GALAXY WATCH 4 vs GALAXY WATCH 4 CLASSIC [Samsung Has Changed.]
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
Stainless steel vs aluminum
Rotating bezel vs touch bezel
40 & 44mm vs 42mm & 46mm
Same exact display size and resolution
$100 price difference
2 colors with classic vs 4 with active
Included band is either the silicone sport band or the ridged silicone sport band
Same exact chip, storage, battery,
These are the sequels to the Watch 3 and Watch Active 2
So if you have one of these, should you upgrade?
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Why Two Models?
0:59 The Sequels
2:10 Physical Differences
5:27 Colors, Prices, and Straps
7:18 Build Materials & Durability
8:00 Which Do I Recommend?
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The rotating bezel on the classic acts almost like a built in screen protector. because the display is slightly set in you will be less likely to break or scratch your screen. My family has 4 of the original galaxy watches with this similar design. All of the screens are scratch free.
this is exactly my reason for getting the 3 and not the 2 active. bit of a bummer about that size gap though, coz i really do enjoy the bezel.
The non classic doesn't have rotating bezel?
@@snooterdavid1969 It has, but is touch
Exactly right I have no scratches on my watch 3.. And on the active 2 had scratches
I bought the 2 active and went with a screen protector and an aluminum bezel to cover the screen edges. The watch still looks absolutely flawless 10 months later after wearing it every day, everywhere.
Granted that watch is stuck in a bootloop now :( I'm torn between the classic and the new "active"
This is excellent. One thing I care a lot about is the face size and it's a maddeningly difficult feature to compare when choosing a watch. Within the first few minutes you answered that question in the galaxy 4 series. I had assumed getting a bigger watch meant a bigger face. I'm creating a spreadsheet of features important to me and it's just silly that manufacturers don't offer a COMPLETE feature list for ALL their watches for the nerds, lol. Thank you for the excellence.
I picked up the Classic after using the Active 2 for the last year or so. I much prefer the Classic with the rotating bezel. I don't see Samsung getting rid of that anytime soon. It's a standout feature.
You don't think that the classic is too big after coming from the active 2?
@@josiahlopez5724 Same concern that I have :P
@@josiahlopez5724 I've been using a G Shock up until buying the classic. So no, it actually feels compact to me
@@josiahlopez5724 sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
They both have rotating bezel tho did you not watch the video the regular 4 is a touch rotating bezel 🤦🏿♂️
I just wanted to clarify something that seems to be causing a bit of confusion in the comments. The Watch 4 Classic and Watch 4 have the same battery and screen sizes for the respective size variants. For example, the 40mm GW4 and the 42mm GW4 Classic have the same screen and battery. Those are SMALLER than the screen and battery seen in the 44mm GW4 and 46mm GW4 Classic. That is all I wanted to clarify for now. Thanks for watching!
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@@johnm7882 lol.
I rewatched the video and now it is crystal clear! Thank you.
Can you do a real-world test of battery life how does it compare to last year's models doing daily tasks like working
I'm glad they went with Silicone straps on the classic. Overall it would be more comfortable wearing it for longer duration and the leather straps on previous watch3 were of the worst quality ever. It felt cheaper than the cheapest Chinese straps..
I've been looking for a review video to explain the size and use comparison in depth. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!
The market may have changed, but they tried pretty much the same thing with the Gear S2. Only the S2 had some funky strap attachment and the S2 Classic had a normal one (both had rotating bezels, but the S2's was pretty much hidden with no notches.
They ended up going with the Classic design for several years.
I have recently started getting interested in smartwatches. I always thought they were silly gimmicks but I began seeing news of how they can be useful and even help save lives with how they can report irregular heart rates and send a SOS with the fall detection and it got me interested. I bought a Watch Active2 just a couple of months ago on a big sale and I really enjoyed it so I decided to give it to my mother and just got me a Watch4. I did like the smaller 40mm version more though, not only I think it looks nicer, it feels like it doesn't get in the way as much.
As someone with significantly irregular heart bests due to a heart condition I can confirm the heart rate sensor isn't very accurate. And I'm not talking about maybe 5 beats off. It's sometimes up to 20 beats off! I still use them tho lol
@@keqrou Sometimes meaning most of the time it's only 1-3 beat off
@@lordvader3697 I lotterally have a professional grade stethoscope which I have to use regularly and I can confirm it is far more than 1-3 beats off
@@keqrou From the test i have seen that's about the diffrence in all the showcases
I love the sos feature.
