Every time you look up, there’s a new smartwatch on the market that claims to be shiny and special like no piece of tech before. Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 just one more in a long line of similar devices, or is it genuinely groundbreaking? You’ll want to know before you fork over your money, and I’m here to help you decide (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/product-review-samsung-galaxy-watch-6/).
As the “6” in its name implies, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is marketed as an advancement on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, which was a progression from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and so forth. It’s quicker and smoother in operation than its predecessors, with more advanced features. Among its most notable capabilities are bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), sleep tracking, the ability to make an emergency SOS call, and a fall detection sensor. Other sensors include geomagnetic ones as well as sensors for heart rate, temperature, gyro and light. It also boasts a barometer and an accelerometer.
BIA is a complex way of evaluating your body, calculating not just your weight but the proportion of water and fat. It can even assess your basal metabolic rate. As for sleep tracking, it can distinguish between different stages of sleep, and in addition to measuring sleep quality, it can give you advice on how to improve it.
Of course, you’re not just rating the Galaxy 6 against previous Samsung watches. You’re also comparing it to its big rivals from Apple and Google. Some of this will depend on which operating system you prefer and how the watch will integrate with your existing smartphone and other devices. Still, it’s worth noting that the 40-hour estimated battery life of the Samsung will generally be longer than its biggest competitors, although it’s not the longest on the market. It does tend to lose power because the display is switched on permanently.
The Apple Watch 6 and Google Pixel Watch 2 don’t have a rotating bezel like the one the Samsung uses for ease of navigation, although Apple’s watch does have the advantage of a bigger screen. Also, there are differences between the available apps that you’ll have to review thoroughly depending on what exactly you want from your watch.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is comfortable, stylish and has a good battery life with a range of modern features.
