Product Description
Stay on track, on time, and in style with Galaxy Watch5¹. Ready to get a better understanding of your wellness? Galaxy Watch5 features body composition analysis², improved sensors that get an accurate read on your heart rate³ and Advanced Sleep Coaching¹ that helps you get your zzzs . Whether you're getting your steps in, jogging at lunchtime or crushing yoga class on the weekend, strut your fashion sense with Watch bands and faces that match your awesome outfit. Stay powered up on the go throughout even your busiest day with an improved battery that gives you time to do it all. Worry less and do more and with a Sapphire Crystal Glass that's more durable than before and a water resistant design that can take a splash⁴ or two. Go ahead, unleash the best you with Galaxy Watch5.
Dimension
Product Height : 1.54 inches
Product Width :1.59 inches
Product Depth :0.38 inches
Product Weight :1.0124 ounces
Features
Advanced Sleep Coaching Develop better sleep habits with Advanced Sleep Coaching that helps you manage your overall sleep quality.¹
Body composition analysis (BIA) Get stats that help you be at your best with body composition info right on your wrist — everything from body fat readings to your Body Mass Index (BMI).²
Improved sensor accuracy Get more accurate wellness readings thanks to an improved, curved sensor that gets closer to your skin.³
Auto Workout Tracking Whether you’re running, swimming or rowing, make the most of every outdoor adventure with Auto Workout Tracking.⁴
Improved battery Stay powered up throughout your busiest days with an improved battery that can keep up with you.⁵
Sapphire crystal glass Do all your daily routines with confidence — the sapphire crystal glass face is 1.6x stronger to stand the test of the hardest days.⁵
Enhanced GPS Wander all you want and still know where you are with enhanced GPS and voice navigation right on your wrist.
Galaxy Connected Experience Stay connected on your adventures when you sync Galaxy Watch5 to your Galaxy mobile devices.⁶
Extension of your phone Do more when you pair your Galaxy Watch5 to your Galaxy smartphone⁷
Customize with faces and bands Customize your outfit. Galaxy Watch5 will match any mood or look with a wide array of band and watch-face choices.⁸
¹Requires the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later). For sleep pattern results, user must wear watch while they sleep for at least 7 nights and complete a survey.
²The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements.
²It is not intended to specifically diagnose or treat a medical condition. Requires the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later).
³The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
³Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only at the Samsung Galaxy app store).
⁴Water-resistant up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden temperature changes and high-velocity activities. Rinse in fresh water/dry after use in seawater or chlorinated water.
⁴Consistent with IPX8 rating, water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Requires the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later).
⁵As compared to all watches in Galaxy Watch4 Series.
⁶Compatibility for Galaxy wearable apps: Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB of RAM
⁷Compatible with smartphones running Android 8.0 or later and 1.5GB RAM or more.
⁸Select interchangeable watch bands sold separately.
What's Included
Device
Sport Band
USB C Charger
Quick Start Guide
Reviews
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Impressive Smartwatch, with notable drawbacks
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.
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Love my Galaxy watch5!
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.
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Beautiful watch
Quick connectivity ,color full ,quick delivery. Beautiful watch
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Disappointed
I've owner this for nearly a year now, transferring from my 2019 Apple Watch Series 5. I really really wanted this device to be better, if not the same level as the Apple competitor. Even though this device came out 4 years after the Apple Watch 5, I can already tell Samsung is behind in the tech accessory department. The main purpose for my watches has been exercising, heart rates, BMI calculations, cycle tracking, media control, and occasional quick messaging. With this watch, the GPS tracking and heart rate monitor are wildly inaccurate. Sometimes it claims I walk a mile on the treadmill in less than 3 minutes. Somedays, my heart rate will monitor at 130+ and the watch clocks it in between the 85-95 range. Steps don't track as well. Messaging is not fun, keyboard is too small and the mic doesn't interpret well. Cycle tracking is inaccurate - it's supposed to use body temperature but won't let you check your body temp outside of the cycle tracker. Overall the Apple interface is bigger and smoother with a clearer resolution screen. Ease of use goes to Apple. I do software design all day so nitty gritty details of a user interface really matter to me. Media controller is spotty - doesn't always show the correct songs playing. Slow response screens. It does the job but not at the level I was accustomed to sadly :( Positives though: very durable, no visible scratches or scruffs.. battery life gets me through the day, comfort of the round watch face isn't bad.
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Mari
Lightweight, stylish and loaded with helpful information! I probably only use half of the features and I love the fact that you can choose from lots of watch faces for different colors both background and a separate color for information. I track my steps, weather, battery, date and time at a glance. Blood pressure and ECG features and has a fall notification to name a few. Decorative Bumper available!
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Great watch
Got this watch for my birthday. Had an older model. I live this watch, I would only fault the battery life. I've lesrned what apps to have on my watch and which of those to send notifications to save battery life.
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Everything you'd expect with a few more benefits
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.
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Great addition for Samsung users and Fitness buffs
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
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Gift to myself
I bought this as a gift for myself. I love it better than the last watch. I just wish that switching bands were a little easier.
