Customers highly value the Galaxy Watch4 Classic's ease of use, elegant design, and comprehensive features, including its rotating bezel. Many appreciate the watch's size and display quality, while some find the sleep tracking capabilities beneficial. However, a significant number of users express concerns regarding battery life and the comfort of the watch band. Other criticisms include compatibility issues and the weight of the device.
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Pros mentioned:
Bezel, Design, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this watch
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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My wife and I have own multiple galaxy watches. Always loved the look and ease of use. I was disappointed at apps available through tizen os on them. The transition to Google's wear os has been great. The watch itself is very sleek. The rotating bezel is still awesome. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this watch
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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I don't wear watches but have used various fitness trackers for several years now. This is quite a bit heavier than a fitness tracker but worth it to me for the extra functionality. It's nice to be able to read a text message and give basic responses without having to get my phone. Sleep tracking is on point with other trackers I've used but Samsung ups their game by adding in the ability to track snoring with my Samsung phone. It took a while to setup the Samsung pay feature but it's nice to be able to pay for purchases using the watch if I'm out on my bike and have minimal stuff in my pockets. The stopwatch and fitness trackers are the 2 features that I use the most. After owning a watch like this for several months I don't know if I would want to go back to a basic fitness tracker.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not for me, a non Samsung phone user.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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The watch looks great and seems well built. Selecting apps is easy, navigating the watch is very easy. But this is not the watch for me. First thing I noticed was bad battery life. I was getting about a day out of the battery. It would be around 20% at the end of the day but with a new watch, it will only get worse as batteries do. So within a few months of having the watch I assume I would get less than a day, that's unacceptable. Another flaw is the activity tracking. I have an extremely physical job. I worked 14 hours one day and the watch credited me for 30 minutes of "active time". I drive a truck for a large food service company and unload it every day by myself. I'm active at least 70% of my day; lifting, walking long distances, going up and down stairs with a loaded dolly etc. Type of work that makes your heart rate increase significantly. How can the watch say I'm active so little? That example was the most extreme but every single day was way off. Step count was also way off. I know my average step count. I've been wearing "wearables" for many years. Fitbit, other watches, and always Google Fit on my phone. They are always within 1k steps of each other on average. The Samsung credited me less than half. I didn't get credit for the majority of my steps/activity through the day. Not the end of the world, I know what my activity is. But a $400 watch has to get the basics right and they failed there. Another issue was, no Google assistant. How does that happen with WearOS? Also, no Google pay. I don't like adding my credit card info into apps to begin with, and I'm definitely not gonna add it to Samsung Pay. I have 2 cards added into Google Pay on my phone and my watch should simply be an extension of that. I currently use a TicWatch Pro 2020. Last year's model watch, and this Galaxy watch was a downgrade from that in many ways. My TicWatch has about 60% battery left at the end of the day and I set it up exactly the way I had the Samsung. "Screen always on" option was off. Have to tap it to wake it to see my message, notification etc.. On the Galaxy watch, I had to have the app on the watch (in addition to having it on my phone) for a notification to come through. For instance, my Gmail notifications didn't come through on the Galaxy Watch because I didn't have the app on the watch. My home security including Blink and Nest doorbell camera notifications didn't come through on my watch, again because I didn't have those apps on the watch. My TicWatch gets all those notifications without having any of those apps on the watch itself. I'm not a tech expert but my opinion is that this is not a great integration of WearOS on the Samsung Watch. I'm thinking maybe those with a Galaxy phone (or just any Samsung phone) might have a more pleasurable experience. 2 stars because it does seem like a nice watch and the bezel is a really nice feature.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
You Won't Be Disappointed!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I went back and forth between the 4 classic and the 5 pro. I love all the features and functions of the 4 classic. The rotating bezel is awesome and I use it more than I would have thought and it helps to protect the screen. There are great watch faces that come installed from the factory and the Play Store has some other great ones that have a ton of functions too. The only thing I don't love is the battery but it charges so fast that it really isn't an issue worth dropping a star.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great smartwatch, amazing design and looks.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Nice elegant color and design, battery life is great, display quality is superior, user interface is easy to use and works great, slick design, nice weight, I noticed the band doesn't get as dirty as previous samsung watches, I have to clean it less often than my Gear S3 Frontier, it has a ton of functions and useful already pre-installed, speaker is clear enough for a smartwatch, durable materials, the glass is very scratch resistant, haptics are great, I would highly recommend this watch, I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First purchased Samsung watch, and it's great!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I never mind being an early adopter for tech. But I knew once Samsung got rid of their own OS for Google I could finally ditch my Fitbit. At first, there were like 5 updates that improved the stability and speed of the watch but now it's great. There are plenty of features you may never use but the fact you can take calls, messages, and track fitness makes it a worthwhile purchase. The device is super solid and I have bumped it a couple of times while working on cars and no scratches on the screen (i don't use a screen protector) or casing. I just wish the battery lasted as long as my Fitbit, but I can understand why it doesn't.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great watch, with some gotchas
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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The good: The watch is stylish, snappy, and overall beautiful. It's loaded with features and works very well. Integration between Samsung and Google will only get better with time. Bands are easy to change.
