Here's the track video that I mentioned: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMx1Y9J0nbHVnYk.html And the best place to buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2: amzn.to/3FS0VNd Thank you guys so much for watching!

I also have been all of those things (fast on the track, a marathoner, a hobby jogger, and lately, slow as ....). Love all your stuff. Hope you have a good Gingermas video this year...

Been looking forward to exactly this review i.e. Apple ultra 2 for running! Cheers!

Solid video production as always mate!!!!

Magnificent video Matt. You are a talented content creator, and I appreciate the polish and creativity of your work. It’s like you are the “Apple” of this genre’s eye.

Great video Matt! I am an occasional runner I just got the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and it’s great!

Thank you, always great to watch your videos.

Amazing video Matt. I had the Nike watch.. your idea race routes. Works for me on trail races.. I get lost once in a while

Great video Matt!

Another great AWU2 breakdown. Thanks! Such production value. Now that you have tested all three triathlon sports, are you going to put it all together and do a triathlon review?

Great call to make the orange button more versatile in different apps 👍 Apple take note. Great vid Matt - thanks.

Thanks for this review. Buying mine next week! I am still using a Series 3... which doesn't even have iOS updates anymore. Time for an upgrade!

First time viewer and that Mom joke at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="66">1:06</a> was slick. Subscribing now... :)

Matt likes em THICC! 🤣 🤣 Sorry, didn't even make it past the intro before commenting. Love your videos my dude

Great review. I love my Ultra 1. I'm just hoping Apple keeps adding health info and course creation and directions when running

Hello, I have the AWU2 and the Fenix 6. I love both, the AWU2 is an amazing smart watch and a pretty good sport watch. Yet to seriously train, it is not as convenient as the Fenix which is really an amazing sport watch… and a poor smart watch 😊 On balance, for my current needs, the AWU2 is more adequate.

Another great review. I appreciate your point of view and the insights you provide. I have been a long time Garmin user and a few months ago upgraded to the Epix Pro 51mm. Love this watch, however I own so many apple products that I have been on the fence about getting the Apple watch Ultra since V1. With every video you put out I get just a little closer. I do feel Apple has a ways to go with some of the options but for the average runner/fitness enthusiast I do feel the Apple watch would work just fine. I do have a question for you, I know the Apple watch has the touch screen and less buttons than the Garmin but can you disable the touch screen on the Apple watch? I do hear a lot about the inadvertent touches that stop workouts. Thanks for your work and your time. Love the insight and thoughts.

OMG, I still have this old Nike Watch and it still works but it´s not possible to link the data to anything and it´s bulky af but it was a great running watch.

I´m with you on the race route feature being a strangely half-baked like a lot of Apple´s running features. No navigation and no routing based on a certain stat (pace, HR), no possibility to import a GPX. Also worth mentioning: running power without (automatic) running power zones (based on the correlation between HR and RP on flat surfaces, like Garmin and Polar do(1)), or intervals and fartleg without being able to see the last active split (like you mentioned), or any kind of map as a data page. Also worth mentioning for hiking or other outdoor activities: the strangely implemented backtrack feature (not into the workout app but into the compass app, without navigational features). Still have the AWU1 bc of the fall detection on motorcycles (hence the AW) and he battery life (hence the Ultra). (1) As a workaround, I have several workouts on the watch in which I set up alarms for my own power zones).

I got rid of my Fenix 7 pro and bought the ultra 2 because I need the smartwatch features and I love it I like it more than I thought

Great video - Some of us in European countries not supported for the track mode are lusting for them to expand - Any news on that?

Great video. What Garmin are you wearing?

I’ve tried Garmin, Suunto, Polar and Apple Watch. For running, not having buttons to navigate the watch, it’s a really downer. In the summer, the sweaty hands, and in the winter, when wearing gloves, it’s difficult to navigate. Other minuses of the Apple Watch are the lack of mapping, inability to cancel a workout but keep the existing run going, etc…

Can you program a workout in? - watch beeps for recover and when to start rep? Can you also set view for current lap pace? I used to Apple Watch 5 and none of that was possible so had to use a garmin

Personally I still prefer a sports watch. But it is definitely a compelling product that is improving. Would be great to see an improvement in battery 🔋 next year. I believe if apple or anything of the other players creat a long lasting smartwatch, more people would make a move. Great video like Always Matt. Keep up the good work

I ran the Bear 100 (100 mile Ultra) with an AWU1 and while you are correct about the 2 min GPS fix in the reduced GPS and HR mode, Apple is performing magic if you have your phone with you and offline downloaded maps. My track was near perfect to my amazement and surprise. My distance was spot on and my HR and calories were very close to a Suunto Vertical that I also wore. I was slow so 35h for a finish and no issues with battery. I agree with you about a non-optimal experience though, as that extreme low power mode restricts you to one screen. However, checking the pace and elevation gain with my Suunto showed they were very close. So, I think it can work with some compromises.

Random q: if you have flashlight set on the action button, I assume when in sleep mode you still have to do that annoying crown hold before you can turn on the flashlight?

An issue I have with my 2021 iwatch is when the touch screen gets wet from rain, say while running or at a ball game. When wet, the screen doesn’t work properly. Was this fixed on the Ultra 2?

The one thing I don’t hear anyone talking about is the lack of data field customization. Workout app or Strava app only have average pace and lap pace 🤔 ( At Least on the SE2 I’m testing) I do like the Apple Watch for its smart features such as getting a snapshot of who’s at my ring camera, but as a running watch it’s lacking unfortunately… So capable and so close, but it just doesn’t show me what I want

How accurate is the heart rate sensor compared to a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2? Mainly treadmill cardio, but i like to know what zone I'm in so the more accurate sensor is key for me. Your opinion would help. Thanks!

