Samsung - Galaxy Watch5 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite

To preface this review, this is the first smartwatch I've purchased. I specifically bought it to help me manage productivity and health goals, which weren't as easy when relying purely on my Galaxy-based phone. I wanted a device with Google Assistant integration since I have had a mixed experience with Samsungs Bixby assistant. I became aware of Google's new WearOs-based smartwatches. I wanted a device that could hopefully provide me with a decent amount of integration between my watch and phone, regarding setting and viewing calendar events, viewing notifications, marking doses of medications through the notification bar, etc. This smartwatch does cover a lot of those bells and whistles. It's beneficial as a secondary Google clock app alarm due to its ability to vibrate and play alarm tones in synchronization with a paired device. A great aspect of this smartwatch is that notifications from my phone are readily available to read or access but the drawback is that Google Wear Os is still limited in what applications are integrated to directly use on the watch itself. For example, Microsoft Outlook is available on both current Android and Wear Os gen devices, but the same can't be said for Gmail or other popular productivity apps at this time. Very often, you'll have to open apps on your phone to view the nonfiction in full, instead of having more readily available cross-compatible WearOs based apps that work with their Smartphone Android Os counterpart versions. I'm hoping with time, more developers will be focused on integrating light versions of their Android apps towards wearos-based devices and users. The setup process was relatively simple, even though I had a few issues where the Galaxy wearable app was unable to connect my Google account/Samsung account with the device on the first pairing attempt. In addition, sometimes Wifi on secure networks wasn't recognized on the first try as well when entering the correct password. Once I was able to get past some of those initial bugs, the experience was smooth sailing for the most part. The GPS version pairs via Bluetooth, and you'll likely be utilizing Bluetooth for the majority of the connectivity between the devices to receive notifications, so be aware of needing the have the devices near each other to have the best functionality. You can still set alarms and perform some other task through the watch if it's unpaired/not connected to Bluetooth or Wifi, but the core usage is as an extension of your smartphone. Another quick thing to note toward the end of this review is the battery life, which is a bit disappointing in the non-pro model of the Galaxy Watch 5. The battery last roughly 8-10 hours for me, if GPS is enabled. In addition, using Google Assitant on the Watch, Wifi, Always On Display, or GPS individually or in combination, drains the battery much faster. If you keep Bluetooth on, and keep GPS and always on Display off, you'll likely be able to have the battery last throughout your day with light to moderate use. The watch comes with a USB-c cable/mini wireless charger pad which will require you to have an adapter to plug said USB-c cable into to charge the watch. The charge time is about an hour and a half to two hours, depending on your adapter's wattage. To conclude this review, I want to highlight some of where I think the watch does indeed shine. At the price range, it's a great investment for those trying to reduce their need to look at their smartphones during productivity sessions. The widgets and customizations to receive notifications, set alarms, check the weather forecasts hourly or weekly, check your heart rate/mark your vitals& nutrition, etc, are highly worthwhile features when considering getting a smartwatch that is supposed to be an extension of the capabilities of your smartphone. While I wish the device was a bit more expansive and well-optimized out of the box, I think it's a great additional tool for those willing to acknowledge some of the limitations it currently holds. Again, I'm hoping some of the issues with app integration and battery life are resolved in upcoming/future firmware updates. I would recommend this smartwatch, but again encourage anyone considering purchasing it to look at their needs and see if this specific model works for them.

Love this watch! I've had galaxy watches in the past and this one is by far the best version. It's quick, high quality, and easy to use. Absolutely love it! Only thing that i wish was better was the battery life. It's definitely not a problem, but I have to keep it on battery save mode if I want it to last a full day.

Beautiful and modern gift for mom, she loves it and it’s easy to use! Only complaint is battery life. She had a fossil smart watch before and lasted a week with everyday use, this one lasts 1.5 days before needing a full charge. Overall, she likes

Absolute stunning upgrade!! I am a simple girl when it comes to tech so I am sure that all the techies out there didn't see the impressiveness of this watch that I did. My Active 2 was great put as I upgraded to a 22 Ultra phone I knew the watch needed an upgrade. The 5 fits my small wrist so much better than the 2...not tight but not loose, and of course now that it fits correctly my readings are constant correct. The screen is bright and crystal clear. The inceeaaed apps are amazing and I can do such more when texting, talking and emailing with it. As for calls, I can hear perfectly and the other side of the call heres me as if I was standing tnext to them. The health package is great...step count seems way more accurate as does the sleep measurents. Love all of the measurements and readings. The auto workout seems much more responsive and greatly appreciated. I personally have no issues with the battery life. Length will vary from person to person, I use my watch for eveything from texts to calls to emails to workout so I charge it once a day in the morning while showering. I am confident in my decision to upgrade both my phone and the watch and they seamlessly work together. But its important to remember that the watch will only work at its fullest potential if it is paired with the latest Samsung product and corresponding software.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 has become an essential part of my daily routine. Its sleek design and powerful features have truly impressed me. The vibrant AMOLED display is a joy to look at, making it easy to read notifications and customize watch faces. The seamless connectivity via Bluetooth allows me to stay connected without constantly checking my phone. I love how it goes beyond just notifications. With its accurate heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and stress monitoring features, it's like having a personal health coach on my wrist. The battery life is impressive, easily lasting throughout the day, and the water resistance adds peace of mind. In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is my ultimate companion. It combines style, functionality, and advanced features in a compact package. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a top-notch smartwatch.

I bought the BT version and have had this watch a year now and love the style and all the compatible apps. Like how it works with texts and WhatsApp. Also so many ways to customize my screen. Then theirs how it auto recognizes and times my treadmill workout and can also be set for weight workouts. Will also record neighborhood walks and map it. Lots of health settings too. I use notifications for meds, etc. Volume, vibration, and brightness no problem. The glass is great protection as have yet to show a scratch. Battery lasts me 2 days and charges pretty fast. Negative is it doesn't recognize stairs and charger not included.

Love the sleek design. Fits comfortably on my wrist. I qas so upset to have to get rid of my garmin fenix , but i kept breaking out from the metal. This one has not caused any issues and i love being able to answer texts quickly, answer calls and talk, and the fitness tracking with gps has been great for my runs! I also love hiw quickly it connects to gps and how you can adjust when notifications go off. Sleep tracking has been great as well, and the snore detect is pretty neat, never considered myself a snorer but have caught it a few times with this watch! Overall 5/5

Honestly, most of the features are pretty standard to the last generation, the key differences being a more intuitive design and longer battery life for the 5th generation. I did have an issue in the first few days with my watch trying to connect with other phones via blutooth while currently being connected to mine, but going into settings and permanently connecting my watch to my phone solved the issue. You still need your phone close by if you want to do anthing more complex than fitness tracking, calling/texting, and weather tracking. Photos do transfer over nicely to the watch though! All in all, it's everything you'd expect from the galaxy watch series with minimal change of outward design and functionality.