NEW GALAXY WATCH 5 PRO (Samsung's Toughest Watch, Hands Down)
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
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This watch isn't what you think. It may seem like a sequel to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, but without the bezel. This smartwatch is actually Samsung trying something completely different.
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
FEATURES:
GPX file imports for route navigation (not exactly an easy thing to do. Others may prefer komoot)
GPS route tracking & Track back
Auto workout tracking (of course)
Bixby… let’s try asking the weather in Manayunk or Bala Cynwyd
Temperature sensor on redesigned health sensor array
PHYSICAL DESIGN:
One size: 45mm and it is pretty chunky aesthetically, but in actual use, it is not bad at all. I really like the size and weight of it.
Large black bezel though
The raised edge is a welcomed improvement - I destroyed my GWA2 from rock climbing
The raised bezel actually makes the digital bezel easier to use
Tougher sapphire crystal display
Titanium case
The buttons feel premium - noticeably well designed
IP68 of course
I actually really like the strap - it is very comfortable, and the magnet makes it secure and repeatable while being infinitely adjustable
MIC AND SPEAKER TEST
Battery - is it enough to compete in this space?
From my testing, I would expect to use about 31% per day with about an hour of working out, so I could see about 3 days of use per charge - this is SUBSTANTIALLY better than the Apple watch and older Galaxy Watches
Internally, this is nearly identical to the Galaxy Watch 4 in many ways besides the added off grid features like route tracking, the longer battery life, and the redesigned health sensor array which now includes a temperature sensor. If you are really nit picking, this technically has bluetooth 5.2
HEALTH:
Redesigned sensor is flatter for better readings
Advanced sleep coaching and improved sleep tracking UI
GPS struggles at first to find location, but then performs well
Heart recovery
ECG
Body composition
ACCURACY TEST
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What do you think of this new watch line Samsung is testing out? Do you want the bezel back?
Have the bezel on my w4c, I think they made a mistake taking it out. Odds are they will bring it back with another model like you mentioned on your video.
I odered it giving up my 4 classic i know im gona miss bezel but gota have that battery life
I am upgrading from classic 3 which I love .... will see if same feeling ....hope so
One question, in comparison to the watch 4 classic, how's the speed and response time of the watch 5 pro?
because with my watch 4 classic, at times it lags a little with voice to text recognition and google assistant.
Mike, I'm really looking forward to know if this will replace the Venu 2 Plus as your daily driver. I'm still on the Watch 3 and keen on getting the 5 Pro but wondering how it'll be practical for bed use.
Thanks for this video. You have been doing a great job. Just picked up the Pro. When you first started using the watch did the screen seem as vibrant a previous versions? I feel like you have to crank up the brightness to 8 or 9 to achieve suffient brightness.
You definitely nailed it on this review,it's truly the best of both worlds,good enough fitness tracking and a fully functional smart watch, with good battery life 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Great video! I pre-ordered my Watch 5 Pro. It will be here this coming Tuesday. I'm not going to lie; I was bothered by the no-rotating bezel, but after I saw the in-screen rotation, I felt better. I also like that thickness and size as I have a slightly larger wrist. I can't wait until Tuesday; I have the watch 4 classics right now, and I've loved everything about it except the battery life and the fact it took so long to get Google on it. I get two days, if I was lucky, and with only the essentials notifying me on the watch.
How is it
@@oreos922 It has been great! I get 3 days out of it before needing to charge it. Also, don't worry about it not having the rotating bezel the watch screen works as good if not better. You won't have a problem using it.
So it lasts about as long as the ticwatch pro 3..
very happy with mine, coming from a gw4 classic. the battery life is massive night and day difference. nice video, very clear shots
Does it work with other android devices now? Google assistant? I feel like Samsung will still beat Google with battery life the tizen stuff was really impressive previously.
I also come from the GW4 Classic but I'm not happy at all.
-I lost track of how many times I've tried to rotate the missing bezel. I guess I'll get used to it.
-I didn't need a sapphire glass but I didn't think I was going to hate it. It is so reflective that it compromises screen quality.
I hate feeling unhappy after an upgrade and this is the second time in a row.
Quite literally night & day rather than just day
@@alejandroavila2646 yep, same
.. Took me a few days to stop doing that. But the battery.... Soooo much better
I called it! Samsung's attempt at a Suunto 7. Fitness focused, with Wear OS underneath. The reason this watch will be more successful is because it's a Samsung. There are a lot more people on the smart watch side looking for something with better health and fitness features than there are people on the health and fitness side that are looking for better smart watch features. Suunto simply has the wrong primary customer base to pull this off. I'd even go as far to say that the majority of people that wear Samsung or Apple watches don't even know what Suunto is.
