I Tried Every Samsung Galaxy Watch, Which Is Best?
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The new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 have been making some waves in the smartwatch space, but many are wondering if they are actually the better choice, or if last year’s Galaxy Watch6 or Watch6 classic are still good options. Furthermore, despite many major upgrades, there is one massive downgrade Samsung didn’t mention, and for some people, that will make the previous generation the superior buy. That… plus the physical rotating bezel and some other features I’ll discuss in this video. So this is going to be a comprehensive comparison between the latest Galaxy Watch lineup.
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ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES:
$649 Galaxy Watch Ultra
Titanium
Extra button
New bioactive sensor with 2.5x LEDs
New dual band GPS for enhanced accuracy
New features and software
Newer, faster chip
330 ft water resistance (10ATM, others are 5ATM)
$299 - $379 Watch7
Armor aluminum
Mostly the same as the Ultra, but with a few missing features we’ll discuss
$329 - $399 Watch6 Classic
Stainless steel is harder, more durable, but heavier
Rotating bezel
$209 - $289 Watch6
Armor aluminum
Note - there are two more options that I’m not covering in this video. The very new Galaxy Watch FE is $199, essentially the same price as the Watch6 but with a small display, less RAM, a smaller battery, and other older specs. Much like the Galaxy Watch 5.
Secondly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro which only has 2 more years of support. It’s selling for $299 now but it has a smaller display and really the only benefit is the battery life and titanium build. It’s a good option for some people, but the Watch Ultra really superior.
Fundamental differences
Battery life (6/6Classic/7 all have same 425mAh battery, Ultra has 590)
100 hr battery in power saving mode - I still think OnePlus does this best
Sizes & configurations:
Ultra is the only one without configurations. Always LTE & 47mm, but 3 colors
Watch7 = 40 or 44mm, LTE or non-LTE, 3 colors
Watch6 is the same, 3 colors
Watch6 Classic = 43 or 47mm, LTE or non-LTE, 2 colors
We’ll get to the downgrades of the newest generation in a minute, but first, one of the big upgrades - the accuracy for fitness tracking
HR ACCURACY TEST
GPS ACCURACY TEST
APP SPEED TEST
Exynos W1000 (5 core 3nm) vs Exynos W930 (dual core 5nm)
32GB vs 16GB
Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.2
NEGATIVES
Watch Ultra has proprietary watch connector - dynamic lug
My thoughts on it
Limited selection
Watch Ultra and Watch7 do not have Qi and cannot charge on the back of your phone
FEATURES
Energy score
AI smart replies
Wellness tips
More advanced sleep coaching & sleep apnea detection
New workout modes for the Ultra - race mode, multisport mode
Maximum cycling sustain power or FTP can be measured in 10 minutes
Pre-workout start screens - this was rolled as an update
Double pinch gestures
Fall detection
Knock knock
Emergency siren - audible up to 180m, up to 85dB (on Ultra)
Track Back for hiking
SIMILARITIES
Display same on all
Sapphire crystal on all
Watch7 & 6 are the same size, weight, dimensions, strap connection
IP68
Lots of testing and research went into making this video. Before anyone gets upset in the comments, I want to add two disclaimers. First, I only showed the Watch6 and Watch7 in the HR & GPS test. That is because the 7 & Ultra have the same hardware, and the 6 & 6 Classic have the same hardware. Also, I wanted to ensure the highest degree of accuracy possible. Wearing two watches per wrist would risk significant error.
Secondly, I am fully aware that the default workout start page modifications were already updated for the older watches. I meant to say that, but it just came out wrong in the video. Thanks for watching!
I was hoping for a rotating bezel this year. My first smartwatch was the 5. I was hoping for a 7 classic. I guess I'll have to wait for the 8 classic next year, if they make one.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
Finally,someone who has compared the galaxy watch 6 to the watch 7 properly,and someone who has experienced both and is not just stating details of the specs
True this is also 1 of a good reviewer.
The Quantified Scientist channel
@rajerdot4639 oh he also did one,I thought he only did watch 5 and 6
i do not know why samsung keeps abandoning the damn rotating bezel... it's unique, it works, people love each each time... KEEP IT SAMSUNG!
Yes! I want the bezel and the large battery.
Willing to bet they're gonna do it every other year from now on with the introduction of the Ultra. Sure we'll see it for the watch 8. Let's hope with bigger battery.
@@vatoloco1528 I sure hope so
Debris like sand, dirt etc get stuck under it over time and it becomes crunchy and feels awful to use. Probably that's why, for durability. But if you don't really go out much or to places with a lot of dirt, sand etc that's not much of an issue I suppose.
