Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Rugged, premium design with titanium, sapphire glass and ceramic.

Quite expensive at launch.

There are a few things that keep us from giving this watch an excellent score. The most obvious one is the absence of the rotating bezel, as the touch bezel just doesn't cut it. We believe the rotating bezel would have been an excellent addition to the...

Bold, unique design ; Surprisingly comfortable ; Quick button is great ; Big and bright display ; Excellent activity/sleep tracking ; Sleep apnea feature works well ; Two-day battery life

No rotating bezel or crown ; Limited use for water activities ; Slow, slow, slow charging ; Very expensive

“The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of the most eye-catching smartwatches available in 2024, and it's a joy to use.”

Longer battery life than the regular Galaxy Watch ; Double pinch is useful ; Adds dual-frequency GPS and sleep apnea detection ; Cheaper than the Apple Watch Ultra

Where is Samsung in this? ; The squircle chonk doesn’t fit small wrists ; Sleep apnea feature is limited to Galaxy phones ; AGEs metric is baffling

This truly was a bittersweet review to write. I can’t deny the Galaxy Watch Ultra fills a void for Android users who want a smarter Garmin alternative. (For a reasonable price, too.) I can’t fault Samsung for trying something different now that it has...

Attractive! Accurate. Durable. Advanced health insights like body composition and AGEs index. Has navigation features like Track Back and compass.

Weirdly hard to navigate. Not all features are available on non-Samsung phones. AGEs index is puzzling. Other trackers still have better features, software, and algorithms (for now).

Battery lasts more than a day ; Detailed sleep and health insights ; Customizable Quick Button ; Responsive touch and gesture controls ; Durable titanium build ; Big and bright display

Single bulky size option ; Not suitable for water sports ; Slightly inaccurate sleep time measurements ; Expensive

Although it's pricey, the highly customizable Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra provides the enhanced durability, tracking abilities, and AI-based recommendations that serious athletes and adventurers need.

Premium materials and build quality ; Significantly improved GPS tracking ; New powerful Exynos processor ; Excellent activity and sleep tracking ; Two-day battery life (Decent for a smartwatch used this much)

Considerable Price Point ; Large and bulky with only one size ; Lacking advanced recovery metrics ; AGEs data has potential, but for now, it's confusing ; Two-day battery life (expected more of a device this expensive)

Rugged, Water-resistant design ; Long battery life ; Bright and responsive AMOLED display ; Wear OS 5 and its apps support ; Fitness and health tracking features ; Accurate GPS ; Four years of software updates

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Design and Build: 8.0/10

A stylish statement on your wrist ; Vibrant, colorful display ; Sleek Ultra watch faces, though the selection is a bit limited ; The most accurate Galaxy Watch yet ; Multisport features are genuinely fun

Only one size ; No support for external sensors ; Feels a bit confined to the Galaxy ecosystem ; Maximum of two days battery life ; Recharging takes longer than it should

While it is not without its flaws, Samsung has truly stepped up with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, delivering a smartwatch that feels like it's in a league of its own. Sure, there are some drawbacks—issues with external sensors, battery life that could be...

Reliable GPS tracking ; Wear OS 5 out of the box ; Multi-day battery life ; Large display and added action button ; Multisport mode and Race Partner mode

Questionable aesthetics ; Some wellness features need refinement ; Advanced features still require Samsung phones ; Only available as LTE model ; Expensive price point

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra isn’t an anomaly; the market has been moving towards adventure-focused wearables for some time. I personally don’t love how the trend has impacted Samsung’s design language with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, but there are...