Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Review: Is It Worth Your Money?

[@blaze376192]

As someone with a heart condition, the most accurate monitor is very important and the reason why I'm looking to upgrade (have a watch 3 now). Is it worth it to get the watch 7 for the upgraded sensor or the watch 6 classic?

[@thewearableist]

Hi, I haven't tested the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic - but the Watch 7 has a good HR sensor accuracy. But please be mindful the ECG sensor (if you are using it for things like AFib detection) is equivalent to a single-lead ECG sensor, compared to 9-leads used in proper ECG tests. Hope that helps.

[@dazone705]

I have the 7, It's disappointing that it only measures HRV and SPO2 while you're sleeping although it will measure SPO2 on demand. For heart rate it tracks pretty closely with my polar h10

[@dazone705]

​@@thewearableistget the Kardiomobile 6L for AFib detection

[@donutves]

​@@dazone705 welltory is a really good app if u just want HRV data during the day but you will still have to manually activate it, since Samsung drastically changed the operating system for this new generation

[@zameer869]

Hey, what watch were you holding earlier? I'm thinking of upgrading from my Galaxy Watch 5 44mm to the Galaxy Watch 7. Everyone's been talking about how bad the battery life is. Is it really that bad? And how long does it take to charge fully? Thanks for the review!

[@thewearableist]

Hi! In this video you might have also seen the Galaxy Watch Ultra (orange band) and the Polar Grit X2 Pro (blank chunky watch) which I used for the satellite location tracking comparison against the Galaxy Watch 7. Battery is probably the only thing stopping me from recommending this watch, other than that it's almost the perfect smartwatch. Hope it helps 😀

[@zameer869]

@thewearableist Ok, we will wait for an ultra review. And few upadtes of galaxy watch 7 whether it helps the battery life

[@rocknrog1]

It's pretty bad. I'm a fairly light user with some sensors turned off and I get maybe 1.5 days

[@dlysachev]

5 atm, actually, means that it is barely ok to wash the watch in the sink. For swimming you need at least 15 atm (~150m) and 200m or more would be ideal. So dont be surprised, when you water damage your smartwatch and the repairs wouldn't be covered by the warranty.😮

[@thewearableist]

Hi! This one should be fine for swimming pools (and washing hands in the sink 😅). But yeah its not made for diving - you probably then need a Suunto Ocean or Garmin Fenix 8 - completely different league.

[@alecmally5433]

Without a rotating bezel I prefer the 6 Classic this year. Will they bring the bezel/classic back in 2025 as some have rumored?

[@thewearableist]

Hey! Yep I prefer the physical rotating bezel as well - it just feels different and more tactile than the digital bezel on the Watch 7. Cnet.com predict 2025 will the year when the bezel comes back..just rumours, who knows what Samsung will do next 🙂 www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-watch-ultra-where-is-the-rotating-bezel-samsung/

[@chrisminchin854]

Excellent review, very comprehensive. thank you.

[@thewearableist]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@zameer869]

Hey, I need one more video from you. Can you show me how to use this watch for general exercises like dumbbell exercises and planks, and other general belly fat exercises? That would be really helpful. Thanks for doing such a detailed review. I haven't seen anyone else do it for the Watch 7.

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I'll be posting a video soon showing 7 key features of teh Galaxy Watch 7 - activities and sports will be a part of that so stay tuned for the exercises part 😀

[@zameer869]

@@thewearableist sure thank you so much.

[@MitchelMackenzie]

Having to charge the device every 2 days, it's not a big deal. You take the watch up in the evening while you're resting. Watching TV for a maximum of an hour or more? Watch charges up, you throw it on and there you go it's not like you need to track anything right? In particular, when you're sitting in a resting state in the evening, enjoying a book or a tv show

[@thewearableist]

As long as you're happy to do it every 2 days that's great!

[@sri11611]

I don't have a Samsung phone, what features do i lose if i use it with another Android mobile? Please reply

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Someone else asked a similar question regarding the Samsung Galaxy Ring as well. In general, Galaxy Watch 7 requires Android 11 and above on your phone: Check this sub-reddit out: www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/1e6xtj1/samsung_galaxy_watch_7_with_a_non_samsung_phone/ It looks like someone with a OnePlus Nord 2 phone had zero issues but another with a Motorola smartphone had an absolute nightmare! It depends on which Motorola phone (and which Android version) they were using. Also, the ECG and blood pressure monitoring require a separate app called Samsung Health Monitor which some folk have reported won't work with non-Samsung phones: www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/1e8jc3s/is_galaxy_watch_7_compatible_with_non_samsung/ www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-phones-are-compatible-with-the-galaxy-watch/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMT_-WN2yXX-cgw8Ue5zVU1SCdPwQ6jzt7UzFOkc7G-KS1rmcs Overall, if you want to use 100% of the features on this wearable, you'd need a Samsung Galaxy phone. Google have done the same thing with their Pixel Watch 3 tying down certain features to Pixel phones. Hope that helps 😀

[@sri11611]

@@thewearableist hey thanks for the links and your reply. I will just buy the watch first and check if it supports all my needed functions(i dont want EKG AND BP)

[@thewearableist]

@sri11611 makes sense! Will be great if you can let us know here in the comments how you get on so others can see your experience as well 🙌🏼

[@sri11611]

@@thewearableist hey I just finished a extensive search on the web regarding what is not supported on non-samsung phones and it as below 1. ECG 2. BP 3. IRREGULAR HEART BEAT MEASUREMENT 4. SLEEP APNEA other non important things not supported 1. Context specific AI based reply suggestion 2. Samsung Emoji watch face 3. DND and alarms sync 4. Reminders synchronisation 5. Bixby routines 6. Camera control (other apps available on playstore which can do this)

[@thewearableist]

That's brilliant info many thanks 🙌🏼

[@clivesimpson-wells5952]

Had mine for a while now love it , I've just bought an Ultra as well , So Good , so much Better than the istuff much more Accurate...

