every time I watch one of your tests I‘m reminded of how UA-cam once was. Nowadays tech YT seems to be 90% embargo or spec-list content… keep up the good work!
Said this before but i'll say it again. These videos are very much appreciated, bro. I will never buy a smart watch/fitness tracker without watching your review on it. 💪
I have refreshed your video uploads a number of times waiting for this video - and I still didn't expect it to be so soon! I haven't even watched it yet and I'm excited 😂😂 Thanks for all your hard work Rob!
Please send your report to Samsung! They have to do better!! A little disappointing... especially the Classic version. Thanks for testing! It is very interresting!
Why can Samsung not improve heart rate measurements in different scenarios and catch up with Apple and Huawei? It's been two years since they achieved medical accuracy. My bike rides with Huawei GT3 gives spot on heart rate results with Polar H10 as long as you have a tight fit on the wrist. How about sleep tracking on Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 being still a gimmick feature ? Oh come on Samsung, you can do better. Battery life, don't mention !
I'm very disappointed, too. I want to switch from my iPhone and AW Ultra to S23 Ultra with GW 6C but without a good accuracy i don't want to switch. No idea why Samsung puts so little energy and especially accuracy into their watches, although they are an important key element for many. I don't know any manufacturer except Samsung that regularly degrades its products as well. In this case, the battery runtime. In the case of S-class phones, worse displays, less ram, thicker bezels, etc. Which decision maker thinks up something like that? This way, I only continue to lose market share...
Ever since I had Gear s3 for testing I knew that AW even back then were so much more accurate when it comes to heart rate tracking. I really like Samsung phones but they forced me this year to switch to iPhone. Hopefully iPhone 15 pro is going to be good.
@@andreasborkes695well I switched...don't regret the switch to the S23 Ultra, but obviously the watch is garbage...have ordered the tab S9+ as well, hopefully it will not disappoint...
I believe Samsung were giving a Velcro strap as a early buy option. I change all my watches to Velcro straps for better HR readings. Maybe retest later with a Velcro and see what happens, I'm would be interested. Not a bad watch overall, I ordered the Watch 6 non classic. I don't believe a sports watch should have a rotating bezel. Great video, thanks again.
I agree. I have the Watch 5 pro and love the fact it hasn't got the bezel as this would then be prone to breaking when doing sports and especially when it's under my boxing gloves. I also use velcro straps for better accuracy also. I can't downgrade to watch 6 due to the battery life as I have lte and use my watch and leave the phone behind when training or sometimes for the whole day when at work and the battery easily last the full day no stress.
You're right! The Watch 5 was sexy but the black bezel bothered me a bit. The Watch 6 got this done better with a bigger screen and less bezels. I get mine 6 tomorrow :)
Thank you for the in depth testing as usual. Great work as usual. Good to know that consumer can save money and get the 4 or 5 to get the similar health tracking as the 6.
I see a lot of comments on the Galaxy watches being bad at tracking sleep. I've never had an issue with mines tracking my sleep as it was always spot on. Never did a deep dive on many other features so I can say but the sleep tracker worked fine. And Im an erratic sleeper
I was about to buy a galaxy watch. Just in time, I found this guy. I decided to buy Huawei GT3. I tried Apple Watch SE 2022 along with GT3. Compared it while running, even switched wrists. Got almost accurate results. Could not make me much happier. The battery is awesome. Goes almost for a week. I use it during sleep. I found my falling asleep time, and woke up time the most accurate and also how many times I woke up in the middle of the night are also good. It looks good too. This guy saved me from gimmicky galaxy watch.
Quantified Scientist - outstanding and thorough reviews. Express delivery, too! Looking forward to the sleep tracking! Samsung claims increased focus on the sleep tracking, and hopefully they are improving the algorithm, not just the display of the readings on the watch, although it doesn't look promising based on your current initial test.
Thanks! Indeed, we will have to see. Data presentation and providing context is also important, so it is good they do that, but improved sleep stage tracking is needed if they are going to base their advise on it 🙂
@@TheQuantifiedScientist Thank you for the reply! I find Samsung's advice very generic, apart from explaining how their sleep scores are calculated, and what the normal ranges are. For example, I'm informed that my deep sleep is important for physical recovery, got a "good job" comment because it was sufficient, but no actionable items of what I could to increase it, or improve upon it. I guess Samsung is not alone in this? Another improvement point, I find it odd that if I go to sleep in the early evening, wake up before midnight, and then go to sleep again right after midnight, the sleep time prior to midnight goes to the previous day. It's not added to this night's sleep because I woke up. Again, perhaps this is a tradition and Samsung is not alone in this, focusing on calendar days, not on the nights, which frequently cross two calendar days. Thank you again Rob, for a great job! Hopefully your tests and analyses will make the manufacturers improve.
Hi Rob! I have a few comments. 1. Small muscles like biceps don't really matter if you want to measure your heart rate. Because they generally do not cause too much difference, they are not too burdensome for the body. Much better would be, for example, squats. 2. Regarding the differences between these watches. This may be due to their construction. I'm just wondering if this difference may not also be due to the difference between the two hands. You could check this by swapping the watches around, or using two of the same on both wrists. 3. I'm also wondering if overall results wouldn't be better if you wore these watches from the bottom of your wrist, if you know what I mean. anyway good job! Greetings from Poland.