@neonkapawn That's exactly right! And it's also in the maintenance. Me and wife both worked in a warehouse. She hardly ever cleaned the damn thing and I would wipe mine off and clean out regularly. After about 2 years with the watch 3, she could barely twist it. Mine moved just fine. Have the watch 6 now. No problems.
WHY, SAMSUNG, WHY KILL THE ROTATING BEZEL?? The coolest, most diferenciating feature!
I wouldn't be surprised if the rotating bezel comes back next year. It seems to skip a year. The 4, then 6, now 8. That's my guess. 😊
I see them doing the rotating bezel every other year, the same as the ultra
It's reserved for the classic, like others said, 4 classic, 6 classic, and likely 8 classic
Yes, I agree, but it seems like a dumb decision. It's like if they only wanted to sell them every other year. I don't know whether the marketing every time they ditch the bezel, good or bad, is beneficial...
@@9abe9 makes absolutely ZERO sense. The one thing people love. Why is shi*e battery life always mentioned with every Samsung device? The watches have been disastrous with NI FIX from Samsung. Other comparable and less expensive watches have 2,3 or 4 days battery life, yet Samsung struggles to get 24 hours with medium use. HOPELESS!
I love my Watch 7. Been an Apple user for 11 years but switched to Samsung and enjoying their products. The Watch 7 has been a better experience than my old Apple watch.
You've made the right choice. Welcome, pal
Welcome to the Samsung club 😎
Better experience…..How so ?
@@scottemory72 I ordered GW7 and traded in my GW4 so I'm looking forward to it. I got it delivered today
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
the watch 6 classic is undoubtedly the best looking watch of the lot!
Sad they didn't make a 7 Classic. I want the features of the 7 in the body of the Classic.
@@Delicate141Wait next year, and we will see
It depends.
It is good looking for an elegant fit
Epix Garmin is way better good looking for casulal / sport fit
@@FreemanTheGmanI have a 350 trade in for my watch 5 pro but i don't even consider it. Would have to pay 300 more for the ultra and i think that would be a downgrade actualy. The design is ugly, and for the huge dimensions the battery is actualy the same with 5 pro...
Out of all the smartwatches I have been using Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, OnePlus, the Samsung S6 classic is the most unreliable and worst quality watch I have used. The battery life is horrible and after 2 weeks first time swimming with it it died after 1 lap of the pool.
I'm sticking with my 6 classic and hoping for an 8 classic upgrade next year.
Same here.
Same here²
I returned my ultra and kept my watch 6 classic
@@sinigangpapi3379 ya. I had an Ultra for 3 days and decided it wasn't for me and returned it. I'm so happy with that decision. It was such a relief to have my classic back on my wrist.
I see many criticisms of Samsung copying Apple, square case, orange strap balh blah blah. The square case watch design has been around for many years, before Apple ever existed... Catier, Seiko and even Rolex. Samsung uses a cushion case style for the Ultra, they didn't steel that from Apple. It's quite an old design. Orange strap? Doxa, Seiko and countless others have them. Neither Apple nor Samsung designs are original as far as case style or strap color.
If you have the watch 6 or even 5Pro, you don't need the 7.
You should have included the 5 pro. The ultra is like a 5 pro but with a siren. They have the same battery size. Titanium build. But the 5 pro is substantially lighter
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
I love the 6 Classic, and I will probably wait until they release the 8 Classic. The rotating bezel is a must after you've tried it.
For those that arent familiar with the "FE" term, when it comes to Samsung(and some other brands), FE is Fan Edition. Basically, it's the same as the cheaper re-hash of older hardware in a newer body. Apple does the same thing with SE, but Samsung does it cheaper lol. Take requests from fan favorite features and place it in the new body type which is usually cheaper and lighter in weight. Sometimes current generation, non-flagship, Camera configuration.
I've been using the Watch 6 Classic since October, and the design of the watch is beautiful. The rotating bezel really is the best feature.
I´ve been wearing a dive watch with a rotating, ratcheting bezel for more than 15 years. It´s the best fidget toy ever. If i ever get a smartwatch i´m getting one with that specific feature.
Watch6 is getting the energy score and also actually got sleep apnea a week before the release of the Watch7 :)
It hasn't for me.
I have gw6 and I know the watch 7 has released but I havnt got it
It's probably cus it was a beta test
5 pro is just built different, still the goat in every way possible including its current price
I've still got my 6 classic,a beautiful watch, and that rotating bezel, it's still king,and a few more years of support it's a no brainer👌👍
Same. I had the ultra pre ordered and ended up canceling . Gonna stick with my 6 classic
What size 6classic on a 7.5 wrist
I kept mine too, but I did get the 7 ultra!😂
I regret to inform you that you might be underestimating the Galaxy 5 Pro, which is the best competitor and has a comparable battery life to the less appealing Ultra, despite the claim of two years of software updates. In my view, a practical lifespan for any smartwatch is around 2 to 3 years.
