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@mike do you think if we wear these watches on the bicep rather than on the wrist, we would get an accurate heart rate reading? I am thinking of wearing my watch on my bicept for training.
15:21 Maybe I'm wrong, but you can, if you hold it for a second. At least on the 5Pro, I can change those. Or I can use a face that has all that info at once. I usually change it depending on where I wear it (gym, work, going out) or the time of day, but some of my favorites are the Info Brick and the Digital Dashboard.
Big love to your videos from the first view. Can't wait to ask, how does GALAXY WATCH 7 go with non-Samsung users with android? Thank you. Fans from China
Great review. I have the Watch 7 44mm variant. I'm currently training for the NYC Marathon and decided to upgrade from my watch 6 for the improved gps. Battery life has been suspect, draining from 100 to 54% during a two hour taining session with the gps on. Hopefully this improves with usage.
THANK YOU for reviewing the base 7, this is the video I've been looking for. I'm so tired of Ultra reviews as if that's the only watch available. I've bought the base watch every previous year and just traded in my 6 for the 7 for $49 out of pocket through Samsung.
In Germany, with trading in a Galaxy watch 5 44mm (which would give me 80€ total) I would still pay about 230€ (including 10% off for Samsung store in-app-purchase already). No good deals here.
First review that covers the much needed GPS and heart rate improvement. Relived to hear this has been addressed in the GW7 as the last GW I tried had atrocious heart rate and gps tracking. Much prefer the UI & smart watch features over a Garmin. I’m Going to give the 7 a go.
Yeah, I own a garmin forerunner 955 and it was great for my marathon together with the prior training, but I really miss this smartwatch feeling. Already preordered the Watch Ultra and I am stoked when it arrives today ^^
@@KMKZE-ho5wkI was looking at the 255 but got a great deal on the 44 MM and couldn’t justify paying double for the Garmin. Will definitely get one in the future. The battery life is the only reason it was a hard choice
Waiting for the Galaxy watch ultra in depth video. Subbed last week because of the informative and unbiased short review of the recently launched Samsung products.
Thanks. There aren't too many reviewers exclusively reviewing the GW7 focusing on the Ultra instead. The features of the Ultra looked great, but they were overkill for me. I wanted to keep my Classic 6 and decided to get the GW7 as a second watch. The price with some discounts is good.
I wish these companies would make a smartwatch which can last a week on battery. They should have different modes to extend battery life a lot. I mean who the fuck wants to charge stuff every day? We already have our phone to worry about to charge now got to worry about charging a watch too everyday. No fuckin way. When they make a watch of this caliber which can last a week then I'll get one.
I love the base GW7! I got the 40mm cream and it is awesome! Duel On board GPS sensors, altimeter, barometer, compass, offline maps, walkie talkie, 32 gigs of storage, a faster processor, beautiful screen, saphire crystal, and endless customization... what's not to love?! I rarely take my phone out of my pocket because the watch is so good at what it does. And because of its small size I'm not wasting half of my day glued to it, thus liberating me from my shitty phone! Gotta love that! Perhaps I may get the LTE version so my phone can stay home ❤
Initially, I wanted to wait while Watch Ultra drops its price like on Black Friday. But considering that I don't need any extreme sports features and all the characteristics of Watch 7, I preordered the 44mm version yesterday. Let's see if I will be happy with my decision in a few months.
I get a day and a half on 40mm. I do everything. Texting, AOD,, all health, run music in car...,it starts off bad and adjusts to you after a couple days. Excellent! Tried the Ultra but it is too big. Matches my Garmin 165 very well on workouts and GPS.
Hello Mike. Can you please make a video of comparing Watch 7 and the Watch 6 Classic. I feel like many people, including me are going to opt for the Watch 6 Classic for the rotating bezel, so a comparison video will definitely help making the decision.
It probably won't come before the preorder deals are over, but I would like to see this video too. I have a Watch 6 Classic and had considered the 7 for upgrade. I'm just not sure that it is worth it, especially since we are probabaly only a month or two away from the older watches getting an OS upgrade that might bring some of these new features and optimisations with it.
Bit too soon but a battery comparison would be a lot more helpful. Debating upgrading from a 4 Classic to either 6 Classic or 7 and battery is my main issue
I went for the Watch Ultra for the battery. You get more for trade in with the watch 5 pro due to that big battery, the rotating bezel has no trade in value just a feature. I wish Samsung would go 26mm bands for wider velcro straps. Thanks again.
I've still got the 3 haha I'm just not convinced that a new watch would truly provide much additional value to me. Hoping they make some real improvements to battery life soon.
... It's got literally >≈+FOUR TIMES as much CPU performance... (Both single AND multi-core!)... Along with +33% more RAM (1.5GB → 2GB)... Like really, what more do you really need to know other than THAT? 🤷 The new 3nm Exynos W1000 brings the single largest gen-on-gen performance gain in smartwatch HISTORY!!! If there was ever a time to upgrade, it's now! (As Samsung will likely reuse this very same 3nm W1000 chip for the next ≈3+ years/Galaxy Watch models just like they did w/ the 4nm W920 in the GW4/5/6 [with the last case being the slightly higher clocked but otherwise identical W930].)