After owning a frontier and galaxy watch 3 I was craving for a new look, something fresh so I got the sporty looking watch 4, looks good in silver and is much sleeker and futuristic looking than than the classic.
Thank god they came out with that classic design. Love how it looks like an actual watch and not a fitness tracker.
Well said. I love having the best of both worlds: classic, tasteful look, plus tech on my wrist.
I really do like the look of the Classic better, but not enough to justify an extra 100+ USD. I'd really like to see your hands on take of how the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS and the Fitbit Sense stacks up against these new Samsung watches. I'm also curious what way Google will go with the Fitbit Sense. With some tweaks, it could really contend with the likes of even a Garmin Venu 2.
I have the Active2 and don’t use the haptic bezel much because it isn’t that pleasant to use. Using your finger around the bezel is clunkier than turning a bezel in dial fashion, IMO. It sure does look like the raised classic bezel will better protect the screen. Thanks for those and other observations, Mike!
The silicon band on the Classic watch makes more sense. It is a workout inspired device whilst being a timeless piece of art. For me with the watch 3, I had to immediately buy a silicon band since the leather band started to deteriorate in just a few weeks.
Silicon always the way to go. Metal too no way.
I've not had that problem. I workout about 4 times a week and do a physical job and to be honest I rarely ever swapped out straps and a year later my leather strap is still going. Give it another year or so and the constantly having to remove it to go through security then it will eventually go like on my old watch 🤔
I'd rather have a metal band. This is my first watch without a steel or titanium band, but fortunately, the silicon band is comfortable, so I'm not planning about replacing it for now.
Just a heads up, there's plenty of leather out there that's treated for water resistance.. A lot more pricy but personally, I love the look of leather over rubber. You could also switch the band before heading to work out...
Both watches have very many case covers & strap choices from third party suppliers. These allow better physical protection, better color selection for fashions, clothing, & users choice.
Hi Mike, thanks for the video, I'm a fan of your watch reviews and have been following along. What are thoughts on Lte on the watches this time? Is it worth while considering the cost, any battery concerns with use?
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@@adgepeterb what?
Thanks Mike , but I think the classic watch strap looks brilliant the way it fills in the area near the bezel and a lot better than a flat , straight leather band .😊👍😁
The problem is standard bands will be narrower than the bezel horns and fitting another band could look weird. Or maybe not ? It would probably strongly depend on the design.
A bit of reflection subject : the black band looks much nicer than the light grey one, and maybe a black (or dark) band would better fit the silver watch model. The silver bezel isn't bad, but the light colored band makes it stand out too much and the 46 mm classic watch looks gigantic. The all black model doesn't give the same feeling, and watching some pictures or videos where the 46 mm silver classic model having been fitted a black band comforts my opinion about the light grey (almost white) band beeing a bad idea with such a big watch.
Well, I strongly advise you visit a shop in person and try the different versions before buying, because just watching videos won't help you realize how they look live... Really, try them on before decide, else you could be disappointed. The 46 mm classic doesn't seem as big as you could fear in black with a black band, because they blend seemlessly and it really makes it more discrete. You really have to try first...
Actually, the 42 mm design is much nicer (and blends in more elegantly with the band), but the screen is not only smaller, its resolution in pixels is also weaker (hence why I can't understand why they're priced the same) and the battery is smaller weaker too, resulting in reduced autonomy. In addition, the band is so short you'll probably hardly be able to fasten it if you're a man (this is knowledge from trying it on at the shop). Well, maybe the 42 mm is provided with two bands, I don't know. My 46 mm was only provided with one, and it's not an error because it matches the contents described on the box.
I've read many people complaining they got only one band, and maybe the second one is only provided with the smaller models ? It would make sense, since the larger bezel would help using a shorter band because of the added length, and maybe the two bands provided with the smaller models actually explain why the prices are the same ? I'm not sure, you'll have to carefully check the contents for each version to know if that's actually the reason.
Anyway, I'm quite happy with this watch, so don't hesitate to give it a try if you can. BTW, I'm not swapping a smartwatch for another. I usually keep my devices for years, or even decades. I finally had to change my 25 years old titanium G Shock watch because it suddenly started to consume the battery within a couple of months instead of years, so it was a good time for a change... :p
I just bought a Classic and I'm very happy with it. Your videos were a lot of help, thank you!
Very well done. Do you think you will do an update review in a month or so? I'd like the see what updates to the watch brings...
I have GW2 classic and a GW3 classic as well as an active. I decided to go this time with the standard 4 because although I love the rotating bezel I felt the design was much like the other classics so I wanted something a little different.
