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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 5428 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Galaxy Watch Smartwatch 42mm Stainless Steel. They appreciate its long battery life, attractive design, user-friendly interface, and compatibility with various devices. Many users also find the fitness tracking apps and features useful. On the downside, some customers find the watch bulky and heavy. Others complain about its high price and the accuracy of the step counter. There are also a few concerns about connectivity issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smart Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had several smart watches and this is the model is the best. I love the look, functionality and battery life. I would definitely recommend this watch to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Galaxy Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I never like to look of the Apple Watch. Also, there were features I didn't care for. The Galaxy watch is much nicer in looks and has the features I wanted in a smart watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for my wife. She had the previous model and loved it. When the battery started acting up, got her this one. She likes this one better. Looks nicer, more features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing features but too fancy for real exercise

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is amazing. It's almost too amazing. It's a smartwatch but I think I was looking more for the fitness aspect of it. I wanted something similar to the gear pro as far as durability with a little more quirks. I love that I can take calls and respond to texts. even get alerts on my bills, but I find myself leaving it off when I'm doing big activities (kickball, basketball) for fear of breaking it. I don't know yet if it can withstand activities in AZ heat (lots of sweat) and for the price, if something happened, I'd be devastated. May need to get a cheap fitbit or something for rigorous stuff.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good design

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it for my girlfriend for Christmas. She loves the watch. The functions are great and the design goes with many outfits. The rose gold isn't tacky, but very classy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my wife as a Christmas gift and oh my she is in love with this thing. First of all the battery life is amazing. It can go almost 2 days without needing a charge. This watch does everything you would expect from a smartwatch nowadays such as HR monitor, step tracker, and clock (lol). This watch really shines when paired with a Samsung Galaxy phone. With all the different apps and watch faces you can download it constantly makes the watch seem fresh and new. It's a great product and I would easily recommend it to anyone with a Samsung phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Soulglow, we are happy to hear that your wife is enjoying this watch! Thank you for giving the gift of Samsung. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch for fitness! I get compliments on the watch often. It provides everything I want in a smart watch. I wish it had Zumba/dance as a workout option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for many people

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is very good for it’s price. It can do many things, specially with a Samsung phone. The heart tracker is on-spot as it tracks your beats and steps in real time. Wireless charging for this watch is fast too. The battery life is very phenomenal, it can last over a day without power saving or watch only and if it’s on “watch only” mode it can last for nearly a month without charging. They can also clean out the water from the watch. To be honest, Samsung just needs to add more storage into the watch and more RAM into it. It would be fun to do more things on the watch if there was more app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I originally bought the gear s3 frontier and wasn't very impressed. The 42mm is definitely more manageable over the 46mm. After wearing for nearly 36 hours straight the battery life is at 60% so a little close to 3 days would probably be a reasonable expectation on battery life. Plenty of features and the watch faces are customizable to display what you want to see readily. Overall I'm very happy with this watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Ryan, thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us this positive feedback. We appreciate you being part of the Samsung family. ^Michelle Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good battery life, a lot of available apps, i love switching out the watch faces to match outfits. The bezel makes moving through the different options extremely easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch. Could be better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am only few weeks into trying out this watch. I was not a watch wearer befroe now but with my new job was looking for a way to get my updates withpout looking to my phone all the time. That being said it is doing most of what I expected but does not always seem to connect to the wifi connections that are supposed to mirror off my phone settings so that if my phone is not close it can still get updates. Sometimes I feel this is alsop a reason for the battery life to go lower while trying to search for Wifi or trying to reconnect with Bluetooth. I really wish I would have waited for the cellular version of this to be released so that phone would not be needed and could be left behind sometimes., Overall I think that I like the watch and will continue to use and hopefully learn to make it more usefull in my daily activities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the 42mm

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    previously own the S3 Frontier but little bigger on my Hands, so decide to get this new Galaxy Watch midnight black 42 mm and its so perfect on my wrist..I LOVE IT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT WATCH

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my wife for Christmas and she love it and all the features. Very stylish and great battery life. She previously had a Samsung gear 2, no comparison.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wife Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best smart watch out there. Especially that my wife have the Samsung Galaxy 9+ and now the watch . Everything is good. Easy to use. SHE LOVES IT. I RECOMMEND IT

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I switched from the Apple Watch to this one. Super simple to set up and use. There are more things you can do on this watch than the Apple Watch I feel. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I feel like it should cost a little less.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    From the beginning this was expected to work somewhat similar to the Frontier S3, or gear fit pro 2, since having owned both previously. However, I now see why the price is what it is. It works, responds, and out lasts both in battery life. Well it did at least for me. It averages 3 days with a single charge, but every now & then I can get 4. Depending on use of course. The voice and volume quality is great (@ full volume & lowest) where there was no noticeable interference on speaker sound. Only reason I can think of as to why not the 5th star would be design. I believe Samsung has the potential & capability to make it a bit sleeker, more thin design. Otherwise the 41mm is much better than 45mm or other large faced watches, I’d buy this all over again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Trustme, we appreciate all the great things you've highlighted about this watch. It's a privilege to have you as a Samsung customer. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome looming watch perfect for ladies.. battery last 5 days or more. Only con is there is no MST...really hope Samsung revives this feature in future releases.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not much has changed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thought I'd upgrade from my old Galaxy S2 watch. The new Galaxy Watch feels a bit heavier and the strap is something I'd have to get used to. Really, except for newer Tizen software and some exterior changes, not much is different from my old watch. I decided to return it and keep using my S2. Side note - I noticed something after I bought the watch. Best Buy was selling this at the Open Box Satisfactory category. However, Open Box Satisfactory says item may be missing nonessential parts. They brought out to me nothing but the watch in a plastic bag. Ok, I can understand some things missing, but I consider the missing charger to be essential. I think the item should have been listed in the Fair category.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After months of having my watch. I absolutely love it! It's easy to use and so convenient. I would definitely recommend whether you have a galaxy phone or not

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this watch. Really does a lot of things very well. Steps, sleep tracking, notifications all work great. It's comfortable and looks great too.

    I would recommend this to a friend