Additionally, it's disappointing that Samsung still limits support for their smartwatches to only 4 years. Furthermore, restricting features like ECG and blood pressure monitoring to Samsung mobile users is regrettable and feels monopolistic.
Regarding aesthetics, I find the Ultra quite unattractive. The regular Watch 7 is more visually appealing, and if battery life is a concern, the Galaxy 5 Pro is a better option. Lastly, for those who prefer a refined look, the Watch 6 Classic is an excellent choice.
Yea but it only has the w920 instead of the w1000 processor... And yes it makes a huge difference
Another point to consider is the price. A lot of the newer watches have great trade in or new line promotions.
Wait a few months and you can get a used one for a pretty discount. Samsung watches don't hold their value
@@Muhluri no wait a year and wish for the 8 classic to be released
I agree, you can't recommend the GW6 and not the 5 Pro when they are basically the same watch inside, Samsung recycled that damned chip 3 generations, while the 5 Pro is more rugged and has WAY better battery life.
If you're gonna carry a laggy watch, at least make it more durable and have better battery life huh.
I got the watch 7. Upgrade from w4. I just love it! Everything is good. The new strap is also much more comfortable and fits a smaller wrist aswell! 2 days of battery life -also good. Only negative is the lack of qi charging.
Cool getting mine Friday coming from galaxy 6
Can you trade your watch 6 for the 7?
@omega0195 yes got my 7 and traded 6 classic
Yes got my 7 traded iny 6 44m Bluetooth
@katerinamichael-kk1ts nice.
I wonder If I can trade it inside costco
Thank you, Mike. I was really contemplating which Samsung watch I should buy but was not sure what was worth the price and the features.
Unfortunately, there were no CZcamsrs comparing the watches in a single video. The selection process was challenging, and then, your video appeared, providing an extensive explanation that was completely clear without resorting to technical terms or just reading out the specs.
It is evident that on the making of this video, this has been the result of a significant amount of time and effort testing out the various watches on your part.
I express my gratitude for your assistance in guiding me to my preferred choice, I believe the Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic is indeed my preference.
Guys, I want to buy my first Galaxy Watch and I always see people just talking about the upgrade. Which one should I buy: 5, 6 or 7?
There's some info below to give more context.
1. I'm only looking for 40mm.
2. Not interested in the classic/ultra version. Maybe the pro, but never checked it to be sure.
3. I really like the black color. I'm disappointed with the lack of black option in the 7, but if the 6 straps are compatible with the 7, I'm willing to buy it. Black colored bezel is more important for me than the strap color though.
I think 6 classic is the one I’m choosing
It’s probably the best one for now
SAMEEE
Love my 4 classic, won’t upgrade until they put out another watch with a rotating bezel
@@user-sf7wp3pk9d understandable
Nah
I have no regrets with mine. Use it more than my past watches.
The galaxy watch six classic is horrible when you turn the dial nothing happens and when it does happen, it jumps two or three screens. I’ve had mine launch and it’s the worst Samsung watch yet super slow tracking is inaccurate doesn’t hold the heartbeat on certain exercise machines GPS tracking shows shows you’re in the water well away from the actual path you took. That watch is a disaster for its in accuracies alone shouldn’t be considered for the best smart watch. Great video, though!
Several important, in my opinion, tests were not done: 1. Test of the charging speed of the watches. With unremarkable autonomy (including pro and ultra variants) - this is a very important parameter. 2. LTE test. This function has been present in Samsung watches for a long time, but it is almost impossible to use it on older models in summer - the watch almost immediately goes into overheating.
The question - whether there are changes in this directions - remains open.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
I have the 6 classic and won't upgrade until they bring the classic rotating bezel back, and to be fair unless there's like a super duper noticeable upgrade I might never upgrade
I am leaning to buying the 6 Classic. How are the ECG readouts performing?
Great content. As for bezel or lack of it. If you never had the bezel, you won't miss it. I had the watch4 44mm. And I love the watch 7ultra. The case reminds me of the Panerai luminor chronograph. As for bands, I already ordered 5 new bands. And putting the band on it wasn't that hard. Put it's super secure. As for the price, if you get it through a carrier, it will cost 27 dollars a month. Much more palatable. As for charging. You can charge from your phone using the charging puck plug it into your phone.