Returned the GW4 for the Classic....the rotating bezel is awesome!
Debated trading in the Watch 3 for the preorder, glad I didn't. The Wear OS support is the main thing I want from the new lineup, but the differences between W3 and W4Classic aren't enough to justify the $160 upgrade. I hope the upcoming versions will maintain a rotating bezel, and once some big upgrades are made (battery size, screen size, trackers) I'll shell over the cash.
What upcoming versions you mean the 5 next year ?
i loved the rotatig bezzle!! that was my selling pointon my old rose gold galaxy watch that ive had for the last 3-4 years! but ive noticed it beingkinda slow and battery fading quick so finally upgrading this year... as much as i want the physical bezzle i ended up with the galaxy 4. mostly due to price. its giving me def more apple watch vibes but if i had the extra money i wouldve boughtthe classic
I upgraded from the watch 3 to the watch 4 classic, this watch definitely feels way smoother, more premium, and just way nicer in every aspect. The battery life still doesn't beat the og galaxy watch (it was like 5-6 days for me!) But it's been about 36 hours which is still pretty good. My favorite improvement that Noone talk about is when you have samsung pay set up, you only have to put in the pin every time you put the watch on or take it off, makes for way faster and easier payments while still staying secure
Bezel on the GW4 Classic feels cheaper to me vs the GW3
@Xrie The Watch4 is pretty much the 'Active' with the digital touch bezel. The Classic has the physical bezel. The Classic is 2mm bigger on both sizes than the normal one, but they both have the same specs. The normal is Aluminum and the Classic is stainless steel. The Classic is around $100 more I believe, so it's really down to personal preference.
You sound like you got the same battery life on the watch 3 as me so do you think it’s worth the upgrade ?
@@W3TFART hard to justify Samsung or apple when the tic watch pro and Huawei have battery that can last for literally a week or more even with the display always on.
@@Seasniffer69 no it’s not hard at all Huawei uses some random os that’s useless and tic watch has poor build quality and isn’t in Samsung ecosystem.
Apple is just shit if you’re not a Apple user .
Oh and tic doesn’t get 1 week it’s 5 days as smart watch . More if you don’t use those features but then it’s pointless .
It’s also rated only 1.5 m depth so no good for swimming . Whereas Samsung is 50m
And if I’m really that worried about battery life I’ll wear my citizen watch instead
Hi Mike! Thanks for your review, I've got a Galaxy 3 45 mm and an Active 2 44 mm (both with 340 mAh batteries), now, due to the "unfortunate" choice of the new straps (way less flexible), both the new 4 "big" options don't work for my relatively small wirst.
I'm worried that battery life for the new Watch 4 small ones (40 and 42mm) would be really worse, having only 247 mAh batteries! Am I wrong?
Just purchased the watch 4, I had the Gear S2 classic for years and stop wearing it because it was just to bulky on my small wrist. I love that the watch 4 is smaller and it looks and feels better on.
Samsung's intention to give silicon bands is to protect it from sweat and water. Which is not possible with leather, as leather has tendency to deteriorate after getting in a contact with sweat and water. Even I like that silicon band on Watch 4 Classic.
Wow, I just fell in love with your channel!!! You are doing an amazing job. Streight to the point, without unnecessary info, great speed... And as a plus, your voice has a great colour. Impressive!!!
Hi Mike
I’m in the uk 🇬🇧 and I bought the 4/40mm yesterday. I’m going to be using it with the Pixel 6 Pro when it arrives next Tuesday. I’m not in to all the sports and health things on the watch, so the fact some health apps won’t work doesn’t bother me, it’s really for calls messages etc to save me getting my phone out of my bag. I’m looking forward to setting it up next week, I’m leaving iPhone 12 Pro Mac and Apple Watch 6 behind me… cheers 👌🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🙂
Bought the classic. Looks and feels great.
Same here
What is the battery life and do you have the LTE option?
I have the 46 classic LTE model.
The battery life has been pretty good so far. I've slept with it forgot to turn on the snore or sleep detection but didn't really feel it. Got through the day almost died around 11-midnignt
So just about 36hrs?
I had the Galaxy Watch 3 45mm and upgraded to the new Galaxy Watch 4 44mm. Tried the Watch 4 Classic 46mm and it felt to bulky on my wrist. I already own luxury wrist watches so didn't need the "premium" look of the Classic. I do miss the rotating bezel though.