The bad: The watch has so few apps available right now that it's a bit disappointing. Google Assistant needs to replace Bixby. The included band seems to have a lot of nickel in it, causing contact dermatitis in a number of people, including me. The sleep tracking is terribly inconsistent.
The meh: The battery life could be better, but if you get in the habit of letting it charge for an hour at a repeatable time each day, then it should be fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Features
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love It!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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I had a Michael Kors watch that could not hold a charge very long. I wanted a watch similar to MKs but couldn't find it. This watch is actually much better because of its features. I switched out the band for a rose-gold metal band and replaced the dial with a rose gold metal dial. So my watch as the aesthetics of MKs and I'm happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Galaxy watch 4 classic
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love the design the quality and the os. The battery sucks and you have to charge this everyday to get through each day.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Watch band
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great watch
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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The watch case feels very sturdy and well-built. The screen is fantastic and the vibration motor is strong and quiet.
The battery life seems to be pretty good. I can go nearly two days off of a charge with always on display and about an hour workout each day.
The only issues I have with the watch is that the band quality is poor; it's stiff and looks cheap. The software is a little buggy and I'm surprised that the watch doesn't have Google assistant considering it's a Wear OS watch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for sleep tracking
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I was originally looking at the Fitbit Sense, but you have to subscribe to Premium (monthly fee) to get the full sleep analysis. It's free on the Galaxy Watch 4, so I went with that. My previous watch was the Galaxy Watch 3, so I was already used to the less than ideal battery life, but I guess it could be worse. The screen is large and beautiful, and the various health tracking tools are great. They seem to work well, and match other doctor grade tools pretty well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The rotating bezel is still a bonus
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This watch is definitely worth the upgrade if you're still using tizen. The Android software is more fluid and has way less hiccups. The only downside about watch 4 is the battery. It doesn't last nearly as long as watch 5. But they are basically the same watch. I chose the 4th version because i wasn't ready to give up the rotating bezel and i got it a really steal discount. It's definitely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Do not buy for promised future features
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OS is snappy on this compared to previous versions. Samsung's skin over the new Wear OS is great.
I would not recommend this watch for people who are NOT using a Samsung phone. It's a fantastic Samsung watch for Samsung phones but just on ok smartwatch for Android phones.
You're locked out of some features if you're not using a Samsung phone. If you are, you're totally set with this watch.
Brightness is great. I love the rotating bezel. It feels very premium. Stainless steel body and buttons. It's awesome.
Samsung does need to focus more heavily on the HAPTICS of their watches. Apple still reigns as the king of haptic engines on their smartwatches.
Watch straps are pretty universal. The mechanism. So you can just buy bands that would fit basically any watch out there that uses the same size band.
The battery life (based on my daily usage patterns) is fantastic. Easily gets through an entire day without issue. The charging is fast enough, IMO. I never felt like I was waiting long for a full charge.
