Galaxy Watch6 Classic (Problems and Best Features after 1 Month of Daily Use)
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
The Galaxy watch6 classic came out one month ago and in the first month, there was a lot of noise and a lot of excitement surrounding this new smartwatch with it’s elegant rotating bezel and premium design. There were a lot of very positive reviews, and I myself said it could bery well be the best android smartwatch of the year
Now that it has been 1 month, it is time to set the spec sheets aside and see how this watch actually performs under daily use. I have been wearing this watch every day since it came out and I found a lot of things that were not mentioned in original reviews as well as some changes that have been made. In this video, I want to share with you what I found to be the most annoying setbacks, the in depth accuracy testing, and the most positive features that you might not notice when you first put the watch on
PRO
The larger display is so nice, especially for workouts
CON
Ending workouts is a pain
Samsung needs to reprogram buttons during a workout.
Annoying to end a workout
You can press and hold the bottom button to pause the workout though
What about laps?
What about stopping?
PRO
You can add multiple workouts and string them together with the + icon
GPS locks quickly
The trick - change settings!
PRO
Despite being the classic variant, it is more durable for sports than the active
Super durable - sapphire crystal display, stainless steel casing plus button guard
Button guard is essential in preventing accidental presses
CON
This has a new chip inside that is technically a bit faster, but I still find some significant lag, especially with tiles
PRO
Google integration is amazing
Google Assistant brings this watch to the next level
I tend to use Google maps a lot on my wrist when biking or riding a scooter
SPEAKER TEST
PRO
Comfortable for sleep
CON
I charge overnight so I never wear this to bed
I tried for a few nights and I slept well, so I guess the infrared LEDs worked
Pretty difficult to verify the sleep accuracy
PRO
Quick release strap is not the easiest to use, but wayyy better than before!
The watch transfer function is so nice! I switched phones multiple times
I regret not having the silver one
Battery life
TESTED
With AOD, I get about 1.5 days
With just gesture only, I get about 2 days
I really use this watch for four things
Time/Date/Weather
Fitness tracking
Notifications
Google Assistant - very fast! A huge improvement over previous years
ACCURACY
I wouldn’t wager much on the body composition
Sleep tracking is hard to validate
Marginally better than years past but still inaccurate
No multiband GPS
The new track run sport mode is a game changer! Except it tends to learn the track at an offset
This watch is clearly designed to be an everyday smartwatch and ideal for casual walking or treadmill usage. If you are serious about training, this is just too inaccurate. You cannot reliably train for a triathlon or any distance/time/heart rate goal with this watch.
CONCLUSION
This is probably the nicest looking and feeling smartwatches on the market. But you need to ask yourself why you are getting a watch? If it is for style, notifications, light health tracking, or just as an extension of your phone, then this is the best Android watch to get. If your top priority is fitness tracking because you are training for a goal, then I recommend the Garmin Venu 2 plus
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Quick hack if you feel like your Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is feeling “laggy”: Go to your settings menu and click on about watch - Software Info - Then tap on software version 5 times, you’ll see developer options enabled. Go to developer options and change all the animation scales from 1x to .5x. I just did that like I do on my Galaxy devices and it definitely made the interface feel snappier.
same i did this to my phone too
Thank you!
This made my watch explode😢😢
@@jc-ci3kx oh no never heard of that happening from this 😟
Thank you!
Here are some timestamps in case you don't wanna click around
Intro: 0:00
(+) Large screen: 0:47
(-) Wanting to remap buttons for workouts: 1:05
(+) Can string workouts together: 1:58
(+) GPS locks quickly: 2:24
(+) Very durable vs. Active version: 3:15
(-) Significant lag at times: 3:57
(+) Google intergration: 4:35
(+) Weight is well distributed: 5:36
(-) Battery life is weak: 6:02
(+) Can easily swap phones and straps: 6:20
(-) Sensors aren't always reliable for workouts: 7:22
(+) Google integration is king: 10:23
(+/-) Should you get it? Depends: 10:51
(+) = positive attribute
(-) = negative attribute
RESPECT!
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Thanks
If only we could have a comment like yours in every video.
doing god's work, tks
Mike, for ending an exercise, you don’t have to swipe from right to left and press the X. Just map your back key to “Go to previous screen” and then you just need to press the button once short and press the X. A great video as always.
Was just about to say this ha
Having to go through a loop to end a workout is dumb. Having to touch the watchface after a workout ro end it is quite annoying as I have such experience.
