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I have the Galaxy watch and to me it is much better looking then the Galaxy watch 3. I like a big watch since I where the Breitling Super Chrono avenger it has a luxury look to it when you add a stainless steel bezel and band. The Galaxy 3 doesn't . In my honest opinion I am glad I have the 1st Galaxy watch. I am also going to be switching back the the iPhone once the 12 max pro comes out so no need to worry about then new one. I have the Samsung Galaxy S20 ultra. I had the S10 that I upgraded from the iPhone 7plus. Samsung is a nice phone but apple is better with software updates and the eco system is by far superior.
Keeping the galaxy watch 1. Prefer the buttons and battery life over the new one. Plus the extra price isn't worth it. I am looking for an upgrade though so more likely to drop Samsung altogether
scott lewis smaller battery size on the newer one too. That coupled with the same chip meaning no improvements to efficiency means we give up a lot just to get 4gb more storage...
@@shotgunmary I believe it just serves as an appearance update for new customers wanting a smart watch. Anyone with the original Galaxy Watch, in my opinion, should not upgrade unless they want that new look and have the money for it.
I'm fine too with my sgw1. I can stay of the charger for at least 4 days. I find the sgw3 pretty underwelming tbh. Hopefully they'll improve the battary in the next sgw.
@@kaushalgogula2138 It's currently the average price for it used in the UK, might be different for you if you are in a different country. Good deal though, very good condition
How the hell can they reduce the battery life when compared to the older cheaper one? Are they completely crazy? That is unfortunetly a deal breaker for me
I figured it would be a hard deal breaker for a lot of people. Battery life is an unfortunate issue for most smartwatches. I am hoping the Qualcomm 4100 chip can help fix that with the new TicWatch coming soon
I would wait for battery life comparisons before reaching conclusions because my Watch Active 2 which has the same chipset and battery size gets very good battery life. At the end of my work day, I typically have 75% battery remaining.
@@neilfaulkner5117 but it has the same chipset as the old one. And the battery is smaller a lot. I don't think it can be better with any kind of software optimization
i wanted to upgrade to the galaxy watch 3 but now i feel like upgrading from my 44 mm just to a 46 mm from what i can tell the battery on the 46 mm is miles better, and nothing seem to appeal to me with this watch, i was so hyped for it then people complained that it's not enough and they'll keep their old mst watch and then i realized wait they are right
I've upgraded from Watch 1 to 3, and I agree its not worth the upgrade. My biggest complain is the battery life, I think watch 3 is slightly worse. My watch 1 on normal mode lasted about 3-4 days before needing to charge but now its 3 or less days until the battery reaches to 15%. It wouldn't last over a weekend. There aren't that many changes in terms of UI designs and features either. Its not that Watch 3 is terrible, but Watch 1 is very good and good enough yet.
Having the 46mm and still use it I'd say get the 46mm. I keep my brightness on pretty much max and get about 2 and a half to 3 days of power. Now that's with always on display turned off, but really I've never seen the point of always on display.
It is crazy to hear what a little watch has in it. My first desktop computer in 1996 had a 50 MHz processor speed and a 1 GB of Hard Disc space. The Ram had to be very small. This computer had to be plugged into the wall and was as big as multiple large phone books from big city’s. Now a tiny watch is so much better spec wise it really is amazing. Also that computer in 1996 was over 2 thousand dollars.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I believe you will. Next video I will watch after this is the fossil vs skagen vs moto watch. You're doing what other youtubers don't. Also you're no shill.
@@MikeOBrienMedia it will grow you seem like a nice person great content and when it gets there I'll be truly happy for you 👍 and are you gonna do the Samsung S7 tab i wanna hear your take on it
@@MikeOBrienMedia sir u are missing 2 features to your videos ... 1. Include new UA-cam timestamp 2. Always show side of the video the tech specs of the comparison devices . ( Most important ) As not all people want to know hardware or technical specs . But I surely do compare software and hardware level . 👍
Ahh, where's this please? Haha. I still don't think it's worth the price though man. I can buy the watch 3 for $490 Bluetooth version and even that's a bit expensive.
@@user-io5gw1rk4t Not really, most new Samsung products come with free preorder stuff. I got the original buds with my S10+. They've been doing this for years.
The original looks great to me while the 3 somehow just looks generic. The better screen to body ratio may be better for actually using the watch but it's doing nothing for the looks.
I have something to say the battery life on my watch 1 (46mm model) I usually finish the day with 70% battery if I started at 100%. These are about 14-16hour days
It's not worth it man. Battery dropped by 50% and it still has the same processor. Samsung is doing terrible at the moment. Even with the Note 20. I'm also going to keep my Galaxy Watch for another year or two.
@@Bryan1500 Oh damn if the battery's that bad then I'm definitely not getting it. One of my favorite parts about the Galaxy Watch is that I can easily go 3 to 4 days without having to charge it with the right settings.
@@NobuNobuSimp Yep! I also love that part about the Galaxy Watch! Turning off the Samsung Health options with tracking and heartbeat helps increase the battery life a lot! Hope next year they'll release a better watch.
@@slasd1440 Yep! It's a bad year for Samsung as in releasing proper devices. Apple had to pay Samsung 1 billion dollars this year and they still didn't invest much money it looks like... Hope next year will be a good one with the S21!
Naaaaaah we are not talking about Apple product here, it's just Samsung, in a few month you will have deals to get it at half price, seriously just wait a bit.
@@goonerlegend1504 It can happen on flash deals or event like black friday. Though I admit I exaggerated when I said a few month to find it at half the price, certainly his price will drop but not half, will took probably at least one year for that. Also you mention the first gen galaxy watch, two years ago the market was not the same, today there are way more options from different brands, Samsung can't take it easy as back then, they need to cut prices quick to stay competitive, actually I think smartwatch will follow the trend of smartphones, which means price drop very quick in a market where competition is rude. Also let's be honest about this smartwatch, it is really overpriced for three main reasons 1) it use the exact same chipset of the first gen galaxy watch released two years go. 2) It has the exact same screen too 3) It actually has less battery than the first watch... So when you can find the og galaxy watch around 200$ and below easily today, that has almost the same tech and with more battery, how come Samsung can sell this to 460$ ? Aren't they putting a big margin here ?
I have the original galaxy watch and I still love it. One bad thing the spinning bezel kind of gotten harder to move but it's very sturdy for active lifestyle. Ived banged this at my warehouse and it doesn't get scratch easily.
I ended up going with the original galaxy watch, the massive price increase, and smaller battery made the watch 3 a no go for me, i care about function over looking pretty, and to me, the original watch being able to last twice as long with certain settings as the new watch that costs twice as much was a deal breaker, it being lighter and with certain better features is irrelevant to me if the thing is always on the charger. Also, the 3 doesn't come in midnight black for whatever reason, i think that was a huge fail on samsungs part. Great video.
