Is the Apple Watch Ultra the PERFECT travel watch?

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How does the Apple Watch Ultra cope with a full day of sightseeing in a big city? I took mine to New York City to find out and didn’t turn on any of the battery-saving features! In this video, I also run through my thoughts on watchOS 10.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Tour and watchOS 10
12:30 - Conclusion

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@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Where's the strangest place you've taken your Apple Watch?

@REALHARSH Жыл бұрын

I’m taking it to Marrakesh in a few weeks… Hopefully “backtrack” will work or I may not make it home

@justinbprice Ай бұрын

When I went back across the pond (to Spain that is!), I finally splurged to the Ultra 2 coming from a Series 5. The Series 5 still worked well for the most part except for the aging battery. The larger battery on the Ultra 2 makes it a great watch to have on your wrist for long journeys where you won’t have it back on a charger for over a full day!

@weinbergfahrer4048 Жыл бұрын

You made a GREAT video here, combining a walk through famous places with your experience with the Apple Watch. Super and original, I loved it! Thank you very much for your time and effort you put into making these videos!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Comments like this mean everything and are the reason I do this. Thank you for taking the time to say that!

@louismartini6983 Жыл бұрын

What a BRILLIANT way to do a review! You should plan to visit EVERY major city in the world and do a different review.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Massively tempting.

@alanlowe1362 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviewstax write off too. This was such an entertaining review! Nothing over the the top and we get to see parts of the world we wouldn’t typically see. Best of both worlds! Cheers!

@kevinmckenna2559 Жыл бұрын

Flat Iron Building

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Should have done my research, eh? 😆

@raycheshire5581 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. You managed to do a review / update and visit all the places in NYC that I'd like to visit. May the channel keep on growing!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ray - I appreciate that!

@joef.4550 11 ай бұрын

Very fun video Mark! Really liked the info you gave mixed with the different places you went to! Keep up the content! Enjoy the videos!!

@MarkEllisReviews 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JuanLopezXVIII Жыл бұрын

I’m happy you had fun in NY! Thank you for being such polite, excited tourist in our city!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Haha - I couldn't help it!

@awkwardatlas5623 Жыл бұрын

I really like this Mark - you did a really good job. I'd happily watch non-techy videos from you.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you - that means an awful lot.

@ThatMarkGilroy Жыл бұрын

This is one those great examples of watching a Pro at work. What might have been a really dull video testing the Ultra's capabilities was part tour guide/part WatchOS10 rundown, film-buff location dropping, storytelling and more. Really, really clever way of structuring a tech video.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Means a lot, Mark - thank you.

@BlaqViper Жыл бұрын

I gotta be honest, as much as I’m in NYC you actually made the tour fun to watch. I actually forgot I was suppose to be watching a video about the Ultra. Nice job!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Haha - well, that’s definitely a compliment! Thanks!

@thomasspurlock2724 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Mark! Hope you enjoyed NYC. Really liked how you mixed in the WatchOS 10 features in with the sites you visited. You should have given your feet some rest and tapped into the subway with Express Transit on your Apple Watch Ultra.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And I did exactly that on the subway earlier in the week :)

@tapiolehto5312 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how beautiful New York is

@andym5444 Жыл бұрын

Nice video mate, I am still pondering do I get an Apple Watch Ultra or maybe wait for a possible gen 2 later this year. Nice video of New York too, had my fourth visit there back in February this year and already can’t wait for the next visit.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@PhilSledge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour, love the Hooks & Ladders An Englishman in New York is playing in my head. lol

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@farasey Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lesliegraham8478 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Loved this video! Where did you stay?

@AnthonyNeedsTech Жыл бұрын

so, when i visit home (NYC) i’ll try using my Apple Watch Ultra as my only device for a day. you’ve inspired me to do it.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@philspence3093 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this

@firatbicakk 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video and city tour. Thank you Mark !