Just press and hold lower button
@@jbkoolYou must have some setting you've employed if a lower button hold works for you, since holding lower button for me only pauses the app & swiping left to right to end is still necessary
This is what I do as well; although needing to touch the screen (red X) to end the workout is still annoying. 👀
I replaced my watch 4 with a 6 classic and set up the 4 to detect falls and gave it to my 95 year old mom (she hates the necklaces and won't wear them). Took a bit to get it hooked into Alexa but now she is thrilled with her new watch and I really like mine. Win-win.
I am using the silver 43mm 6 Classic and I agree that it looks so premium. My battery lasts 30 to 40 hours as advertised. No issues so far and I really like it.
Do you have everything turn on like AOD?
Nope, I do not use AoD and is turned off since I bought it. It is just a waste of battery just like with smartphones. I just enable the raise to wake if I need to check the watch.
@@Gurenn83 Do you think it'll last 1 whole day if you did have AOD on?
@@simonseto645Have not yet tried but Samsung says it will last up to 30 hours with AoD on, and 40 hours with AoD off. If you really want AoD on, go with a watch face that has a plain black background color as it consumes less battery. And adjust the brightness to 50-60% since it is already bright. Anything above 60% is already overkill in terms of brightness.
@@simonseto645yes it will. As long as u dont have it on full blast brightness
I still use the OG Galaxy Watch 1 but thinking about upgrading to this because of some features I want. I'm just glad that Samsung didn't fully skipped out on the classic rotating bezel.
Hi Mike - I like your vids and always use it as a washboard for my thoughts on tech. You can enable developer mode (Go to Settings-About watch-Software information -tap on software version until developer mode comes on then go to developer mode and find animations and put all 3 down to .5) on the watch and bring down the animations to .5 - makes the watch feel overall snappier
would love to see a speed comparision with the gw4/5 after those receive the the new one ui watch update the new one runs.
things like loading assistant, pay, the delay between when it turns on and when its actually usable, loading tiles, opening app, getting a gps signal, etc
I bought the 47mm version to replace my Watch 3 45mm and it feels and look amazing. It's a bit larger in terms of footprint but not by a lot. The lag is not that noticeable and with some updates it could get better.
I have the watch 3 and been debating about getting the watch 6 classic.let me know what you think
@itsblack90 it's been a week and so far so good. The screen looks so clear compared to the 3. It's not heavy neither and the software feels fluid enough. When u get it, it takes at least 2 to 3 days to recognize your "pattern" and after it runs great
Same!
The watch lag can be easily fixed. I am working on a video to show how to do this.
@@dronylandMine got fixed after an update a few hours ago. Might wanna check yours for any new update. Scrolling is butter now.
One of the few reviewers who actually gives a usable opinion at the end.
Mike you never disappoint with your reviews 🙂
Thank you! I appreciate your support :)
I couldn't wait for your review to order the watch 6 classic. Its arriving tomorrow hopefully
Great video! Tempted to go for the Silver 6 Classic.
I changed from the original Galaxy Watch to the Watch 5 Pro because the battery is "not that bad" but instead of increasing it, Samsung reducing the battery capacity.
We gotta wait another year.
On the lag point, I have the 4 Classic. If raise to wake is activated, there's no lag on bezel scrolling whatsoever.
Glad to see that Android finally getting some really good general usage smartwatches. I say explicit “general use” because I don’t see polar or Garmin as it’s real competitor, those are too specialized in my opinion.
And it needs to be said: the Apple Watch needs more pressure, more competitive conquerors from other brands, not that constant laggy cheap shit where you feel scammed every time you use it. And that one here is a good candidate for that! More of that Samsung and fix the lags to make it even more perfect, you guys are on a good way.
And app developers, get your butts up and Port apps for that! That device won’t survive with the stock stuff from Samsung. Calculators, Coin Flip, weather, brain training games, contacts, Shazam, stop watch, todo lists, go pro remote control… there is so much to add to this.
Greetings from an Apple Watch user
It's been a journey, WatchOS 2 sucked
Excellent review, and very helpful. You answered every question I had, and I just ordered one with my S24 Ultra.
Just bought this for my wife, so still sorting it out. One down side (though not a deal-breaker) is the watch band for the Watch 6 fails to stay attached (I understand this is not an uncommon issue). I'll be getting her a band for the Watch 4 or 5 (which are both compatable with the Watch 6) that has a more reliable attachment (though perhaps more difficult for some to attach/detach than the new bands).
Nice review video, keeping up the good work🔥🔥👍
I have both Watch6 Pro and Huawei Gt 3. I must say the battery life is unprecedented with my Huawei Watch.