One thing to keep in mind is they are underwhelming in person, at least aesthetically. All those watch faces that look really good viewed on a video look chintzy in real life, because they are a 2d flat plane trying to look like a 3d watch.
Thanks for the video! I solved the issue by buying BOTH. What I noticed: The chargers are NOT interchangeable; instead "use original charger" appears on dial and the watch does not charge. Tracking is more exact on the Watch 3, which measured only a few meters deviation on a marked 10km track, while the original Galaxy watch measured the 10km track as 9830 meters. So I'll mainly use the watch 3 for running, and the original watch for longer hikes, where battery life matters more.
Thanks for comparing Galaxy Watch 1 vs 3. I never did contemplate to get GW1, but now that you've compared the two, you're making it even harder for me to decide which version to get (GW1 vs GWA2 vs GW3).
Once I buy the galaxy 3 they will come out with the 4 so I’ll just stick with my galaxy watch it does everything I need and if I need something extra I just use my phone that’s always with me anyways,lol so for 180 bucks more not worth trading up plus the battery power my watch has now that is the more important thing for me.
Good one!! Very practical comparison. You kept it simple, precise and yet covered every aspect. My view, I will still prefer the bigger battery especially when there is not a very major difference between the two. I have lived in fear with a smaller battery on my watch and I know how it feels. A gun is useless without the bullets and a smartwatch is without enough power. Talking about being future proof, for me a bigger battery has a better future if there is no major differences really. The space and RAM is sufficient on the original GW, after all its a watch, just an extension to your phone. Better to spend on a phone with more memory, bigger RAM and yes, lets not forget the battery here as well :)
Really good comparison video. I think Sammy missed an opportunity here though. It is essentially the GW1, with some incremental changes. If you like Tizen over the WearOS watches, the GW1 is a plenty capable watch still to this day. Sammy should also invest more into their OS. It needs a major update, perhaps with more usuable built-in apps since the Tizen appstore has little or no useful 3rd party apps. This is one of the more stranger upgrades to me, especially after 2yrs. Probably worth it when it drops 20% by the holidays.
I think they nailed the aesthetic finally, but the Fossil Gen 5 also kind of looks similar, so if Fossil releases a Gen 6 at a lower price point, I think that could be bad news for Galaxy Watch 3 sales
@@MikeOBrienMedia Agree looks good, but I actually like the bulkier GW1 better - I had the 46mm GW1 for about 2 weeks, but again, the appstore was horrible - it's like having a Ferrari that you can only drive on mud roads. Not to get too off topic but I when I got rid of the GW1, I picked up the WearOS TicWatch Pro 2020 and never looked back. Really well made, great battery and has tons of very good apps in the Google Playstore. WearOS in general is better than Tizen OS for me. The Fossil 6 should be very successful because of it, on top of the hardware.
As far as comparing the speaker quality, just comparing the two at max volume is not adequate, because the max volumes may be different. For example, the 1 distorts at max volume more than the 3. But what if it's actually louder than the 3, and by turning down the volume of the 1, you could get sound that is as loud as and sounds as good as the 3? I'm not saying this is the case. I'm just saying it's worth making such a comparison.
Nah, I’ve got an Active 2 last year with the promise of ECG coming later that year and a native twitter and youtube app ( among other things) was advertised too. We have got none of it. I stoped using Samsung and went over to Apple because of it, after being a samsung fan boy for at least last 10 years or so. Now Samsung does the same thing all over again?? It looks like Samsung really wants to get rid of us, their life long customers. The new watch looks pretty good though
@@lukasderstecher4582 Samsung does promise you the new features, they did explicitly say that it is pending by the governments and will get approved soon
I just bought the original Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm for $189.00 at best buy and I feel as though I SCORED BIG TIME. Battery life is a must. Thank you for all the info and review. One thing I did hear about other reviews is that the new galaxy watch 3 has a screen that is easily scratched and not as durable. I didn't hear you mention that in your video, but thank you for all the info!
Great video. I have both watches and I can definitely tell the difference in the battery life. I don't like the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 3. The Galaxy Watch 46mm with the always on display will last me about two and a half days. The Galaxy Watch 3 with always on display will last me through the day. It has the battery life of the Gear s3. Not very good in my opinion.
@@eduardoandresserrato6189 that has never been a problem on any of my smart watches. I've had three android watches and three Samsung watches. I've always used the always on display. I never even thought about that it might get screen burn in. One of the reasons I think you would not have to worry it is because the always on display is very dim. It is not bright enough to cause screen burn in. But it does affect the battery life.
I just bought the galaxy watch 42mm from someone in perfect condition. I love how light the watch is and the battery definitely lasts me more than 2 days since I use it mostly to count my daily steps, weather, notifications, and checking the time.
I'd go for the Galaxy Watch 3 because of the extra health sensors. However I do wish it had an upgraded processor and a bigger battery or at least better battery life though.
Tbh it might be a scam since it cost 400$ for worst battery so u have to charge often and get a new one sooner since the battery will start draining and they offer 200$ off the gw3 if u trade in the gear s3 or galaxy watch which both have bigger longer lasting battery
@@Rare_Clips I bought mine on eBay shortly after it came out, brand new for $360, no tax. Plus had ebay take $150 off with a new credit card from them. I leave mine on wireless charger whenever I take a shower, so it always has charged battery but without charging it typically lasts me two days or longer.
I bought the Galaxy Watch when it came out 18 months ago and also got a metal band for it. I consistently get 2 days of battery with always on display. I charge it every other day from around 9 to 11 pm and wear it to sleep every night. I was considering upgrading because of the improved design and bigger screen but a downgrade in battery life from what I'm used to is a deal breaker to me.
I have the Galaxy watch and ordered the watch 3 that battery life though. Ouch. Only reason I feel it's worth the upgrade is the screen and watch size. With the better bio sensors. The battery life is gonna piss me off I know it.
Great video Mike..! Two points come to mind. I do feel that the GW3 is a significant upgrade from Galaxy Watch. On battery life, I had Galaxy Watch and now have 44mm Stainless Steel Watch Active 2 with the same battery size as the new GW3, and battery life is really about the same for me personally. The second thing that comes to mind is not the comparison with Galaxy Watch, but that people will be in effect getting a Watch Active 2, same sensors on board, and though less storage, I believe 1.5gb ram on Active vs 1gb on GW3? Correct me if I'm wrong on that. People are paying a huge premium to get a Watch Active 2 with with a smaller *engine" and a bezel.
Can u tell me that keeping OG watch 46mm is still worth for day life routine use for at least one more year? Cus watch three is still doesn’t seems upgrading.
