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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2126 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.2 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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93%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny superb chic 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 awesome watch that fits me perfectly! I love that is light and chic looking. The battery life is excellent! It last 2 days for me but it also depends on how you use it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Watch 5

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

    This watch is great, it has a lot of features. I do like that it charges quickly, 20 minutes, but not that I have to charge is everyday. I do not really use that many features on it either. I am hopeful it lasts longer than my fitbits though and it should from what I have heard from others.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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

    Great watch! Love the color! Also the features are amazing like tracking steps and heartbeat. Lasts all day just wish it would last a couple of days without a charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleep tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this watch

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Bora Purple Galaxy Watch5 Aluminum is eye-catching, boasting a sleek and vibrant design that appeals to those seeking a pop of color in their accessories. The 40mm size strikes a balance between being noticeable on the wrist without feeling too bulky, making it suitable for various wrist sizes and comfortable for daily wear. The watch features a vivid and sharp AMOLED display that renders colors beautifully and ensures excellent visibility, even in bright outdoor conditions. The touch-sensitive screen is responsive and intuitive, allowing effortless navigation through apps and menus. One of the key highlights of the Galaxy Watch5 is its comprehensive range of features. From fitness tracking and health monitoring to seamless integration with your smartphone, this smartwatch offers a multifunctional experience. It includes fitness and health sensors for tracking workouts, heart rate, sleep patterns, and stress levels. The ability to receive notifications, control music, and use various apps directly from the watch enhances its utility. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch5 is decent, typically lasting a full day with moderate usage. However, battery longevity may vary based on individual settings and usage patterns. The watch offers Bluetooth connectivity, enabling easy pairing with compatible smartphones. This connectivity allows users to make and receive calls, respond to messages, and access apps right from their wrist when connected to their phone. Powered by Samsung's Tizen OS, the Galaxy Watch5 delivers smooth performance and responsiveness. The interface is user-friendly, allowing for easy customization of watch faces, widgets, and app layouts. With a water-resistant design, this watch is suitable for swimming and showering, providing peace of mind for users who lead an active lifestyle.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful watch!

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

    Overall a great watch! I enjoy the new updated features of all exercises thaf they have. I love tracking how many steps and body composition easily just with the watch. Very compatible with samsung phones and the app is easy to run. Battery life is kinda crappy. It dies every 1-2 days depending on how active you are with using it

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Battery life is short.

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

    I really wanted to like this watch, but the battery life was absolutely horrible. The first day it was dead within 18 hours. The second day after tweaking a bunch of things according to internet troubleshooting, it lasted 23 hrs. Not enough. Other than that the watch was great, very responsive, pretty accurate steps and hr. I liked that it was a hit smaller, my previous Garmin watch was huge and the pro 5 is pretty big comparatively. Unfortunately I just couldn't get past the battery life.... I returned it and got the 5 pro instead. All the same perks but I'm getting 2.5 days off it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Samsung Watch

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

    Purchased this watch for myself as a birthday gift. Ive loved it the first time i took it out the box to present 5/23/25. There are si many features on this watch that you can customize to you. Don't mention the different faces with color, style, digital and analog. My favorite features are counting my steps or whichever workout I'm doing it tells me how much calories burn, my heart rate

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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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 Watch 5 combines stylish design with advanced health tracking and smartwatch features. Its vibrant AMOLED display offers clear visibility, and it boasts impressive battery life. With robust fitness tracking, sleep analysis, and seamless integration with Samsung devices, it's an excellent choice for users seeking a versatile and reliable smartwatch experience.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with my purchase

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

    I am definitely glad I purchased this watch. It is everything that I needed in a smartwatch. It's easily customizable and the sleep tracking. The only con I have is the battery life. I came from a Fitbit Versa that would last 4 days on a single charge. I have to strategically (typically when I am taking a shower or getting ready for work) so I am able to sleep with it overnight. However, the battery life is comparable to other smartwatches on the market other than the Fitbit Versa 3.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smart Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If my wife didn't leave hers on top of her car and wake me up at 3AM to go find it with Samsung find my device, I wouldn't have to buy another one. I am here to tell you that it's great! Unfortunately, I had to buy 2 of them! Battery life could be better. Other than that, excellent watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing everyday 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 love this watch. It does everything I need it to. It connects to my phone very well every single time. The battery lasts a long time. I can respond to peoples texts easily. It fits my wrist nicely and it doesnt bug me. I really like the features on the watch as well. I can easily take pictures via my watch, set alarms, reminders, etc. Overall ive had no complaints, definitely worth the buy!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's nice, but not what I expected or wanted