How is it without the rotating bezel now that it's been 4 weeks since you wrote that
How's the upgrade? is it worth it? (other than wear os)
You must have a girly wrist then
@@W3TFART I'm 6ft 2in & 171lbs and the 46mm is dumb thick. I'm thinking of trying the 44mm
Guess I have girly wrists
@@JWard2 yep you must
I have the Frontier, Active 2 and Watch 3 w bezel. I'm in LOVE with the new 46mm Classic 4 in silver. I like the return of the flat buttons and the display is gorgeous.
I had a new galaxy watch 4 classic for Christmas and I love it, the bezel always been a thumbs up for me, it also has soooo much more on it. I do have the old gw too but this one is by far the best.
I have been using Samsung watches since the first Galaxy Watch came out. I had the smaller Galaxy Watch 3 and decided to take advantage of the $250 credit Samsung offered when pre-ordering the S22 Ultra to "upgrade" to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm. Unfortunately, the battery life of the 4 was miserable compared to what I would get on the 3. I got less than a full day's charge on the 4 classic 42mm vs my 3, on which I could get at least a day and a half. That was with all the exact same features enabled/disabled, watch face, and apps loaded. Therefore I returned it to go for the larger watch with the larger battery.
I really liked the rotating bezel on the 3 and wanted to keep that, but the 46mm size of the larger one just seems too bulky for my wrist. I like look and durability of the stainless steel on the Classic vs. aluminum, but I can't get past the size. As much as I will miss the rotating bezel, I've decided to go with the regular Galaxy Watch 4, 44mm after trying them both on my wrist. It's amazing how much of a difference that extra 2mm makes.
The major reason I’m going with the classic this time is because the screen on my GWA2 came off after 1.5 years of use. I could get it repaired, but for me this one is just too big of an upgrade to ignore. I plan to keep my next smart watch for longer so classic it is.
I was confused to not see an active option. Thank You for the clarification. Wish there was a stainless steel option in both versions tho.
Very good review. I am going for the classic but its for the aesthetic and the feel of the bezel.
Great video, main thing I was trying to figure out if the actual screens were the same size. I like the bezel but dust always gets under mine and causes it to get gritty and stuck everytime I wear it on my dirtbike
That's a point eh
I had the original Galaxy Watch. I did like the rotating bezel but it was heavy, clunky, & huge! I switched to the Active 2 and loved it! The digital bezel, to me, was not much different than the physical bezel. I just got the Galaxy Watch 4. I did have a little problem with the digital bezel, but getting a glass screen protector solved that. I also bought a different band because silicon bands give me rashes. I didn't even consider the Classic because at 44mm or 46mm, it would probably be like the first Galaxy Watch. I love ❤ my watch! I can't wait to get my Z Flip 3!
Agreed with your thoughts - I had the Galaxy Watch Frontier 46mm. This was a massive piece of equipment and I felt it when sleeping and active. That's why I'm getting the normal/active, despite loving the look and feel of the classic.
Thank you for your review. You've aided me in my decision because as someone who runs a lot, I was wondering if the classic would feel comfortable while running as I like the rotating bezel, but since the 44mm has the same battery and os, the rotating bezel is merely a gimmick to me now. The normal watch will be a lot more comfortable.
@@Babybabim I have owned the Galaxy S3 frontier and the Galaxy 4 watch and the slimmer profile is definitely a nice change, in fitness yes but sleep tracking most of all.
I still have a Samsung Gear 2. When the watch was rather a boxy James Bond gadget than a watch, stacked with gadget features: camera with video recording, IR blaster, optical HRM.
When suddenly the massive Gear S (curved housing and display) came out, only half a year later I was not amused. This was even more like a mini Galaxy S on my wrist than the Gear 2, with its own 3G connectivity. Fortunately it had no longer a camera nor the IR blaster, so mine was still the better (1970s) James Bond watch.
The Gear S2 was the first one with a rotating bezel and fortunately they kept it. I never understood why Samsung never went the full distance by putting the actual number indications on the bezel as on aviation/ navigation and diving watches. So it can be used as such a watch, measuring elapsed time, setting time adjustments to the local solar time, as a tachymeter and compass, just with the rotating bezel and the anologue hands. Such (really costly) watches are amazingly functional, easy to use that way as analogue wrist computers with instant results at just a glance.
The current markings (on my Watch 4) do not rotate with the bezel, and the bezel has no markings at all. Missed opportunity, I think.
Bought the Galaxy Watch 4, had always loved the touch bezel since the Active 2. Also don't understand their new straps, huge gap on my wrist and was not comfortable. Switched it to my own watch straps immediately!
Love the way your video covers the subject with much knowledge as well as quickly and clearly. Great video.