@blacksunaccounts sure hope we do, that's what I'm counting on too. I've been sitting on my Watch3 for a long time and I think next gen will finally be enough for me to upgrade. The 3 has been very nice to me thus far lol 😝
Thanks! After watching this review, I bought a watch 6 classic even though the watch 7 has already launched, as I realized how a physical bazzle can help navigate the UI!
I too, watched after pre-ordered. Let me add I've found your videos as insightful as Thao's. I mean that as a superlative compliment. The two of you are the best reviewers in the business! Keep it going and stay safe.
Please measure lug to lug length on the Ultra and 45mm. The Ultra seems to fit fine on small wrists. The short lug to lug on the Ultra, enabled by the proprietary connection, is a major factor probably. That's a win.
Upgrading from the W4C 46MM, I love the rotating bezel, but I find it too heavy at times, and because of that, I no longer sleep with it or wear it all day, for that matter.
My watch 2 active was beat to death. Never cracked the glass but never had a case and the outside just got torn up from bumping things. Wore my watch 5 I out a case on it and it's flawless to this day. Currently rocking the watch 6 classic which is my favorite so far. No case but the way it's built I feel like it will hold up, probably end up with some scratches on the sides over time.
@@MikeOBrienMedia i have small wrist and even with 44mm version to its last hole on the strap,there was some gap..so the samsung representative suggested me to go with 40 mm version..since battery is only 300 mm ; how much of a battery hit is expected?all are telling only about 44 mm variant and no one speaking about 40 mm..please reply.
@arun2686 I can't speak to the battery but I have a very small wrist too and have the 40mm. Still a very big gap I'm disappointed the gap is so noticeable. I feel it's definitely a design flaw with the new hinge design.
@arun2686 I read somewhere recently that the 44 mm size has 20-50 % or somewhere around there lasting wise battery compared to the smaller 44 mm size. If it's true, that makes sense because the 44 is the bigger size
just had a free upgrade from my carrier from the S22 Ultra and watch 4 to the 24 Ultra and watch7, design and matterialsd look to have come, leaps and bounds. they are both very nice. i have to wait for my case to arrive before touching the phone though as i am far to unlucky hahah ! thank you fpr the review of the watch, the extra storage is an excellent feature and ive always been a sucker for saphire crystal and the olive greeen is perrfect !
I went for the 44mm 7. It feels like a very refined and polished iteration at a very fair price. The Ultra looks amazing and will be a mainstay in the line up. Will grab one a few iterations later when there are more points of difference to justify the cost.
Got my preorder. Upgrading from the Watch4. Long overdue. Now I realize the free sport strap I ordered is exactly the same as the one I got on the watch itself lol. I like the band though. Also got 1 year of Samsung Care here in Canada.
I own this watch. It's great. Battery life could be better. I always use my watch to listen to podcasts without my phone on me and I get through the day but 2 days would be nicer.
How's the battery life of the 44mm version compared to the Galaxy watch 6 classic 47mm? Does it last longer? I'm considering one of them as a standalone watch (with LTE). Was going to buy the 6 classic last year but then decided to wait for the 7 since everyone complained about battery life, and was hoping Samsung did something in that regard. The chip is supposedly 30% more efficient, but no actual data so far from people with the watch. Both 6 Classic 47mm and 7 44mm have 435mAh batteries. Do you find any improvement in battery duration? I can get the 6 classic 47mm for 250$ and the 7 44mm for 295$, so need help on this! bigger screen and better build quality vs new chip and more storage... It comes down to battery duration tbh, but no one mentions it so far.
Would you say the silver color is the safe choice, but the green is the hero color? Just pre-ordered mine in green. Love how it mixes with many of my orange and black accesories on my current watch.
Can't get the Ultra anyway.....Sammy didn't think of people with small wrists. And I'm still not convinced about this one. The 6 Classic is pretty cool and the price is plummeting. I have a pristine (when I say pristine I really mean pristine...not one scratch or scuff) Watch 4 atm still with the original strap. Might sell it or give it away....people love to pay with their watch. I like this 7 but the battery is nothing to write home about and that's kinda disappointing. BUt the video is great...well done!
I have the watch 6 classic. I wore it for months but I've finally gone back to an analogue watch. I spent more time charging it than I did wearing it and it got old real fast. Wouldn't even consider this watch if they haven't improved battery life.
@jeoff1954 quite possibly mate. Was one of the first things that struck me, how quickly it drained. Ah well, I treated myself to a nice dumb watch to make myself feel better so it's all good in the end 😊 👍
A nice real watch is way nicer than any smart watch .You can get a smartwatch with fitness features and 3/4 week battery life way cheaper than these Samsung ones
can u go swimming and diving with Galaxy 7 ultra regularly without any water damage or issues later with samsung if there is indeed water damage? any info on that 🤔
GW6 owner here who ordered the GW7 44mm LTE. Main reasons are the faster processor and dual frequency GPS. Don't really like the ultra look and it is getting too expensive / bulky for not many extra features. Would have been nice for a better GW7 battery though.
got my Watch 7 44mm delivered yesterday.. still have my Watch 5 Pro with the D buckle band-the best band.. the new push button attachment for the Watch 7 watchband is terrible-no, make that horrendous- at least the one I received is ..they couldn't leave well enuff alone.. I choose the Watch 7 44mm over the 7 Ultra- it was overkill for me with things I had no use for as I compared them though I always get the Classic or Pro models.. satisfied with my choice.. traded in an old Watch 3 and with discounts got it for $103.99 + shipping + taxes total 126.46 so at that price 'had' to get it... all the watch faces and data from my Watch 5 Pro transferred over to the Watch 7.. great video as always
What has your battery life experience been so far? I'm not sure I understand what settings he's referring to when stating one day battery life. I have the original Galaxy watch and can get almost 3 day's while the watch is not on all the time.