@MarkEllisReviews 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@JustLearning Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Mark. I live in NYC in the Borough of the Bronx. The Bronx is the only borough with "The" in front of it and the only borough that is actually part of the continent. The other boroughs are islands. You touching video segment on John Lennon made me cry. I was old enough to hear them when I grew up and saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show. I am a big Beatles fan. I was amazed that although you were born two months after John was killed, you showed such emotion. Thank you for that. I am retired and do not make it to Manhattan much but your video got me home sick for Manhattan and I plan to make a trip soon. You put a lot of work into your videos and it is appreciated. Your videos are informative and fun to watch. FYI, I was stationed in England in RAF Lakenheath from 1980-1982 and loved how friendly people were to me. Hope to visit England again. Thanks again Mark.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

I love everything about this comment. Thank you! And as for Lennon, the Beatles and music in general are such a huge thing to me and my family - it totally overwhelmed me!

@rodgaray Жыл бұрын

Cool vid Mark; I love your videos! Apple uses "Machine Learning" to avoid using the term AI, but basically, it refers to the same; there's a great MKBHD about how Apple avoids the term AI and VR, among others.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Cheers! They do indeed; and that decision absolutely fascinates me.

@ronanhutchinson Жыл бұрын

I LOVED this! Thanks for the tour of NYC! I think the whole concept for this vlog was excellent! I gotta ask a nerdy YT question though, what were you filming on? You didn’t have your nice Sony out in the rain did you? 😅😅

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! There’ll be more of this stuff. As for the camera… it was the DJI Osmo Action 3!

@ronanhutchinson Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviews phew! It’s a great little camera!! The idea that you were using a Sony in the rain gave me legit anxiety… (I probably other things I should be worrying about 🤔🤔) 😂😂

@Whatmobiledeal Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Were you using the ultra whilst connected to your iPhone or standalone? I’ve recently got an ultra and found whilst connected to my phone the burn rate of battery is around 33% per 24 hours - appreciate everyone will get varying mileage due to how they use their watches! 3 days usage from a single charge is clutch for me! Keep up the great work 😊

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. I had the iPhone with me - I wanted this to be a realistic test 😉 And yes, without the iPhone, the AWU really does chew through the battery.

@tgreen12345 Жыл бұрын

I love this video Mark. Due to health issues I’m unable to travel but New York is one place I would love to have been to. I also have an Apple Watch Ultra. Added to my favourites list.👍👍

@mungo75 Жыл бұрын

Did you have a Data plan over there? Would love to know if the maps/directions really work offline on watch os 10?

@gsmautomotive Жыл бұрын

Great video. Is the watch os beta fairly stable as your daily driver?

@Will_Roman7 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate

@KingTechHD Жыл бұрын

Love the Watch Ultra. Great experience

@stefanschulte-strathaus2020 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Mark! Cool idea to do a review.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@NourMoghrabi Жыл бұрын

Nice video I enjoyed watching can you do video with the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple Watch SE 1 generations and beat studios buds Thank you

@JoshCampbellGeekXL Жыл бұрын

Regardless if they refresh or build upon Watch Ultra with new hardware this fall, it's safe to say that any Watch Ultra doesn't really come full circle with software until this next release. This is good because I just bought one. 🙃

@dnewman6 Жыл бұрын

Are you using both iOS 17 and watchOS 10 on your daily driver phone and watch? Any major bugs or would you say it’s good to go?

@mbingham10 Жыл бұрын

Amazing bit of kit, I’m a watch person I do like Swiss watches especially ones that have an R at the start of there name, now then they are proper watches but the Apple Watch is a tool a marvellous tool at that I just wish it looked more stylish I wear my ultra for knocking about in and workouts but for a night out with the wife at a nice restaurant it just doesn’t cut it and thats about the only fault I can find with this excellent product.