To be fair, Samsung and Suunto are aiming for 2 different markets. Samsung just happens to be branching out lately and staying with the trends. Like how hybrid cars were niche, now it's popular. Or how 29" bike wheels were frowned upon until people realized there was a time and place. Now it's mainstream. You can't get upset at companies for changing with the times
I hope they give us the option if Google decides to let fitbit integration work with the watch 5. for now Samsung health
Great review! Strange the route feature doesn't work with runs. Interested to see if Apple does release a pro/rugged version soon!
the new Galaxy watch 5 Pro is outstanding.
I've seen so many reviews so many people talking about the rotating beze.
I had the Galaxy watch 4 classic, but the Galaxy watch 5 Pro is hands down my favorite watch now.
I don't miss the bezel.
There's one thing I've noticed is the crystal display feels and looks so much better on a watch.
Even though the 5 Pro is fatter it's definitely much later because of the titanium metal that is. Titanium is heavier than aluminum but you don't need a lot of titanium metal to how is a smartwatch. Battery life not sure yet I just got it today. I will let you know.
Thank you very much for your wonderful video have a beautiful day
make your life a masterpiece
1 Year later how is it? I'm getting one today.
@@Mahoxy one year later still amazing. The updates are perfect. Still get about 3 days of battery life
@@mr.rainbowlovescoffee Oh nice glad to hear that, thanks!
@@Mahoxy you are very welcome
@@Mahoxyverdict? I'm getting mine tomorrow! But I'm still gritty. Should I bite the bullet?
Can't wait for mine to arrive on Tuesday! Great video as always!
What a review! Your knowledge of the watch and smart watches generally is fantastic.
Excellent information-packed review.
Hello, I really like that video. I cannot decide between GW5 pro and Garmin Venu 2 plus. I am sport enthusiast but definitely not professional or even semi pro. I do a few bike rides per week (around 100km) some walks/hiking, 3-4 workouts/pilates and 3-4 sessions of stationary bike. I need to have amoled, UI which works fast and smoothly and accurate GPS and HR. I do not need external sensors. I need HR mainly to check if my training was hard and to count calories correctly. I also need app for counting hydration. What do you think will be better choice Venu2+ or GW5 pro? Or maybe something different? Thank you in advance
im glad bought this as my first smart watch really helpful on my workout and daily drivers thanks for the review tho 🙂
got the normal watch 4, will probably wait for next years model, too few upgrades
Thanks Mike, your reviews are always so thorough and well written!! After seeing this, I'm definitely looking more towards the Watch 4 classic, I love that rotating bezel too much!!
Watch 4 Classic battery life is suspect. BUT...I kept it and traded in my S3 Frontier for Watch 5 (not pro). I couldn't give up the bezel 😬. I'll just toggle between the watches while the battery charges!
Thank you for your kind words!
Been debating switching from my Garmin Venu for this. Thank you so much for this video
Getting my pro Tues with good trade value in from watch 3. Just worried if if will fit well with mountain bike gloves and still function well.
Do you know if the back sensor cover on the 5 Pro is attached with glue like it has been on past models? I'm thinking of getting one but not if the watch is out together with glue!
I've had mine since yesterday. I had the watch4 44m. I didn't have interest in the rotating bezel, im fairly active and thought it was just something else that could break. So far the battery life is awesome and I love the raised bezel around the edge, I broke alot of screen protectors on the 4. I like the new sport buckle but takes alittle getting used to. As far comfort I find that it is very similar to the 4. Some reviews said it was huge. I don't think it looks any different. Oh and samsung added a pretty nice wireless charger with the pre-order
I'm debating the same move atm, primarily because of the battery barely last day and a half on 4. How much of a difference this watch is regarding your daily use? Also, is it noticably heavier than you 4 was? Thanks!
I dont feel a difference in weight and I feel that it fits better with the new style strap. I get at least 80 hours with it and that's using the workout app usually once a day for an hour. The GPS might not that down a bit but noticeably. I went away for 3 days recently and didn't bring the charger I think I was around 20 percent when I got home. It's basically a beefed of version of the 4. Oh and I bang mine off stuff all the time the raised bezel has saved me countless times already
@@andrewandy9425 Awesome, 80 hours seems like something I can live with. Thank you, really appreciate it.