[@thewearableist]

That's great 👍🏻

[@marcobettencourt861]

Less than 2 days of battery is a No deal. The watch is great but so is the Huawei GT5...and for the same mane features you get 14 days without recharge! I think I'll buy the GT5

[@thewearableist]

Yeah battery life is a pain point with the Wear OS smartwatches.

[@muhdjazly2738]

nice tracking gnss there, im surprise with the accuracy. however i agreed with you the battery life sucks

[@thewearableist]

Yeah battery is probably the main pain point here!

[@Whizzy-jx3qe]

Anyone who reviews this watch doesn’t demonstrate the ECG or SPo2 sensors.

[@thewearableist]

Hi! ECG on this is quite simple - you just pick the ECG app on the watch and touch the top-right button with 1 finger till the reading is done. You're in luck though, because I'm making a video covering ECG, Body-composition (BIA sensor), Blood-pressure monitoring and much more for the new Galaxy wearables 😀

[@zameer869]

Waiting for galaxy watch ultra review❤

[@thewearableist]

The Galaxy Watch Ultra review is coming out very soon 🙂

[@thewearableist]

Would you upgrade to Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 this year? What are your thoughts on its battery life? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏼

[@dazone705]

Thanks for the excellent review. I own the Galaxy watch 7 and there is no blood pressure monitor as you stated. Also you skipped the fact that it can detect sleep apnea

[@thewearableist]

Hi, thanks! It's difficult to cram in a lot of detail in these reviews, the features list keeps increasing every year! But thanks for mentioning the Sleep Apnea detection - will help others in the comments section 😀 The Blood Pressure Monitor is present on the Galaxy Watch 7, it can be used when you download the Samsung Health Monitor app: www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/measure-your-ecg-with-the-galaxy-watch-series/

[@donutves]

Also, the blood pressure is only in a few countries. The US is not supported since it doesnt have FDA certification, and ive heard samsung didnt even try to get it certified in the US

[@dazone705]

@donutves Thanks for the clarification. A lot of devices that detect sleep apnea aren't approved by the FDA and don't work in the US

[@donutves]

​@@dazone705ah now that's a different story, the blood pressure won't work in the US but the sleep apnea DOES work

[@georgevadnais3516]

I have the galaxy watch 7 44mm and a galaxy watch 6 44mm. And i have 10h more Battery life with the 7 44mm, better heart rate, everything is quicker with the 7 ...

[@thewearableist]

That's great 🙂

[@hypno0784]

I have the option to choose between both for around a 100 dollar price difference. Should I pick the 7 or stay with the 6?

[@thewearableist]

@hypno0784 hi! One of the viewers in this comments section had a Galaxy Watch 6 and said they're happy with the Watch 7 with 10 hrs extra battery. Also, Watch 7 has the latest Wear OS 5 - so it's up to you if you feel the latest software and tiny battery improvement is worth the extra $100. Durability specs are largely similar for both. If it were me, the battery life would not be the only reason to spend $100 extra as the battery on Watch 7 is not game-changing over Watch 6. Hope it helps 😀

[@hypno0784]

@@thewearableist well basically all non-hardware based software features will roll down to the Watch 6 with the major update. So it kinda boils down to the hardware of the watch. I have the watch 4 and I am highly annoyed with how bad it stutters and decides to give up on me randomly. And the accuracy is a hit or miss. So do the new processor and health sensor fix this?

[@thewearableist]

hardware-wise the Watch 7 is similar to the Watch 6 except for 1 thing. Both have sapphire crystal glass on screen, dual band GPS antenna, IP68 water and dust resistance, 5 ATM water resistance (around 50 m water depth). The main difference (from hardware point of view) is the 3 nm process in the Watch 7 which is an upgrade over the 5 nm processor in the Watch 6 - so a bit smoother to whizz around the UI, quicker to open apps and slightly better in managing battery drain - but the 5 nm processor on the Watch 6 is still good IMO. The optical HR sensor is good on the Watch 7 - I haven't tested the Watch 6 so can't comment on it but the upgrade would not have been gigantic given 1 year difference. If you are want the best processor then Watch 7 is the one to go for but keep in mind the similarities I mentioned in hardware - still probably not worth the $100 price difference. Hope that helps 😉

[@aragonne50]

great

[@thewearableist]

Hi, thanks for watching!

[@rajnair1118]

I had brought this watch. It is not worth the money. Its data is inaccurate and poor battery. Don't waste your money

[@QuitGarioForever]

Well, I didn't find data inaccurate and poor battery.

[@thewearableist]

@OfficialMoonyChannel I don't find the data inaccurate either during my reviews. Battery is subjective really. Some folk happy with it, some not 😀 Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@QuitGarioForever]

@@thewearableist I am enjoying my watch, and nothing happened any issue in my watch. Everyone has different opinions. Well, yeah.

[@thewearableist]

@OfficialMoonyChannel that's great!

[@balben71]

Mine is great