The comparison that I have been waiting for.
Changes in the name is back to its roots. Back in Gear S2 they also use Gear S2 and S2 Classic.
Yo felt like the gear s2 came out an eternity ago
@@muhsin_sultan Mine lasted till just a month ago.
I liked the minimalist bezel on the Gear S2. It was great to have a sleek look and still have the physical bezel.
i legit own the gear s2 and is my only smart watch, this is why im watching this trying to decide what to get.
@@LolsAtLance how long have u owned the gs2? What's the difference between day 1 vs now?
@@LolsAtLance The Watch 4 is WAY different. The home and back buttons are swapped, and the new Wear OS hybrid is very different and to me less efficient than Tizen for the Gear S2.
And the home screen isn't really even a home screen. And not bezel controlled. I kinda hate it. The bezel doesn't scroll lots of screens.
I hope the Tizen bezel control and home screen get added as updates come out.
I do like the new sensors, and having Android apps like Google Maps is probably good.
But if I were buying again I would go for the Watch 3 instead.
Also, my Gear S2 would still last 2.5 days on one charge, even in the last months. The Watch 4 dies way faster. I'm very surprised. Granted I have heartrate measuring more frequently, but still. And the 4 charges *super* slowly.
I prefer the Watch 4 Classic look and feel. For the price, I feel consumers should have the silicone straps attached for active wear, and then an additional more premium strap included for 'classic' wear. Hopefully Samsung will take note of this in the future to help justify the price difference. As is currently, I think no more than $50 extra is justified.
I have a 7" wrist. I tried the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm and it was just too big and bulky. The 44mm non-classic turned out to be the sweet spot. It's thinner, lighter and smaller just a tad enough to look balanced on my wrist.
Great review! Answered a lot of my questions and I appreciate all the detail covered
Would consider to get the 46 Silver Classic, but the 20mm strap is a letdown. The 20mm band on a 46mm watch will look out of proportion..
Also, the S3 Classic came w a 22mm leather band, and during a promotion they added an extra set. For the price this should come w a leather band.
I just got a 46mm Classic but I feel the strap size is quite about fitting. Had it been a bit wider the whole watch would look bigger as it is already big with 46mm. So its got a fine balance with 20mm strap. It kinda adds a sleekness to the look. JMOP (Just my opnion) :)
Love my Active 2. Idk if I'll trade it in for only a $80 credit though. Rather just buy the new one and keep it as well.
Very descriptive the best review ! Thank you .
Had the 44mm WA2 Stainless Steel, I really like the look of the rounded edges, made the bezels invisible/part of the device
Now the watch4 has it sticking out like a sore thumb, can't bare it, got the w4classic 46 mm with my zfold 3 pre order. Arrives in a few weeks 🤞
The size on the wrist was the main reason i went for the 4 and not the classic, research before hand had mentioned this may be a concern to some people. I didn't want it to look like i was wearing big ben on my wrist
After 24 hours i more or less have the set up completed, it's a pity there doesn't seem to be a way i can install Instagram, twitter, despite plenty of browsing unless i am looking in all the wrong places.
The Galaxy Watch4 is the sportier version out of the two until you fit it with a leather strap and a classic watch face. Then it becomes the more classic out of the two models, because of it's cleaner / slimmer design.
Excellent video thank you.
However I thought I understood the actual screen display as follows.
44mm vs 46mm have the identical actual display size with the ppi similar due to the 46mm having more pixels.
Your clarification afterwards also suggests the Active 2 44mm (which I have) actual screen display is smaller than the new Galaxy 4 watch 44mm.
By actual display size I'm referring to the total area a watch face is displayed.
Hence a watch face on the 4 series 44mm looks bigger in display than the 44mm Active 2.
This can only occur if the black ring surrounding the watch face is now smaller on the new 44mm 4 series.
Hope I haven't made this more confusing!
I had the Active 2, now use the regular 3. Ordered the 4 classic because I just find the bezel easier and more practical to use on a screen of that size and shape.
I see that Z flip in the background, great color choice, got the same one myself! :D
the New Zflip? Does is it still crack on the fold after the first few folds?
The z flip is not a good phone fyi
@@simmsation21 it is a good and durable phone. Ive been using for months, works fine.
@@youwouldntclickalinkonyout6236 no the hinge has been improved
@@melisasaatci that's good for you👍🏼. They could have done without that phone and yhe useless fold phone but if u like it I love it
I ordered the Classic that will be here next week. I've gone without a smart watch for about 2 years so figured I'd jump back in.
