The watch is east to read, and easy to set up, although I have not fully explored all the apps available for the watch yet

The Bluetooth connectivity is not very good, as it drops at about 15 metres, and sometimes has to be reconnected via the phone app

The Galaxy Watch 4 is Samsung’s best smartwatch to date, but annoying restrictions mean it’s less appealing than it should be

Impressive performance, Access to more apps than before, Attractively priced

Mediocre battery life, No ECG unless you have a Samsung phone, Doesn’t offer all Wear OS features

Samsung's premium smartwatch is a jack of all trades, master of many....

Fantastic display and rotating bezel, Thinner, lighter design, Two-day battery life, Advanced running metrics can be super helpful, Useful sleep tracking and insights

GPS and HR sensors can be inaccurate, No MST payments with Samsung Pay, Big price increase over original Galaxy Watch, Setup process for non-Samsung phones is a pain, Third-party app support is lacking

“Stellar battery life and strong fitness-tracking capabilities make this the perfect smartwatch for Android users.”

Stellar battery life, Easy to check and interact with notifications, Rotating bezel navigation, Accurate fitness-tracking measurements, Attractive design, sharp display

Still a little large, Samsung Health app is cluttered, lacks coaching, No MST for Samsung Pay

Whether you pick up the big or small Samsung Galaxy Watch, you're getting a smartwatch that makes a much more compelling argument for Android phone owners than a Wear watch does right now, even if it may not necessarily see iPhone users ditch their Apple Watch just yet.

Solid fitness and sports tracking features, Slick Tizen OS, 2 day+ battery life

The key selling point for Samsung Galaxy Watches has always been the fact they actually look like timepieces. Unlike the square Apple Watch – which has always looked a bit too much like a Blake’s 7 or Star Trek communicator for my liking – the Galaxy Watch 3 has a spherical touch screen design that,...

Super swish design, Solid fitness and health tracking, Decent smartwatch functionality

Battery life could be better

The Samsung Galaxy Watch continues the tradition set by its predecessors: it's a well-made, easy to use, durable and attractive smartwatch. Tizen has its lures, but is app limited, however, which is the watch's main shortcoming.

Attractive design, Solid stainless steel case, Rotating bezel is brilliant, Tizen OS's user interface is user friendly, Great battery life

Tizen OS lacking in apps, Software looks/feels the same as it has for some time, Notifications load slowly, 42mm limited battery

It may not have the same app availability as Wear OS watches, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the best you can buy right now.

Rotating bezel, Two-day battery life, Advanced fitness tracking

Expensive, Lack of third-party apps, Same processor as first-gen Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch follows the tradition of the Galaxy Gear S smartwatch line with a new brand and a new outlook on life. The Galaxy Watch uses the newest version of Tizen to deliver a wrist-bound smart wearable device experience that’s both powerful and feels natural.

Comfortable fit with standard strap, Buttons and dial are easy (and fun) to use, Classic yet current look and feel, Automatic activity tracking is simple and helpful, Tizen is smooth and ready for prime-time

Doesn't come in all-black, Needs 4 apps to connect to non-Samsung Android, Limited functionality with iPhone, No MST for Samsung Pay (uses NFC instead)

With the Galaxy Watch, Samsung is probably presenting the best smartwatch for an Android smartphone. And it doesn't run on Android at all. The battery life is very good, Tizen OS is even better adapted to the round design and some new features have been added.

Great battery life, Fast operating system, Numerous functions, Good workmanship

Limitations without a Samsung smartphone