Great review. Right now I'm looking to upgrade my fitness smartwatch as my current Garmin Vivoactive 3 (had since 2018) now has some internal screen damage that I'm unable to fix on my own. I've had my eye on the Vivoactive 5 but have now also considered the Galaxy Watch 7 as before at the time when i got my Vivoactive 3, Samsung wasn't the best when it came to accuracy and features in health/fitness realm. I'm glad improvements have been made since. So I'm wondering how it compares to the Vivoactive 5 and which would be better to get?
I just got mine today and soon as i put it on it was so much comfortable on my wrist than the 6 classic I do miss my rotating bezel but so far I'm liking the watch
Just ordered a Galaxy Watch7 in the silver 44mm variant. Finally upgrading from the Watch3, although i will miss the physical rotating bezel and the cool mystic bronze color. I'd like to see a comparison with the new Garmin Venu and Vivoactive watches when they come out later this year.
The sensors and processor are really an upgrade, however Wear OS5 forcing the visually impoverished Watch Face Format (compared to the rich and far more advanced Watchmaker made faces) on users and not allowing choice will likely lead to AbandonWear, sadly. I've got thousands of Watchmaker faces, most very advanced, and my watch lasts at least 24 hours anyway, yet now it seems Google is blocking them. Would have been a home run otherwise. That said, I agree with your sentiment, the Ultra doesn't bring enough for the price differential compared to the 7. Of note, 3:17 "...the Ultra is 10 so if you're diving a little deeper the Ultra will be better" Yet, Samsung states The Ultra is not for diving below 1.5 meters. It's only certified for 10 ATM static pressure, while diving exposes it to dynamic pressure.
Thank you Mike you made my day w this review. Will we see a long-time review of the watch 7 where you used it for 30 days, or 2 months? Happy to see a better sensor, sad about the battery but then again, it could be worse.
I really like the Watch 7! My problem is that I used to wear a sportwatch like the Huawei GT (1st model), which still lasts 10 days after so many years, therefore the battery life of 2 days seems so low. I would hate to have to recharge the watch every 2 days. I would get rid of the AlwaysOn display and use the phone mainly to make/receive a few calls, send a few quick text replies, or just use the GPS to track fitness activity and monitor sleep, leaving the 24/7 heart rate monitor on.
If I can share my opinion with you...... If battery life is an important item for you - have you looked into any of the Garmin watches? The Venu 3 is a fantastic watch that will last multiples of days (5+) with the display always on. If you think you will get 2 days of use from a Galaxy Watch (either size) with the AOD off and the functions you mentioned - you might - but very likely it won't do that for you consistently. This is a device that needs to be charged often. I wear my Galaxy Watch over my Garmin primarily because the Messaging features are far better on the Galaxy than on the Garmin. BUT, if I am traveling to another state and will be away for a few days - the Galaxy gets left behind so I can enjoy having at least one device with me that doesn't need to be charged every damn day.
@@HeyElliott My idea was choosing between Huawei Watch GT 4 and Galaxy Watch 7 44mm. Garmin Venu 3 is over 400€, it's way out of my budget. I'm thinking about Buying on Amazon the Galaxy Watch 7 and trying it for a week. If the battery life won't be that great for my usage, I will return it and buy a Huawei Watch GT 4, since I already own the 1st version.
Love your reviews. But the problem with Samsung watches is BATTERY LIFE! I can't leave the sensors or screen on bc it dies but evening. Then I have to recharge for 😴 sleep. I need it to last at least 2 Days so if I miss charging I can make it up. Compare 4, 5, 6 battery. . The test is full on display with your without activity. How long will the 40mm vs 44mm. Thanks
My silver 7 arrived today. The white sport band is sharp looking, but black band definitely dresses it up a bit. Have leather strap on order for dressier occasions.
@@RB13560 not sure to be honest. Was expecting a bright shiny silver. Instead it's more of a brushed aluminum look. It looks nice, just not what I was expecting.
@@edgardwill4932they removed a feature that was more gimmicky than useful and something that virtually no one used. So no. Not a downgrade, just tweaking features for what people use/want. And it allows for better health tracking.....Which is upgrade.
Thanks for the review, never had a smart watch before but getting this next week as part of a bundle with the Samsung Galaxy Zflip 6 phone and also includes the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3.
Awesome! Great review! One of the first reviews with details! I have had the watch active 2, 5, and 6. I kept leaving them aside due to lack of accuracy for GPS and heart rate. They were okay with the active 2 (for the time), but really lagged after that. I have been using Garmin 55, Polar, or a Garmin 165 recently. The Garmin watches have battery life and decent accuracy, but they are so cheap in build quality etc. Great to see Samsung finally nailing it on some accuracy issues! I ordered one already and will get it next week! I don't worry about the battery life. I have a solar powered Seiko dive watch for vacations, and the Samsung's charge so insanely fast.... like you said "charge it while you brush your teeth or something." :) The Ultras are just too big . Watches that big remind me of a radio watch I had when I was a little kid. It was HUGE, but it was the 70s, so it did not matter:)
At minute 15:25 : On my watch5 i can costumise this health profile. Its when i touch and hold this profile and then i can press "costumise". But just with other health features and not the weather.