The size was (pleasantly) smaller than I expected. I tried it on in the store and it felt a good bit smaller than my gear 3 frontier. Considering upgrading but I’d really miss the rotating bezel
I was researching about different smartwatches over the last few months since I wanted to buy my first one. Your channel is great and helped me a lot btw!
I waited for the Samsung unpacked before I made a decision and was let down by what they showed. I now own the GW4 Classic which I picked up for half the price of the 5 pro and I really enjoy it. The bigger battery on the 5 pro is certainly nice, but the look of the watch is more important to me. And the classic look with the bezel is just extremly satisfying and makes navigation smooth and easy
If I see the need to have a sport/outdoor focused watch I would probably pick something up from Garmin as a second device. But the GW4 Classic seems to be the best allrounder (including the looks) and seems to fit my need. Glad I got it over the 5 pro.
I upgraded from the 4 classic. Really enjoyed it but disliked having to charge it daily. Only reasons I upgraded to the 5 pro was for the materials (titanium+saphire) and battery. Other than that it is basically the same thing.
Very Nice review! Im waiting for My watch. Im nervous about the thiknicks.
Thanks for the video...
Can u plz write your wrist circumference !?
A great video on this watch brother. I still use and own the Galaxy watch gear Sport. I will be upgrading to this ⌚.
So far I'm really liking mine, but I'm pretty disappointed that they didn't add back Auto detect for cycling I used to love that feature on previous Samsung watches.
is auto detect there for workouts like push ups etc ?
then cycle one was there in watch 4?
@@nipunbangad8632 so far it is auto detected when I have walked, but just like the watch 4 there is no Auto detect for cycling which is really disappointing... Not sure about push-ups
I got the Watch Active 2 since 2020, and it's been really really nice! But with that being said.. Obviously, after some years of daily use the battery is draining a little faster/battery last shorter than it used to be. I love my watch and I would like to get a new one but not yet, I am hesitating between the Watch 5 Pro and the Watch 4 Classic. The Watch 4 Classic with the bezel (a feature I would like to experience and would probably love) is really nice but is not really brand new of a watch with the 5 and 5 Pro out now... I don't know if I should just wait for a Watch 6 in the future and see if they reintroduce the bezel with it...
45mm not really big deal. Keep in mind I'm 5'2" and I have small wrist. It's not as big as it seems (this is my first smart watch), barely fits my wrist, and you need too; cut some part off with precise measurement because of the material band. No problem jogging, done weightlifting, and surprisingly, able to sleep with it on. No problem at all
btw, there is a feature where you can select "watch only" on battery life. proclaims to last 11 days if you keep it on "watch only. Right now, it's 44% and says to last 6 D 22H if I turn it on
Thanks for the great review! You are the first I've seen who suggested something so simple - tick marks or something visual on the big fat black bezel around the screen. This would have been a welcome addition to this watch. I ordered one for myself, but I'm not sure if it will replace my Garmin Venu 2 Plus. I am in the battery crew - I'm willing to sacrifice on some of the more "smart" features for a watch that I can truly go on a 4 day adventure weekend and not even think about needing to bring a charger for my watch. I don't believe the GW 5 Pro will be able to do that.
Good reviewشكرا
Coming from the galaxy watch 3 46" LTE, would you upgrade to the Galaxy watch 5 PRO or wait for the Google Pixel watch
That's a sic watch face on the Garmin venu 2 Plus. Which one is that? Great review BTW
The raised area between the buttons is missing from the 5 Pro. I feel this will lead to uninentional button actuations.
I just got my new watch today. I was so excited until I found out there was no way to get rid of the lead 0 on the digital time. Do you know of a work around for that?
Nice review, thanks!
Wish I could get mine sooner! Pre-ordered 3 weeks ago and got notified that I wouldn't get it till September 27th!!
Thank you. Saved both videos including the one last week
Great review! Besides the battery, is this worth the upgrade from the watch 4 classic?
I have the 4 classic 46 mm and honestly I wouldn't trade mine in,yes the battery is nice but if you already get like 2 days an half out your watch like I do than that's not the issue and yea the sapphire glass is nice but me personally I never had an issue in messing up my screens even I do gardening and landscaping.
if u want an ugly thick watch with no bezel but a better battery yes
Personally as soon as I heard the battery is Double the size is what sold me.
I was waiting for your video.
Getting mine on Tuesday can't wait to try it out
Nice review Mike..
I was wondering if I should get this or wait and see how the pixel watch is. I have a TicWatch Pro and want to upgrade, just not sure which one.
Wait for the Pixel, I returned my Galaxy watch classic it sucked.
Great review, subscribed.