I like the sleek all glass black design but I am so afraid of it when my arm or hand bumb up against a wall or something rough while doing something. It could easily get deep scratches or shatter.
So the only option for me is the classic. The rotating bezel protects the display. I own the gear s3 frontier and I am telling you. The bezel is scraped like scratched metal. As I also fel with it on asphalt while riding a bike
hello mr mike , first of all wonderful content with great details enjoyed watching your videos keep up the great work , and for your quastion ive bought the classic for me i liked the rotating mec . and have a great day
I love the stainless steel 46mm classic version. I think the band that it comes with was actually a good choice. The rotation bezel is really cool and convenient.
Yeah I like the look of the ridge sport band. I love my 46mm classic.
I agree, I ordered the Galaxy Watch Classic 46mm wifi only model in silver.
what wrist size do you all have?
@@CrazyG03 20mm is a good size. I love the 46mm classic. I prefer the rotating bezel..gives it a bit more pop
Banger video production. Setup tour when?! Also, will you be reviewing the sony WF 1000 xm4?
Thanks! I might make a studio tour someday. Also, I did review the 1000XM4's! Check my channel videos from earlier this year
Waiting for my watch to be ship! My wrist is very small and I think I'm gonna have to order another strap when I try it on later.
Super concise and informative vid! You have deffo helped me make a more informed decision about which watch to buy.
I've been using a Gear S3 Frontier for several years now. I think I'd have a hard time giving up the rotating bezel. So I ordered the 42mm Classic
Why not the 46mm? Just out of interest
@@adgepeterb my wrist is fairly skinny. I always felt like the Gear s3 was a bit too big. I think the 42 is perfect for my wrist
@@adgepeterb 46mm is just too big for some people.
got my watch on the 25th ♥ actually used it in the gym today. way more accurate than the active2. glad i upgraded.
Which one did you end up buying?
@@MLGWuba the 44mm in silver
I am mostly very pleased with the 40 mm 4, but the battery is a bit weak. I started with al the bells and whistles and flashing lights enabled, and the battery wouldn't last the day. Disabling always-on display and always-listening Bixby and it can get through a day.
this is a good video. easy to understand, and made sense. put his sentences together professionally too. 10/10 vid ngl
Should I upgrade from my Steel Active 2 44mm? I bought it this Jan only, plz do a mega comparison beginning with Gear gear s3 frontier (which I have still, since 2016) all the way to galaxy 4 & do share the upgrades and who should upgrade & to which one. It’ll surely relieve many people’s doubts!
Hmm good idea. I might make a video like that eventually. We'll see
@@MikeOBrienMedia I love your content, and your high quality presentation. Damn tho, even responding to comments kindly
i say that you keep your steel active 2 because wear os 3 is on early release and has some bugs, body composition is quite inaccurate and theres not much difference apart from a new operating system
@@virensequeira3165 hummm thats what I have the active2 stainless steel
No you should wait for the next models. You just bought it a few months ago. Every year there is a new model released...
I've had the GW and then the GW3, and both have had bezel issues after about 6-8 months. Whether it be from sweat and gunk buildup causing rotating issues, or the watch just not responding to the bezel anymore -- it does eventually become a prob. Removing the bezel to clean under there, and replacing the gasket as well as the 4 magnetic springs and bearings is a pain. Although it is a more attractive piece IMO, I'll be opting for the GW4 (w/o bezel) this time simply to avoid a future headache.
Zero problems over here after 4 years of use and I work in construction, shit gets everywhere. No idea how you get them to break.
@@stardustie exactly I've had mine for 2 years no issues whatsoever
Thanks for the comparisons. I own a 3S frontier lte. Classic, with the bezel for about 5 years. I love the rotating bezel but will no longer hold a charge and looks a little big for my wrist. So I contacted Samsung, and they offered a $100 trade in instead of fixing my old 3S gear, I ordered the 42 classic LTE., in silver. (FYI the LTE has an telephone number option) through your cell carrier.
Got the 44mm in black and i love the design. Had galaxy watch 46mm for 2,5 years so i got tired of that design and wanted to try something new and the classic didnt feel that much like new on the outside.
Hi Mike
Love your reviews.
Change of name is agreeable but change of strap width concerns more because I already have couple of 22mm watch straps.
And watch 4 case doesn't look as glossy finish as watch 3 from videos, does it?