And maybe I don’t want to swap to Samsung watch anymore now... well waiting for Apple Watch 7 so I can switch to Apple Watch next year but I only want to that is galaxy still worth keeping it for more one year from today?
The Gear S3 is really the true "original galaxy watch". The Gear S3 and the "Galaxy Watch" are extremely similar devices. Not sure why people keep pretending that the Gear S3, also featuring the rotating bezel, isn't the "original".
I have the Gear S3 watch and I think I'm going to wait until next gen to upgrade my watch. PS: I do hate how the updates killed the battery life of my watch
Thank you for the comparison video. It helps a lot with the decision to purchase the original galaxy watch, reason mainly due to the battery life (and the looks to me is more attractive personally). Besides, Samsung is giving discount for the watch in my country and is half of the price of the galaxy watch 3
Is the sensor/charging part of the watch built into the new watch? I had the original watch and the thin plastic cover came off because its only held in place by an adhesive. I only took it off to charge it.
You know Mike, the one thing that really has me a bit upset was the promise of EKG and fall detection support from Samaung for the Active 2. They should have never promised those features without first having FDA approval. Not too happy with Samsung, so this watch gets a hard pass from me. Great content as usual, top notch Mike👊👍
As long as the watch has an old processor there is no point in buying the version 3 And all the weights of the Model 3 versus 2 are nonsense. And I'm no longer talking about Bixby which is not multi language.
What does the new software updgrade entail? Have they given the upgrade of SPO2 level? I ordered watch 3 yesterday and now i feel like i should cancel it
I'm doing perfectly fine with my gear s3. Especially after the update. It's as good as all the new ones now. Has a good battery life and rotating bezel.
Hello Just know if there is a difference in battery consumption of the smartphone by these different watches due to the bluetooth different 4.2 vs 5.0. Thank you🙏🏽
I bought the Watch3 for the ecg function on the Samsung Health Monitor App but has been unable to use the app cos the app is unable to detect the Watch3. Just a note is that the watch and phone is linked on the Samsung Health App. Please help
Have you tried charging the watch 3 with the old charging dock/base from GW/GS3? Mine does not charge at all with it and only works with the charging base that came with it.
I ordered the 45mm black, stainless, BT version of the Watch 3 directly from Samsung. Another positive talking point is that Samsung gives a pretty good trade-in deal for previous watches. I think it was like $150 for your old Samsung or Apple watch towards the new one. My last smart watch was the Moto 360, so it's been awhile since I've been interested in one. The Galaxy Watch 3 seems to tick most of the boxes. Nice reviews and comparisons 👍👍
Normally, I like "techie, gadget" stuff. I just opted for the original Galaxy Bluetooth watch over the Active 2 or Active 3. My wife has the LTE Active 2. I decided I wasn't willing to pay more for the watch AND $30 a month for the LTE. I got my watch on Friday and as of Sunday evening, I still have 55% battery left. I didn't want a lot of the features offered on the Active watches but for me, it came down to $$$ for what I was after. Due to the size of my hands & arms, I like a bigger, chunkier watch. Often times what would look like a big watch on someone's wrist would look small on mine. Thanks for the reviews. You do a great job.
Remember though, it’s a smaller size. 46mm would have a bigger battery. Now it is a 45mm watch with a slimmer design. I’d rather go with the slimmer design, keep the extra weight off my wrist. Nowadays, you can charge your watch anywhere and everywhere. About everything has an USB cable slot. Heck you can also charge it on the back of your phone. I have the Galaxy Watch 3 on my wrist right now, charged it two nights ago and right now it is still at 67%. Used it for the gym twice.
One reason why I'm considering getting the galaxy watch was because it looks more like a watch rather than a smart watch like the active 2 or apple watch. Now that 3 came out it looks even more like a real watch. So I might spend even more just for that.
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks for the reply! I just watched your Tizen versus Wear OS video to help me decide and I'm leaning more towards Samsung's OS. You're videos are very helpful.
Heyyy ur videos are so great tho, detailed information and specifications, not to mention how nice u put together the comparisons between the 2 models. Keep up the amazing work m8🤩
I don't know why, but I just hate something about how the 3 looks. It doesn't look premium from far like some of the Fossils but it doesn't have a sport look either. Something about it made me immediately lose interest regardless of price. The worst battery is also a big red flag.
Same! I don't like the buttons, and it seems less able to perform as my daily driver, since I don't want to be two different watches...one for working out and one for the office. Also...really...less battery life? Maybe I need to look at a Garmin.
@@TonyMoleman490 The dual screen layout of a ticwatch pro (more useful than you'd think) with the brightness of a galaxy watch, specs of a fossil, and a rotating crown would be my ideal watch. I can only dream..
I'm not seeing it mentioned much in the comments but be aware that Samsung is currently offering a $100 trade in credit for GW1 if you buy GW3. There is also a small (8% or so) educator discount that can be had. Combined, those discounts lower the price of the 45mm BT model to $330. Makes the upgrade decision tougher. Cheers.
Would the galaxy watch get the 2.0 update? I'm having problems with my watch I barely get messages I restarted I factory reset i delete the wear app and downloaded again I clear the cache of my text in the settings and nothing works idk what to do anymore I might get the gw3 if we not getting that 2.0 update this suck I love my watch and want to keep it but I have to keep texting from my phone smh I need to use my watch to text when I'm at work not keep using my phone n get in trouble for using my phone smh
Great comparison! Mike.. as far as GWA2 sensors (working out, HR, etc) easier reading vs the GW3? Asking because the GW is horrible at reading the basics. (I have a larger wrist) when I've used for (testing) on an easy cardio workout. You mentioned 4 vs 8 sensors with GW vs GW3.
I just got the original Galaxy Watch for my birthday. The only problem I have is it's harder to find a good protective case with built in glass for the original. I think it looks much better than the new ones and if you're not getting the LTE it does basically the same thing.
My biggest complaint between the original and the latest one is that the original had a decent battery life and for some reason Samsung thought it would be okay to cut it down with the latest model. Give me a smart watch that can be taken off the charger Monday morning and last me until Friday night, then I will make a purchase. Until then it's just another thing to have battery anxiety about during the work week 🤷♂️
As for someone who owns the Original Galaxy Watch, the only difference I can see is the additional new HR sensors, Oximeter & ECG. I use it for running all the time and only thing that matters to me is HR. So, it's not a deal breaker for me. I'm getting over 3 days battery life with it. Internal storage doesn't matter to me. I'm playing all my musics over my phone. Who wants to store them on a watch and draining the small battery even more??
Well, as you said... it's kind of personal taste. So in my opinion if those extra sensors are not activated to use there are no great reasons to upgrade.
