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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2132 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the Galaxy Watch5 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT favorably for its ease of use, numerous features, and stylish design, with many appreciating its comfortable size. However, a significant drawback reported by users is the battery life, which is considered insufficient by many. Other less frequently cited concerns include the absence of a rotating bezel from previous models and limitations with the ECG functionality for non-Samsung phone users. The watch's sleep and step tracking capabilities also receive positive feedback.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!!!

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

    I love my Samsung watch, especially since it can keep track of my cycles so I don't really need to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it already a few months ago, it is perfect as a gift. Recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replaced active 2

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

    Good watch took some getting used to the changes from the active 2. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Super nice watch i had been a fit bit user and made the change and im glad i did change

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ran hot and drained FAST!

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

    I am a HUGE fan of Galaxy Watches. This was my third. There is a pretty common complaint about this watch running hot and draining fast. Mine did both. I ended up with the Galaxy5 Watch Pro and am very pleased!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Thank you for your loyalty and for taking the time to share your experience with the Galaxy Watch5, Dan. We hate to hear that you had instances with it running hot and draining quickly. If this persists, we recommend checking and ensuring that your watch is up to date with the latest software version. Your feedback is important to us, as it helps us improve our products. We’re glad you found the Galaxy Watch5 Pro to be a better fit and are enjoying it! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further concerns or questions. Thank you for being a part of the Samsung family! -Kelvin Samsung

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung 5

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

    I love mist everything about it with the exception of teying to put the applications in an order i can use. That part is not so iser friendly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it all

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

    Best watch i have owned, u can use it to Google pay, heart rate monitor also, luv it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy 5 smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like most everything anout this smart watch. This was a little difficult for me to use for a bit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy watch

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

    Very happy with purchase. Comfortable and versatile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the watch

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

    Love the watch, although it does seem to take longer for a text to get from my phone to my watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect purchase

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

    Great buy on my part. My wife loves it! She has destroyed 2 fitbits so im hoping this will last. Lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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

    Great watch! Very happy with. Very comfortable. Better than Galaxy Watch 3, my previous watch. Very good battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Smart Watch

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

    This is an excellent smart watch! The only thing I dislike is the rubber wrist band!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy watch 5

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it. Just use a glass protector to avoid any damage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch

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

    Great watch, great price from Best Buy. Pairs easily with Samsung phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch5

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is really incredible. It has all functions you're looking for

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy watch

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As smart watches go, this ia a good value. The health apps and features work well. The integration with my samaung phone is straightforward.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Samsung 5 Smartwatch

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my watch! Sturdy and works great. Multiple band choices!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light weight watch

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

    I like it is light weight and the color. Charge faster

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best active watch!

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

    I love the sleekness of this watch and it holds a good charge for how much I use this.

    I would recommend this to a friend