@REALHARSH Жыл бұрын

Pitaka also does the carbon fibre cover that goes over the titanium bro. Looks awesome with the strap 😉

@ryakkan Жыл бұрын

Glad you included Hook & Ladder 8. Still an active NYFD station.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Loved it.

@robsawalker Жыл бұрын

The Sopranos will probably never be bettered. Greatest TV series ever 👍🏻

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@calebhathaway2632 6 ай бұрын

Fun fact, Grand Central Station is not actually Grand Central Station. It's great Central terminal. It even says terminal outside on the door before you walk in written in stone a station is just a stop along the way but Garrett Grand Central terminal is a termination point for the trains it's the end of the line, I have no idea why in movies and TV shows they've missed sled people for years it's not Grand Central Station. It's Grand Central terminal.

@StBernardFan Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@expathaggis Жыл бұрын

What service provider and plan do you use ??

@bashier9439 Жыл бұрын

what a city tour man. cool 🤙

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@mkemp01 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. New York is like one massive film set.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it just!

@Tech4YourNeeds Жыл бұрын

I love my Apple Watch Ultra.

@erictingkingco2746 Жыл бұрын

you are a walking movie dictionary, cheers 🥂

@FlyingDogArt Жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤟👍🤟

@billx4266 5 ай бұрын

I have a problem, i love my watch ultra 2 but if i go on travel, to turkey, h cannot use roaming, so its not connected to cellular.... Also my iphone isnt, we have only wifi hotspots there. So will the ultra be a good thing to bring with me then or not?

@shanemoodley7849 Жыл бұрын

Did you keep your galaxy watch 5 pro ?? 🤔

@paulmckee6072 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video 🎉🎉🎉

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vpnconsult Жыл бұрын

Garmin Epix or Fenix dominates the shit out of this Apple Watch.

@scotie690 Жыл бұрын

The Apple Watch isn’t the only device I don’t have from Apple. My 200 euros Amazfit GTS4 lasts 8 days in a row… When they get there I gladly will buy one.

@ShervinShares Жыл бұрын

Let’s Apple Watch hangout next time you’re here

@richardpetros2550 Жыл бұрын

Great video ….and big thumbs up remembering the late and great John Lennon 👍👍👍

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexstruenorth Жыл бұрын

Didnt know youre from Northampton!? Same 😂

@IliasEvagelatos Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats Garmin !!!

@allthingstechandgadgets657 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Apple Watch seems leagues ahead of the Samsung Galaxy watch I actually own 😂. Samsung needs to really pull their socks up and really improve the Samsung Galaxy watch. To be fair, though, the Samsung Galaxy watch and the Apple Watch at two very different watches and with two very different ecosystems and OS. When I was watching your video, I was reflecting on what the Apple Watch offers. Ultimately, not everyone is going to use these features and functions to be fair.

@AnthonyNeedsTech Жыл бұрын

damn it Mark….you made me buy the band and watch case….WHY….WHYYYYYYYY….lol. it’s okay, it looks great and it’ll be durable for work.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Oops!

@jimnewtonsmith Жыл бұрын

New York here I come. Apple Watch Ultra here I come. … because I can!

@fulllifeadventure5195 Жыл бұрын

I love how the opening shot when he takes the watch off its stand in the morning, it reads 95% battery. A few seconds later when starting out he says “battery at 100%”. 🤔

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

You’ve heard of charging, right?!

@marcelopadilla1198 Жыл бұрын

Lol “50% at 4pm”. Garmin fenix/Epix would have like 95% even with navigation

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Of course they would - they have much better stamina than the Apple Watch Ultra.

@fulllifeadventure5195 Жыл бұрын

…and 10% of the features.

@dariomendoza9136 Жыл бұрын

How good is Garmin navigation? Would you rely on it on a travel?

@jeffersonlake8622 Жыл бұрын

The best film shot at Grand Central of course being Carlito's Way...

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Can't believe that failed to make the list, tbh.