God forbid youll need you buy a new strap
I current have the Gear S3 it's an amazing active watch. I recently bought the regular Watch4. I can't wait to see what it's like. I definitely agree with you about the rotating bezel that's going to be an adjustment for me, but I think I'll like it since my wrist is on the smaller side. I will leave an update I've I received the watch because it's currently on backorder.
What is the update? Do you prefer the digital bevel ?
Did you get the watch? If so, how do you like it?
@@carmeshacarrington6718 I got the Galaxy4 and love it only thing I wish the battery life was batter
@@shanae3488 do you have the lte version? How long does your battery last?
Watch 4 classic 46mm... Changing that strap though with a Milanese mesh in silver! 😀 (Ordered it but not received watch yet)
Another great video Mike. Would love to upgrade from my Galaxy Watch OG. The classic is the best suited for me
I would like to know how long the batteries last between the smaller and larger. I only use it to respond to notifications. I got the 4 classic 42mm and so far I'm getting a day and a half. With my original galaxy, I got 2 full days. I'm debating on trading in the classic for the 44mm flat screen if the battery lasts longer, but I also don't want it to look to big on my wrist. They won't let you take it out of the box either, so how is someone supposed to try it out without paying a restock fee.
I have the active/ non classic and its the same battery life for both.
do you have the bt or lte one? i cant decide which size to buy. 42mm or 46mm. my wrist are kinda small lol but i dont want to have bad battery life either if go for the 42mm.
do you have all the usual settings ON?
@@canson1988 The Galaxy Watch 4
40 MM = 247 mAh Battery
44 MM = 361 mAh Battery
CLASSIC
42 MM = 247 mAh Battery
46 MM = 361 mAh Battery
... 44 MM & 46 MM ...both Same Size Battery
... 40 MM & 42 MM ...both Same Size Battery
I'm having the same problem with my classic 4 42mm if I get the 44mm will I have a longer battery life???
Looks interesting. I just love the Samsung brand.
I have the 46mm Galaxy Watch with rotating bezel. So I bought thr 46 mm silver classic. It's beautiful and an awesome upgrade. Plus I need that stainless steel. I've beat my other watch up and it still looks new. I don't think I'd do well with aluminum. Great review bro.
The Galaxy 4 classic comes also in 42mm, is perfect for 👌🏽 small or medium wrist sizes
Great review, without wasting any time.
A great video as always!
I disagree, pretty much a full 10 minutes of waffle without any substance.
Informative differentiation. Your videos explain more details. Thanks😊
Thanks for watching! I am glad it helped
@@MikeOBrienMedia 😊😊
Very helpful, I enjoyed most of your reviews.
Thanks, your review helped me decide what to get my husband, though I do wish the classic had the leather strap rather than the silicone.
I have the OG Galaxy watch and while I love it, I am always concerned about using it while working out so I am keeping it for it's looks and I brought the Watch 4 non classic 44mm for my workout watch.
Why are you concerned about working out with your watch? I just ordered one as well..
@@Thegoldenchild415 I was worried about getting it scratched up but since my reply I actually returned the Galaxy watch and got the classic in silver and have had no issues with scratches and I wear it to the gym and don't baby it. I love it.
@@Torey1976 can I ask why did you return the Watch 4 for the classic?
I currently have the Active watch 2.
@@Thegoldenchild415 the active was nice but I was so used to the physical rotating bezel I couldn't get used to the digital one. This is my fourth version of this watch and the last two had the rotating bezel so it was a habit. It's about preference.
Just ordered a classic watch 4 to replace my 2016 gear S3 classic. After 5 years I think my watch is done.
They really should have kept the larger sizes straps at 22mm its gonna look off having a watch that big with a strap that thin with a non tapered strap which look a lot better than the ones they come with
You did a great job explaining that . I just brought but the classic 44 and I think I'm gonna change it because it's too big on my wrist.
Just received my new watch 4 today. I love its simplicity, with the wear OS software, I don't feel the physical bezel is absolute. I owed a Galaxy watch for 3 years before getting the watch 4
I am still confused, tried watch 4 i noticed that i have less control over the bezel but i also noticed that i might end up using the touch screen more...any suggestions
@@techbasics6142 I use touch screen often and i turned off the virtual bezel. WearOS has a much efficient way to present all the apps in one place, it's WatchOS-ish.
Still liking it or having regrets? I ordered mine today and it's also replacing my original galaxy watch.
I definitely like how they changed from the Watch vs Active nomenclature. Makes more sense this way, and makes the regular Watch 4 feel more premium. As for me, I'm a big watch guy, and kinda clumsy as well. So the Classic makes more sense for my usage. Throw in the amazing pre order trade in deals, and it didn't even cost too much! Winning!