Another thing I should point out is that you should never buy a mobile device like this based on what the OEM promises to introduce down the line. In this case, Google Assistant on this watch. Samsung and Google promise it will arrive but so far it's not here yet. So I would say do not buy stuff based on promised future features. I bought this watch knowing that Google Assistant will not arrive for many, many months. If at all.
Again, this is a no-brainer if you're using a Samsung phone. If you're using any other Android-powered phone, you're better off looking elsewhere.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bright and responsive display
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Samsung - Galaxy Watch4 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT is a great option for anyone looking for a stylish and functional smartwatch. It has a sleek stainless steel design, a bright and responsive display, and a variety of health and fitness tracking features. It also works with both Android and iOS devices.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility, Watch band
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great watch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This watch replacing my aging Apple Watch 2 as I moved back to Android. I am loving this watch, its very responsive, intuitive to use, I personally love the circular form factor and the battery life much better than the Apple Watch. The only negative is that you need a Samsung phone to fully enjoy all the features ( e.g. EKG, Remote Camera App). Also, the included band is not very good I ended up getting the sports band which is much better.
If the watch would seamlessly work with all devices on Google WearOS it would be perfect for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good watch
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This watch does a lot more than my older samsung watch classic. I can see why samsung made a new operating system for watches series 2 and up. This new OS is doing a lot more, however it also uses more battery power, so thie battery on this watch last about 2 days on average, comoared to 3 days on the original galaxy classic. Overall very good watch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome watch!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Samsung continues to impress with their watch designs and comfortability of use. Only thing I would mark down is the battert usage. One full charge will last the entire day. I typically turn on the watch at 5 AM when I wake up and when I go to bed around 9 PM it is at 39 percent. Hopefully the battery usage can be improved. Overall great watch. I have had a series of Galaxy watches and this one is by far the most elegantly designed
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bezel, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In Love
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I fell in love with this watch months before buying it. I love the design making it look like a classic watch, and the turning bezel is one of my favorite features, it's a nice fidget toy. Ive bought so many different wristbands for it to match my outfits. The battery lasts me about 2 days, I charge it every other day for 1 - 2 hours to get to a full charge. 100% worth the price
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Smartwatch On the Market
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I've waited to get a smartwatch until the Galaxy Watch 4 came out and I was not disappointed. This watch is stylish, though could have used a better band, very functional and super convenient. The battery life is more than I hoped for and it has made my life legitimately easier. Not many pieces of tech truly improve your life. It is so much more convenient to interact with notifications quickly on my wrist and then go back to whatever task is at hand without digging a phone out of my pocket or searching around for it. I was able to get it set up in under an hour and "dialed" in to my liking within a day or so. The durability of the stainless steel housing is even more robust that I was expecting. I've hit it on doorways, tables, and it's been through the factory environment for a few weeks now with zero wear. I get about a day and a half to two days, depending on use. If i wanted, I could go two weeks without charging through the watch only feature that only shows the time and no other functions. I opted for the bluetooth model as I dont really want to go anywhere without my phone and the lte plan adds cost and reduces battery life. If you have been waiting for an android watch to make your Apple friends jealous or just want more convenience in your life, I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy watch 4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Watch band
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
If Apple made Android Watch OS
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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For me this is an upgrade from my old Gear S3 Frontier. Initially I loved the watch, mainly because it wasnt beaten up and had the new sensors i wanted. Now that I've had it since release I have to say the "new" feelining has worn off and I am finding that I dont love it as much. For starters, the availability of watch faces is very limited and most of the ones available I do not find match the options i had from my favorite watch faces. Second, the watch faces that are available require you to purchases a premium version to get all the features advertised. Third, it functions more like an Apple Watch then it does an android watch. I liked the old "gear" software the watch ran on. This newer watch os is to much like apple, which i dislike (why i have stuck with Android for nearly 15 years). As for feel, or "wearability" i have no issues with. I wear my watch for 12-14 hrs everyday and not once has it bothered me. It is "chuncky' so i have be careful when walking close to something so i dont bang it off of it ( Engineering teams take note that Apple Watch "bump guard" cases would be a great idea for Samsung Watches). Overall I am happy with the watch, will be glad when more watch faces become available, and only give it 4 stars because the OS is to much like Apple's.