It’s Google’s new smartwatch OS, but it’s Samsung’s watch

Snappy interface, Improved third-party app support, Expanded health tracking, Rotating bezel, Improved third-party app support, Expanded health tracking

Locked in to Samsung’s ecosystem, Bixby, Samsung’s privacy policy should be clearer, Locked in to Samsung’s ecosystem, Bixby, Samsung’s privacy policy should be clearer

An incredible smartwatch for Samsung phone users but a little underwhelming when it comes to battery life

The Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch 4 acts as the perfect equivalent of an Apple Watch but for the Android ecosystem. However, although it's a great wearable that would fit just about anybody, the Galaxy Watch 4 fails to deliver in one key aspect that's ultimately the most important feature of a...

Stylish design, Bright and vivid OLED display, Excellent health tracking, Wear OS is a great match, Good haptic feedback

One-day battery life at best, Gimmicky capacitive rotating bezel, No Google Assistant support yet

“The Galaxy Watch 4 has great health and fitness-tracking features in a comfortable build designed for smaller wrists.”

A sideways step for Samsung watches but a big jump forward for Wear OS, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is now the number one Apple Watch alternative

Good fitness tracking, The best Wear OS watch to date, Retains plenty of Samsung flavour

Short battery life in 42mm version, Some interface quirks during exercise, Compatibility restrictions for non-Samsung phones

The high-end Galaxy Watch4 Classic features a stainless steel design and a rotating bezel backed by a better software experience and more third-party apps than previous Samsung smartwatches, though you can get a similar experience for $100 less with the standard Watch4 model.

Attractive classic watch design, Rotating physical bezel for easy navigation, Bright, sharp display, Fast processor, Body fat and composition measurements, Tracks snoring, More third-party apps than previous Samsung watches

Short battery life, Third-party app selection still trails Apple's watchOS

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4’s sharp design, smart software and standout health sensor make for a promising upgrade that somehow costs less than last year’s version. Plus the Classic model still offers everyone’s favorite rotating bezel.

Slimmer design and new watch faces, New Wear OS feels like Tizen, but with more apps, First major smartwatch with body composition analysis, More affordable than Galaxy Watch 3

Concerns with BIA sensor, Battery life can be inconsistent

Even if you aren't a huge Samsung fan, you'll find a lot to like....

If you want a stylish smartwatch then the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 looks fantastic and isn't overly expensive. Running on Wear OS powered by Samsung, it's incredibly straightforward with easy access to everything Google.

Screen comes in two sizes, Smart, modern and waterproof design, Reliable fitness tracking

Average battery life, You need a Galaxy phone for some features, Body composition measurements vary each time

There's no doubting that the Galaxy Watch 4 is another solid smartwatch from Samsung. It's slick, looks good and performs well in most departments. This is supposed to be a Samsung smartwatch, with Google software flowing through it, but right now it feels very familiar.

Nice, minimalist design, Good price, Feature packed, Slick performance