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

    It's a very nice smartwatch, but it doesn't do what I expected it to. If you just want a nice watch that allows you to use apps and handle phone calls (when connected via your smartphone), then it's great. I wanted it for the ECG, blood pressure, and body fat analysis features. The ECG doesn't seem to be terribly reliable (it often gives me messages that my reading is inconclusive, or once or twice it's said afib and my cardiologist said they were normal readings). It won't do blood pressure (their tech support people said that feature only works in the UAE, something that was never mentioned in any of the reviews). And I don't see how the body fat analysis can be reliable if it shows my muscle varying greatly from day to day. I also wanted it to give me stats for my exercise, but I got a lot more helpful stats from my former Garmin (I only switched to this watch because of the ECG/blood pressure/body fat analysis). If you're into running, sports, or workout stats, the Garmin is way more helpful. This watch is great for people who want more of a smartwatch that lets you use Google apps and such. Given that the features I bought it for are not very reliable, I anticipate going back to a Garmin for my next watch. Don't get me wrong, it's a very nice watch, but it doesn't do what I expected it to, and I need something that will give me better sport statistics. Also, while the battery is supposedly good for a smartwatch, it nowhere matched my former Garmin Venu, which would last 3-4 days before charging. I have to charge this watch every night, which is a PITA.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Some good functions, but not everything works well

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

    Nice design and there are a lot of possible functions to add and customize. However, not everything works well- for example, the stair counts stopped working after a few days, and that seems to be a common problem judging from other online reviews. It's also tricky to get the watch to sync with other apps that don't have a specific API for this version of the Galaxy Watch. Battery life is also not that great, but perhaps to be expected given how many functions this watch runs.

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

    Great Watch, but needs better battery

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

    I love the watch, the battery is getting weaker only lasts 24hr or less now (it is 2 1/2 yrs old), Every couple of weeks I have to take it off for a day as it burns my wrist (don't know why). I especially like the EKG feature as well as the heart rate, and oxygen monitor. It gives great info on my sleep. Convenient to answer my phone (on the watch) when the phone is in the other room. A little hard to respond to test messages as the keyboard is small. I would buy this watch again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    Wife loves it. Lots of features. Loves the color. Easy to set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart watch

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

    Elegant cute smart watch.Got delivered to me on time.The battery finishes fast,i have to charge it daily

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great watch for a great price

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

    I previously owned the Galaxy Active 2 and after a few years it stopped working after using it in the pool. I am so impressed by this watch. It has all the features of my old much and more. Very functional and fashionable. Also my Salesman Neil was awesome and helped me pick out the perfect product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleep tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch for Android phones by far.

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

    The perfect pairing for an android phone. I bought this as a gift for my wife's aunt who was staying with us as a nanny for 6 months. She lost her old smartwatch at a waterpark and we decided this would be a good gift to say thank you for her help. She absolutely loves it. It measures so many great metrics to help her with her fitness (she is a health fanatic!). It also has certain things to help her with managing her diabetes as well such as measuring skin temperature and heart measurements. It looks great and for a watch with so many features the battery life is phenomenal! Set up was super simple as well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another EXCELLENT Product by Samsung!

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

    I bought this for my wife, for mothers day and she absolutely loves it. Shes upgrading from a Samsung Active 1, so it was a welcome upgrade for her. Pros: •Vibrant Screen •Easy Touch Sensors •Her insulin pump alerts go directly to her watch now, which allows for faster adjustment times. •Heat Sensors will be very useful for future body apps. •Quality build you expect from Samsung. •Screen is much more durable than her old model. •Sentive scroller makes accurately scrolling with the dial much easier and faster than previous models. •Solid magnet for the charger cable. •Very quick charge from >10% -100%! Cons: •Feels like a shinier version of the old watch. #Remake •Battery life isnt the best, but isnt "terrible". •Price. Not much to complain about really. She loves the watch and it does what she needs, she wears it every day. So good job Samsung, & thanks for the item Best Buy! I DO* Recommend This Item!! (*But not if you have the previous model, its probably not worth it in that case. Otherwise 100% a good product.)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smartwatch

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

    I love this watch , so versatile and it has more features than I know of, al thats great...the best is that got it for a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend