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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1642 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers regard the Galaxy Watch5 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT highly, praising its excellent battery life, ease of use, and large, high-quality screen. Many appreciate the watch's design, features, and sleep tracking capabilities, along with its lightweight and comfortable fit. However, some users expressed concerns about the watch band's quality and the limitations of water resistance and ECG functionality. A few also mentioned a preference for the physical bezel from previous models.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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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 Watch5 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT in Graphite is a versatile and feature-packed smartwatch that caters to fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy individuals alike. Here’s a detailed overview of its key features, performance, and user experience: Key Features Design and Build: Lightweight aluminum frame with a sleek, modern aesthetic. 44mm size strikes a balance between readability and comfort. Graphite finish offers a premium, understated look. Display: 1.4-inch AMOLED screen with vivid colors and sharp resolution. Durable sapphire crystal glass for improved scratch resistance. Health and Fitness Tracking: Advanced bioactive sensors for heart rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen), and body composition analysis (BIA). Sleep tracking with detailed insights, including snoring detection. Over 90 workout modes with automatic activity detection for popular exercises like walking, running, and cycling. Battery Life: Up to 50 hours of battery life on a single charge. Fast charging capability provides hours of use in just a short charge. Software and Compatibility: Runs on Wear OS powered by Samsung, providing seamless integration with Android smartphones (best experience with Samsung devices). Access to Google Play Store apps and Google Assistant alongside Samsung’s apps and services. Bluetooth connectivity for calls, notifications, and music control. Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance, suitable for swimming and outdoor activities. MIL-STD-810H certification for durability under extreme conditions. Pros Attractive and comfortable design. Comprehensive health and fitness tracking features. Bright, crisp AMOLED display. Improved battery life with fast charging. Rich ecosystem with support for Google apps and services. Cons Limited compatibility with iOS devices. Battery life may fall short for users with intensive usage. Some features (like ECG) require pairing with a Samsung phone. Verdict The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is an excellent choice for Android users seeking a well-rounded smartwatch. It excels in health tracking, durability, and app support, making it a reliable daily companion. However, iOS users or those needing longer battery life may want to explore other options. Would you like insights on a specific feature or comparisons to similar smartwatches?

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wish I could use ECG with non-Samsung

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

    I have pretty thin wrists and even so I think the large size on this watch is fantastic and doesn't look weird (I do have to use the second smallest size on the band though you can replace the band so no biggie there). It's very responsive and the touch feels great and not laggy. It's nice to be able to customize the shortcuts and watch faces and there are a lot of native app integrations. I do find that I miss the crown on the Apple watch, some controls just feel better and cleaner on a physical dial. The white band stains quite easily, like from rubbing your hand next to your jeans as you walk etc. The watch does a great job at detecting workouts and automatically logging them. I use it for sleep tracking as well and the native Samsung app handles that very well. I love that I can do a body comp analysis. Gpay works perfectly as well. Charge lasts over 24 hours even when wearing for sleep tracking. I've had it since launch and no scratches on the watch face yet. Overall, lots of features and very attractive. My only gripe is that Samsung doesn't allow ECG with non-Samsung Android devices which feels totally ridiculous. Seems like they've intentionally hidden that feature behind a wall to incentivize phone sales.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Size Watch with beautiful screen

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

    Excellent screen big and clear - battery life is great. I changed bad since I am a female and needed the s/m band 20mm this comes with m/l 20mm band. (changing color) It doesn't feel heavy on my hand and I don't mind having a big watch. Added Spigen bumper since I go to the gym a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent watch for the day to day

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

    Excellent for those always on the go, need quick payment options, exercise regularly, hike, etc. Gives off the traditional watch feel design (more circular compared to apple and fitbit device shapes). Could literally wear it anywhere for whatever occasion. Easy to send text messages, make phone calls, calculate numbers, and much more! Highly recommend to those looking for a near smartwatch. Also, just recently watched the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event. Not too much has changed between Watch5 and the new Watch6 comming out in August so this model is likely to go on sale to make space for shelves of the new product this summer so watch for any deals if price is an issue.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Long-Term Review as 1st Smartwatch Owner

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

    Here’s the text with grammatical and spelling corrections: --- I bought the Galaxy Watch 5 as my first smartwatch 14 months ago to see if I'd get any value out of it. The most use I have found has been in checking notifications without grabbing my phone. That seems like a small convenience, but it is really helpful when I need to decide which distraction is important. If I grab my phone, I'm definitely thinking about it and replying. On my wrist, I triage with a quick response or no response. Secondary uses for me are sleep tracking, step counting, heart rate monitoring (on demand), NFC payment, and media control. Those all work well. I hear that heart monitoring is better in newer Galaxy watches, but that's not enough for me to upgrade. I keep the watch in power save mode with the screen off unless I press the side button. Without power save, I'd have to charge it every night. With power save, I charge every 2.5 days. I keep a watch charger by my bed and another at my desk. With any significant use, like web browsing, the battery goes from 100% to 0% in a couple of hours. The watch is not a phone or a tablet and is not useful to operate as one. I have not found a "killer app" that requires me to use this watch versus a cheaper fitness tracker. After a year, I've experienced no noticeable battery life degradation. I chose the GW5 because it was the best-reviewed Wear OS watch under $200. The fact that it still gets software updates ranks it higher for me than some cheaper Amazon finds. It also fits in with my Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Buds, and Galaxy work phone. However, my personal phone is a Google Pixel. There's competition on my phone over whose software manages which tool/service. While that caused me some confusion at first, it wasn't a big deal. I can send data back and forth between the Samsung watch and Google phone with no problem. Because the battery life has not degraded and because I see no specific benefit, I'm sticking with the watch I have until Google makes a watch that's significantly better. Better for me would involve extending the battery life significantly without making the watch bulkier than it is already. What good are useful features of you're too busy conserving battery life to use them? However, from what I understand, 2 to 3 days is normal smartwatch battery life. In my opinion, newer watches will get better but not much better any time soon.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness and sleep companion