3 times the costs of my Huawei GT runner. Perhaps not totally comparable but I'm very glad with my GT Runner after a few months of use. Het was leuk geweest om je ook een keertje Nederlands te horen praten, al verraadde je accent al heel snel toen ik me abonneerde op je kanaal, dat je een Nederlander bent. 😉
The dude behind Allstarspace YT channel said that the Watch 6 GPS is better than the one on Watch 4 and 5. More reliable and gets a faster fix to satellites.
I've been waiting for this review, so thank you. I've been wanting to get a galaxy watch for two years now but it's its accuracy that stops me from doing so. Heart (as in regular heart track, if it finds problems) and sleep track is what I seek and I wonder if this can be improved with software upgrade. I'm really into getting the Classic 6. Is there a chance you can let us know how it does in a regular heart situation, when you just wear it without any sports activity? I wonder why Samsung doesn't do anything to improve its sensors to be as good, if not better than the Apple watches. Anyway, there are rumors of a Galaxy 6 pro, and I have 'till November to get the Classic, if I do get it. So yet again, I'll have to wait and see and hopefully you will make another review by then. Cheers.
Unfortunately software isn't the saving grace. This is the 6th generation and it's been lagging behind for years. But it's more a case similar to Fitbit where it's good, but it just falls short to apple aggressively improving their fitness and hr and sleep tracking. Apple simply cared more about investing in the fitness features and they had the funds to do it. Even Desfit and Dc Rainmaker acknowledge apple is the gold standard of HR watches. Essentially get a Samsung if you want slightly better battery or have a Samsung, otherwise I'd get an apple with iPhone and pixel watch or Garmin for Android (depending on activity). Samsung isn't going to fix this in hardware. They've had YEARS to do it. They're content to just be mid in fitness
@@seanlinehan1136 Software and better algo can improve a lot so your point about not being the saving grace is wrong at best since the hardware can be capable but is limited by the software side.
@seanlinehan1136 I'm all in with Samsung phones and would like to get the watch. The only tracking I'm concerned about is the HR and sleep tracking. (Walking count as well) but with the HR - as in the regular standard non exercise HR, I wonder how it does with that. I know 2 stories where Apple watches saved people's lives.. I guess I'll wait for next year.
I think what needs testing is the sleep tracking oxymeter function on the galaxy watches because false low readings (and I think these have been reported) could lead to unnecessary visits to a doctor to carry out various tests (such as sleep apnea etc)
You should make the graphs and conclusions of each watch into a short. I think people would love to see the results quickly and the nerds would love these longer in depth videos
You are doing a better job than most of the testers of the manufacturers, otherwise I just don't get it how manufacturers like Samsung and Garmin keep releasing new models with the same issues in tracking like the older versions. That GW6 Classic looks like it never went through a testing/calibration session in factory, otherwise to use the same sensors and get results like this....
Once again, Samsung let us down. Just bought the classic 6, instead of my Garmin Venu 2 plus, hoping to be the best android alternative to Apple watch. Huawei seems the best alternative but without Google's app store, it's a no go. Is it really that difficult for a multi billion company to get things right? As usual, this is the only channel I trust as it is unbiased and thoroughly objective. Congrats Rob, another great review.
crazy that the "better" model, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic performs worse than Galaxy Watch 6. But if you could do the tests with bigger Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, that would help to get a more comprehensive picture. But I feel like the extra inertia from the heavy rotating bezels might be causing problems with registering changes consistently. Looking forward to the results of comparison with Sleep Lab and Galaxy Watch 6/6 Classic.
Hi Rob! The Withings Sleep analyzer, has received several firmware updates since your review...would a re-test to verify if accuracy of sleep stage detection has improved, be possible? 😊 Keep doing what your doing, love watching your reviews! 😉👍
Thank you, Rob, for this exceptional review and your dedicated effort. Millions of us have benefited from your video. I'm curious to know when you plan to release the review on the Huawei Watch 4?
I love the content, something i noticed and can be seen in the pan over @1:28. The devices that perform the best in all of your tests seem to use Bands that keep the watch/device snug against the wrist without over applying pressure. I wonder how watches like the samsung ones would work in fabric bands. I personally hate the bands shown for the samsung watches since they slide around on my wrist, especially at night.
I would also love to know how a setting like tracking heart rate every 10mins when still compares for sleep tracking vs continuous. I noticed this additional option comming from the 5, and it seems like it could cause the watch to miss those small wake ups/ state changes.
Thank you for your hard work and excellent reviews. After seeing the results, I've decided to cancel my pre-order for the galaxy watch 6 classic. Samsung does not seem to care much for the accuracy of their health and fitness measurements and almost appear to be getting worse over time. That is such a shame since they have some of the best looking watches around for Android users.
I was thinking to trade in my Watch 5 for a Watch 6. This review just made me decide to use my reliable Watch 5. I am in no degree a fitness buff, so what my Watch 5 can do, does not make me want to upgrade. Thank you for this in-depth review!