My Galaxy Watch 5 Pro = 26.99 and I preordered the Watch 7... Worth it.. Its going to make getting the Watch 9 even more fun if similar discounts are there.
Honestly I think it is not the right time to buy any of these new watches. Personally, the sensors are not accurate as they should be. Probly something about the algorithms. Had an Watch 4, 4 classic, 5, 5 pro, and compared it to the watch 6 classic. Same. Guess they should improve their results instead adding some cool new features that arent accurate as it seems. Gonna wait some new software updates for the 4Classic (if there will be) or some reviews that can actually update the real "sensors state".
Anyone else feeling weird about the FE getting 3 updates and my watch 4 using the same chip only getting 1 more update after oneui 6 releases? The FE is inferior in many ways to my watch 4 44mm
I regret selling my Watch 6 Classic since I can actually use the Watch 7 bands on it and they look very cool. I am still using my Garmin Forerunner although it is a hassle using it while I sleep. I might get that Galaxy Ring and sell my Garmin in the future.
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@mike do you think if we wear these watches on the bicep rather than on the wrist, we would get an accurate heart rate reading?
I am thinking of wearing my watch on my bicept for training.
15:21 Maybe I'm wrong, but you can, if you hold it for a second. At least on the 5Pro, I can change those. Or I can use a face that has all that info at once. I usually change it depending on where I wear it (gym, work, going out) or the time of day, but some of my favorites are the Info Brick and the Digital Dashboard.
still the same cant track swimm laps accurately TRASH samsung?
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Big love to your videos from the first view. Can't wait to ask, how does GALAXY WATCH 7 go with non-Samsung users with android? Thank you. Fans from China
Makes me happy when people cover the watch i actually preordered... thank u sir
@@jpquebec123I preordered on release day. Shipped Monday. Arrived today. A week earlier than samsung predicted. So a nice surprise.
@jpf1978 i ordered the regular watch 7 can't wait to get it
@jpf1978 i just got a notification ill be getting mine saturday 😁
@@AirplayneEar that's great which size did you get for watch 7
The 44 mm @@chideramolokwu9558
Great review. I have the Watch 7 44mm variant. I'm currently training for the NYC Marathon and decided to upgrade from my watch 6 for the improved gps. Battery life has been suspect, draining from 100 to 54% during a two hour taining session with the gps on. Hopefully this improves with usage.
Two week update. Battery life is improving. Did the same 2-hour training, but battery was at 70% at the end.
You're amazing for coming back with an update @@blacar3270
@@blacar3270thank you for the update
Battery life continues to improve. The same 2-hour session now ends with anywhere from 72% to 75% battery life left
Did a 4-hour (20-Mile) session this past Saturday. Battery drained to 35%. I do not have LTE activated, but it's still impressive
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this channel has awesome reviews...
THANK YOU for reviewing the base 7, this is the video I've been looking for. I'm so tired of Ultra reviews as if that's the only watch available. I've bought the base watch every previous year and just traded in my 6 for the 7 for $49 out of pocket through Samsung.
Same.
I figure for 49$ I'll have a fresh battery, newer processor, double storage, and most importantly, hopefully noticeable bio-sensor improvements.
In Germany, with trading in a Galaxy watch 5 44mm (which would give me 80€ total) I would still pay about 230€ (including 10% off for Samsung store in-app-purchase already). No good deals here.
What is battery life like?
First review that covers the much needed GPS and heart rate improvement. Relived to hear this has been addressed in the GW7 as the last GW I tried had atrocious heart rate and gps tracking. Much prefer the UI & smart watch features over a Garmin. I’m Going to give the 7 a go.
Yeah, I own a garmin forerunner 955 and it was great for my marathon together with the prior training, but I really miss this smartwatch feeling.
Already preordered the Watch Ultra and I am stoked when it arrives today ^^
@@KMKZE-ho5wkI was looking at the 255 but got a great deal on the 44 MM and couldn’t justify paying double for the Garmin. Will definitely get one in the future. The battery life is the only reason it was a hard choice
I always use the microphone on the watch to respond to texts via voice. Super quick and convenient
Thank you for covering the regular 7! I've seen so many videos covering the ultra when I don't want the ultra. Great video
Waiting for the Galaxy watch ultra in depth video.
Subbed last week because of the informative and unbiased short review of the recently launched Samsung products.
You convinced me to save some cash and go from the Ultra back to the 7. Thanks for being my voice of reason :)
But the ultra looks so awesome!
Thanks. There aren't too many reviewers exclusively reviewing the GW7 focusing on the Ultra instead. The features of the Ultra looked great, but they were overkill for me. I wanted to keep my Classic 6 and decided to get the GW7 as a second watch. The price with some discounts is good.
It's better to have two different years of the Galaxy watch anyway as you can have the best of both worlds.
@@jamesm568unless you're wearing them simultaneously you don't get the best of both worlds.
