This is a good watch in a lot of ways, but that's not what this review is about - this is about how fragile this watch is. I've had it for less than a week, and it's taken more damage than my galaxy watch 4 classic did in 2 years.
I slipped on some grease at work and fell against a wall. When I looked down, the frame of the watch has been noticeably scratched up, including a scratch on the screen. This is supposed to be a rugged, hardy watch for all occasions, especially things like outings in extreme conditions. It will not survive harsh treatment. For the price of the watch, a big part of which is supposed to be for how hardy it supposedly is, this is not just disappointing but outrageous.
The only reason I don't rate it even lower is because at least the watch works well. But paying this price only for the first incident in less than a week to damage it is infuriating.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
1
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 20, 2024
Thanks for the outreach. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the Watch Ultra. We are glad to hear that you are pleased with the watch's functionality, but we acknowledge your worries about its durability. We understand that accidents can occur. Please remember that we provide a 12-month limited warranty for manufacturer defects, and you also have the option to add Samsung Care+ for eligible devices. Kindly contact us at Samsung Support so that we can assess the situation and determine the necessary steps to address your concerns. We are eager to hear from you. -Kelvin smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
Touch response and swipe is hit or miss. Like a lot of the features. Not as refined as I would have hoped.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 23, 2025
Hi ClkWrk, Thanks for taking the time out of your day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. As we strive to be innovative and make improvements on the design and functionality of our products, your feedback is invaluable. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, linked below. We would be more than happy to assist you with what you may be experiencing with your device, however, without having more details available and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I suggest reaching out to Samsung Support for further assistance and/or help with troubleshooting your device. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
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It's okay. Oddly clunky and the adjustable anchor of the the Trail Band digs into the bottom of my wrist. Making it annoying and painful after a few hours of wear.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 25, 2024
Thanks for the outreach, Dade. We highly value our customers' feedback, and we are committed to making continual improvements. We noticed that you contacted us regarding your Watch Ultra. Our new watch bands for the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are made using a variety of comfortable and stylish materials, catering to different preferences. For instance, the functional Sport Band is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, while the Athleisure band is ideal for casual wear. Additionally, the Galaxy Watch7 bands are interchangeable with previous Galaxy watch models that share the same band size. Here are the available bands for the Galaxy Watch Ultra: The Marine band dries quickly after being submerged in water and includes a titanium lock. It comes in dark gray, green, orange, and white. The Trail Band features a latch and hook buckle structure and is made from flexible and lightweight material. It is available in orange, dark gray, and white sand. The Peakform band is suitable for all workouts, made from tightly woven and durable fabric with an inner ripple design. It features a wide, titanium buckle and is available in orange, dark gray, and white sand. If you have any further concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Samsung Support for further assistance. -Kelvin smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus