Samsung Galaxy Watch

Refinement over revolution. This, demonstrably, is Samsung’s motto in 2018 and, like with its Note 9 launch companion, the Galaxy Watch might not be so headline-grabbing, but it’s still shaping up to be a rather splendid smartwatch in its own right.

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There’s no doubt the Samsung Galaxy Watch is a good-looking smartwatch that will perform as well as an Apple Watch in many aspects. But its design is similar to the last two Gear watches, and a rebranding can’t hide that.

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Samsung designed the Galaxy Watch with health-conscious people in mind. Users can track a range of factors, including stress levels, sleep cycles and calories burned. You can also use Samsung’s smart assistant, Bixby, to take photos of your meals and log nutrition information for better calorie management. For those who like to keep on top of their health, this could be a great option.

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It's chunky, some may even say bulky, but the Galaxy Watch is a solid device that packs in a lot of punch. You get a vibrant, punchy display, IP68 water and dust resistance, built-in GPS, a smooth and intuitive software experience and let's not forget the promise of a week-long battery life in the larger model.

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The new Samsung Galaxy Watch is pushing smartwatches to look like real watches and last more than a day. It nails the look and feel even if it hasn't changed much from the Gear S3, and comes in two sizes for broader appeal.

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So far, it looks like the Galaxy Watch is a solid improvement on the Gear S3, but doesn't appear to bring anything groundbreaking to the smartwatch party.

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