Watching this after pre-ordering 😅
same got my 40mm bluetooth version vor only 215€. great deal
Same, got mine for 165 🎉
Same
Right lol. At least you can cancel if you're disappointed
Ordered 44mm for $57 with instant trade for my watch 6 classic. Also amazon offers a silicone cover for the face of the watch
Thanks
Thank you so much for your support!
I just got a 40mm for christmas for my z fold 5. Already love it
Am getting one as a gift fot my birthday..iv recently started going to gym and really excited to use this now thankyou for information 😊
I wish someone would compare the battery life between the two sizes.
they won't because it doesn't fit the message
Not always, but usually, the larger watch will last about the same, because the screen is larger.
@@T-money0985the screen is off 95 percent of the time if you don't have always on display on though
I was thinking the same thing.
I wish these companies would make a smartwatch which can last a week on battery. They should have different modes to extend battery life a lot. I mean who the fuck wants to charge stuff every day? We already have our phone to worry about to charge now got to worry about charging a watch too everyday. No fuckin way. When they make a watch of this caliber which can last a week then I'll get one.
Finaly!!!
I already pre-odred it.
I love the base GW7! I got the 40mm cream and it is awesome! Duel On board GPS sensors, altimeter, barometer, compass, offline maps, walkie talkie, 32 gigs of storage, a faster processor, beautiful screen, saphire crystal, and endless customization... what's not to love?! I rarely take my phone out of my pocket because the watch is so good at what it does. And because of its small size I'm not wasting half of my day glued to it, thus liberating me from my shitty phone! Gotta love that! Perhaps I may get the LTE version so my phone can stay home ❤
Initially, I wanted to wait while Watch Ultra drops its price like on Black Friday. But considering that I don't need any extreme sports features and all the characteristics of Watch 7, I preordered the 44mm version yesterday. Let's see if I will be happy with my decision in a few months.
Getting mine this Saturday. Cant wait also picked a pair of buds pro 3
Me, too. Enjoy them 👍🏼
I'm getting it on 23rd of this month .
thats cool, whats ur phone
Didnt buds pro 3 got recalled?
@@MrDanialilyasa not mine. Been enjoying them for about 3 weeks now.
I get a day and a half on 40mm. I do everything. Texting, AOD,, all health, run music in car...,it starts off bad and adjusts to you after a couple days. Excellent! Tried the Ultra but it is too big. Matches my Garmin 165 very well on workouts and GPS.
Is heart rate accurate on galaxy watch 7 ? Would you recommend this watch ?
@@funkydancers4469 I would. As good as my Garmin 165
@@funkydancers4469 yes
which would be a better option between the watch 7 and the garmin 165?
Hello Mike. Can you please make a video of comparing Watch 7 and the Watch 6 Classic. I feel like many people, including me are going to opt for the Watch 6 Classic for the rotating bezel, so a comparison video will definitely help making the decision.
I am wondering aswell how much of a difference is sensor/tracking wise since gw6c has the physical ring. Hope we will get an answer somehow :P
It probably won't come before the preorder deals are over, but I would like to see this video too. I have a Watch 6 Classic and had considered the 7 for upgrade. I'm just not sure that it is worth it, especially since we are probabaly only a month or two away from the older watches getting an OS upgrade that might bring some of these new features and optimisations with it.
Bit too soon but a battery comparison would be a lot more helpful. Debating upgrading from a 4 Classic to either 6 Classic or 7 and battery is my main issue
I WAS WAITING FOR U LET'S GO
I went for the Watch Ultra for the battery. You get more for trade in with the watch 5 pro due to that big battery, the rotating bezel has no trade in value just a feature. I wish Samsung would go 26mm bands for wider velcro straps. Thanks again.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
Great video. You should compare the watch 7 to the watch 4. I feel a lot of us still have the watch 4 and are debating if we should upgrade to the 7.
Totally right
I've still got the 3 haha
I'm just not convinced that a new watch would truly provide much additional value to me. Hoping they make some real improvements to battery life soon.
👍
This is my main confusion, I got watch 4 classic and can't let go of it. Is it worth upgrading?
... It's got literally >≈+FOUR TIMES as much CPU performance... (Both single AND multi-core!)... Along with +33% more RAM (1.5GB → 2GB)...
Like really, what more do you really need to know other than THAT? 🤷
The new 3nm Exynos W1000 brings the single largest gen-on-gen performance gain in smartwatch HISTORY!!! If there was ever a time to upgrade, it's now!
(As Samsung will likely reuse this very same 3nm W1000 chip for the next ≈3+ years/Galaxy Watch models just like they did w/ the 4nm W920 in the GW4/5/6 [with the last case being the slightly higher clocked but otherwise identical W930].)
I think I'll wait for the Watch8 Classic
If we see a classic version
@blacksunaccounts sure hope we do, that's what I'm counting on too. I've been sitting on my Watch3 for a long time and I think next gen will finally be enough for me to upgrade. The 3 has been very nice to me thus far lol 😝
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@ColeM40 I have the watch 4 classic and was considering the watch 6 classic a while ago, but mine has been great since I got it
You never fail to give the best reviews, keep it up 👍
Thank you for your kind words!
@@MikeOBrienMedia You deserve it all brother
Thanks! After watching this review, I bought a watch 6 classic even though the watch 7 has already launched, as I realized how a physical bazzle can help navigate the UI!
