Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my first smart watch and I bought it to replace a Fitbit I wanted to upgrade. I didn't like the look of the square Fitbit so I started checking in to the Samsung smartwatch. There was a lot of good and bad I found after much research, however my overall experience has been positive. Warning, don't add the "Facer" app unless you want to kill your battery everyday Good...1. functionality of the watch is smooth and fluid. 2.Bezel works great, 3. touch screen is excellent. 4.Call Clarity is amazing from what others tell me when I'm talkin with them. 5.I'm getting about three and a half days of battery life with normal usage. 6. Watch just looks expensive, and you can buy extra bands and accessories to make it even classier Bad... 1. Bixby after 4 updates is still horrible. 2. I thought the battery life would be better. 3 I'm afraid to try it in the shower because of the bad reports I've heard , so I have the inconvenience of taking it off everyday and putting it back on. Even with the negatives I still think it's a great watch and those things aren't deal-breakers.

When I bought the Galaxy Note 8 I thought about replacing my aging Gear S2 but had heard Samsung had a new watch coming out. Boy am I glad I waited! This watch is what a smartwatch should be. It is not only a visually pleasing piece of jewelry but functional as well. I have used many fitness trackers from the Nike branded ones to the FitBit One and Alta HR. Each one did a few things but not one did all I needed. This one watch combines everything I use into one package. The 46mm case is a good fit for my wrist. It is overall a good looking watch. Much more so than the older Gear S2. The build quality seems on par with my other Samsung equipment which is to say excellent. Battery life is a surprise. Even with the AOD on, I can get 2 full days between charges. Software is the only downside I can see. I will have to wait for the developers to catch up and see what apps are offered in the future.

Using this with a Moto phone, it installed cleanly although roughly 4 different apps and/or plugins were required and you have to grant access to a lot of items on your phone. It does drain the phone battery at a noticeably higher level but not excessive, just noticeable. The watch battery is amazing, I've been running on the same charge for 4 days and it's at 46%. You can pick up phone calls and friends tell me the quality is good when I'm talking into the watch. All notifications are delivered to the cell which was my main interest point. You can change the face from classic chrono (the one seen in most of the online pictures) - I use one called Dashboard which is more digital. I didn't really care about the health app but it cheers me on when I run up our steps and you always see your pulse and I used it on the stationary bike which basically gives you a pulse profile and stores the workout. It's all very well done from a software perspective. You can respond to texts and emails by talking into your watch and it also has that finger painting type text input. I'm older and up-close eyesight is iffy but this is easy to read no problems.

I own an Apple Watch but the one thing they truly made this appealing to me was the large and thick 46mm size and a huge round face. It is a well built sturdy watch and it does have some weight to it - so keep that in mind. It certainly does not feel like a "toy" by any means. Also due to the slight bulkiness of this, just be careful not banging this into doors, walls, etc. I have already but no damage, no scratches. The watch face is strong Gorilla glass, no real fear of shattering the face. The silicone band it came with is ok for starters - its light and would be great for those working out. but there are many, many stylish bands you can pick up for this (leather, stainless steel links in many color options, etc) If you can find a 22mm band at other stores, these will work as well with the special "quick release pins" that come with the watch. You can even purchase bezels for this that completely change the look of the watch. Like the Apple Watch, this comes preloaded with some nice looking default Samsung watch faces - however unlike the other big brand name smart watch, you can download literally 1000's of fully working watch faces - that also work with the applications available on the free Samsung Gear app as well so many more very unique faces on 3rd party apps. You can literally have a different watch face every single day for the next 5+ years if you choose. Another cool step, you can download the free Watch Face Designer and create your own and load the finished face via wifi to your Galaxy Watch. The options are endless when it comes to customizing the look. Battery life is very impressive for this, to get the most out of battery life however this depends on what notifications you have set, apps used, It does have an always on option - great for ALL smart watches (no need to life the wrist to trigger the display) Even with these set, battery is still very impressive. But a slight downfall I have noticed is how many apps are available for the Galaxy Watch - compared to the popular AW. But one app I personally like is a GPS app, Map, that literally shows you a full Google like street map right on your watch, I found that very cool impressive. There are also other apps that have no trouble connecting to your smart TV, Google/Alexa devices, even bringing up my Arlo camera on my watch! Another big benefit. I did have this connected to my Samsung Note 9, everything was flawless through that phone for obvious reasons (Samsung to Samsung). But I also did connect this through my iPhone XS (The watch connecting to multiple phones is not possible so you do need to un-pair from one phone in order to connect this to a new phone.) Apple IOS Samsung app does work, but you will lose a few features. Email will work, Apple calendar appointments work with notifications, but text messaging will not. No way to receive text notifications or even sending texts using the watch connected to IOS. Other 3 party apps like Weather, you'll get Instagram notifications - if you have IG. Health apps like heath rate will work. So far after a month of heavy use, I am not disappointed with the purchase at all. It's just a slick looking watch.

