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If you’ve read any of my initial impressions, you’ll know I haven’t been shy about my feelings regarding the look of Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra, which officially hit wrists in mid-July 2024. However, while I still can’t hide the fact I think Samsung missed the mark aesthetically, after testing it for over two weeks, I can say it’s managed to deliver on its Ultra moniker in a lot of other ways. Though clearly Apple Watch Ultra-inspired, Samsung’s premium Wear OS smartwatch elevates a powerful software experience with extended battery life, great GPS tracking, and a handful of features for outdoor enthusiasts. Knowing that a Pixel Watch 3 launch is right around the corner, I’m willing to dub it the best Wear OS smartwatch available… at least for now.

If looks could kill

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra features a squircle watch case and orange detailing.