I too, watched after pre-ordered. Let me add I've found your videos as insightful as Thao's. I mean that as a superlative compliment. The two of you are the best reviewers in the business! Keep it going and stay safe.
Thank you!
Please measure lug to lug length on the Ultra and 45mm. The Ultra seems to fit fine on small wrists. The short lug to lug on the Ultra, enabled by the proprietary connection, is a major factor probably. That's a win.
Best review till now❤
Ordered mine to go with my s24 ultra. 😅 I'm pretty excited
The UI is soo smooth. Just got mine yesterday.
How is battery life?
@@grigorirasputin425Not much of a different. With GPS ON, the battery dead in 1 day.
Got a watch 6 through half price sales im happy with it 😊
Upgrading from the W4C 46MM, I love the rotating bezel, but I find it too heavy at times, and because of that, I no longer sleep with it or wear it all day, for that matter.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
I just got this watch for $48 during Black Friday afrer a trade in. Pretty happy about that especially after watching this video!
47mm was an automatic no-go for me and and my 6.5inch wrist with the Ultra. Picked up the 44mm watch 7.
hello. we have the same wrist size.. can u tela me is 44 fit good. or 40 maybe better?
My watch 2 active was beat to death. Never cracked the glass but never had a case and the outside just got torn up from bumping things. Wore my watch 5 I out a case on it and it's flawless to this day. Currently rocking the watch 6 classic which is my favorite so far. No case but the way it's built I feel like it will hold up, probably end up with some scratches on the sides over time.
Mike is getting busy with these samsung launches 😂
Many more videos to come
@@MikeOBrienMedia hello there, hi mike, here from kuala lumpur
@@MikeOBrienMedia i have small wrist and even with 44mm version to its last hole on the strap,there was some gap..so the samsung representative suggested me to go with 40 mm version..since battery is only 300 mm ; how much of a battery hit is expected?all are telling only about 44 mm variant and no one speaking about 40 mm..please reply.
@arun2686 I can't speak to the battery but I have a very small wrist too and have the 40mm. Still a very big gap I'm disappointed the gap is so noticeable. I feel it's definitely a design flaw with the new hinge design.
@arun2686 I read somewhere recently that the 44 mm size has 20-50 % or somewhere around there lasting wise battery compared to the smaller 44 mm size. If it's true, that makes sense because the 44 is the bigger size
just had a free upgrade from my carrier from the S22 Ultra and watch 4 to the 24 Ultra and watch7, design and matterialsd look to have come, leaps and bounds. they are both very nice. i have to wait for my case to arrive before touching the phone though as i am far to unlucky hahah ! thank you fpr the review of the watch, the extra storage is an excellent feature and ive always been a sucker for saphire crystal and the olive greeen is perrfect !
I still have the original Galaxy Watch and works great!
Actually, the default start for individual activity (whether to count down or manual start) has been released for months to the older GWs.
been waiting for this! thank you!
having a case around your watch helps relieve anxieties. Loved mind since it came with screen protector
Dear Mike, Thank you so much for this video. It is so useful.
Glad it was helpful!
I went for the 44mm 7. It feels like a very refined and polished iteration at a very fair price. The Ultra looks amazing and will be a mainstay in the line up. Will grab one a few iterations later when there are more points of difference to justify the cost.
Got my preorder. Upgrading from the Watch4. Long overdue.
Now I realize the free sport strap I ordered is exactly the same as the one I got on the watch itself lol. I like the band though.
Also got 1 year of Samsung Care here in Canada.
Is it worth the upgrade, hows the UI smoothness
Yup it is. I do feel the difference. @@arjunmohandas8870
I own this watch. It's great. Battery life could be better. I always use my watch to listen to podcasts without my phone on me and I get through the day but 2 days would be nicer.
I ordered one today 44mm for 116 with a trade in on a galaxy watch 4. Can't wait to check it out
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
How's the battery life of the 44mm version compared to the Galaxy watch 6 classic 47mm? Does it last longer?
I'm considering one of them as a standalone watch (with LTE). Was going to buy the 6 classic last year but then decided to wait for the 7 since everyone complained about battery life, and was hoping Samsung did something in that regard. The chip is supposedly 30% more efficient, but no actual data so far from people with the watch. Both 6 Classic 47mm and 7 44mm have 435mAh batteries. Do you find any improvement in battery duration? I can get the 6 classic 47mm for 250$ and the 7 44mm for 295$, so need help on this! bigger screen and better build quality vs new chip and more storage... It comes down to battery duration tbh, but no one mentions it so far.
Would you say the silver color is the safe choice, but the green is the hero color? Just pre-ordered mine in green. Love how it mixes with many of my orange and black accesories on my current watch.
Can't get the Ultra anyway.....Sammy didn't think of people with small wrists. And I'm still not convinced about this one. The 6 Classic is pretty cool and the price is plummeting. I have a pristine (when I say pristine I really mean pristine...not one scratch or scuff) Watch 4 atm still with the original strap. Might sell it or give it away....people love to pay with their watch. I like this 7 but the battery is nothing to write home about and that's kinda disappointing. BUt the video is great...well done!
I have the watch 6 classic. I wore it for months but I've finally gone back to an analogue watch.
I spent more time charging it than I did wearing it and it got old real fast.
Wouldn't even consider this watch if they haven't improved battery life.