When I use my Galaxy Watch charger on my 3,it says "use original charger." I like the charge stand way better than the stupid little pad in the new watch. Battery life is definitely not as good on the 3 but it is so much lighter and fits better on the wrist. The GPS tracking on my runs seems more accurate too. I am happy with the 3 but for most people, I think the Galaxy Watch is fine and the 3 is not worth it. For me, it is. I don't care about the battery as long as it gets through the day, which it easily does. I could get 2, sometimes 3 days out of the Galaxy watch with AOD on, depending on what watch face I was using and with the 3, I can only get a day and a half. I just throw it on the charger at night so it doesn't bother me one bit.
Thank you for that confirmation on the charging stand. Since I have two of the GW1 stands already, that is disappointing to learn that they can't be used with GW3. WTF Samsung?
@@ronalford9746 I agree that it's stupid. The stand is way more useful in my opinion. The odd thing is, it appears to charge the watch, it just has that annoying message. I didn't leave it on for long though
@@abosworth Adam I can confirm your problems using the upright wireless charger for the GW1 to charge the GW3. My charger light starts blinking indicating a charging problem. Looks like the Watch Active 2 and GW3 are using the same magnetic charger.
@@neilfaulkner5117 yes sir, I read about the issue with the Active 2 because I Googled it after seeing the message. I will have to try to find a stand that will work with the 3.
@@abosworth So, I have both a Samsung GW1 display charger and a third party one bought on Amazon from YUANHOT. While I get the same useless blinking blue light and no charging from the Samsung GW1 charger with the GW3, the YUANHOT display charger is quite happy to charge the GW3 just fine. I don't leave the watch charging overnight or for extended periods on the YUANHOT, but for a top off it does the trick nicely. Now if only someone would let YUANHOT know how poorly named their company is for charging products ... any other name would be more assuring.
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I'd prefer the Watch 1, cheaper, more battery life, same chipset, same bezel, I think it's worthier
I'll keep may galaxy watch 1 LTE, more ram, more sturdy, for me..
The Watch 3 is basically an active 2 with a different design
I have the Galaxy watch and to me it is much better looking then the Galaxy watch 3. I like a big watch since I where the Breitling Super Chrono avenger it has a luxury look to it when you add a stainless steel bezel and band. The Galaxy 3 doesn't . In my honest opinion I am glad I have the 1st Galaxy watch. I am also going to be switching back the the iPhone once the 12 max pro comes out so no need to worry about then new one. I have the Samsung Galaxy S20 ultra. I had the S10 that I upgraded from the iPhone 7plus. Samsung is a nice phone but apple is better with software updates and the eco system is by far superior.
Keeping the galaxy watch 1. Prefer the buttons and battery life over the new one. Plus the extra price isn't worth it. I am looking for an upgrade though so more likely to drop Samsung altogether
"Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it."
are you saying i cant shoot
@@javanaldridge7037 there's an app for that
I have the 1 and it is built like a tank. The steel frame and the lifted bezel make it nearly impossible to break.
Love that movie!
Lock Stock reference, I love it!😄
You'd be wrong about people caring for the charger items. When you pay a premium price, you want premium accessories as well.
I see no reason to switch, 1mm larger , not fully functional for now , more expensive, same chip set. Same watch to me.
scott lewis smaller battery size on the newer one too. That coupled with the same chip meaning no improvements to efficiency means we give up a lot just to get 4gb more storage...
@@shotgunmary I believe it just serves as an appearance update for new customers wanting a smart watch. Anyone with the original Galaxy Watch, in my opinion, should not upgrade unless they want that new look and have the money for it.
I'm fine too with my sgw1. I can stay of the charger for at least 4 days. I find the sgw3 pretty underwelming tbh. Hopefully they'll improve the battary in the next sgw.
Plus it still doesn't have mst so Ig ill stick with my gear s3
Bull shit
The plastic back says we could improve but we cant be arsed that's why 50% metal 50% plastic
Don't get me wrong having the newest item is cool and everything but I actually love my Galaxy Watch 1
It is really better
Yea. The original has bigger battery and same chipset. The extra price appears for the additional heart diodes and storage.
Lol same...
@///// do. I got my 42mm black one for £100, and I would have paid more. You won't regret it
@@kaushalgogula2138 It's currently the average price for it used in the UK, might be different for you if you are in a different country. Good deal though, very good condition
How the hell can they reduce the battery life when compared to the older cheaper one? Are they completely crazy? That is unfortunetly a deal breaker for me
I figured it would be a hard deal breaker for a lot of people. Battery life is an unfortunate issue for most smartwatches. I am hoping the Qualcomm 4100 chip can help fix that with the new TicWatch coming soon
I would wait for battery life comparisons before reaching conclusions because my Watch Active 2 which has the same chipset and battery size gets very good battery life. At the end of my work day, I typically have 75% battery remaining.
@@neilfaulkner5117 but it has the same chipset as the old one. And the battery is smaller a lot. I don't think it can be better with any kind of software optimization
The battery life is 50% reduced! This is a fatal problem.
@@neilfaulkner5117 with your Bluetooth and always on active? Or is it the lte version, although I heard lte consume a lot of battery.
i wanted to upgrade to the galaxy watch 3 but now i feel like upgrading from my 44 mm just to a 46 mm from what i can tell the battery on the 46 mm is miles better, and nothing seem to appeal to me with this watch, i was so hyped for it then people complained that it's not enough and they'll keep their old mst watch and then i realized wait they are right
Gear s3 was the complete watch. And things started going downhill
I'm keeping my Galaxy Watch 42mm. The Gear S3's great, but I want that newer software and the ability to have it underwater relatively deep.
I've upgraded from Watch 1 to 3, and I agree its not worth the upgrade. My biggest complain is the battery life, I think watch 3 is slightly worse. My watch 1 on normal mode lasted about 3-4 days before needing to charge but now its 3 or less days until the battery reaches to 15%. It wouldn't last over a weekend. There aren't that many changes in terms of UI designs and features either. Its not that Watch 3 is terrible, but Watch 1 is very good and good enough yet.
@@picattiu4813 yes I just bought a s3 even in 2021
Having the 46mm and still use it I'd say get the 46mm. I keep my brightness on pretty much max and get about 2 and a half to 3 days of power. Now that's with always on display turned off, but really I've never seen the point of always on display.
It is crazy to hear what a little watch has in it. My first desktop computer in 1996 had a 50 MHz processor speed and a 1 GB of Hard Disc space. The Ram had to be very small. This computer had to be plugged into the wall and was as big as multiple large phone books from big city’s. Now a tiny watch is so much better spec wise it really is amazing. Also that computer in 1996 was over 2 thousand dollars.
Tech growth is insane!
An industrial revolution
Yes, it was the same even with the first generation Wear OS watches 5 years ago. More powerful and waaay better graphics than my mid 90's portable PC.
