when I swam with it, not noticing a hairline crack in the watch crystal. I bought a series 6, which technically still works, but the back came loose and falls off. Currently using a series 7, which has either cracks or scratches on the face, so I never swim with it. So I'm tempted to go for an Ultra because I tend to bang into things. I've cracked many watch faces before I got into Apple watches. I love having an Apple watch and I usually just let it charge while I do a meditation in the morning. I'll probably wait another year to upgrade, unless I do something to break my series 7.

@ogonkansligaforgront

8 ай бұрын

I have scratched every Apple Watch I’ve owned until I bought one in stainless steel. Two years in there are some minor (and I mean really tiny) scratches on the case and absolutely none on the glass. They are stupid expensive but it’s so worth it.

I don’t have an Apple watch so I am planning to get one after watching this video

Tried to find a reason good enough to go with Ultra 2 or 1, didn’t find it, went for 9

Can’t wait…for Series 10. 😂

i still have a series 7 and since i’m only 16 i can’t afford a new one! the ultra would be perfect for me but it’s just too big on my wrist. thanks for the great vids as always. i love following your strava!

Not having these issues with mine

I am still using my AW3 an love it as it's light an my battery still lasts all day, which is incredible, especially having in mind that I bought it a month after its release. I've been going back and forth between buying AW9 or U2. In the end, the weight and the color of the U2 are the main reasons why I'll be getting the AW9. I don't mind having a shorter battery light. Thanks for your very informative an well structured videos.

@User-bp5wp

7 ай бұрын

the same AW3 bought after release. than 2 day battery, now with all day battery. probably i'll buy AW9 with nike desert stone rubber band. Hi5!

I just upgraded to the Series 9 from a Series 5.

Is there precision start for Apple series 9 as well? There is precision start for Apple Ultra which I find it quite useful

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not. I feel like it could be implemented by using the two side buttons together (which already pauses and resumes) but it doesn’t work that way

Question. Is that precision find feature using any LTE connection? Can we buy the GPS model and use this feature? Will the cellular version provide more accuracy on the precision find feature compared to the GPS version?

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Precision find utilizes the Ultra Wide Band chip (closer proximity). Cellular doesn’t play a role in that feature.

Seems like the series 9 was a good choice for me (having come from a Garmin) as that Ultra was just too large for my wrist. Though I still miss aspects of my Garmin, this watch has been a cool gift thus far for like 2 days 😅. We shall see if it’s a keeper.

@playingindies6730

7 ай бұрын

What benefits does the Apple show compared to Garmin? I have a Garmin Venu SQ and am looking for another. Ultra is way too big, so 9 seems to be better for me.

@Jacobus.J

3 ай бұрын

Could you provide an update :)? I am not sure if I want an Apple Watch or something like Garmin...

I always find the AW gives a slightly less total distance than Garmins…like you found. Which do you think is getting it right?

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

The theory I have is that the tracks tend to be smoother than some other devices from my testing, which could explain that ever-so-slight shorter distance on some occasions.

17:10 The Ultra's EN13319 scuba compliance makes the Ultra the only Apple Watch that can withstand diving into the water from a jetty, water skiing, showering (!), riding a water scooter, kayaking in white water or anything else subjecting the watch to high velocity water pressure. So the scope goes beyond just diving, and has an effect on day-to-day normal usage.