Thank you so much!
I upgraded from 4 classic because my 4 classic is having weird issues and the trade in was outstanding... Just wish the damn fcc would approve bp in usa
Can I ask please about the magnetic strap lock - is it steong enough for extreme sports? If I'm planning to go kitesurfing with this watch should I buy an alternative strap?
Yep, strong enough. But not possible to use with flat (on table) chager, or these dual phone+watch charger. Only way to use it is replace this otherwise nice strap.
Thank you for the great review. I actually traded in my classic 4 today.. I hadn't really planned on it but Samsung had a Black Friday deal I couldn't resist $240 trade-in and I'm a Samsung member had points so I basically got the watch for $18.
I did the same. The battery life is much improved. I have the lte version. I turned off the lte and I had 3.5 days of battery. Currently testing with lte on.
Upgraded my 4 to 5 pro battery life was the only reason I’m excited for it to arrive soon great video
How much were you getting out the 4?
I traded my watch 4 classic 42 mm that I got from the S22 bundle deal in March for the 5 pro. I received $240 credit for it and I paid $210 for the 5 pro (bluetooth) after taxes and discounts.
I think you nailed this review, Mike, well done. This watch reminds me of the Suunto Peak series and the Suunto 7 combined. I've got a Watch 5pro coming in a couple days and hope, can't wait!
Me too...👍😁
Gr8 real world review. There are so many lame click bait reviews out there. Glad I found this. Cheers...
The watch face with the colorful lower ring, is called what? My 5 Pro didn't come with that face so I'm assuming you added it? TIA.
Great review!!!!
Mike where do you find the IEME number on the galaxy watch 4, I want to do a trade for the watch 5, but all I can find is the serial number in settings.
Really great info I was looking for! I see your a philly boy like myself so DEFINITELY get a thumbs up for me!!!
Mine just shipped. Should have it by Tuesday 8/23. Can't wait.
After using galaxy watch 4 for year, definitely upgrade to watch 5 pro this time.. thanks 😊
Please show us how the nest cameras work on GW5.
I have the 4 classic as much as I use it I barely use the rotating bezel. At one point I forgot all about it
Its incredible how much people rave about the rotating brezel. I have had classic 4 and never use the bezel.
Excellent, excellent, excellent. I rarely like or subscribe. The made meneed to see the next video of the next despirate tech I needed. Thanks Mike
Can you use this to connect to your phone without having data service from your phone carrier?
Will you be doing a review for the regular watch 5
Nailed it as always! Are you going to review the Watch 5?
Can you see the map on the health app on phone? My 4 classic they removed it . Could not find it anymore. Want to see map for walking, biking
I still have the watch 3 and been running fine for my uses. So unsure if I necessarily need to upgrade
do you think battery can last at least 15 hours on gps running mode?
I should get mine Tuesday!
My watch 4 Classic ( 8 months old) got wet while swimming and water went inside. I sent the watch to Samsung and they voided the warranty stating that the watch had water inside. They asked me to pay $180, which I refused. So now, I have a dead Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at home. I also did not like to have to practically charge the Watch 4 Classic daily. I am hoping this watch lasts for at least 2 days. I ordered the Fold 4 bundle and my Watch 5 Pro came free. I am hoping for it to work better. I will also get the Samsung Care+ for it. While ordering the cost was $49 for 2 years.
I agree the watch sucked, I returned mine. It was a gimmick at best.
@@shanew7361 same, I purchased mine 7 months after release. I returned it after 1 week. I hope this one convinces me but it should, since I got it for extremely low price due to preorder.
9:14 that bugs still there I hate that😤 when it just scroll to the end real fast and u have to go back
You should include how much time does it take to charge fully
Which do you like better the GW5 Pro or the Garmin Venu 2 plus?
Best review I seen on the watch 5 thanks
Waiting for mine to be delivered. Can't wait
can you show me how to take it off? the resease lever is inside of band and can't be reached once wear
Very in depth review
No rotating bezel.. I'm keeping my watch 4.. maybe they'll bring it back.. The rotating Bezel makes it looks classy
I have looked consecutively at every generation of galaxy watch and held out until now. One reason - everyday toughness. I wanted a smart watch that had reasonable battery life, the full suite of android smartwatch features combined with a tough body that can handle a rough work environment, of which one of the BIGGEST features for me is a recessed watch face. Watch 4 classic was nice with the bezel, but felt too cheap and plasticy in comparison. Watch 5 pro feels like it's built for the job. A tough smartwatch that can handle the workday but can also be worn out on the weekend.