If we stop fighting wars against each other we can definitely reach level one civilization on the kardachev scale
Samsung's watch The rest of the country's watch is considered a dumb watch and Feel free to compare it to IBM PC 5150,
I bet you in at least 2 yrs this channel should be above 1 mil
I really appreciate that! I am hoping to keep things growing. I'm working on improving my quality to speed up the process :)
@@MikeOBrienMedia I believe you will. Next video I will watch after this is the fossil vs skagen vs moto watch. You're doing what other youtubers don't. Also you're no shill.
@@MikeOBrienMedia it will grow you seem like a nice person great content and when it gets there I'll be truly happy for you 👍 and are you gonna do the Samsung S7 tab i wanna hear your take on it
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@@MikeOBrienMedia sir u are missing 2 features to your videos ...
1. Include new UA-cam timestamp
2. Always show side of the video the tech specs of the comparison devices . ( Most important )
As not all people want to know hardware or technical specs . But I surely do compare software and hardware level . 👍
Here in Australia, we get a free silicone band and wireless charging pad.
Ahh, where's this please? Haha.
I still don't think it's worth the price though man. I can buy the watch 3 for $490 Bluetooth version and even that's a bit expensive.
Same in the netherlands
Dayum they are desperate
One band is smaller than the other thats it
@@user-io5gw1rk4t Not really, most new Samsung products come with free preorder stuff. I got the original buds with my S10+. They've been doing this for years.
I still think galaxy watch have a better design
I heard a few other people say that. Personally, I dislike the strap, buttons, and chunkiness of it, but that is just a personal preference
The original looks great to me while the 3 somehow just looks generic. The better screen to body ratio may be better for actually using the watch but it's doing nothing for the looks.
dwight wilkinson totally!
The way the new lugs are
Might create more stress on the band
Looks like a big gap now
I agree, I don't like the new button. I feel like I might have a lot of false presses from moving my wrist.
Why do I keep watching these videos if I know I can’t afford any of these. 😂😂😅😅
So relatable it makes me sad 😔
@@EzzraOG Yeah me too
I always forget about it, then someone names a smart watch and I’m down the rabbit hole for weeks.
I’ve only ever owned a Fitbit surge
That's a good tactics to get a giveaway.
@Kernel Crisp 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
I have something to say the battery life on my watch 1 (46mm model) I usually finish the day with 70% battery if I started at 100%. These are about 14-16hour days
The Frontier S3 is also an amazing watch.
Great watch , especially in terms of battery life, well, before they upgraded it to tizen 3.0 that is...
Relative to to the first one, the third one looks more and more like a normal watch
But it's complete garbage compared to it's predecessors
When you said "hey Bixby", you triggered my BW 3
Just bought myself the original galaxy watch 46mm & my wife the 42mm & we love everything aspect of what they offer. Great watch ⌚‼️
I just bought the SGW1 yesterday. Really nice watch.
So much diference in battery???
bro does galaxy watch 46mm support facer app??
I have the original Galaxy Watch and it's an amazing smart watch. Dunno if I'll swap to the Galaxy Watch 3. Maybe I'll wait for the price to go down.
It's not worth it man. Battery dropped by 50% and it still has the same processor. Samsung is doing terrible at the moment. Even with the Note 20. I'm also going to keep my Galaxy Watch for another year or two.
@@Bryan1500 Oh damn if the battery's that bad then I'm definitely not getting it. One of my favorite parts about the Galaxy Watch is that I can easily go 3 to 4 days without having to charge it with the right settings.
@@NobuNobuSimp Yep! I also love that part about the Galaxy Watch! Turning off the Samsung Health options with tracking and heartbeat helps increase the battery life a lot! Hope next year they'll release a better watch.
@@Bryan1500 I was disappointed with the note ultra having a 4500 mAh battery, where as in the s20 ultra, it has a 5000 mAh battery. Like wtf?
@@slasd1440 Yep! It's a bad year for Samsung as in releasing proper devices. Apple had to pay Samsung 1 billion dollars this year and they still didn't invest much money it looks like... Hope next year will be a good one with the S21!
Thanks for the video. The message is i should keep my Galaxy watch since really no difference to Watch 3
I like how he talks to the point right away and at a fast speed
Samaung have dropped the ball with the price of the watch 3. Way too expensive
Naaaaaah we are not talking about Apple product here, it's just Samsung, in a few month you will have deals to get it at half price, seriously just wait a bit.
@@Leonheart18 hmmm well that hasn't happened with the original galaxy watch or watch active 2 so not too sure why you'd think that 🤔
@David C how?
@@goonerlegend1504 It can happen on flash deals or event like black friday. Though I admit I exaggerated when I said a few month to find it at half the price, certainly his price will drop but not half, will took probably at least one year for that.
Also you mention the first gen galaxy watch, two years ago the market was not the same, today there are way more options from different brands, Samsung can't take it easy as back then, they need to cut prices quick to stay competitive, actually I think smartwatch will follow the trend of smartphones, which means price drop very quick in a market where competition is rude.
Also let's be honest about this smartwatch, it is really overpriced for three main reasons
1) it use the exact same chipset of the first gen galaxy watch released two years go.
2) It has the exact same screen too
3) It actually has less battery than the first watch...
So when you can find the og galaxy watch around 200$ and below easily today, that has almost the same tech and with more battery, how come Samsung can sell this to 460$ ? Aren't they putting a big margin here ?
Yeah!!! I'm asking myself the same question!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I've got the 46mm galaxy watch and with some tweaking to limit what notifications come though I get 3-4 days sometimes 4 & 1/2
I have the original galaxy watch and I still love it. One bad thing the spinning bezel kind of gotten harder to move but it's very sturdy for active lifestyle. Ived banged this at my warehouse and it doesn't get scratch easily.
I dont like the new Design. I love the beefy Design from the original galaxy watch way more. But ecg is a nice feature
I ended up going with the original galaxy watch, the massive price increase, and smaller battery made the watch 3 a no go for me, i care about function over looking pretty, and to me, the original watch being able to last twice as long with certain settings as the new watch that costs twice as much was a deal breaker, it being lighter and with certain better features is irrelevant to me if the thing is always on the charger. Also, the 3 doesn't come in midnight black for whatever reason, i think that was a huge fail on samsungs part. Great video.
Prolly gonna wait till black friday or christmas time to pick up the galaxy watch 3, gonna be my first smartwatch and i love the design of it
One thing to keep in mind is they are underwhelming in person, at least aesthetically. All those watch faces that look really good viewed on a video look chintzy in real life, because they are a 2d flat plane trying to look like a 3d watch.
@@jimaylan6140 i was talking more so about the physical design of it
You will love it i bought the galaxy watch "1" and first 3 weeks i found it not very useful but after like 4-6 months i fell in love with it.
On sale today!