If heartrate is not a 95%+ accurate measure. Doesn't that mean values like HRV, VO2max, stress, body battery, etc are completely off? Meaning the watch will give you completely false info most of the time. Seems really bad for a 500$+ watch....
@@sebas0469 Body battery is a Garmin feature to see your energy levels. Seems to me that you need a heart rate strap like whoop together with the watch.
I'm basically going for what I learned with my Note 8 I kept for too long, software upgrades, trade in value... So it's trade in my 4 for a 6 for a $100. I put a case on, religiously as just recently was working with a sawsall around cement and cracked the cover twice (many cases) instead of my watch (I'm waiting to trade in for the six on Sept 1st and with horror, removed the cover and to my relief found no damage)
Your sleep staging with the Galaxy is what it looks like for me with the Apple Watch. I think the Algo is hit or miss with different people. Seems for Theresa, Galaxy watch is better than the Apple Sleep Staging. Seems some people are better on Samsung Galaxy vs the Apple Sleep Staging.
@The Quantified Scientist I have one question, when comparing heart rate counts, have you considered the fact that you use different hands and thus different sizes and shapes of blood vessels based on which the heart rate is extrapolated. To be more pragmatic you would have to test them on the same hand, or at least test that the assumption that you are making is valid.
Can you please do a review of Huawei watch 4 pro? And if you can add oxygen saturation to your tests as well (I realize you might not want to make your videos longer, so just briefly mentioning oxygen tests results would be great) that would be very much appreciated.
I've read that it improves over time as it adjusts to the user and reduces noise to become more accurate. Apparently you should be wearing for at least 5 days. Is this info true? Great analysis btw!
Thanks for the review, always appreciate how detailed they are. It would be good to include running for heart rate tracking, although expect it to be similar to the outdoor cycling. Also, I know you typically include GPS performance and I think many would be interested to know if you tested this and what was the outcome.
My first Galaxy Watch was a disappointment. The battery life was very poor. The accuracy of the step counter was even worse. Afterwards, I switched to Huawei. First, I had a GT2 Pro, then a GT3, and now a GT3 Pro. In the meantime, I briefly tried Garmin, but I realized that especially the swim tracking was very poor in comparison to Huawei. The best value for money, in my opinion, is definitely provided by Huawei. The sensors are very good.
Honestly, the galaxy watch 6 classic is a beautiful watch, I mainly use it as a watch (obviously lol) and for notifications. All of those other functions are great to have and I'm sure they will get better with software updates but I think if you're really serious about fitness tracking and sleep monitoring, you should get products that are built for those functions.
Amazing informative video as always 🌷❤️; but we want a review of huawei watch 4 and 4 Pro?! Also , i would like to say that i watch yout videos before buying any futness tracker for me or my family , so keep on the great work 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
excellent review doc. I just wish that youtube can be become as wholesome like all of your videos. relevant, to the point and without any prejudice and melevolance. you are a true scientist and research scholar. kudos to you once again . keep up the good work sir. 🙏
The HR on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic makes me feel super fit. My Fenix 7 SS resting HR which I thought was good, is 47. Samsung says it's 41. I guess I'll take the average of the two, since neither seem to be that great haha.
Hoi Rob, here is a fan of your work from Capelle a/d Ijssel😊 whenever I decide to buy a samsung watch, you change my mind. so thank you. happy holidays at home🤗
Great video as always! Rob, is it possible for you to add gps accuracy as well? Not necessarily taking a close look at the map and etc, but in general terms. Like how distance is the tracked distance and the real one.
@TheQuantifiedScientist Nice job! I hope you can help me with an interest question, and I believe there are not much solid information about it around tbe internet. There is any problem using fitness trackers/smartwatches/smartbands on the inner side of your wrist (palm side)? I mean, how bad is it (if bad at all) to the accuracy of the device? Do you have a word on this issue? Maybe you can consider doing a video testing it, would be great!
Wow, thanks a lot for this early review, what a pleasant surprise! I am utterly disappointed with the performance... I am thinking of buying a smart watch for a few years now, I think back when Galaxy Watch 4 came out. However, saving money for other things and generally waiting for new tech, I did not end up buying any. When I heard that Watch 6 is gonna have the physical rotating bezel back, I kept waiting along with hopes of finally having better heart rate tracking. However, as new ones get released, they only get more expensive and measure things less and less accurately? I don't get it... So seems like it might be another year until Watch 7 comes out and a miracle happens :D Why would anyone invest more money into a newer thing that's actually a downgrade? Either way, thanks again for this review and hoping to see another video after it's properly released with at least some firmware update and perhaps some questions answered about inconsistency between these two versions, hopefully you will have more data :)
It would be nice if you could redo the analysis after a few months of release and with new possible software updates that may improve the results of the device
Thanks your review. I like your videos. And I want to buy a galaxy watch 6. But you make me think that it might really be better to buy last year's model. And hello from Russia.
I am very interested to see what the performance is like after a few updates in firmware,I just got my 6 classic 47mm LTE coming from a 4classic 46mm bluetooth...not really doing any intense tracking with it but more of a good to know tracking.Thanks for your time and great explanations!!