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

    Decided it was time I hopped on the smart watch train. I mostly use the google fitness features rather than Samsung ones because I like the way they track better, but everything has worked exceptionally well. I think that the sleep tracking and exercise tracking features are what I've used the most, and I've been very impressed so far. Battery usually lasts me about 48 hours before I have to charge again, which is plenty for me, and then charges in about an hour so I usually just charge when I'm getting ready in the morning every other day. Overall would recommend for those looking for a fitness tracker with more features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All the Features, For an Affordable Price

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

    This watch pretty much does it all, compared to other brands. The Galaxy Watch 5 is the best bang for your buck, but! To take full advantage of all the features you have to have a Samsung Phone, paired with Samsung Health, is a wonderful health journey and experience. And now it does have the skin temp feature available, but it's only active if you have the watch on during your sleep and enabled in the settings. Battery- Excellent! Lasts me pretty much all day with stress and heart rate measuring continuously Performance- Excellent! Since the new update It works like a charm. Fast and responsive As for comfort and durability, it is very durable. There are times i accidentally hit it against something pretty hard, but it did not scrach or crack! As for comfort, just remember well working out wear it nice and secure and when doing daily things wear it a little loose. The screen is crisp and clear. Just be careful when outside because if it is directly exposed to the sun, it will heat up, and you will need to cool it down before it starts working properly again. I have the GPS model, and GPS is accurate. The only negative thing I guess I can say is that the speaker is not that clear, but hey, it's a watch! This is well worth the money! I highly highly recommend this watch, especially for fitness tracking.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prefect

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

    Well designed. Zero lag. Usefull feature. Good battery life. No complain.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Watch5 Review

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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 the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm Face, 20 mm Standard Strap). Finally, a watch face that looks just right on a big wrist! This watch is amazing! I can't believe all of the options that you have to choose from on this watch. You can track health, exercise, sleep, heart rate, stress, weather, Samsung pay, respond to texts, talk through your watch, listen to music through your watch and so much more! It's very easy to personalize so that you can do what works for you. This watch charges by placing it on your phone (Powershare) or by plugging the charger directly into your phone. The charge lasts about a day, I charge mine while I'm getting ready for work. I'd say just get it, you're going to love it!

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

    Satisfied Customer

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

    Backstory: I found this gem listed on the website, and went in to get it. It took a minute for the fellow helping me to track it down, but he was diligent, and ultimately found it. Great Helper! I have had this watch for a few weeks now, and it has been helpful in helping me get my sleep back on track, keep up with my steps, my screen time, darn near EVERYTHING I need to try to get my schedule better organized in "gamifying" things in order to get things back on track. I'm including a picture of my latest sleep score. I've been terrible at getting decent sleep, but this has helped me try to figure out how to increase my hours without feeling like I "Have to"!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hubby loves it

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

    Bought this for my hubby and he loves wearing it. He can do everything I can on my Apple Watch plus he can scroll internet and socials, watch videos, and it has a big, bright screen with lots of features & options.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty in Blue

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

    love my Watch5 comfortable and easy to use(set up) Just wish it had more watch faces to choose from without having to download but I did find one I am happy with. Longer battery life then the Watch4.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy 5 Watch

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

    Love my new watch! Tracks my sleep. Easy access to my settings for timers and calculaters that are every day use for my job.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable and functional

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

    Love this watch! Syncs perfectly with my Galaxy phone, easy to use, big enough screen to use it without it being obnoxioue. Comfortable strap as well.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Seem to be less water resistant than before

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

    This watch is great, I love all the features I love how it fits on my wrist and I love the battery life. But compared to the previous versions I've had from Samsung, the Galaxy watch 5 and the Galaxy watch 4 both have had water resistant issues for me and I constantly have to worry about putting them in rice if I expose them to water. My Galaxy frontier S3 watch took a beating for years, never had to worry about water and it was never an issue. Not sure if maybe the two that I got most recently were just bad batches but for the price I'm paying I should be able to wear the watch without worrying about water. I still give it three stars because all the features are phenomenal and I'm hoping that I can utilize my warranty to swap this one out for another one and see if it has better resistance to the elements.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    Great quality to it, loving the watch so far. It's my first Samsung smartwatch and I've been using it more to track my movement for exercising and it does a great job at that. Even has options for specific exercises. I don't have much detail to say yet on the quality as I've recently obtained it, but it does feel like a premium product. Great screen quality too. The 44mm screen doesn't feel too big and my wrists aren't too wide. Honestly looking forward to using it more and exploring all the features it has.

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

    Rated 4 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! Super comfortable, keeps track of steps accurately and does a great job of sleep and O2 tracking at night. One downside is the battery doesn't last more than a couple days before needing a recharge, but at least it recharges really quickly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy Watch 5 4mm

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

    I loved how light and comfortable it is to use, its battery lasts very well and works very fast, there are also a lot of apps that you can use

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

    Love Galaxy

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

    I absolutely love my Galaxy watches. The only thing im not a fan of is how quickly the battery wares down even w/a basic front screen with a simple orange color, stats and time. Nothing moving or extravagant. Charges great just doesnt hold for more then 2 or 3 days if im lucky. Its ok though ill be waiting for the next drop still!. I always switch to a cloth band due to the skin sensitivity to the rubber in any watch band so if it was to come w/ 1 rubber and 1 cloth the 5stars np.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My honest thoughts

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

    I was recently gifted this for my birthday, i like it alot. The battery lasts me a long time and also the colors on it are beautiful. It also has great features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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