Thanks for the video! I solved the issue by buying BOTH. What I noticed: The chargers are NOT interchangeable; instead "use original charger" appears on dial and the watch does not charge. Tracking is more exact on the Watch 3, which measured only a few meters deviation on a marked 10km track, while the original Galaxy watch measured the 10km track as 9830 meters. So I'll mainly use the watch 3 for running, and the original watch for longer hikes, where battery life matters more.
I dunno I don't think there's a reason to upgrade for me, I changed the band on my watch 1 and I think I'm good
Thanks for comparing Galaxy Watch 1 vs 3. I never did contemplate to get GW1, but now that you've compared the two, you're making it even harder for me to decide which version to get (GW1 vs GWA2 vs GW3).
Did you pick one?
@@mattconklin4026 I ended up buying the GW3 last year (2020) as it was newer. Pretty happy with it, even when now the GW4 seems to be better.
Once I buy the galaxy 3 they will come out with the 4 so I’ll just stick with my galaxy watch it does everything I need and if I need something extra I just use my phone that’s always with me anyways,lol so for 180 bucks more not worth trading up plus the battery power my watch has now that is the more important thing for me.
Probably not worth buying a new one yet but the watch just got released so it'll probably take some time before a new one
Good one!! Very practical comparison. You kept it simple, precise and yet covered every aspect.
My view, I will still prefer the bigger battery especially when there is not a very major difference between the two. I have lived in fear with a smaller battery on my watch and I know how it feels. A gun is useless without the bullets and a smartwatch is without enough power.
Talking about being future proof, for me a bigger battery has a better future if there is no major differences really. The space and RAM is sufficient on the original GW, after all its a watch, just an extension to your phone. Better to spend on a phone with more memory, bigger RAM and yes, lets not forget the battery here as well :)
I will be keeping my Samsung Watch for another year!
And then?
@@vracerv and then I will buy a new one this year!
Really good comparison video. I think Sammy missed an opportunity here though. It is essentially the GW1, with some incremental changes. If you like Tizen over the WearOS watches, the GW1 is a plenty capable watch still to this day. Sammy should also invest more into their OS. It needs a major update, perhaps with more usuable built-in apps since the Tizen appstore has little or no useful 3rd party apps. This is one of the more stranger upgrades to me, especially after 2yrs. Probably worth it when it drops 20% by the holidays.
I think they nailed the aesthetic finally, but the Fossil Gen 5 also kind of looks similar, so if Fossil releases a Gen 6 at a lower price point, I think that could be bad news for Galaxy Watch 3 sales
@@MikeOBrienMedia Agree looks good, but I actually like the bulkier GW1 better - I had the 46mm GW1 for about 2 weeks, but again, the appstore was horrible - it's like having a Ferrari that you can only drive on mud roads. Not to get too off topic but I when I got rid of the GW1, I picked up the WearOS TicWatch Pro 2020 and never looked back. Really well made, great battery and has tons of very good apps in the Google Playstore. WearOS in general is better than Tizen OS for me. The Fossil 6 should be very successful because of it, on top of the hardware.
As far as comparing the speaker quality, just comparing the two at max volume is not adequate, because the max volumes may be different. For example, the 1 distorts at max volume more than the 3. But what if it's actually louder than the 3, and by turning down the volume of the 1, you could get sound that is as loud as and sounds as good as the 3? I'm not saying this is the case. I'm just saying it's worth making such a comparison.
Nah, I’ve got an Active 2 last year with the promise of ECG coming later that year and a native twitter and youtube app ( among other things) was advertised too. We have got none of it.
I stoped using Samsung and went over to Apple because of it, after being a samsung fan boy for at least last 10 years or so.
Now Samsung does the same thing all over again??
It looks like Samsung really wants to get rid of us, their life long customers.
The new watch looks pretty good though
lol like Apple isn't scamming you and pulling you into it's ecosystem
@@SimulationWithDaniel they're not promosing features that are not available
@@lukasderstecher4582 they do make up awesome names for usual stuff (retina display = lcd)
@@SimulationWithDaniel they promise you a retina display you get one (i think they call it retina bc of the resolution)
@@lukasderstecher4582 Samsung does promise you the new features, they did explicitly say that it is pending by the governments and will get approved soon
I just bought the original Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm for $189.00 at best buy and I feel as though I SCORED BIG TIME. Battery life is a must. Thank you for all the info and review. One thing I did hear about other reviews is that the new galaxy watch 3 has a screen that is easily scratched and not as durable. I didn't hear you mention that in your video, but thank you for all the info!
Great video. I have both watches and I can definitely tell the difference in the battery life. I don't like the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 3. The Galaxy Watch 46mm with the always on display will last me about two and a half days. The Galaxy Watch 3 with always on display will last me through the day. It has the battery life of the Gear s3. Not very good in my opinion.
Have you noticed any burn in from having the always on turned on? Is the only reason I dont use it
@@eduardoandresserrato6189 that has never been a problem on any of my smart watches. I've had three android watches and three Samsung watches. I've always used the always on display. I never even thought about that it might get screen burn in. One of the reasons I think you would not have to worry it is because the always on display is very dim. It is not bright enough to cause screen burn in. But it does affect the battery life.
Just turn it off, noone needs to look at it but you
Bro is Bluetooth 4.2 and usb charging an issue?? In watch 46mm
I just bought the galaxy watch 42mm from someone in perfect condition. I love how light the watch is and the battery definitely lasts me more than 2 days since I use it mostly to count my daily steps, weather, notifications, and checking the time.
I'd go for the Galaxy Watch 3 because of the extra health sensors. However I do wish it had an upgraded processor and a bigger battery or at least better battery life though.
My thoughts exactly! (Y)
Mine lasts 2-3 days on average with the screen off. I'll take it off when taking a shower and is usually charged up within an hour.
@@TheMrKlassy That's awesome battery life...thanks for sharing.
Tbh it might be a scam since it cost 400$ for worst battery so u have to charge often and get a new one sooner since the battery will start draining and they offer 200$ off the gw3 if u trade in the gear s3 or galaxy watch which both have bigger longer lasting battery
@@Rare_Clips I bought mine on eBay shortly after it came out, brand new for $360, no tax. Plus had ebay take $150 off with a new credit card from them. I leave mine on wireless charger whenever I take a shower, so it always has charged battery but without charging it typically lasts me two days or longer.
I bought the Galaxy Watch when it came out 18 months ago and also got a metal band for it.
I consistently get 2 days of battery with always on display. I charge it every other day from around 9 to 11 pm and wear it to sleep every night.
I was considering upgrading because of the improved design and bigger screen but a downgrade in battery life from what I'm used to is a deal breaker to me.