@@sagebirchwood9948 true, your country has the blood pressure cleared?Nice! Here in the US, blood pressure is not cleared by the FCC so doesn't even have a tile on my watch they would probably give Apple full clearance considering Apple is a US company before they give it to Samsung, only way you can do it is to load it on but it takes a couple hacks to put it on...
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I'll start with saying how much I appreciate your videos. They've opened my eyes to the effectiveness of these smart watches for me to make a better consumer decision. Having said that is there anyway you can begin to incorporate running into your routine? I'm not sure how similar readings are from riding bike to running and a lot of us are runners. Thanks again!
Nice, thanks for the the great review. Have you ever compared the effect of using a fabric band to using the normal plastic band? Can a fabric band improve the measurements significantly since it couples the watch to the wrist better?
May I ask why you didn't track blood oxygen saturation during sleep with all the cables hooked up on your face and body, but instead in a low-pressure environment like in the cabin? I believe most people with sleep apnea would like to know the accuracy of the watch compared to an oximeter during sleep. Thank you
Bro these tests are in comparison to a chest-strapped heart rate monitor, you not buying a smart watch just for that, if you are get a chest strap.I personally like the fact that I can leave my phone at home when I go to run or gym and have music and connectivity and use my watch to pay for things.
Hello Rob, great review as always! As I am in the middle of deciding which smartwatch to get next, it would really be helpful to see a Huawei Watch 4 Pro from you, as it would be a direct competitor to these two Smartwatches. Do you think you will bring it in the near future? Thanks again for the amazing work, keep it up! :)
every time I watch one of your tests I‘m reminded of how UA-cam once was. Nowadays tech YT seems to be 90% embargo or spec-list content… keep up the good work!
Said this before but i'll say it again. These videos are very much appreciated, bro. I will never buy a smart watch/fitness tracker without watching your review on it. 💪
Wow, thanks so much 😊
10000+ on that amazing videos ❤
@@TheQuantifiedScientist but y is the galaxy watch repetedly performing bad for so many years
This man should have millions and millions of followers. Great spirit. Great, objective content. Smart. Humble. Passionate.
You can tell how much he works hard literally sleeping with those wires is literally a talent
I've done it for 6 nights for sleep studies.. You better be good at sleeping pencil style because that's pretty much all you can do.
Thanks!
Blown away by the testing standards you do. Very interesting to see the correlations between both models as well as a control. Keep up the good work!
I have refreshed your video uploads a number of times waiting for this video - and I still didn't expect it to be so soon!
I haven't even watched it yet and I'm excited 😂😂
Thanks for all your hard work Rob!
Please send your report to Samsung! They have to do better!! A little disappointing... especially the Classic version.
Thanks for testing! It is very interresting!
The only hope for this is that then they will take up the solution of the problem.
Why can Samsung not improve heart rate measurements in different scenarios and catch up with Apple and Huawei? It's been two years since they achieved medical accuracy. My bike rides with Huawei GT3 gives spot on heart rate results with Polar H10 as long as you have a tight fit on the wrist. How about sleep tracking on Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 being still a gimmick feature ? Oh come on Samsung, you can do better. Battery life, don't mention !
It's wild that only Huawei and Apple can do it really well.
I'm very disappointed, too. I want to switch from my iPhone and AW Ultra to S23 Ultra with GW 6C but without a good accuracy i don't want to switch. No idea why Samsung puts so little energy and especially accuracy into their watches, although they are an important key element for many. I don't know any manufacturer except Samsung that regularly degrades its products as well. In this case, the battery runtime. In the case of S-class phones, worse displays, less ram, thicker bezels, etc. Which decision maker thinks up something like that? This way, I only continue to lose market share...
Ever since I had Gear s3 for testing I knew that AW even back then were so much more accurate when it comes to heart rate tracking. I really like Samsung phones but they forced me this year to switch to iPhone. Hopefully iPhone 15 pro is going to be good.
Because Sheeps will Buy anything even a 50$ plastic toy being sold for 450$.
@@andreasborkes695well I switched...don't regret the switch to the S23 Ultra, but obviously the watch is garbage...have ordered the tab S9+ as well, hopefully it will not disappoint...
I bought a GW6 Classic last week. Have been on 2 x runs and the GPS whilst using Strava is pinpoint accurate.
I believe Samsung were giving a Velcro strap as a early buy option. I change all my watches to Velcro straps for better HR readings. Maybe retest later with a Velcro and see what happens, I'm would be interested. Not a bad watch overall, I ordered the Watch 6 non classic. I don't believe a sports watch should have a rotating bezel. Great video, thanks again.
I agree. I have the Watch 5 pro and love the fact it hasn't got the bezel as this would then be prone to breaking when doing sports and especially when it's under my boxing gloves.
I also use velcro straps for better accuracy also.
I can't downgrade to watch 6 due to the battery life as I have lte and use my watch and leave the phone behind when training or sometimes for the whole day when at work and the battery easily last the full day no stress.
I agree with you, with my Watch 5.