I just got the Watch6 for £110 and it's well worth that, the prices you can find for a series that's only a year old is wild
I just got my watch 4 classic silver and to be honest I dont see much of a reason to go higher until the watch 4 stops getting updates.
it lags after sometime so that u dont feel like usi g. Using since 2 years. If you scroll through watch 7 u l get how big of an update it is
When your new watch 7 only lasts 20 hours on a single charge, no aod, While the watch 6 gets a day and 20 hours, same settings, you know something's wrong
Or the Watch 5 Pro lasting 80hrs with full Titanium build
Not my experience. GW7 probably slightly better and certainly quicker charging to full. Light use (no AOD) you will get very close to 2 days. Moderate use 1.5 days & heavy use no problems getting 24 hours. I don't have snore detention, AOD or continuous heart rate but pretty much everything else on.
The Samsung watches take about 1 to 2 weeks to optimize the battery to your behavior. So it will be better as I notice on my watch ultra.
I'm getting a lot better battery life out of the W7 than my W6. Maybe it's your copy.
My Ultra lasted 2 full days on the factory charge of 80 something % and I ended up charging it at around 25% at the end of day 2.
13:48 I've heard its the bio sensors on the new watches. They can't do reverse charging.
Yep that's definitely it
I just got my watch Ultra. Charger is the same as the Watch 6 Classic, so the charging tech is the same. The bump of the sensor is larger than on the Watch 6, which leads me to believe that's why no reverse charging.
@@phrogpilot73 you are correct. The Dutch website Tweakers had Samsung confirm this. The distance is too big for wireless charging because the new sensor cluster sticks out too much.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
I find it interesting to see people that care so much about reverse wireless charging their watch. I for the live of me wasn't able to make it work consistently and hated it. You had to remove your phone case, align your watch PERFECTLY and turn off notifications on both devices because the sensor against the back of the phone was basically two super slippery surfaces and EVERYTHING, even the most minor movement made the watch misalign and miss charging.
There's no way it ain't easier to just plug your watch in its charger and that's it.
I have the GW6 and GW7. I ran multiple laps with both watches around a footpath through trees and open space. The GW7 was mostly a solid line, on the aerial path, with a typical difference around +/- 1m to 2m. A lot of the time the GW6 was +/- 5m or greater in several spots. This video is a bit misleading only showing one loop and the GW7 (and Ultra) is a big step up in GPS accuracy.
EDIT: If you buy the GW7 through Samsung, make sure you get the dark gray band not the green one. It looks a lot better and should be the standard band on the darker GW7.
Man ive been thinking for days
I really love the physical rotating bezel on the Watch 6 Classic it really got me, yet ive seen some people say its laggy a bit and the Watch 7 does perform alot better.
thanks for thoughts. I'm still rocking a Galaxy 4 classic and still gets me through a full day. It was half the cost of the 7 ultra. Ive decided to wait to see what happens before upgrading. I love the rotating bezel on earlier models too.
Still happy with the 5Pro. Maybe I'll get the 8. Hopefully, that will get the rotating bezel too. With this design flip-flopping, you'll never know.
I upgraded from 5 pro to ultra. Man it's s overall a far better watch. I loved 5 pro by the way.
@@sidha22 I have no doubt and the dilver version was tempting, but for an everyday smartwatch to check the basics this sapphire, titanium and simple look is perfectly fine for me, I also love to wear my classic, automatic watches so I'll see what the 8-9 will bring.
Btw, here's a quick info why Qi Wireless charging isn't available on the Watch 7/ultra: The new BioActive sensor somehow is bigger than the previous generation that pushes the charging coil further by about a few millimetre or something. This is just a guess but yup. Not a big blow to me cause my phone battery ain't enough and too slow to charge the Watch 7. (I have owned it and it's quite awesome, faster charging than Watch 6/6 Classic and prev gens.)
Amazon has the pin adapters for 6 bucks, so you can use any band you want.all of your old bands.
thanks for that
I have always worn a Fitbit! I have probably had 4 different versions of Fitbit... This time around, I am going for the Samsung 7...I currently own the Samsung Ultra 24 (or whatever the latest version is. I think mine is Ultra 24).
Anyway, I am due for a new smartwatch. Being a long-time Fitbit person, I sometimes feel I should stick with Fitbit... But the aging, I like being in the Samsung Ecosystem. I just think it gives me better use of the features on my Samsung Ultra 24....thanks for the video! You did a better job than anyone. You made me a subscriber! Stay honest!
I got the 6 Classic 47mm last month and I'm happy with it.
Do you notice any lags or is it just mine?
@@picardo1236 I did notice some lag, but only in the apps menu. My previous Watch 4 menu scrolling was smoother, but personally this is negligible because I like the bigger screen on the 6.
