Samsung Galaxy Watch Review
The Samsung Galaxy Watch wants to fix what's always been a sticking point for smartwatches: battery life. Promising five days of power, the Tizen-based Galaxy Watch also offers fitness and sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and intelligent notifications with Bixby integration. It's expensive at $329.99, and adding LTE connectivity only drives the price up higher. And while it offers activity tracking, its results aren't on par with dedicated fitness trackers or even hybrid models like the Fitbit Versa. Still, it's one of the better alternatives out there to the Apple Watch.
Sharp Looks on a Round Face
The Galaxy Watch ($189.00 at Walmart) isn't that different from the Gear S3 in terms of physical appearance. Available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, it looks stylish on the wrist, with a more professional look than the sporty design you get with many fitness-oriented wearables, including the Gear Sport. Both sizes have a circular rotating bezel around a crisp 1.2- or 1.3-inch (42mm or...
The attractive Samsung Galaxy Watch has better battery life and is easier to use than most smartwatches, but its fitness tracking features aren't up to par.
Lasts up to five days on a single charge; Crisp AMOLED screen; Rotating bezel; Accurate heart rate monitor; Resistant to dust and water
Expensive; 46mm version is chunky; Fitness tracking accuracy not up to par in testing