You're right! The Watch 5 was sexy but the black bezel bothered me a bit. The Watch 6 got this done better with a bigger screen and less bezels.
I get mine 6 tomorrow :)
Instant like :) Thanks for the unbiased , quantitative reviews .
Thanks George!
@@TheQuantifiedScientistPlease test the Huawei Watch D!!! It measures blood pressure 😍
Thank you for the in depth testing as usual. Great work as usual. Good to know that consumer can save money and get the 4 or 5 to get the similar health tracking as the 6.
For that kind of money I do expect better accuracy from all of them, 4, 5, and 6.
Indeed, that is what my first tests seem to suggest. Maybe firmware updates will improve things at some point..
@@TheQuantifiedScientist hpw does galaxy watch 4 performs in 2023 as it recieved many updates
This is what dedication for Smart Watch reviews looks like!
I see a lot of comments on the Galaxy watches being bad at tracking sleep. I've never had an issue with mines tracking my sleep as it was always spot on. Never did a deep dive on many other features so I can say but the sleep tracker worked fine. And Im an erratic sleeper
I was about to buy a galaxy watch. Just in time, I found this guy. I decided to buy Huawei GT3. I tried Apple Watch SE 2022 along with GT3. Compared it while running, even switched wrists. Got almost accurate results. Could not make me much happier. The battery is awesome. Goes almost for a week. I use it during sleep. I found my falling asleep time, and woke up time the most accurate and also how many times I woke up in the middle of the night are also good. It looks good too. This guy saved me from gimmicky galaxy watch.
Happy to help!
i 'upgraded' from a huawei to samsung smartwatch and it is a downgrade. battery life and sleep tracking inaccuracy is the biggest problem .
Which Huawei model do use, GT3 or GT3 pro ? and did compare it in sleep tracking with Apple watch SE ?
Quantified Scientist - outstanding and thorough reviews. Express delivery, too! Looking forward to the sleep tracking! Samsung claims increased focus on the sleep tracking, and hopefully they are improving the algorithm, not just the display of the readings on the watch, although it doesn't look promising based on your current initial test.
Thanks! Indeed, we will have to see. Data presentation and providing context is also important, so it is good they do that, but improved sleep stage tracking is needed if they are going to base their advise on it 🙂
@@TheQuantifiedScientist Thank you for the reply! I find Samsung's advice very generic, apart from explaining how their sleep scores are calculated, and what the normal ranges are. For example, I'm informed that my deep sleep is important for physical recovery, got a "good job" comment because it was sufficient, but no actionable items of what I could to increase it, or improve upon it. I guess Samsung is not alone in this?
Another improvement point, I find it odd that if I go to sleep in the early evening, wake up before midnight, and then go to sleep again right after midnight, the sleep time prior to midnight goes to the previous day. It's not added to this night's sleep because I woke up. Again, perhaps this is a tradition and Samsung is not alone in this, focusing on calendar days, not on the nights, which frequently cross two calendar days.
Thank you again Rob, for a great job! Hopefully your tests and analyses will make the manufacturers improve.
Hi Rob!
I have a few comments.
1. Small muscles like biceps don't really matter if you want to measure your heart rate. Because they generally do not cause too much difference, they are not too burdensome for the body. Much better would be, for example, squats.
2. Regarding the differences between these watches. This may be due to their construction. I'm just wondering if this difference may not also be due to the difference between the two hands. You could check this by swapping the watches around, or using two of the same on both wrists.
3. I'm also wondering if overall results wouldn't be better if you wore these watches from the bottom of your wrist, if you know what I mean.
anyway good job!
Greetings from Poland.
3 times the costs of my Huawei GT runner. Perhaps not totally comparable but I'm very glad with my GT Runner after a few months of use.
Het was leuk geweest om je ook een keertje Nederlands te horen praten, al verraadde je accent al heel snel toen ik me abonneerde op je kanaal, dat je een Nederlander bent. 😉
I'm a runner so I care mostly about GPS performance. Any chance we'll see another video on that? Maybe heart rate monitoring while running?
The dude behind Allstarspace YT channel said that the Watch 6 GPS is better than the one on Watch 4 and 5. More reliable and gets a faster fix to satellites.
Just bought a Polar H10 because of your videos. I used your link, hopefully you get some kickback from the sale. Every penny counts.
I've been waiting for this review, so thank you.
I've been wanting to get a galaxy watch for two years now but it's its accuracy that stops me from doing so. Heart (as in regular heart track, if it finds problems) and sleep track is what I seek and I wonder if this can be improved with software upgrade. I'm really into getting the Classic 6. Is there a chance you can let us know how it does in a regular heart situation, when you just wear it without any sports activity? I wonder why Samsung doesn't do anything to improve its sensors to be as good, if not better than the Apple watches.
Anyway, there are rumors of a Galaxy 6 pro, and I have 'till November to get the Classic, if I do get it. So yet again, I'll have to wait and see and hopefully you will make another review by then.
Cheers.
The watch pro is going to be launched next year not this year
It takes at least a week but really more like 3-4 weeks of use with exercise for HR to be accurate.