I'm still on the watch 4 which I got a few months ago and I'd say I'm satisfied besides the bezels which aren't too bad
7:00 I like how the watch itself is legless. It's not protruding from the sides making it big for small wrist, this is a plussss
I was looking for a watch that has good hearth rate and EKG reading because i suffer some hearth issues and after watching this video i have no doubt to go for the galaxy watch 7. It's much more accurate then the 6 and and has a bunch of cool features for every day usage, thank you!
There's adapters for the watch ultra so you can use your old watch bands(18mm,22mm,24mm).
Still rocking the GW3. I'll probably upgrade to the GW6 Classic cause it looks more elegant than the Ultra.
Same, but I took the GW6. 👍
does the galaxy ring pair/work off of the watch6 or just the 7?
I had a Watch6 Classic and I liked it but I wasn't a fan of the fact that it constantly went from smooth 60 Hz everywhere to 30 or less when scrolling through the watch faces and interface, it was weird considering I didn't really push it too hard. I ended up giving it to my cousin and went for the Ultra, I'll miss the rotating bezel but I hope the software (with the help of the hardware) is much smoother.
Did you enable the Developer Options on the 6 classic and change the animation scales to .5x? My watch runs smooth. No lagging like alot of people complain about.
@@paulkline3011 I did not but then the question would be, why would I have to mess with the the developer options for the Watch to be smooth? It should be smooth at all times, period. I'd get if the battery was too low and the watch was struggling because of that, fine, but with notifications (and time checking) and some occasional workouts, it shouldn't be struggling when moving between screens or options.
@vakama94 yep. I totally agree with that. And I thought it was stupid that I had to do that. Samsung should have done better because I bet Apple watch owners didn't have to do anything special to get a watch to work properly.
@@paulkline3011 yeah, I've never had to do anything for my apple watch to work well. The only time I've seen issues is with specific apps, but then that's a dev thing and not an apple thing.
The 6 classic for sure! Every Samsung watch I have had has been the model with the rotating bezel Watch 3 Frontier, Watch 4 Classic and now the Watch 6 Classic. The rotating bezel is a stand-out feature unique to this line of Samsung watches. These watches are very durable and have never let me down. I wear them to work and they can withstand a lot of abuse.
Also need comparison with titanium build 590 mAh watch 5 pro
This is without a doubt the best comparison out there for a smart watch for people who have Samsung phones. It hits all of the pros and cons that matter.
The Watch 5 Pro is in the ring for me too due to the battery life. When you travel and live abroad, your phone and being able to charge your watch off your the back of your phone makes sense instead of the hockey puck, and if you have a problem with it, it gets lost or stolen with your luggage, you are SOL. I'd even be good if it had a USB-C port. You cannot just buy something off Amazon if you are not a citizen, and when you can, it can take 2 to 6 weeks to get it, which means you can't be mobile during that period. I learned with my Note 20 Ultra that if you don't have long battery life, you also don't get a ride home because you can't call an UBER, so you have to watch the phone and turn it off and on to manage the battery. I don't want to deal with that with a watch now. I now have the S24 Ultra and I can go for days, and if necessary, do it twice more from a small 10,000 mah power, brick which can give me two more charges.
5:23 i both my watch 5 pro from cash converte in the box for £100 and it the lte model and it got same batteries specs as the ultra and its titanium
I've been using the original GW for the last 4 and a half years.
I bought the 6 Classic yesterday there's some damn good deals on Samsung at the moment. No rotating bezel and no reverse charging on the 7 Ultra is an absolute no-no for me, as mych as i am a Samsung Knight 😂 i find this very poor .
Superb upload by the way 👌🏼
I've updated from the 4 to the ultra I don't mind that's not got the bezel I use my watch for mountain biking and hiking mostly but decide to join the gym for the 1st time so tracking workouts might come in hqndy. The LTE will definitely be better for mountain biking when I don't want to carry my phone on me.
you can't reverse wireless charge because of the new advanced bio sensor, so it is hardware
Am I missing something? You can absolutely charge the Ultra by using wireless power share on the phone.
I am an older lady on social security, So I don't have a lot of money. Both of my so called smartwatches have just gone to pot. I won't be working out or running miles and miles like you do, But I do need to know my oxygen level and my heart rate, steps, And whether i'm having A-fib or not... plus my sleep. I hate the fact That my old smart watch would give me "steps" when I was out fishing and cranking my lure in! Yipes! Nice video! I have a Samsung Z Flip 5 And I love Samsung. I have samsung tablets too. I need a smart watch, But the faces of the watches nowadays are practically bigger than my wrist, but I suppose that just has to be? What would your advice to me be, please? God bless you!