I'm excited to get this, I'm upgrading from the watch 4 classic. The one question I had for you was how bad the battery drain with LTE on was? I turned off the LTE on my watch 4 classic because it wasn't all that good
good reviews... thanks for information. Cheers
Btw, the plants very intrusive
Thanks for helping confirm my choice of this watch, which should arrive this weekend. Got tired of dumbing down a watch so much it was barely better than a $40 Casio just to get reasonable battery life. It will get the WearOS updates and should last me 4-5 years. Now it's time to see your Samsung phone reviews since I'm also tired of my Pixel 6 Pro overheating in just 15 minutes all summer long.
Pixel 6 Pro overheating is a software issue. I have LineageOS on mine, and it doesn't overheat so easily anymore. Also fixed the connectivity issues. Google purposely gave this phone bad software for some reason.
I put my watch on as soon as i get home from work since i work with tools and metal. Ive passed out i in my bed with my watch on by accident, and surprisingly, i didnt feel any discomfort. I also had tiny wrist for a man and use the 47mm since they didnt have the smaller one in stock. Still looks dope and not uncomfortable
I know this sounds silly, but I still have not gotten used to the button placements since the switch from Tizen to WearOS. The home button used to be the bottom button and the back button used to be the top button and I still just randomly press the buttons sometimes and hope it's what I meant to do 😂
You are right on. The fact that you can't press 1 button to pause or stop a workout really sucks. I really hope this can be fixed via update.
Hi, could you let me know where is there video you talked about comparing the other smart watch is? Because I'm thinking of buying it but need to know which smart watch is the best? :D
What is your opinion in upgrading to the 6 from the active2?
I'm really enjoying your videos. Any chance you're an LDS?
For each workout you can set the workout to end when you reach your target... example for running if you reach 5k it will stop the workout on its own
In the developer options u can make it more quicker when scrolling. It cuts all the animation away
I upgraded from the 4 classic and I'm finding the battery life to be immensely better. At first i wasn't impressed but after turning off always on screen, wifi and other features i never use i'm getting a solid 2 days.
I get your perspective, but smart watches are about convenience and reducing friction for me, so a watch needs to tell the time all the time.
The black thing on the wrist is quite weird for me and WiFi isn’t on all the time, it uses an algorithm to only poll the radio when it losses Bluetooth connectivity only then it tries to connect to a known network to keep notifications and stuff coming, not that big of a save there and a L for usability.
To each their own, right? 😊
Glad you are enjoying your watch.
@@zehph nobody has their watches on all the time. See all the apple watch users out their, they always have the screen off. You'll get used to it.
That's such a strange design for stopping the timer/lap. That definitely needs more obvious in-your-face operation. I have heard about the GPS being inaccurate, but good to know this watch doesn't use multiband GPS. I did hear they now have customizable heart rate zones, which I use often when training, but I'm hoping Samsung (or anyone) releases a Bluetooth chest strap accessory. The animation lag wouldn't be a show-stopper for me. Great review!👍🏽👍🏽
What's good about no multiband GPS?
How big is your wrist (circumference at the wristbone)? I'm not sure if I should get the small or large version of the watch.
Right now for many people the new $449 Garmin Venu 3/3s...is the current best smartwatch. It's more accurate/GPS/Heart and battery life is measured in weeks not days. Can't wait for Mike to do a review...
I have the watch6 classic. Sold my Garmin because I didn't need all that data anymore. But miss the running with a route. And the almost 2 weeks lasting battery life. But I like the look and the other features.
Another question, when I start a running session and want to cicle after that, I swipe to the right and tap the + icon and choose cicling. After my cicling I swipe to the right again and choose running again.
But at home there are 3 seperate workouts and they're not combined as you suggested.
Are you doing some other staps?
Just got my Watch6. I love it so much.
So far I'm loving it.
Thanks! I appreciate your breakdowns and opinions. I switched from the Watch 5 Pro just because i thought it was supposed to be faster but i guess that was my mistake. Im waiting for my 6 Classic to Arrive and i hope the problem has been fixed.
Thinking about flip to the other side due its lack of accuracy. All most recent apple watches are doing a good job on that. Samsung definitely should improve those data.
Rotating bezel is back? F yessss! Time to upgrade from my G. watch 3!
So if im going to get a watch should i wait for the one you're going to compare it to later?