Unfortunately software isn't the saving grace. This is the 6th generation and it's been lagging behind for years. But it's more a case similar to Fitbit where it's good, but it just falls short to apple aggressively improving their fitness and hr and sleep tracking. Apple simply cared more about investing in the fitness features and they had the funds to do it. Even Desfit and Dc Rainmaker acknowledge apple is the gold standard of HR watches. Essentially get a Samsung if you want slightly better battery or have a Samsung, otherwise I'd get an apple with iPhone and pixel watch or Garmin for Android (depending on activity). Samsung isn't going to fix this in hardware. They've had YEARS to do it. They're content to just be mid in fitness
@@seanlinehan1136 Software and better algo can improve a lot so your point about not being the saving grace is wrong at best since the hardware can be capable but is limited by the software side.
@seanlinehan1136 I'm all in with Samsung phones and would like to get the watch. The only tracking I'm concerned about is the HR and sleep tracking. (Walking count as well) but with the HR - as in the regular standard non exercise HR, I wonder how it does with that. I know 2 stories where Apple watches saved people's lives.. I guess I'll wait for next year.
I think what needs testing is the sleep tracking oxymeter function on the galaxy watches because false low readings (and I think these have been reported) could lead to unnecessary visits to a doctor to carry out various tests (such as sleep apnea etc)
Great review as always!
Given Samsung update their products on a regular basis, it might be worth re-reviewing the 6 again somepoint soon.
You should make the graphs and conclusions of each watch into a short. I think people would love to see the results quickly and the nerds would love these longer in depth videos
Just found the channel and honestly your analysis is so thorough and amazing keep up the good work!
Happy to hear that ! Thanks 😊
Please review the Huawei watch 4
Ordered yesterday, will sell it tomorrow 😏
Why are samsungs smart watched getting worse and worse at hearth rate detection?
You are doing a better job than most of the testers of the manufacturers, otherwise I just don't get it how manufacturers like Samsung and Garmin keep releasing new models with the same issues in tracking like the older versions. That GW6 Classic looks like it never went through a testing/calibration session in factory, otherwise to use the same sensors and get results like this....
Maybe this review isn't accurate either.
Once again, Samsung let us down. Just bought the classic 6, instead of my Garmin Venu 2 plus, hoping to be the best android alternative to Apple watch. Huawei seems the best alternative but without Google's app store, it's a no go. Is it really that difficult for a multi billion company to get things right?
As usual, this is the only channel I trust as it is unbiased and thoroughly objective. Congrats Rob, another great review.
Galaxy watch 6 classic shows results more worse as it's a little bit heavy, so it sometimes move on your wrist while you are doing workout
crazy that the "better" model, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic performs worse than Galaxy Watch 6. But if you could do the tests with bigger Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, that would help to get a more comprehensive picture. But I feel like the extra inertia from the heavy rotating bezels might be causing problems with registering changes consistently.
Looking forward to the results of comparison with Sleep Lab and Galaxy Watch 6/6 Classic.
Thanks so much for reviewing the Galaxy Watch 6! Enjoyed it as usual. Thanks for keeping us consumers well informed!
Hi Rob! The Withings Sleep analyzer, has received several firmware updates since your review...would a re-test to verify if accuracy of sleep stage detection has improved, be possible? 😊
Keep doing what your doing, love watching your reviews! 😉👍
I just couldn't resist commenting on the new hair style. Looks so fresh on you!
Thanks for the review! You are the best! Are looking forward to huawei watch 4 pro!!!!
Thank you, Rob, for this exceptional review and your dedicated effort. Millions of us have benefited from your video. I'm curious to know when you plan to release the review on the Huawei Watch 4?
Hi! It is still on my to-do list
@@TheQuantifiedScientistPlease test the Huawei Watch D!!! It measures blood pressure 🙏🙏🙏
I only buy if you review 🤓
Yes! The video is here already! Thanks so much
I love the content, something i noticed and can be seen in the pan over @1:28. The devices that perform the best in all of your tests seem to use Bands that keep the watch/device snug against the wrist without over applying pressure. I wonder how watches like the samsung ones would work in fabric bands. I personally hate the bands shown for the samsung watches since they slide around on my wrist, especially at night.
I would also love to know how a setting like tracking heart rate every 10mins when still compares for sleep tracking vs continuous. I noticed this additional option comming from the 5, and it seems like it could cause the watch to miss those small wake ups/ state changes.
Nice, been waiting for this review to decide if upgrading from 4 to 6 is worth it. A comparison would also be nice!
Yes, I might do that in some weeks 😊
Thank you for your hard work and excellent reviews. After seeing the results, I've decided to cancel my pre-order for the galaxy watch 6 classic. Samsung does not seem to care much for the accuracy of their health and fitness measurements and almost appear to be getting worse over time. That is such a shame since they have some of the best looking watches around for Android users.
Nice video. Can't wait your test about Huawei watch 4. That's the one I want to choose comparing with Watch 6 classic.
I was thinking to trade in my Watch 5 for a Watch 6. This review just made me decide to use my reliable Watch 5. I am in no degree a fitness buff, so what my Watch 5 can do, does not make me want to upgrade. Thank you for this in-depth review!