Check out galaxy fit 3
Agree to disargree, I hated the old Samsung strap connection. Never purchased anything that wasn't designed for Samsung so I don't care it was a generic 22mm size. So glad to have an easier band clasp on my new Watch 7 Ultra. Looking forward to the new trail straps (White & Black) coming this week. I love the free orange trall strap I got with my grey Titanium.
Great in-depth comparisons, the rotating bezel is why I'll stick with my Watch 6 classic
im using xiaomi mi 14. Havent bought any watches. does the watch 6 pairs well with the phone?
GREAT review, Mike! I recently joined the Samsung ecosystem with an S24U and I preordered the 3Pro buds. I'm looking to replace my battery aging Garmin Epix watch and am leaning towards the 7Ultra. 1 day battery life is completely off the table, so Ultra is the likely candidate. Reviews like this help your audience make informed decisions and are truly appreciated!
In South Africa the watch 6 classic 43mm is on sale for $275 equivalent. I nabbed one!
I had the 6 classic. I loved the design of it, but when I had to use it for working out, the battery would drain in a few hours. I got the 7 ultra through a trade-in, and it's great. The only thing I miss is the rotating bezel.
Good choice still. I'll take better battery over some rotatory bezel.
I nabbed the 7 44mm and love it. Bsttery life a few days in is a solid day and night. Charging is reasonably quick, the new sensora are indeed a step up and the insights are better than i was getting on my Fitbit Charge 6. This is the first wrist based device that clearly detects low blood oxygen if i nap without my CPAP machine. It also is better laid out in Samsung Health than Garmin Connect for me.
Seeing how long i spend in Zone 2 during a weights workout is really cool
It seems that one of the most important factors when choosing a Samsung smart watch to buy now - will be the design. While Watch 6 and Watch 7 are absolutely similar (except for the color of the case), the Ultra, Pro and Classic watches are different design trends, about which there are different opinions. For example, views on the ultra are often polarized - many people like it a lot, others don't like it at all. I don't like it either, but it's acceptable in gray. The 5 Pro, in my opinion, as a sport watch - much more attractive than the ultra. The Classic watch is for classic and bezel lovers. By the way, the appearance of the ultra watch can be slightly corrected by quality cases, making it more brutal, similar to the G-Shock
Hey Mike, can you do a comparison between the samsung galaxy watch ultra with Casio G-SHOCK GSW-H1000
When I bought my s24 ultra there was a deal where you get a free Galaxy watch 7 in either size, I got the green one
Why wouldn't they make GW7 Classic 😭
Great video Mike. I've got a 6 classic plus a Garmin venu 2. Great combo.
That sounds ideal!
The AI, Energyscore and the multisport modus are all other new software Features are coming to the Watch 4-6 models with the next UI Update. The Beta tests are still in the making so keep calm :)
All this features are available in beta for watch 6?
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
I think this was an excellent review. I don't wear jewelry and I don't work out but I'm a tech guy and I've always loved watches that's why the ultra was the perfect pick for me. But I understand why a lot of people wouldn't get it if you're not into watches and technology. But I'm loving my 7 ultra
13:25 for me charging the watch form back of the phone one of the must useful feature to have in a watch
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
Up!
The rotating bezzle alone makes the 6 Classic the watch for me.
Folks don't recognize how useful that bezzle is. It grants you a level of finite control that's just better than the touch bezzle. And the clicky feel is incredibly satisfying
I'm planning to buy a new smartwatch soon. And I have doubts between choosing the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic or the OnePlus Watch 2, if I have the S24 Ultra and Buds 2 Pro, am I missing out on a lot by choosing the OnePlus?
And also, I have a relatively small wrist, does choosing 43 mm take away much in terms of battery?
I have Watch 6 classic 43mm. Battery dies at the end of the day. You have to charge it every day or every 1 and half day
I was I'm the same boat - have a S24U, Buds2Pro and diving in to my first smartwatch.
I REALLY like the watch6 classic and was going to get this as it can be customised to look like a real watch and match my suits, but with it being 16gb, less accurate gps and features, I went with Galaxy watch 7.
I will probably end up trading it towards their next classic variant, and with it being newer, will get more trade in credit
For a small wrist, the 40mm version of the Samsung Watch 7 is a good fit. Compared to other watches, you get a widget to control headphones, an information widget about the battery status of Samsung devices, search for Samsung devices from the watch, functions for measuring body parameters, including cardiogram and blood pressure, native integration with a pretty good Samsung Health program, accurate sensors, fast performance with a plan for the future and the function of advanced fast responses to messages based on AI, which can be very useful. About the battery life, it's not particularly good, but it's not a disaster either. You just need to get in the habit of charging them during your morning shower and breakfast, and in the evening at dinner or watching a movie. You can even place the charger somewhere around the table - you eat and the watch eats). Then it's all good, the watch can be used to its full potential, with the screen and all sensors always on. IMHO, for a small wrist, it's the best buy paired with the c24 ultra.
