Apple Watch Ultra DURABILITY TEST! (vs Series 8)

I spent more time than I should have trying to break the Apple Watch Ultra. I couldn't really do it. The Series 8 on the other hand...that broke in one hit. Thanks to @lukemiani for helping me make this!

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:16 Part 1: Realistic
6:20 Part 2: EXTREME
11:29 Part 3: Just stupid
12:22 Final thoughts

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[tclark]

It’s insane that the pixels died before the screen cracked, I’ve never seen that before

[MohammadNaffaa]

Legends say he's still throwing the watch till this day

[braddavister]

This made me feel uneasy yet satisfied at the same time.

[UHDGamers-rexj]

Now I feel stupid buying a screen protector 😂 I knew the screen was strong, but wasn't expecting it to be this strong.

[ievnyrr]

Yes, this is exactly what I was waiting for. Now I can wear this ultra watch knowing it’s durable and not being afraid it will scratch or is going to be destroyed with normal use. Thank you!

[Alex-vpky]

Thank you for your scientific contributions. While I could never commit to such a move, someone needed to for us to know. Very glad to know my ultra will withstand all my normie type of moments of accidentally hitting shelves, walls, doors, etc. This thing will eat that like a champ.

[emilbangmik]

Incredible job on this video!
This is genuinely the only durability test that I have ever enjoyed! It might not have been the most scientific one but the most entertaining one for sure! But at the same time it was also some more realistic scenarios sorta, since normally you wouldn’t be sitting there scratching it with a pick. Seeing that series 8 did physically and emotionally hurt me tho.

[kaikalino]

I’ve been using the ultra for 2 full days and the battery % is at 48% 😮. I was shocked. I am going hiking this weekend so after seeing this ridiculousness I am convinced this is a prime investment! Thank you for sharing this!!!

[ThatWellnessGuy]

Nice to see more a durability test that isn’t just smashing it with a hammer or using a tool to damage it (which have never correlated to my damage experiences irl). And here I was worried that it would scratch on door handles and gym equipment like all of my other Apple Watches.

[LasdilElizaga]

I can't imagine the reaction of people watching you hitting the watch on random objects 😂

[jeromescott]

I would love to know if Apple used a different sapphire crystal on the Ultra compared to the Series 8. Crazy durability for the Ultra. Durability is why I have gone with stainless steel Apple Watches since the Series 2. The ion X glass doesn’t even compare to the sapphire. Well worth the extra money in my opinion. And with the Ultra this year, Apple is offering a great value.

Some people say Garmin has nothing to worry about, that’s what Blackerry thought when the iPhone came out in 2007 😊 I would never pay $999 for a watch with a terrible user interface just to get 30 day battery life!

[GvrnMHardr]

That one hit with the S8 was much harder then 90% of the hits with the ultra

[RaghavVijay]

That hurt watching you rub those watches on the rocks!. it was scary, especially for such and expensive watch!!.Thanks so much for these crazy cool videos Sam!.Also it was great to see Luke as well!.
Wow-This is the most insane and realistic testing I have ever seen. You really pushed that Ultra watch to the limit!. Thanks So much Sam, I really appreciate your efforts your dedication!!.You are so awesome!.
Wow the Ultra was so crazy!.

[bensilberman]

This is absolutely incredible!
The Ultra is TOTALLY worth $800

[CeeJayDee]

I work in a labour job (build and troubleshoot cell phone towers) so I’m working with a lot of tools, heavy steelwork etc etc and this is comforting to know how durable it is. I think I’ll still get some sort of skin/protector just for that extra layer. Can’t wait to get my ultra now!

[Rallo]

This was a true durability test if I ever saw one. I wonder if the Series 8 with a sapphire crystal screen would fair a little closer to the Ultra instead of the standard glass? Great vid!!!

[Dobdobz]

This is what I was hoping for not what tech rax did

[CBaines]

I’ve had the Sapphire Crystal on the series 4 for 4 years and I use it at work; industrial construction and it looks brand new still!! I did up grade to the ultra though. If Apple didn’t make this one, I would have gotten an Epix.
Thanks for the video!!!

[darwiniandude]

Note: this is a comparison between the 'glass' standard Apple Watch series 8, and the Ultra, which is sapphire. I've always bought sapphire Apple watches since 2015, never a scratch on the display not even once. Sapphire / Stainless steel is always worth the extra $$ especially if you'll keep it for multiple years as I do. Ultra is great value, being only a little more expensive than the stainless steel / sapphire version of Apple Watch 8.

[thezenboy]

This video felt like I was watching someone beat a puppy with a bat.