If heartrate is not a 95%+ accurate measure. Doesn't that mean values like HRV, VO2max, stress, body battery, etc are completely off? Meaning the watch will give you completely false info most of the time. Seems really bad for a 500$+ watch....
Most of the time? Wrong at best since depends on the algo used also why battery is even there?
@@sebas0469 Body battery is a Garmin feature to see your energy levels.
Seems to me that you need a heart rate strap like whoop together with the watch.
@@KasKade7 body battery haven't seen it what is why I asked.
And like I said it depends the algo is different not the same for the other values.
@@KasKade7 You can't use a chest strap with Galaxy watches...that is perhaps the greatest impertinence..
I'm basically going for what I learned with my Note 8 I kept for too long, software upgrades, trade in value... So it's trade in my 4 for a 6 for a $100. I put a case on, religiously as just recently was working with a sawsall around cement and cracked the cover twice (many cases) instead of my watch (I'm waiting to trade in for the six on Sept 1st and with horror, removed the cover and to my relief found no damage)
Thank you! Please run a diagnostic for HUAWEI WATCH 4 Series.
Still waiting for Huawei Watch 4/4 pro review
Your sleep staging with the Galaxy is what it looks like for me with the Apple Watch.
I think the Algo is hit or miss with different people.
Seems for Theresa, Galaxy watch is better than the Apple Sleep Staging.
Seems some people are better on Samsung Galaxy vs the Apple Sleep Staging.
@The Quantified Scientist I have one question, when comparing heart rate counts, have you considered the fact that you use different hands and thus different sizes and shapes of blood vessels based on which the heart rate is extrapolated. To be more pragmatic you would have to test them on the same hand, or at least test that the assumption that you are making is valid.
Can you please do a review of Huawei watch 4 pro? And if you can add oxygen saturation to your tests as well (I realize you might not want to make your videos longer, so just briefly mentioning oxygen tests results would be great) that would be very much appreciated.
I returned my Galaxy Watch 2 when it came out because of the deep sleep inaccuracy. It looks like they still have not figured it out.
I have been waiting for this video! Thanks for doing the science work. Only after your reviews i can truly evaluate if I can buy somethng :)
Thank you Rob! Been waiting for this one from you! Keep up this extremely time consuming reviews you are doing!! Tnx once more! 🌞
I've read that it improves over time as it adjusts to the user and reduces noise to become more accurate. Apparently you should be wearing for at least 5 days. Is this info true? Great analysis btw!
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the review, always appreciate how detailed they are. It would be good to include running for heart rate tracking, although expect it to be similar to the outdoor cycling. Also, I know you typically include GPS performance and I think many would be interested to know if you tested this and what was the outcome.
Hi! Thanks for the suggestions, I will see what I can do ;-)
How the hell they are not able to make something better, no improvement in years, not even close to Huawei, not talking about Apple, what a shame...
I'm using gw4 44mm I can't still find a big difference to upgrade so I'll keep my watch for the next year.
My first Galaxy Watch was a disappointment. The battery life was very poor. The accuracy of the step counter was even worse.
Afterwards, I switched to Huawei. First, I had a GT2 Pro, then a GT3, and now a GT3 Pro. In the meantime, I briefly tried Garmin, but I realized that especially the swim tracking was very poor in comparison to Huawei. The best value for money, in my opinion, is definitely provided by Huawei. The sensors are very good.
great review, as always! I wonder how it compares with Huawei Watch 4 or 4 Pro
This definitely helped my decision as I'm looking for a smartwatch for general health and running. Thanks Rob!
All I want is a Samsung Watch with the battery life of Amazfit GTR 4 and the accuracy of Apple Watch Series 8.
Is that an impossible dream? 😄
Yes
No
Garmin
@@Rohank05 This. I have an Epix and it doesn't get any better imo.
Honestly, the galaxy watch 6 classic is a beautiful watch, I mainly use it as a watch (obviously lol) and for notifications. All of those other functions are great to have and I'm sure they will get better with software updates but I think if you're really serious about fitness tracking and sleep monitoring, you should get products that are built for those functions.
Amazing informative video as always 🌷❤️; but we want a review of huawei watch 4 and 4 Pro?!
Also , i would like to say that i watch yout videos before buying any futness tracker for me or my family , so keep on the great work 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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One of the best informative tech channels 🤓
This channel is incredible.
excellent review doc. I just wish that youtube can be become as wholesome like all of your videos. relevant, to the point and without any prejudice and melevolance. you are a true scientist and research scholar. kudos to you once again . keep up the good work sir. 🙏
The HR on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic makes me feel super fit. My Fenix 7 SS resting HR which I thought was good, is 47. Samsung says it's 41. I guess I'll take the average of the two, since neither seem to be that great haha.
Why don't you take it manually and compare
Bedankt voor de uitgebreide review!
Nice review! Please do review for Huawei Watch 4 Pro. Thanks
Samsung Galaxy 6 classic is a big let down.