And, by the way, you also get LTE, which can sometimes come in handy in case you forgot your smartphone somewhere or decided to go for a walk without it.
Great review of Samsung smartwatches! You did a great job! In my opinion, the 7 series is just a gentle evolution without any revolution, the sevens could be more attractive in terms of price. I'll wait a few months and then decide to buy a regular seven. I'm just curious about the differences in the operating time of the watches between the 40mm and 44mm versions. My wrist circumference is less than 18 cm, so visually and practically a better choice would be to buy the smaller 40mm version, because I already had the 44mm version and it was definitely too big, and I don't know how the 6th classic version with a diameter of 43mm would fit on my wrist. Lots of questions, lots of doubts. Maybe you can advise me on this matter? Greetings from Poland :)
I have the 4 and 7... the 7 is such a great upgrade!
I dont know how the 6 and 5 were the optical website is so much better on the 7. Real world upgrades
Regarding the bands for the Ultra; Amazon sells inexpensive adapter lugs so you can use your old favorite watch bands.
The biggest downgrade on all new WearOS devices is Google's confusing decision to remove external HR sensor support. They are marketing these as fitness devices, but the lack of external HR support severely limits their viability for a lot of exercises like weight lifting, yoga, etc. Not sure why they remove features and never add them back, especially important ones.
Traded in my 4 classic in with Samsung a couple weeks ago, got $200 for it. Bought the 6 classic 47 mm. Also bought an Amazon renewed 5 pro for $140 a few months ago. Wear the 6 at work and going out. I use the 5 on weekends when working around the house and the yard. No worries about getting dirt in a rotating bezel. Never pay full price for a Samsung watch.
You can use watch charger cord attached to your phone to charge watch plus put phone on wireless charge phone. So charge both at same time
Good tip
I've installed beta version of the firmware and now I have am energy score on my watch 6 classic
Amazon sells adapters for the old watch straps.
Was waiting for this video.. very good! 👍
Thanks for watching!
Wireless charging on the back of your phone doesn't work because of the new sensor in the watch. Now, coil in the watch is further away from the phone.
The Ultra is an improved, feature-rich, competitive watch. I have stuck rotating bezel watches. I'm good if Samsung dropped the bezel to improve the Ultra's reliability. The Ultra supports wireless charging. It works with my wireless charging pad. The Ultra is the best Android smartwatch I've owned. The bezel would be the icing, provided it doesn't impact reliability.
Here is a list of timestamps for this video. The timestamps were generated using AI and are roughly where each section is.
0:00 - Introduction and Overview
0:54 - Introduction of the Galaxy Watch Ultra
2:08 - Introduction of the Galaxy Watch 7
2:55 - Introduction of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
4:11 - Introduction of the Galaxy Watch 6
4:50 - Mention of Galaxy Watch FE and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
5:45 - Battery Life Comparison
6:39 - Configuration and Size Options
8:25 - Focus on Upgrades (Accuracy and Tests)
8:40 - Heart Rate Accuracy Test
9:29 - GPS Accuracy Test
11:17 - Discussion on the Newer Chip and Storage
12:52 - Bluetooth Upgrade
13:01 - Discussion on the Drawbacks
15:18 - New Software Features
16:44 - Summary of New Features on Galaxy Watch Ultra
17:59 - Similarities Across Models
18:38 - Conclusion and Recommendations
21:18 - Mention of Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and FE
21:45 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action
I'm not convinced the ultra has better battery life than the five pro. However, it is night and day with performance. I use a lot of Spotify, and it loads about ten times faster.
Reverse charging ws removed due to the new sensors that are at the back of the watch. Im sticking with my 6 classic until the next classic model comes out. But that's because im not an outdoor person and just want something nice to dress with.
I got the Galaxy watch classic a few months ago yesterday I picked up the Galaxy watch ultra the orange color for my new fold 6. I will say the ultra feels more premium. I plan to keep both watches
So if I get a watch 4 classic lte 44cm at 115 dollars how does this sound
I'm overall very pleased with my 40mm Watch 7, at a net cost of $49.00 after trading in my Watch 6. There's one significant disappointment, however: my Samsung Milanese metal band that I used on my Watch 6 will NOT fit the Watch 7. The band is a bit too wide. Samsung's tech support advised me that this band was not designed to fit the Watch 7. Other bands (sport, fabric) do appear to be forward compatible, but not the (expensive) Milanese.