Enjoy all your videos. So my question is for an almost 50 year old that is training for my first 70.3 is the AWU2 going to be a good choice from start to finish? Been using a Garnin Instinct 1 Solar for years. Thanks again. Just looking for some direction.

Hi there, if you will go for a marathon run, will you pick AWU2 or Garmin Forerunner 965?

I stopped using race routes because I kept going off route. I don’t know why they just can’t overlay Apple Maps directions for that.

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How helpful is AW ultra 2 after the runs? Recovery time suggestions? Is hrv data helpful? Does it track training load over time? Thanks!

nice watch

Are there any differences at all between ultra 1 and ultra 2 gps? I see that both are dual band

Training Peaks integration will take this up another level. When/if that ever happens. Don’t want to have to use a third party app to integrate.

Apparently everything is personal perception. I purchased the AWU2 about 2 weeks ago and I’m not a big macho man and to me this watch is not a big boy like so many KZfaqrs claim it to be nor it doesn’t feel heavy either at least to me. But to each their own. This Apple Watch should have been called like “Apple Watch Pro” instead of the falsely marketing stunt and very likely customer feelings about it would have come across much more positive for everyone. I’m into mild work outs mainly 4-5 miles of mixed walk and running 4days per week. I do sleep with it and doesn’t bother me at all maybe because I got accustomed to my previous Nike Series 7 Apple Watch. I only keep important notifications on all else is off because battery is subjective from user to user but it is not the best option. I get about 3 days on mixed use. Overall, I’m happy and appreciative that I was able to buy it, because it is honestly a very expensive watch.

What shoes are wearing running through the woods in this video?

Ok, real comment time. My issue with Apple Watch (for running or any endurance sport) is the lack of structured training. I get runners that come to we with an Apple Watch but none of the workouts from TP or FS or any of those platforms will show up on their watch so they have to either memorize or write the workout on their arm. What year is it Apple???

is stop watch works with physical bottom ؟

I don’t if it’s garmin magic often I go 3 weeks without worrying about battery life love my enduro 2 😄 Whilst the AWU I. Have to think right 2 to 4 days until next charge 😂it’s true I won’t mention lte or Apple Pay But for running absolutely yes even better walking tracks very well plus heart rate out of all devices it’s the most accurate spot on 👍🙌 Great vid as always Matt 😄👏

Personally I think Apple Watches are great for casual running and even high intensity workouts on the track because you can listen to your downloaded music on a long run without having your phone and tracking splits as well as monitoring your heart rate during fartlek workouts

How does this watch perform inside the gym?

Only thing I really wish Apple Watch offered was a built in training plan but other than that it works well for my needs. I have the series 9

Guys, you can get the same health benefits with the S9 which is only $400. Even the S7 which you can get refurbished for $250.

“Not me trying to hit on your mom” 😂😂

It’s always the same verdict since years: You want a smartwatch for casual runners? AWU! You are serious about running? GARMIN!

“Now if you have every worn an Apple Watch Ultra, one of the first things your going to notice is that it’s a hefty watch.” Tell me you have never owned a mechanical watch without telling me you’ve never owned a mechanical watch.

Bro, i felt very difficult to understand ☹ your explanation.

chas the summit said it was good for 100mi with his testing

I have the apple ultra watch 2 and there is no speed on the screen 😮 km /h ridiculus

We did our own research on both Ultra 1 and Ultra 2. Verdict? The always on feature…THATS IT. I love Apple but if you’ve got the Ultra 1 don’t waste your money for the 2. And I’ve had the iPhone 15 Pro Max since it came out. I traded in from the 14 Pro Max. Verdict? NO NEED TO UPGRADE. The 14 of any version is the same for all 15 products. Here’s a fun fact: the same board and electronics used to make the iPhone since the iPhone 11 ALL have come from Samsung. Samsung sells Apple their electronics and designs. So basically, if you love Apple or your Galaxy, there is no real big difference. The first manufacturer that rolls out the clear/transparent wrap around wrist watch will be the front runner. One thing that Apple will begin using for the 16 is that they will give the user the ability to use the iwatch and iPhone to “satellite mode” to use in very remote areas. Something we should all consider having since we’re inching closer to a world conflict, so if anyone were to take over all cell phone capabilities, a sat phone is what you’ll need

Running with an apple watch Ultra is no different than running with an Apple Watch 9,87,6,5,4,3,it is a watch you wear it on your wrist and you run jog walk or just go shopping. I have an Ultra 2 I have had a stroke so I don't run I walk with my dogs or by myself. So an Apple Watch be it an Ultra or one of the the other models an Apple Watch is good for anything and for everybody!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend the Apple Waatch Ultra to a runner. It is just not made for that

Garmin smashes Apple

Let's put it this way. It's an APPLE WATCH. Unlike a Sunnto or Garmin which has a long extensive history when it comes to real world navigation. You're gonna spend upwards to a 1000 or so. Just get any SOLAR POWERED Garmin . You'll be a winner at the end in all fronts. Granted you're standing next to some Wannabe wearing an Apple Ultra. Yes. Wannabe. Or one of those people who are Just getting' into RUNNING. (thinking all this gear I just bought will improve my Running Ability.). Better to be that one guy with a Garmin 45 who's kicking everyone's ass. NO hype all Performance.

How's the applecwatch lawsuit going is the usa going to pull it from the market 😂

Yeah but about the rest of the world ?

I was fed up of this kind of watch whou offer 1 to 3 days battery life. It’s drive me crazy. Apple or samsung galaxy watch = piece of shit.