I feel sad, and about to cancel my pre order
Can you please make a video on how you actually bring in all of this data from the watch to analyze and plot it?
great review as always. can you please review the huawei watch 4 and 4 pro
Hoi Rob, here is a fan of your work from Capelle a/d Ijssel😊 whenever I decide to buy a samsung watch, you change my mind. so thank you. happy holidays at home🤗
Great video as always! Rob, is it possible for you to add gps accuracy as well? Not necessarily taking a close look at the map and etc, but in general terms. Like how distance is the tracked distance and the real one.
@TheQuantifiedScientist
Nice job! I hope you can help me with an interest question, and I believe there are not much solid information about it around tbe internet.
There is any problem using fitness trackers/smartwatches/smartbands on the inner side of your wrist (palm side)? I mean, how bad is it (if bad at all) to the accuracy of the device?
Do you have a word on this issue? Maybe you can consider doing a video testing it, would be great!
ciao, thank you for your videos. What about Huawei Watch 4? Do you think we will see its scentific review?
Wow, thanks a lot for this early review, what a pleasant surprise! I am utterly disappointed with the performance... I am thinking of buying a smart watch for a few years now, I think back when Galaxy Watch 4 came out. However, saving money for other things and generally waiting for new tech, I did not end up buying any. When I heard that Watch 6 is gonna have the physical rotating bezel back, I kept waiting along with hopes of finally having better heart rate tracking. However, as new ones get released, they only get more expensive and measure things less and less accurately? I don't get it... So seems like it might be another year until Watch 7 comes out and a miracle happens :D Why would anyone invest more money into a newer thing that's actually a downgrade?
Either way, thanks again for this review and hoping to see another video after it's properly released with at least some firmware update and perhaps some questions answered about inconsistency between these two versions, hopefully you will have more data :)
you may have to wait until GW 13
It would be nice if you could redo the analysis after a few months of release and with new possible software updates that may improve the results of the device
One of the best product review I have ever seen
Thanks your review. I like your videos. And I want to buy a galaxy watch 6. But you make me think that it might really be better to buy last year's model.
And hello from Russia.
Thanks for taking your time and collecting all this important data. Awesome video
I am very interested to see what the performance is like after a few updates in firmware,I just got my 6 classic 47mm LTE coming from a 4classic 46mm bluetooth...not really doing any intense tracking with it but more of a good to know tracking.Thanks for your time and great explanations!!
You came from a Galaxy Watch 4, you know how this works lol. It's going to be half assed as hell like they did with the blood pressure update.
@@sagebirchwood9948 true, your country has the blood pressure cleared?Nice! Here in the US, blood pressure is not cleared by the FCC so doesn't even have a tile on my watch they would probably give Apple full clearance considering Apple is a US company before they give it to Samsung, only way you can do it is to load it on but it takes a couple hacks to put it on...
Please do one for Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 pro
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Goedemiddag, can you retest GW5, when they got the new update WearOS4?
I'll start with saying how much I appreciate your videos. They've opened my eyes to the effectiveness of these smart watches for me to make a better consumer decision. Having said that is there anyway you can begin to incorporate running into your routine? I'm not sure how similar readings are from riding bike to running and a lot of us are runners. Thanks again!
Please test the Huawei Watch D!!! It measures blood pressure 😍
How much of an impact does the strap make? Would testing with a standardized band remove some variability?
I'd confidently say the type of strap you use can surely impact the accuracy. My Galaxy Watch 5 Pro heart rate accuracy is better with a nylon strap.
When I use velcro, the accuracy improves significantly.
Hey ... i bought hb8 thanks to you 😊 good device performance with affordable price
Nice, thanks for the the great review. Have you ever compared the effect of using a fabric band to using the normal plastic band? Can a fabric band improve the measurements significantly since it couples the watch to the wrist better?
May I ask why you didn't track blood oxygen saturation during sleep with all the cables hooked up on your face and body, but instead in a low-pressure environment like in the cabin? I believe most people with sleep apnea would like to know the accuracy of the watch compared to an oximeter during sleep. Thank you
Man .. I feel luke cancelling my pre order as GW 6 classic looks so out of sync even compared to GW6 . That is not accepat all from Samsung
I m also thinking about the same, pre ordered galaxy watch 6 classic
Bro these tests are in comparison to a chest-strapped heart rate monitor, you not buying a smart watch just for that, if you are get a chest strap.I personally like the fact that I can leave my phone at home when I go to run or gym and have music and connectivity and use my watch to pay for things.
Hello Rob, great review as always! As I am in the middle of deciding which smartwatch to get next, it would really be helpful to see a Huawei Watch 4 Pro from you, as it would be a direct competitor to these two Smartwatches. Do you think you will bring it in the near future?
Thanks again for the amazing work, keep it up! :)
Great video. Could you also compare the body composition feature to a medical device?
Amazing video as always
Please test the Huawei Watch D!!! It measures blood pressure 😍
Why do you not do review Huawei watch 4?
Will you test huawei watch 4 and huawei watch ultimate?
Hi! It is indeed one of the watches I am considering :-)
What would be the best device to pair with an Android device, understanding that Apple Watch doesn’t work with android.
IFLYR
I f**king love your reviews