

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 runs Wear OS powered by Samsung, which basically means Google’s smartwatch software is at the foundation of the experience but it’s layered by many of Samsung’s in-house apps, watch faces and menus. That said, this sensor is one that cuts into battery life, but more on that below. I could also check my respiratory rate overnight thanks to the blood oxygen (SpO2) sensor in the Galaxy Watch 5. I could review my snoring and sleep stages data on my wrist or on my paired Samsung phone. Luckily, I'm on a regulated sleep schedule, and the time the watch detected I was asleep seemed accurate. After wearing the Galaxy Watch 5 overnight for a few days, I established a baseline. The Galaxy Watch 5 features an updated sleep coach, designed to offer actionable sleep plans based on how well (or not) you’re catching zzz’s. The overall look of the Galaxy Watch 5 is still a bit athletic, but found customizing my watch face added enough versatility. It was still sporty, and even reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, but it had a more refined case and a seamless transition from watch to watch strap. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: DesignĪs you might recall, last year the standard Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offered an updated shape and feel compared to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
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I still haven't conducted a full review of of the Watch 5 Pro, but I did speculate on who the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is for, based on what I've seen so far. These perks come at price - as I mentioned above, the the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro starts at $449. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is an all-new model looking to cut into Garmin’s market with an 80-hour battery life, ultra-durable design and outdoor sports-specific features. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro that could make one of the versions of this year's watch offerings better for you than the other.


There are key differences between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. If you're thinking of buying one when they're finally released, make sure to check our Samsung promo codes to save a few extra dollars on your order. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic remains on sale as well.īoth watches became available on August 26. Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the new “rugged” or outdoor sports watch offered this year, costs $449 for Bluetooth and $499 for LTE. Samsung has changed the prices of the Galaxy Watch every year, so I’m not necessarily surprised. I’ll note this is a consistent $30 price hike compared to the Galaxy Watch 4. The price goes up to $299 and $349 for the 44mm configurations for Bluetooth and LTE, respectively. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 price starts at $279 for the 40mm Bluetooth model. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 price and availability