How often were you charging it? I can get almost two days out of mine even with the always on display turned on.
@jeoff1954 nowhere near that for me. Battery would be on 10/15 % by the end of each day. AOD always off.
@@mrmurder75 sounds like you might have had a defective one
@jeoff1954 quite possibly mate. Was one of the first things that struck me, how quickly it drained.
Ah well, I treated myself to a nice dumb watch to make myself feel better so it's all good in the end 😊 👍
A nice real watch is way nicer than any smart watch .You can get a smartwatch with fitness features and 3/4 week battery life way cheaper than these Samsung ones
can u go swimming and diving with Galaxy 7 ultra regularly without any water damage or issues later with samsung if there is indeed water damage? any info on that 🤔
GW6 owner here who ordered the GW7 44mm LTE. Main reasons are the faster processor and dual frequency GPS. Don't really like the ultra look and it is getting too expensive / bulky for not many extra features. Would have been nice for a better GW7 battery though.
got my Watch 7 44mm delivered yesterday.. still have my Watch 5 Pro with the D buckle band-the best band.. the new push button attachment for the Watch 7 watchband is terrible-no, make that horrendous- at least the one I received is ..they couldn't leave well enuff alone.. I choose the Watch 7 44mm over the 7 Ultra- it was overkill for me with things I had no use for as I compared them though I always get the Classic or Pro models.. satisfied with my choice.. traded in an old Watch 3 and with discounts got it for $103.99 + shipping + taxes total 126.46 so at that price 'had' to get it... all the watch faces and data from my Watch 5 Pro transferred over to the Watch 7.. great video as always
What has your battery life experience been so far?
I'm not sure I understand what settings he's referring to when stating one day battery life. I have the original Galaxy watch and can get almost 3 day's while the watch is not on all the time.
Great review. Right now I'm looking to upgrade my fitness smartwatch as my current Garmin Vivoactive 3 (had since 2018) now has some internal screen damage that I'm unable to fix on my own. I've had my eye on the Vivoactive 5 but have now also considered the Galaxy Watch 7 as before at the time when i got my Vivoactive 3, Samsung wasn't the best when it came to accuracy and features in health/fitness realm. I'm glad improvements have been made since. So I'm wondering how it compares to the Vivoactive 5 and which would be better to get?
I just got mine today and soon as i put it on it was so much comfortable on my wrist than the 6 classic I do miss my rotating bezel but so far I'm liking the watch
Just ordered a Galaxy Watch7 in the silver 44mm variant. Finally upgrading from the Watch3, although i will miss the physical rotating bezel and the cool mystic bronze color. I'd like to see a comparison with the new Garmin Venu and Vivoactive watches when they come out later this year.
Mike! Thanks for posting this video
The sensors and processor are really an upgrade, however Wear OS5 forcing the visually impoverished Watch Face Format (compared to the rich and far more advanced Watchmaker made faces) on users and not allowing choice will likely lead to AbandonWear, sadly. I've got thousands of Watchmaker faces, most very advanced, and my watch lasts at least 24 hours anyway, yet now it seems Google is blocking them. Would have been a home run otherwise. That said, I agree with your sentiment, the Ultra doesn't bring enough for the price differential compared to the 7. Of note, 3:17 "...the Ultra is 10 so if you're diving a little deeper the Ultra will be better" Yet, Samsung states The Ultra is not for diving below 1.5 meters. It's only certified for 10 ATM static pressure, while diving exposes it to dynamic pressure.
Best review of watch 7, covering all points especially the way you showed comparison by graph…..
You got a new subscriber Mike…
Love from India ❤
Can connect to ios?
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I like your detailed reviews thank you keep up the great work.
I prefer the leather bands for ultimate comfort. Those silicon ones make me hot ant my rest sweat. I can also feel them on. Sometimes gets irritating.
Great, watch
I was using the watch 3 for a long time. I was due for an upgrade My watch Seven arrived.
Great watch
Thank you Mike you made my day w this review. Will we see a long-time review of the watch 7 where you used it for 30 days, or 2 months? Happy to see a better sensor, sad about the battery but then again, it could be worse.
I really like the Watch 7! My problem is that I used to wear a sportwatch like the Huawei GT (1st model), which still lasts 10 days after so many years, therefore the battery life of 2 days seems so low. I would hate to have to recharge the watch every 2 days. I would get rid of the AlwaysOn display and use the phone mainly to make/receive a few calls, send a few quick text replies, or just use the GPS to track fitness activity and monitor sleep, leaving the 24/7 heart rate monitor on.
If I can share my opinion with you...... If battery life is an important item for you - have you looked into any of the Garmin watches? The Venu 3 is a fantastic watch that will last multiples of days (5+) with the display always on. If you think you will get 2 days of use from a Galaxy Watch (either size) with the AOD off and the functions you mentioned - you might - but very likely it won't do that for you consistently. This is a device that needs to be charged often. I wear my Galaxy Watch over my Garmin primarily because the Messaging features are far better on the Galaxy than on the Garmin. BUT, if I am traveling to another state and will be away for a few days - the Galaxy gets left behind so I can enjoy having at least one device with me that doesn't need to be charged every damn day.