I have the Galaxy watch and ordered the watch 3 that battery life though. Ouch. Only reason I feel it's worth the upgrade is the screen and watch size. With the better bio sensors. The battery life is gonna piss me off I know it.
I'm curious, how is the battery life? how many days can you use it without doing too many things on it?
Turn the always on display off, health and gps too when not needed. Thank me later 😁
Great video Mike..! Two points come to mind. I do feel that the GW3 is a significant upgrade from Galaxy Watch. On battery life, I had Galaxy Watch and now have 44mm Stainless Steel Watch Active 2 with the same battery size as the new GW3, and battery life is really about the same for me personally. The second thing that comes to mind is not the comparison with Galaxy Watch, but that people will be in effect getting a Watch Active 2, same sensors on board, and though less storage, I believe 1.5gb ram on Active vs 1gb on GW3? Correct me if I'm wrong on that. People are paying a huge premium to get a Watch Active 2 with with a smaller *engine" and a bezel.
Just redesign 🤔
I will keep my old watch.
Big problem not solved
Battery 🔋🔋🔋🔋
didnt think you would actually do what i asked for, thank you so much!
It was a good suggestion :)
Can you make a video comparing the galaxy watch 3 to the Gear S3 Frontier, please?
It would be the same video 😀
Gear s3 is love🔥
I'll stick to my OG watch does everything I need and battery lasts almost 3 days with a single charge
Would love to see which silicone bands would you recommend for the Watch 3. Cheers
Can u tell me that keeping OG watch 46mm is still worth for day life routine use for at least one more year? Cus watch three is still doesn’t seems upgrading.
And maybe I don’t want to swap to Samsung watch anymore now... well waiting for Apple Watch 7 so I can switch to Apple Watch next year but I only want to that is galaxy still worth keeping it for more one year from today?
at the end of the day.....im not impressed...imma keep my OG supreme galaxy watch with my silver band and bezel
The Gear S3 is really the true "original galaxy watch". The Gear S3 and the "Galaxy Watch" are extremely similar devices. Not sure why people keep pretending that the Gear S3, also featuring the rotating bezel, isn't the "original".
I have the Gear S3 watch and I think I'm going to wait until next gen to upgrade my watch.
PS: I do hate how the updates killed the battery life of my watch
Will we get the new watch faces on the older galaxy watch?
smart🤔
Thank you for the comparison video. It helps a lot with the decision to purchase the original galaxy watch, reason mainly due to the battery life (and the looks to me is more attractive personally). Besides, Samsung is giving discount for the watch in my country and is half of the price of the galaxy watch 3
So if I brought the watch three now I can't get the blood pressure? Or is there software that allows blood pressure.
Thanks man. You've done a great comparison! Also thanks for recommending the Watch Active 2.
Is the sensor/charging part of the watch built into the new watch? I had the original watch and the thin plastic cover came off because its only held in place by an adhesive. I only took it off to charge it.
Oh hey, you actually made it! Thanks for this!
Of course! After it was requested, I thought about it, and this comparison was definitely interesting enough to make a video about!
@@MikeOBrienMedia
Is that so? Your videos are very informative and entertaining to watch for fun! Keep up the good work!
Is it weird to prefer the design(especially buttons) from Galaxy watch over 3?
You know Mike, the one thing that really has me a bit upset was the promise of EKG and fall detection support from Samaung for the Active 2. They should have never promised those features without first having FDA approval. Not too happy with Samsung, so this watch gets a hard pass from me. Great content as usual, top notch Mike👊👍
As long as the watch has an old processor there is no point in buying the version 3 And all the weights of the Model 3 versus 2 are nonsense. And I'm no longer talking about Bixby which is not multi language.
Only reason I'm upgrading is for the improved heart stuff. Still love my original but the improved heart health got me sold
That's the only reason I'd trade. I'm older and have BP issues.
Still rocking a S3 Frontier here, and I definitely will be upgrading to the GW3 as soon as I can. Thanks for this detailed comparison. Very helpful!
I just got a galaxy watch original and love it, specially with new software updates
What does the new software updgrade entail? Have they given the upgrade of SPO2 level? I ordered watch 3 yesterday and now i feel like i should cancel it
From your personal use how long has the battery lasted for?
Great video, covered lots of ground, really comprehensive found it very useful thanks a lot!!
Thank you! I am happy you liked the video!
Great presentation. Can someone pls tell me if the wrist straps of the Galaxy watch can fit on the Galaxy watch 3?
Yes, Both has a 22 mm band.
@@100sportsman Many thanks 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I would really love a battery test of the new watch 3 (both the 41/45 mm versions)
I'm doing perfectly fine with my gear s3. Especially after the update. It's as good as all the new ones now. Has a good battery life and rotating bezel.
What update?? Hell mine only counts floors if I raise my arm or disconnect from Bluetooth 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm more to the Galaxy 1.. It looks better to me...
Hello
Just know if there is a difference in battery consumption of the smartphone by these different watches due to the bluetooth different 4.2 vs 5.0.
Thank you🙏🏽
I wanted a longer battery life. I would have like to see at least 2 days without charging. Kinda disappointed. :-(
I bought the Watch3 for the ecg function on the Samsung Health Monitor App but has been unable to use the app cos the app is unable to detect the Watch3. Just a note is that the watch and phone is linked on the Samsung Health App. Please help
4:56 there is an ant!!
Omg, I literally read this comment as I see the ant 🐜🤣
6:43 Does the Galaxy Watch 3 have an always on display just the Apple Watch Series 5?
Junior Marshall Hastings i don’t know, but even the 4 year old gear s3 has an always on display.
480.00 is too much!!
Galaxy watch 3 to much it’s half price of a Samsung phone
@@dwightwilkinson 1/3 of the price note 20 ultra is 1500
I got -$100 for a trade in the samsung website and no its not 480 its 379 in shop samsung
Bro it's $600 for us in Canada. This is beyond outrageous and stupid for a watch.
MuffinREpic and still not a better watch than Galaxy watch
Have you tried charging the watch 3 with the old charging dock/base from GW/GS3? Mine does not charge at all with it and only works with the charging base that came with it.
I ordered the 45mm black, stainless, BT version of the Watch 3 directly from Samsung. Another positive talking point is that Samsung gives a pretty good trade-in deal for previous watches. I think it was like $150 for your old Samsung or Apple watch towards the new one. My last smart watch was the Moto 360, so it's been awhile since I've been interested in one. The Galaxy Watch 3 seems to tick most of the boxes. Nice reviews and comparisons 👍👍
Normally, I like "techie, gadget" stuff. I just opted for the original Galaxy Bluetooth watch over the Active 2 or Active 3. My wife has the LTE Active 2. I decided I wasn't willing to pay more for the watch AND $30 a month for the LTE. I got my watch on Friday and as of Sunday evening, I still have 55% battery left. I didn't want a lot of the features offered on the Active watches but for me, it came down to $$$ for what I was after. Due to the size of my hands & arms, I like a bigger, chunkier watch. Often times what would look like a big watch on someone's wrist would look small on mine. Thanks for the reviews. You do a great job.