As someone who currently has the 3, i honestly keep coming back to the lineup unimpressed by every option. Mine still churns out 2.5 solid days of use.
Thanks for helping me decide what will be my first smart watch to use with my s24 ultra when i buy it. It was a toss up between the watch 6 classic and watch 7. I love the rotating bezel of the watch 6 classic and how it looks too and it will be a little cheaper now but was watching the watch 7 as future poof. But because of your video i decided i will buy the watch classic 6. Charging the watch every day wont be an issue for me. Love all your videos. Thanks and keep up the good work
you do know why. they told us. In order to fit in more sensors for better hr accuracy, they opted for that instead of the wireless charge off a smartphone. It's a technical trade off. But don't fret because you can still charge off your smartphone still although in a less convenient manner. You know the wireless charger? connect it to the smartphone and THEN put your watch on the wireless charger. Now you are charging off your smartphone. Sure it's not as nice as simply sticking it directly on the smartphone, but consider the technical reasons for it, this is an acceptable trade off for some if not all people.
Same for the bezel. In order to meet the military durability grade, they couldn't add in the rotating bezel. But had they done it and forsook the durability grading, would the ultra still be good enough for swimming? Then people will be complaining about that and why it didn't match the durability rating that apple has. But to be fair, though apple does not have rotating bezel either, they did have a physical vertical rotating knob for navigating the UI. So they worked something out in this aspect for a physical rotating mechanism. So in this area samsung lost out, and made it all screen based for navigating the UI. There is however some accessability settings for navigating in other ways though i'm not sure that most people would use them, but it's there.
The Ultra has 2 software features that the watch 7 didn't have which was a HR personalized zone assistant and the workout routine stuff. If you don't care about that, then watch 7 will be fine for most people if they are ok with the less premium build and battery.
As for why gps is barely accurate, isn't the reason for it because it's not military grade? So it was never going to be 100% ? But from what i saw it's good enough to have a general idea of the route and direction for me that is good enough. Would have been great if they flipped on the military grade gps for everybody, but we don't live in that world 😅
A very well thought out reply. Thanks for sharing! I agree that both the GPS on these are more than sufficient for most workouts but a little extra accuracy could certainly unlock some cool features
@@MikeOBrienMedia ty for ur kind words. i wasn't trying to be critical of u. just wanted to add some perspective to the matter. i ordered this galaxy ultra myself. But if i am being honest, if there was no rotating bezel, i would rather they have stolen apples rectangular design, then we would have more lcd screen space compared to that circle within a rectangle. if u look careful, that circle is more or less about the same as the watch 7.
but at the same time i understand how much harder it would be to make that work. cauz then u couldnt import all the rounded watch face designs for a rectangular design, and the UI they'd have to make one unique to the galaxy 7 to fit with it's rectangular screen perhaps? lots of considerations :X I'm sure they must have weighed the pros and cons.
Are the Watch 6 Classic and Watch 7 compatible with the phone's reverse wireless charging feature?
Watch 6 classic is not 7
I have a Galaxy watch 4 classic I'm about to trade it in.
Which watch do you recommend we switching to?
Prior to even the ultra leaks... I read that Samsung will be alternating between a pro/ultra model and classic style...I have the 6C so will wait for the 8C..!
Love my galaxy watch 7.. I upgraded from the older original galaxy watch , so its definitely a upgrade. So far im enjoying it. Though i wish the battery life was better and also unfortunately it doesnt support facer for watch faces like my old watch...but other than that im ok with it...
Percent review. Thank you for the comprehensive comparison!
When I went to Best buy to trade in my old er Galaxy 5 pro to get the ultra and I was told I cannot trade it because my watch was not in their system yet. Now that I see all the reviews, I'm glad that I was not able to do the trade-in in the first place. 🙏🏼. So I'll stick with my Galaxy watch 6 classic and Galaxy watch 5 pro.
They do have the normal wireless charging but as the bottom is deeper they need something that fits around it. I found no problem using the older charging puck, but on a flat charger the distance to the coil is probably just to far. That said, charging my previous watch 5 pro on my fold 4 was also almost impossible.
I brought watch 6 classic, not happy that they did not include benzel and wireless charging.
Huh??? It does...
@@NoCtUrNaLJonez benzel I mean physical and wireless I mean via phone as I kinda forget to charge it and use phones reserve charging.
18:45 doesn't the Watch Ultra go to 3000 nits brightness? That's way brighter than the others
Yes per spec sheet. Should be ample for outdoor activities (1000-1500+ nits)