I could see myself trading in my watch 4 for this
The battery life improvement is definitely nice to have!
I have the watch 4 classic, I would never trade it in, wouldn’t even consider it. Battery is not an issue ( I charge both phone and watch overnight) as it lasts a full day with every function on, and to give up the rotating bezel for a couple of new features I would never use is not worth it. The pro is a sweet watch for sure, but I think the 4 classic is nicer.
@@lits5984 the rotating bezel really makes so much difference. I'd want them to keep the bezel but thin it out more and more
@@lits5984 I have the base 4 so
@@brando3424 In that case I would change, I personally like a smartwatch that looks like a regular watch such as the classic.
Thank you for this! I am a runner and just LOVE this watch! Looking out for a clip of any useful apps I may be missing. Yes, Google assist on it works WAY better than BIXBY!
Can you compare the BT and LTE variants for this watch before I buy the LTE variant to see if it is worth it?
I love my galaxy 3 titanium but won’t bother with a new galaxy watch until they stop or add the ability to disable the frustrating screen saver that interrupts things like the timer or stopwatch.
The rotating bezel might protect the screen, but could itself be damaged or gather dirt and grease in the mechanism. The 5 Pro avoids these issues. I compared it with a 6 classic and thought it felt noticeably lighter and looked better quality.
What is the back of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro made of? I heard from some reviews that is plastic but Titanium Sapphire and plastic doesn't go together or? 😁
Not much interesting watch for me. Glad I got my Watch 4 Classic. I die for that rotating bezel it's awesome.
And an awful battery and slow charging
I don't see the reason to upgrade for just a few more upgrades. Especially when it's the same specs
The mic sounds fine. I never expect much from the speaker. So it is what it is.
Any Heating issues?
Does it have AOD without the 20 minute limit, or are you stuck with the timed sleep mode for the display?
AOD all the time, or 15-30-60 sec time sleep.
@@japomi does it dim the brightness though?
@@Hagonish you mean the AOD? That depends on watch face.
The "time sleep mode" doesn't.
@@japomi ye, im looking for a watch i can use as an accessorie that isnt just a black circle on my wrist. If the AOD is a simplified version of the watch faces, or if it dims down to a brightness that makes it more difficult to see the watch face, it would be a deal breaker for me. Im currently using the huawei gt2 pro which only has a 20 minute time limit for the endless selection of watch faces. It does have aod, but only for 6 pre selected watch faces, and these get dimmed aswell after a short amount of time.
@@Hagonish got it. Came from Hua watch GT3, so I know the diff between them. The Hua are better in battery (of course 10-12 day) and endless watch faces to select from. Everything else - GW are way better because of the system. I was using the GW4 classic too before and except the battery I like them more than GW5 Pro. for design and the rot.bezel. The electronic bezel is nowhere close.
Does Samsung have any weekly motivating goals like Garmin's intensity minutes, or Fitbit active minutes?
Waiting on my pre-order to arrive. I'll miss my OG galaxy watch.
Do you think it's worth upgrading from a s3 gear frontier?
The way you pronounced those locations I'm super surprised Google Assistant got it. Impossible to understand if you didn't already know what the locations are :).
Idk man looks a lot bigger than your wrist, is nice to have the bezel but the rotating wheel is a huge miss, cool video yhanks for the info ✌🏼
Thanks, I like your review. Samsung exclusivity of features kills this watch for me
Samsung is the best
can you also make a galaxy watch 4 vs 5 comparison?
Looks cool I'm interested
I wish it was little bigger in size, maybe 50mm.
I just got the Galaxy pro 5 lte and the watch looks small on my wrist. I got pretty big forearms and I dont see the issue with the size of this watch. I like it
Before I ordered the Watch 5 Pro, I got on the chat with the reps at Samsung asking about iOS compatibility. I asked twice to be sure and they assured me that the watch works with iOS. Either they were completely wrong OR there's going to be a big update to the watch app that will bring iOS support.
I'm on month 4 of returning repeatedly defective monitors to Samsung so I'm giving up and getting a watch instead. If I've learned one thing it's that their customer service reps have no clue what they're talking about.
Ok so I am an Apple watch and iPhone user. I really want to give the galaxy 5 pro a try because I like the round look of the watch and it just looks better to me. So I want to get the Pixel 7 Pro and the GW5 Pro. Can this be done, what features of the watch are not available if I pair it with the Pixel? Or better yet is it even usable on a phone other than Samsung?
I lost my watch 4 classic. already in love with the watch ⌚️ 5pro how can I purchase this pls??