I LOVE BIG WATCHES!!! There........I said it (sigh of relief). Make a 50mm watch and I’m in.
with a watch that big, no one will ever questing the size of our penis again! 🤣
Remember though, it’s a smaller size. 46mm would have a bigger battery. Now it is a 45mm watch with a slimmer design. I’d rather go with the slimmer design, keep the extra weight off my wrist. Nowadays, you can charge your watch anywhere and everywhere. About everything has an USB cable slot. Heck you can also charge it on the back of your phone. I have the Galaxy Watch 3 on my wrist right now, charged it two nights ago and right now it is still at 67%. Used it for the gym twice.
With display always on and what brightness level
Been with my galaxy watch since they put it on sale think its time to update
I really like the new Watch 3. Hopefully you enjoy your new watch as well (if you decide to get it)
One reason why I'm considering getting the galaxy watch was because it looks more like a watch rather than a smart watch like the active 2 or apple watch. Now that 3 came out it looks even more like a real watch. So I might spend even more just for that.
For that look, you may also want to consider the Fossil Gen 5 lineup, or perhaps they will release a Gen 6 soon?!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks for the reply! I just watched your Tizen versus Wear OS video to help me decide and I'm leaning more towards Samsung's OS. You're videos are very helpful.
The lugs on the newest model looks cheap and flimsy.
Heyyy ur videos are so great tho, detailed information and specifications, not to mention how nice u put together the comparisons between the 2 models. Keep up the amazing work m8🤩
I don't know why, but I just hate something about how the 3 looks. It doesn't look premium from far like some of the Fossils but it doesn't have a sport look either. Something about it made me immediately lose interest regardless of price. The worst battery is also a big red flag.
Same! I don't like the buttons, and it seems less able to perform as my daily driver, since I don't want to be two different watches...one for working out and one for the office. Also...really...less battery life? Maybe I need to look at a Garmin.
@@TonyMoleman490 The dual screen layout of a ticwatch pro (more useful than you'd think) with the brightness of a galaxy watch, specs of a fossil, and a rotating crown would be my ideal watch. I can only dream..
I'm not seeing it mentioned much in the comments but be aware that Samsung is currently offering a $100 trade in credit for GW1 if you buy GW3. There is also a small (8% or so) educator discount that can be had. Combined, those discounts lower the price of the 45mm BT model to $330. Makes the upgrade decision tougher. Cheers.
You are awesome! Thank you for doing this comparison 😊.
On my original GW I turned off GPS and hr monitor and get 3 full days.. If I did the same with GW3 do u think I'd get close to 3 days...
I'm waiting for your galaxy buds live review 🔥🔥
Coming very soon!
Would the galaxy watch get the 2.0 update? I'm having problems with my watch I barely get messages I restarted I factory reset i delete the wear app and downloaded again I clear the cache of my text in the settings and nothing works idk what to do anymore I might get the gw3 if we not getting that 2.0 update this suck I love my watch and want to keep it but I have to keep texting from my phone smh I need to use my watch to text when I'm at work not keep using my phone n get in trouble for using my phone smh
Great comparison! Mike.. as far as GWA2 sensors (working out, HR, etc) easier reading vs the GW3? Asking because the GW is horrible at reading the basics. (I have a larger wrist) when I've used for (testing) on an easy cardio workout. You mentioned 4 vs 8 sensors with GW vs GW3.
I just got the original Galaxy Watch for my birthday. The only problem I have is it's harder to find a good protective case with built in glass for the original. I think it looks much better than the new ones and if you're not getting the LTE it does basically the same thing.
I’m looking to buy one of these would it be better to buy the newer one or the older one this is someone that hasn’t owned a smart watch before
is the Software on original Galaxy watch updated to the newer version as the watch 3?
My biggest complaint between the original and the latest one is that the original had a decent battery life and for some reason Samsung thought it would be okay to cut it down with the latest model. Give me a smart watch that can be taken off the charger Monday morning and last me until Friday night, then I will make a purchase. Until then it's just another thing to have battery anxiety about during the work week 🤷♂️
As for someone who owns the Original Galaxy Watch, the only difference I can see is the additional new HR sensors, Oximeter & ECG. I use it for running all the time and only thing that matters to me is HR. So, it's not a deal breaker for me. I'm getting over 3 days battery life with it.
Internal storage doesn't matter to me. I'm playing all my musics over my phone. Who wants to store them on a watch and draining the small battery even more??
Mike so I heard you say we can charge the original galaxy watch on our phone is that so? I have a note 10 plus?
Yes you can
Well, as you said... it's kind of personal taste. So in my opinion if those extra sensors are not activated to use there are no great reasons to upgrade.
When I use my Galaxy Watch charger on my 3,it says "use original charger." I like the charge stand way better than the stupid little pad in the new watch. Battery life is definitely not as good on the 3 but it is so much lighter and fits better on the wrist. The GPS tracking on my runs seems more accurate too. I am happy with the 3 but for most people, I think the Galaxy Watch is fine and the 3 is not worth it. For me, it is. I don't care about the battery as long as it gets through the day, which it easily does. I could get 2, sometimes 3 days out of the Galaxy watch with AOD on, depending on what watch face I was using and with the 3, I can only get a day and a half. I just throw it on the charger at night so it doesn't bother me one bit.
Thank you for that confirmation on the charging stand. Since I have two of the GW1 stands already, that is disappointing to learn that they can't be used with GW3. WTF Samsung?
@@ronalford9746 I agree that it's stupid. The stand is way more useful in my opinion. The odd thing is, it appears to charge the watch, it just has that annoying message. I didn't leave it on for long though
@@abosworth Adam I can confirm your problems using the upright wireless charger for the GW1 to charge the GW3. My charger light starts blinking indicating a charging problem. Looks like the Watch Active 2 and GW3 are using the same magnetic charger.
@@neilfaulkner5117 yes sir, I read about the issue with the Active 2 because I Googled it after seeing the message. I will have to try to find a stand that will work with the 3.
@@abosworth
So, I have both a Samsung GW1 display charger and a third party one bought on Amazon from YUANHOT. While I get the same useless blinking blue light and no charging from the Samsung GW1 charger with the GW3, the YUANHOT display charger is quite happy to charge the GW3 just fine. I don't leave the watch charging overnight or for extended periods on the YUANHOT, but for a top off it does the trick nicely. Now if only someone would let YUANHOT know how poorly named their company is for charging products ... any other name would be more assuring.
Bro in galaxy watch 46mm does always on display and raise to wake work together??