I love the watch, its very easy to use, the battery lasts days, vibrates when you get a notification to include FB messenger and gives a lot of pre programmed replys. I have the Galaxy S20 and it was very easy to connect to the Samsung app and there is a ton of really cool free watch face styles to choose from and once downloaded, very easy to change to a different style. The only con I have is that your arm has to swing in order for it to track your steps, so if you're pushing a cart, it won't count those. But all in all, a great watch.

I bought this smartwatch to supplement my Note 9 and together they work remarkably well and as intended. Design and craftsmanship are great! Battery life is extremely good, lasting upwards to 5 days before needing a charge. The AMOLED display is vibrant and bright. The first shortcoming falls in the fitness department and how things are being measured, and although the readings seem to be fairly accurate or on par with the basic premise of steps, sleep, and etc., I do not believe the readings are as accurate as other smartwatch brands out there--it's indicative of your overall health to suffice, without giving much of extensive data or explanation. Samsung Health is okay, but it can be better. My only gripes are that because the watch's form factor is on the big side, it does tend to get caught on sleeve cuffs and jackets and voice recognition with Bixby is nowhere as comparable to the intelligence of Siri and Alexa. It sometimes struggles to wake up and do simple commands, and you will need to download apps that should have been native too (e.g. timer). Sleeping with it on for tracking your sleep cycle can be a little jarring because it can get snagged on your blankets. Everything else about the smartwatch is great for day-to-day use. Software updates are really fast and convenient too.

This is a great smartwatch it design i great and doesnt feel cheap it actually is a premium guality the bezel feels great and it actually looks like a regular watch, a lot of face watch to choose from and what makes it even better is the battery life it last a long time 3 days fully charge. And the speaker sounds loud and clear when making a call i have the Bluetooth vesion i like the design 46mm it makes ever perfect for me the actual size. The only think for is i havent received an update with new features or something, iguess Samsung doesnt want to send update to the smartches

If you're into fitness or just like stylish watches this guy is great. Does everything you would need to track your fitness pluss internet access and phone connectivity. There are a great many watch faces to choose from including classic analog style to digital style. If you're thinking about a smartwatch, this ones a great pick.

This watch is amazing, I bought a reduced price one that someone returned; (open box), basically new. The battery last for days, the speaker is clear and loud, I really can't complain about anything, I personally didn't care for the strap that came with it, I like metal ones and I was able to get one that looks great and is extremely comfortable, made me love the watch even more. If you are thinking about buying one don't hesitate, I'm 58 years old and I found it to be very easy to use.

Absolutely love this watch. It does more than I was looking for; for example; I like the ability to answer calls without having to take my phone out of my pocket, it was really convenient during holiday shopping sprees. No more missed calls because you didn’t ‘hear’ the phone ring. It supports a lot of apps and lets you configure which ones will show notifications; this allows you to quickly glance at a message and know if it requires immediate attention. It provides all the expected health apps with as much information as needed – great to monitor progress and keep you on track on fitness goals. I highly recommend this watch.