It was quite confusing that e.g. Active2 and Watch3 were of the same generation. Now with one number 4 it's quite clear. With smaller wrists the 46mm looks quite bulky but the bezel is such a goody that I'd wished they created a 45mm bezel model. Would cost some battery but should be worth it. Maybe next generation...
Hi Sir
Could you please advise how is the battery acting? How long time it will work
Rocking the Galaxy Watch 4 and it's a total game-changer! Crushing my fitness goals with those progress rings - gotta catch 'em all! Notifications and texts on my wrist are a lifesaver, and the battery keeps going all day long. The only snag? My clumsy self keeps bumping it, putting little battle scars on the watch face. Thinking about suiting it up in a GadgetShieldz screen protector with a self-healing layer. Apparently, these things fix minor scratches on their own - mind blown!
Pre-ordered watch 4 44mm but cancelled it and got 46mm classic in black.. I used to have the og gear S3 frontier and loved the physical bezel and have read on some reddit forums of complaints of the digital bezel and not working well on the regular watch 4. The physical bezel is so satisfying once you use it to navigate. It's hard to go backwards and use a smartwatch without one. The stainless steel build too will withstand dings and scratches better also in the long run than the aluminum of the non classic version.
ironically i have a the Watch 3 and while i love the look and physical bezel if you play sports outdoors and fall on the ground if dirt gets on it the bezel stiffens up and no longer has that nice feel that's why i'm taking my chances in the regular one
Great Video as always Mike, clearly explained the differeces. I personally this year like the WATCH 4 rather than the CLASSIC. The Classic reminds me allot of my Gear S3 Classic. One thing i dont get with Samsung the either go totally different design one year, then back to a design from 3-4 years ago lol they just jump around to much for my liking. From GW46mm bulky and rugged to the Stylish and semi rugged GW3 back to Gear S 3 Classic look lol. Either stay the same like that your watches are distinguishable like the Apple watch or keep moving fwd subtly in the aesthetics & not backwards lol. As per GW4 just by adding the chrome plates on the side make a HUGE difference from the Active, Active 2 although subtle and that is the path they should follow. My other gripe the GW4 Classic they go 20mm band ??? WTH Samsung what am i to do with all my 22mm Bands in every single style & design from my GW46mm & GW3 mm :-( In saying all this ive jumped ship 2 months ago lol, although i still use my Note 20 Ultra, ive gone Apple watch 6 paired with iphone 12 Mini. TBH i dont think i will ever go back to a Samsung Smart Watch, totally loving my Apple watch 6 because it just works perfectly & is a hell of allot more comfy that almost every other Android watch i own. Cheers and Stay safe Mike ;-)
You've obviously put a huge amount of work into this video but I found I got confused which version I was looking at as you spoke about it. Perhaps a text super as we cut between the different watches?
I really appreciate the video but it could be that little bit clearer.
Very well explained. You helped me a lot!
Great comparison Mike, thanks. I used to love the Galaxy Watch with the rotating bezel, but this new Classic looks a bit boring imo. The ex-active looks more appealing to me now. Do you know if they will finally work with Galaxy Tab's now, or is it still only compatible with a small selection of phones like the Tizen watches? That and the limited battery life was the reason I switched to Garmin earlier this year, still loving my Venu 2.
Ya I have the garmin venu 2 plus. With speaker and microphone. Garmin has way more battery life than Samsung. Also the sensors like heart rate and GPS are way more accurate.
I think Samsung needs to get rid of the digital rotating bezel and apply it into the UI so that when not rotating on the screen, the bezel disappears allowing for a larger bezel-less screen
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences
Very helpful information you shared. Thanks!
I'm still stung by getting a Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium less than 6 months ago, then Samsung stiffing us on the trade-in value of the Watch 3 Titanium, offering LESS for the Watch 3 Titanium than they did for the Gear S3.
U can just sell the watch 3 titanium for more and just buy any of the galaxy watch 4 models
@@johnpineda8478 stonks
I would go for the smaller 42 MM I t classic I think, seems like a décent average size for me
Thank you
The battery capacities on the smaller sizes of the watch 4 and watch 4 classic are lesser.
@@andydennis4968 i know but my hand is the size of a toothpick and I dont like the regular watch 4 .
Having used the big watch with bezel since release I'm trying the sportier version with the 4. Less bulky
I bought the 46mm classic waiting for it to arrive, I hope that it not become too big on my wrist... But I love the bezel design, so relaxing to use when I had a Galaxy Watch second generation