Having recently purchased the watch and paired it with the A54 cell phone, I must adnit I am a little suprised with some of your comments. Why would you charge it overnight? Bad for the battery. I am now just charging my watch 37%, it tells me 100% in 57 minutes so to leave it on overnight charge is totally unnecessary. I sleep with the watch it drops about 15% in an 8 hour rest. I have the phone beside the bed, about a 10% battery drop overnight. It tracks my sleep pattern AND my snoring - I now believe my wife about my snoring! As for picking up the GPS when starting on a walk it takes all of 5 - 10 seconds! AND when it does connect then that period of 'missed' record appears immediately and is shown, i.e.the warch shows I am 10 seconds into my walk and have covered so many steps. So there is no missing data. As for completion, as stated below, push lower button and up pops the red X, touch it and the exercise is saved, then scroll down to View on Phone, touch it and one can view/play with the info. as much as one wants.
Got the Watch6 Classic for a week and a half, coming from the Watch4. One thing I feel is that the sleep tracking feels less accurate than before. It tells me that my sleeping was great when I can feel through the day that it really wasn't, so there's something that needs a tweak I suppose.
I have been wearing a ring when I sleep. It is more comfortable, tracks more accurately, and lasts a week between charges. I never liked sleeping with smartwatches
@@MikeOBrienMediawhat is this sleep ring? I’d like one. My sleep cycles are weird and I’d like accuracy when tracking them. Thanks, Mike
@@TheHummingBirdJaiye- Guess he is referring to Oura Ring...
There's a creator on CZcams who does detailed sleep tracking on nearly every smartwatch ever made and he also said the Watch 6 is tracking more poorly than the Galaxy Watch 4 or 5 so you are not imagining things.
@@MikeOBrienMediawhat's the ring???
Help! The screen referenced at 2:50 to disable the 3,2,1 countdown...where is it? I want to set mine to manual but can't find the setting. Thanks for your help.
Mike, thanks. Is yours a 47mm? Is the battery life on the 43mm about the same, given smalle battery but smaller screen? Also, doesn't the Pro 5 have dual band for GPS plus better battery and also shares the updated software?
The sad thing is that the lack in Battery life is a deal breaker for me. It doesn't really matter what the watch does especially good. Everything that is below at least 48h in regular use is not a real watch to me. I find it annoying with the smartphone already. But at the very least i want to know the time so if i for example travel and for some reason have no good charging opportunity didn't plan ahead i'd like at least the watch powering through it. Or if i have a day with much sports i don't want to worry about the charge of my watch.
So the Pro 5 would be for you, as it has better battery life.
what was the watch face with the green radar like furst at the beginning part of the video?
Looking to upgrade from watch 2 active to (either) watch 5 or 6 classic.
Which would YOU choose & why?
Hi i'll buy this watch tomorrow but i have to know your opinion whether the black or silver color is the best
Thanks for the review.
Yes, Silver looks more premium.
Silver is the true color for a "classic" model, black is for a "pro" model
Great summarization review. Do you think the all the cons you mentioned could be fixed through a software update?
Battery life seems fine...I use sleep tracking every night and end up charging the watch like every other day. Not too bad.
Is the video out for the mystery Android watch? I'm about to pull the trigger on a watch six classic, but want to make sure I'm making the right call.
I'm planning on upgrading my Galaxy Watch 4 classic for the new one. I had for 2 years. For some reason, my Galaxy Watch 4 classic battery drains faster at home while it drains slowly elsewhere.
Worth getting for stuff like mountain biking and stuff? I'm not a super active guy but always liked smart watch stuff
Please tell me the other android smartwatch is the beta version of the Pixel Watch 2
You spoke about 'intervals", so Can you make HIIT exercices with this watch ? It's just for health benenfits, even if it's not 100% accuracy?
I didn't even know that ending workout (menu) can be done with swipe. Since Watch4 Classic I used short push of bottom button (the same that pause workout on long push) and menu appear immediately. I never had any problems and am really confused someone struggles with this.
love the vids.
Thanks!
I've had it now for a month. The updates from Samsung must have helped. There is no longer any lag. I agree with what you said concerning using the fitness app.
Hi Mike, Do you have the opportunity to compare this smartwatch with the OPPO watch 4 pro? Cheers
Goto sound and vibration and turn off all the system vibration. And also, change the animation down to 0.5. This makes the watch lot more faster
Your review is based on 43mm or 47mm watch? Do the 47mm provide better battery backup than 43mm?
Ha ha..you said you regret not having the silver one. As I watched your vid, I was regretting not getting the black! I guess they are both very nice. I love my watch by the way. Great review
I have the watch4 classic and the batteries good enough where I can put it on the charger when I start making breakfast and get a full days charge including a 2hr workout and sleep tracking.
Small battery in the thing charges up stupid quick.
Can i buy watch 4 classic 46mm Bluetooth version in 2023, please reply
SUPERB REVIEW.