Yes, people will argue that Tizen doesn't have very many apps, but it has several things that Android Wear does not. Like a larger selection of watch faces, ultra-smooth navigation, a rotating bezel (best way to navigate a watch), and top notch OLED screen (what Samsung does best). Additionally, now battery life can be added to the list! I switched from the Gear S3 and I liked that watch a lot, but hated the two days of battery life. The Galaxy watch easily gets 4 days and if you occasionally turn on power saving mode and not check heart rate constantly, maybe a little more. I think the always on (watchface) mode will take a day off the battery life, so I use the wake up gesture. I'm keeping this watch!

Was never really a fan of big round watches, and why I had the gear fit2 pro, but this watch has changed my mind. Downloaded spotify on the watch and connected my headphones (via bluetooth) to the watch, and now I no longer need my phone when at the gym. Great battery life (at least on mine), I can go approximately just over 3 days before recharging. Not a fan of the silver finish but I bought a black case to cover that and replaced the original band with a metal band and now it's perfect.

This watch is made for Samsung phones Pros Great battery life. Can go 2 days before charging with normal use Easy to use rotating bezel. Better than crown. Easy-to-use with Samsung based apps Durable, waterproof. Cons Not as many free apps as a Google based Smartwatch Google based apps not necessarily compatible with Samsung

I started buying Samsung watches back when the Samsung gear S3 took the stage. During that time Samsung had a bad habit of releasing updates that would end up breaking the software on the watch; causing a massive depletion of battery life. After 3 S3's and one Galaxy Watch I gave up on this watch and got my money back...(thanks Best buy extended warranties). Earlier this year I decided I really missed having a watch, and the fact that the battery kept depleading was the only reason for disliking this particular model. I heard it through the grapevine that they finally addressed the software issues so I decided to give it another chance. So far I've been very pleased with the way the watch functions, and I'm getting 3 to 4 days worth of battery life even after two updates. It seems like Samsung software engineers finally stop damaging their devices.

Bought 2 of these back in March and I love it. Wear it everyday and even wear it to bed to track my sleep. Battery life is outstanding and it charges surprisingly fast. Probably my favorite thing about this is how well it tracks both fitness and sleep and I can confidently say its impact on my life has been a positive one. Only downside is every so often it will start an exercise randomly, cant figure out why but certainly not a big deal.

I love this watch. The look of it is awesome, the way you can track multiple exercises is a nice feature, there are 100's of watch faces you can find for the watch which makes the look even more appealing. I'd say the only negative thing is Bixby doesn't work that great but hopefully there is an update down the road.

BestBuy matched the price for this Galaxy watch and I purchased it. Beautiful watch with a longer battery life and bigger footprint. Warranty for 1 year and for under $200, this is probably the nicest watch for the price. All it needs is a bezel protector which I bought for $7.

I bought this watch for my Husband, despite being a few years old this watch is still one of the best looking and has a lot of the functionality to keep it competing with the newer watches of today. He absolutely loves this watch and could not be more happy with it.

For the price I payed was too prefer for $141 for an open box item. This was a steal. I can go for almost 2 days without charging this. There's no lag, I get buzzed for all my notifications and speaker is loud and clear. This was just a prefer buy.

My Samsung Galaxy watch does just about everything. One older friend said when I answered a phone call with my watch never pulling out my phone, "Are you kidding me, you have a Dick Tracy watch?" He was referencing the old Dick Tracy cartoons where the famous detective had a watch that did what I had just done. Fanciful sci-fi from the past is now reality! But to share all that this watch from Samsung can do would far exceed the space limitation I gave with this review. So, let me just say this watch is a must have if you want the very best in the "smart watch" category. It has the look and feel of a classic high end timepiece with a battery life that greatly exceeds its competitors, and is waterproof too. WOW!