@kutdownongaming1935 Жыл бұрын

Lmaoo definitely a tourist. He was up early 8am, Jesus. I don’t hit Manhattan till noon. But love using my ultra in the city.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

A lot of people were up with me, buddy. You might be missing out.

@gdkjones Жыл бұрын

Flat Iron Mark 🤣 Flatiron sounds like a medication for Transformers with digestion problems.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

How do you know that's not what I was referring to? 😬

@ericb.5413 Жыл бұрын

The price is unbelievable

@Oharsh0928 Жыл бұрын

Was this done without your iphone?

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Nope. Wouldn’t be a realistic test for me.

@chrisk5651 Жыл бұрын

I was born in the Bronx and grew & still live one county north. I have never seen the Sopranos.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome. And please give it a go!

@Jiggy609 Жыл бұрын

Whaaaat

@Bruceneuman Жыл бұрын

Officially Grand Central Terminal.

@Bruceneuman Жыл бұрын

Your walking your reminds me of my walking around London, which I enjoyed as much as anything I have ever done.

@CrueLoaf Жыл бұрын

People ask my how long my Ultra’s battery lasts. I tell them twice as long as a regular Apple Watch. And that’s about right. 👍

@greeneyesms Жыл бұрын

"Flat Iron" as in the tool used to iron clothes.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

As so many people have pointed out ;)

@davidempire4874 Жыл бұрын

NYC resident here

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

I love your city.

@davidempire4874 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviews You should move here. 5G is really fast here as well. I get over 500mbps on T-Mobile 5G at my apartment.

@nigelstockley7011 Жыл бұрын

Flateron building lol. Its the Flatiron building - Flat Iron - because its the same shape as a flat iron.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

I’m going to hear this a lot, aren’t I.

@nigelstockley7011 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviews dont worry, I think Judith Chalmer's job is safe for now :-)

@residentsteve Жыл бұрын

Why no watch face store 🤷🏼‍♂️.

@mikeburke3660 Жыл бұрын

A garmin epix 2 is a far better and lower cost watch. My epix with all functions on lasts 3 days. Turn off the gps it lasts two weeks

@AbiyBattleSpell Жыл бұрын

It’s so good it broke my iphone (chipped the metal when I dropped it by accident be careful)

@simonjones4797 Жыл бұрын

Pretty much Casey now 🎥

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Haha - if only!

@simonclegg6447 Жыл бұрын

Mark: It's FLAT IRON - and pronounced as such.

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

As SO many people have already pointed out 😉

@Windingify Жыл бұрын

I actually think the Ultra does amazingly well with the battery life; as you say - it runs all kinds of stuff and still manages to go for 2 days. keeping in mind how it charges to the max in just 1 hour, this whole battery talk is really not an issue. great vid!

@leeshapiro4240 Жыл бұрын

Flat Iron -

@alegbes Жыл бұрын

Spider-man and elektra? Do you mean Electro?

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Probably. Not really a Spidey fan, tbh.

@monsieurguillemot Жыл бұрын

Iron as in iron man

@tomburke5311 Жыл бұрын

Oh, *cellular* activity. Ah well - better than nothing…

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Eh?

@tomburke5311 Жыл бұрын

8:04. “Estimates the last place you Cellular activity”.

@MrWinger1951 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy the Garmin Fenix 7 with the money otherwise spent on an Ultra.

@Nyelands Жыл бұрын

Flat iron because it resembles the flat iron you use for clothes. And the watchband looks homemade = ugly.

@jonnymarkbeadle Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to do a video where you trolled New Yorkers by pronouncing the names of all the sites incorrectly, and then you went and pronounced the Empire State Building correctly. BOO!

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

Haha - well, at least I got one of the pronunciations wrong!

@adityaupalkar007 Жыл бұрын

The video was kinda meh at best… But it’s okay because this is something different from your other reviews… Personally I prefer your sit down reviews…

@MarkEllisReviews Жыл бұрын

I guess we don’t all have the same sense of adventure!