@@HeyElliott but it also costs like extra 150$
Charging every 2 days with now faster charging is not a deal breaker
@@HeyElliott My idea was choosing between Huawei Watch GT 4 and Galaxy Watch 7 44mm. Garmin Venu 3 is over 400€, it's way out of my budget. I'm thinking about Buying on Amazon the Galaxy Watch 7 and trying it for a week. If the battery life won't be that great for my usage, I will return it and buy a Huawei Watch GT 4, since I already own the 1st version.
Nice job on the review ... I preordered the 44 in silver .
Me, too 👍🏼
This looks so so so much cooler 😊
Thank you for making reliable videos that I know won't be annoying to watch 👍👍
Purchased one tonight. Tomorrow I will set up.
Is it worth buying?
Love your reviews. But the problem with Samsung watches is BATTERY LIFE! I can't leave the sensors or screen on bc it dies but evening. Then I have to recharge for 😴 sleep. I need it to last at least 2 Days so if I miss charging I can make it up. Compare 4, 5, 6 battery. .
The test is full on display with your without activity. How long will the 40mm vs 44mm. Thanks
You are the best tech youtuber❤
I think getting the silver watch 7 with 2(dark grey and orange) extra straps would be the best option
My silver 7 arrived today. The white sport band is sharp looking, but black band definitely dresses it up a bit. Have leather strap on order for dressier occasions.
@@CruiserTherapyhello, do you like the silver colour, I am torn between the two 😊
@@RB13560 not sure to be honest. Was expecting a bright shiny silver. Instead it's more of a brushed aluminum look. It looks nice, just not what I was expecting.
Samsung removed Powershare!! That's a unforgivable downgrade!!!
@@edgardwill4932they removed a feature that was more gimmicky than useful and something that virtually no one used. So no. Not a downgrade, just tweaking features for what people use/want. And it allows for better health tracking.....Which is upgrade.
Thanks for the review, never had a smart watch before but getting this next week as part of a bundle with the Samsung Galaxy Zflip 6 phone and also includes the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3.
Awesome! Great review! One of the first reviews with details! I have had the watch active 2, 5, and 6. I kept leaving them aside due to lack of accuracy for GPS and heart rate. They were okay with the active 2 (for the time), but really lagged after that. I have been using Garmin 55, Polar, or a Garmin 165 recently. The Garmin watches have battery life and decent accuracy, but they are so cheap in build quality etc. Great to see Samsung finally nailing it on some accuracy issues! I ordered one already and will get it next week!
I don't worry about the battery life. I have a solar powered Seiko dive watch for vacations, and the Samsung's charge so insanely fast.... like you said "charge it while you brush your teeth or something." :)
The Ultras are just too big . Watches that big remind me of a radio watch I had when I was a little kid. It was HUGE, but it was the 70s, so it did not matter:)
At minute 15:25 : On my watch5 i can costumise this health profile. Its when i touch and hold this profile and then i can press "costumise". But just with other health features and not the weather.
But maybe they removed it on watch7.
WC4 still there
Already delivered and in use😊
One of the lucky ones
My Galaxy Watch 5 Pro = 26.99 and I preordered the Watch 7... Worth it.. Its going to make getting the Watch 9 even more fun if similar discounts are there.
Does it have a wifi hotspot feature? Like, can you use your watch's internet data as a hotspot and connect phone (via wifi) to it?
Honestly I think it is not the right time to buy any of these new watches. Personally, the sensors are not accurate as they should be. Probly something about the algorithms. Had an Watch 4, 4 classic, 5, 5 pro, and compared it to the watch 6 classic. Same. Guess they should improve their results instead adding some cool new features that arent accurate as it seems. Gonna wait some new software updates for the 4Classic (if there will be) or some reviews that can actually update the real "sensors state".
Anyone else feeling weird about the FE getting 3 updates and my watch 4 using the same chip only getting 1 more update after oneui 6 releases? The FE is inferior in many ways to my watch 4 44mm
Would like to know what the battery life is without AOD, GPS and NFC activated
Not a lot
Can i get to know about the battery life between lte nad bluetooth?
Lte will draw more power as it is constantly connected
Great, in depth review - thank you!
Was waiting your review so much for the new watches. Couldn't decide if I need to upgrade from 6! Your smart watches review is the best!👌
kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter
Does the energy level changes throughout the day like garmin? Or it is just something that you look on the morning and that’s it?
It's a 1 time measurement in the morning
07:00 sleep Tracking is accurate on samsung watches 🤣 you should watch the tests from the quantified scientist 😊✌️ watch5 & 6
I regret selling my Watch 6 Classic since I can actually use the Watch 7 bands on it and they look very cool. I am still using my Garmin Forerunner although it is a hassle using it while I sleep. I might get that Galaxy Ring and sell my Garmin in the future.
How abput the battery sir, how many hours?
Fast forward to 16:35....cool t-shirt - where can i get one. Lol !
just ordered one 🎉
There are tons of third-party watch bands for the Galaxy Watch Ultra on eBay
But you can't use your favorite 20mm band from your grandpa!😊
15:30 - you can do that if you tap and hold and then hit edit
Hi, how to re calibrate the blood pressure Watch 7 vs hand cuff ? Thanks
I'm currently using the Gear S3 Frontier, so this is gonna be a HUGE upgrade
I'm on the Watch 3, and considering upgrading, mostly for the supposedly better HR monitor. But disappointed it doesn't have a real rotating bezel