I use Google home on the Galaxy Watches. I don't use Google assist as it drain ur battery even when not in use
Is the watch 6 classic shown in the video is 43mm or 47mm size ?
Mike can u make a comparison video between watch 5 pro vs watch 6 classic
Isit really that difficult to just make the battery last longer. I still can't believe we have these problems in 2023
I really like the watch face, can you share ng name of the watch face @ 10:23.
I got the 6 classic awesome watch but ya noticed the lag i swapped it for the watch 6 mostly for size and weight the 6 seems abit more smooth
I can't figure out how to get to the workout/countdown screen to switch to manual ... Pro 5.
Has anyone had issues with the tap and hold home screen method to customise your watch faces? Mine has stop working and now can't do this, no idea why?
I work in a pretty dusty environment. I am a little concerned about getting dust under the bezel. Not to mention overall durability. Currently using the 5 pro.
Well samsung seems like they gonna update their watch lineup every 2 years. 4 classic - 5 pro - 6 classic - 7 pro. So you should get 7 pro if you want durability
10:16 Please tell me, the watch face name bro or the link for download it. Thanks
Great content. Can't you turn off animations like on the phone? It should make more snappier
Samsung needs a Watch Pro Classic so the 3 days of battery from the Watch5 Pro (and all Tizen based watches) and the rotating bezel that is the best navigation on any smartwatch.
I want to upgrade my Watch3 but I'm not willing to accept under 3 days of battery just yet. If it's full two days maybe but 1,5 days is just too little.
I use fall alert, Continuous Heart monitor, and check the time 3×/day and get a few texts that I might read on my phone. I'm getting 6-9 hrs. Same settings as my 3 LTE which lasts all day
Just switched to the classic from the apple watch ultra. The lag on the Samsung is shocking. But it's a cool watch otherwise and I love the design
I switched also. Kind of regretted it. Seems and feels like a toy compared to my ultra
@@mikeh4650 at least you're away from Apple's horrible lock in ecosystem. Also did you pay as much for it ? no, you didn't so STFU
The price is shocking too😅
I think the watch he's referring to that he can't talk about yet is the Pixel Watch 2 😉
I love the Galaxy Watch line and would love to buy one but its heart rate is indeed really inaccurate especially in gym bodybuilding exercises. Several times I caught myself on overdoing cardio HIIT exercises because I thought I am not in zone 5 yet but I was already. I was taken to the hospital several times because i felt bad after overtraining. That's when I had to get Apple Watch Ultra instead. I really hate Apple Watch Ultra cause I always have to carry an iPhone just for watch and Pixel as my main device in my pocket. In addition, Siri and voice dictation are dumb in comparison with Google Assistant but I have to tolerate it just for health and accuracy. I wish someone on the android would invent a smartwatch with high heart rate accuracy for gym exercises
Is it compatible with non Samsung phones especially for the ecg
Can you recommend me buying Watch 6 Classic 47mm LTE? First time user. Have no previous watch.
Can I change the app screen wallpaper?
Can we accept or reject a call on the watch ? Like fit 2 do .
I had the classic 6 47mm LTE, the second day in the office, 3x overheated and battery was 0% after 12h. The third day I disabled everything, 1x overheated and after 30min lunch break walk with gps tracking, battery was 0% after 15h from last fully charge. What a dissapointment. No way this is an extension of your phone, battery life is so bad you cant use it like they promote it. After a few days I returned it. Can't believe this is the best watch of 2023 😒
I wish I had returned mine!
Go into developer menu and adjust animations to 0.5X makes a difference
Do you think the balck color is better than the silver one???
If i turn off the AOD on watch 6 classic 47, wifi, automatic google play update, and also turn off the sensors, and only use the nigth sleep tracking and bluetooth connection and messages, how many days can i extend the battery life?
can anyone tell me if GPS apps like Google maps or Waze have functionality on the 6 classic watch?
Please do a tutorial on how to set up Google assistant on the watch!
how long did you wait for this lo
How's the battery life of Watch 6 Classic compared to the other watch you've been trying in the meantime? 😁
I don't find that the steps is inaccurate. I have walked for about 15 to 20 steps and they never log. Is there a way to make it work properly? A possible sensitive adjustment.
Does it count steps while driving?
I can't text when remote connection is on or when my phone dies any advice?
Are apps better? Ive always found that smart watches really lack music apps especially ones that have mobile data. Has anyone reviewed how they are progressing with useful apps? Anyone have any ideas?
I love mine but the bezel is shite on the main screen. Very glitchy
I noticed a lot of the lagging to. it probably needs some more software updates.