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Samsung Galaxy watch 46mm bluetooth review

Samsung Galaxy watch 46mm bluetooth

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count with arm swinging free
  •   Very good accuracy for distance with arm swinging free
  •   Excellent accuracy for resting and active heart rate measurements
  •   Very good iOS app and good Android app
  •   Very good ease of setup
  •   Easy to read daily and weekly figures from band, even in sunlight
  •   Easy to put on, take off and adjust
  •   Can be worn swimming
  •   Supports NFC and wireless
  •   Supports GPS and GLONASS
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   No paces or distance recorded when arm relatively immobile (eg pushing a pram)
  •   There is a delay in getting a heart rate reading and your arm has to be kept very still or the reading fails

Type

Type
Smartwatch

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Ease of use score
82%
Comfort score
68%
Step count accuracy score
95%
Distance accuracy score
84%
Resting heart rate accuracy
97%
Active heart rate accuracy
99%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
WR50
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
82
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
3.25
Bluetooth
4.2
Warranty (years)
2
Website
samsung.com.au
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$479.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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