A great improvement

05/09/2023 00:42

I'm fairly experienced with Samsung Galaxy watches, having owned the previous Galaxy Watch 4 and another earlier model. The Watch 6 arrived nicely packaged and with approx 80% battery – a quick seal break and the watch was ready to go. Setting it up was easy, thanks to the familiar Galaxy Wear app, moving all my apps and settings from my old Watch 4.

The Watch 6 boasts a larger screen and a premium, robust appearance compared to the 4. The rotating bezel is a brilliant addition, simplifying navigation, compared to the 4, which had a virtual bezel around the screen . Battery life impressively averages around 40 hours, meeting my needs and it charges rapid, allowing me to keep it topped up each day without worrying. One thing that could have caught me out was that the charger uses a usb c, rather than normal usb on my previous 4 charger. Something to be aware of in case you don't have a usb c brick. The health features great, similar to the 4 with continuous heart rate monitoring and the ability to perform ECGs as needed. The blood pressure monitor is good, although setup requires a proper monitor initially.

The sleep tracking is great , providing detailed sleep stage breakdowns and a sleep score in the Samsung Health app. Being able to record snoring and skin body temperature is an improvement over the 4 which helps explain some of the reasons you receive. Subtle differences and improvements are definitely welcome. Overall, I adore this watch, especially its substantial 47mm size and the convenient rotating bezel.