GALAXY WATCH 5 PRO vs 4 CLASSIC (Did Samsung Downgrade?)
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2022
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Samsung's newest flagship smartwatch has one critical setback; it lacks a rotating bezel. With a higher price tag and the same processor, does the battery life and durability justify the upgrade?
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is Samsung’s new flagship smartwatch, but unlike last year’s flagship, the watch 4 classic, this does not have a rotating bezel. In fact, there are a few things Samsung removed that may lead you to wonder if the 5 Pro is worthy of an upgrade. With the same processor, same display size, and
DESIGN
Improved scratch resistance
Sunken in display for added protection
Flatter back for a better fit while working out
Stainless steel vs Titanium casing
NO ROTATING BEZEL
Downgrade in appearance, no tick marks
1.4” vs 1.36” display
One size vs two (45mm vs 42mm and 46mm)
Oh, and did I mention the lack of the rotating bezel??
HEALTH
Improved sensor architecture
Temperature sensor
Sleep coaching
Same bioimpedance, ECG, HR, GPS, and large suite of health tracking capabilities
INTERNALS
Substantially longer battery life, but both rated 110 min charge time
Same processor, RAM, and storage
Bluetooth 5.2 instead of 5.0
SOFTWARE
New watch faces, route tracking with GPX files, trackback,
PRICE
$450 Vs $350 and $380 - now $50 off, so $300 an $330
Why I think they removed the rotating bezel
The sale of the GW4 were eating into the GW4 Classic
The bezel was probably expensive to make
Space for battery
SUMMARY
More durable materials and a longer battery, but no rotating bezel or smaller size. Realistically, I love the Watch 5 Pro, but it should really be called the Watch 4 Rugged
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The lack of the rotating bezel turned me away from the watch 5 pro. I prefer my watch to look more classy and more of a true "watch" and so far, the galaxy watch 4 classic suits me best. I cannot understand their reasoning behind removing the bezel tbh. It was not a good decision and I believe they are going to bring it back either with a watch 5 classic down the line or with a watch 6? classic.
Same. The GW4 classic just looks better IMO.
probably also if you want rugged just buy one of the nock of g shok ones i have one of them for 50 bucks and trust me its like what the casio wp 10 21 hr and 30 shod have been i love it to death its like i have a true gshock smart watch and also better batter y ?brother i sticked with the original for like new to like right 5 months before the clasic was on sale like the 3 was meh like very optimisitc meh and this is literaly the same you review ares shod learn the meaning of better so let me teach you
if you are runing a buisness and u have 10 % more profits this year youi will go bancropt to inflasion same here unless this thig gives me like 3 days to a week and a half difrence then thats is not a better battery surtenly not one that gets my rotating bezzle togo away so trust me the 3 and 5 wil have the same faith this shit is going straight to dvd aka from here to amazon and ebay and gifts for grandpa and maybe the one cosin you hate other wise from even 10 000 made they wil probably sel 4000 not even so lets just wait like i did galacy 4 clasic 46 mm lte for atlest the next 6 years since i rly only swaped my old one becosue a it cant pair with a android 11 or above its that old and b becouse of wear os forcing me to abandon taizen couse no ubdates means bb watch and a bricked watch 4 1 23 6 whateer the number is means its like a newspaper from 2001 cool you have some info but its more usful in the toilet then on your desk .
Well sadly many people didnt buy it soo sucks to be samsung and us
The beauty of the GW4 Classic is the Rotating Bezel.
Same. I wasn't planning on buying the 5 ( I upgrade every two years or so) but even if I wanted to, I would've avoided it just for not having the rotating bezel.
I'm with you, the rotating bezel was the ONE thing which genuinely separated Samsung with everyone else, and I was just crestfallen to see it go. With that said, I have really warmed up to the Watch 5 Pro and find it a nice looking device...and the extra battery life is, well, ABOUT time. Other than that, I simply do not see ANYTHING new that they've done worthy of upgrading for. Same chip, same screen, no improvement in processing or performance. What a disappointment. Plus, I've had nothing but issues with Wear OS since the day I turned on my GW4. No update has helped the stuttering, glitches and just plain lagging that Wear OS has put on the device. People keep saying that more RAM would solve this...but - it DIDN'T. Maybe it needs even more - I dunno. And before you hate on my experience, just check the internet, my experience is far from isolated. This IS a software issue because my TicWatch Pro 3 had virtually ZERO issues that my GW4 had and still has. Without anything new under the hood to solve this, I can't help but believe the 5 pro isn't going to be ANY different.
Sounds like something is wrong with your watch
I kinda feel the same. The slowdowns on GW4 are unbelievable. The most annoying one is when the watch is automatically tracking a walk, media controls are on, due to playing music on the phone and someone calls me. It takes the watch 10 sec before I can answer the call using GW4 gestures.
@@Yielar1 No, it's software related. Literally THOUSANDS of reports claiming the exact same thing, even a few reviews here online have noticed...so unless Samsung's quality control doesn't exist, or there is an ongoing issue with how the software performs on a fairly consistent level is to blame. Mine is not an isolated experience - otherwise I'd simply return it. I took it to the T-Mobile store and they examined it and said nothing that is happening is worthy of returning it but they DID acknowledge it wasn't operating as efficiently as it should.
@@jeffedwards6920 I have so many issues with the watch, I have the heartrate and steps displayed on the home screen and they are never accurate, I'll get a notification saying I walked 6k steps but the home screen says 2300 and then I open the app and the app says 5k steps... same thing with heart rate.
The watch is super buggy and yesterday I turned the watch on after it was fully drained and it was extremely laggy and unresponsive, completely unusable id input commands and it takes a minute before doing something... it took 20 minutes for it to fix itself. Super frustrating because I stored my gym barcode on it and couldn't sign into the gym but thankfully the staff knows me and let me in anyway
I’m more impressed with your use of crestfallen.
Completely agree about the rotating bezel. I kept my 4 Classic, because of it. Thanks for the review.
l still have my s3 classic for esthetic reasons.. 😵 I was waiting for the watch 5 before upgrading, now I might upgrade to the watch 4 classic.
I read this before the video started and I e was like "nuff said 👍🏽"
If they're really emulating apple then they'll probably release a bezel separately.
Ditto
Same here!
I honestly hope they bring back the classic rotating bezel on the next Galaxy Watch lineup. I'm still using the GW1 and still love it. If I need to upgrade then I would prefer to have the rotating bezel with that 590 mAh battery size to make it feel complete.
Yes they did
The bezel is really great on the classic. If you sweat heavily, or go for workouts such as swimming , the bezel works wonders when you cant touch the screen. The sensors for fitness tracking are not a great improvement and definately not worth the upgrade for me. Ill stick to the classic.
The battery life on my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is still incredible, even after a year later and after having to send it in a couple times for maintenance. I could take it off it's charger at 5am, spend an entire day at Disneyland, and it will still have a little over 50% battery life by the time I get home. Plus the bezel is just nice to fidget with here and there.
Lack of rotating bezel is an instant deal breaker for me. I have the galaxy watch that came with preordering s10. I cannot imagine using a galaxy watch without the bezel. It feels .... empty. Like oneplus phone without the slider.
The latest OP phone removed the alert slider lol really bad decision
I'm quite on the opposite of you. I hate the rotating bezel especially the original galaxy watch. I can't stand that the numbers on the bezel not matching the arrows on the face. Also I'm always deftly afraid on using the bezel as it light wear out prematurely.
@@JTManuel do you use your watch with non-samsung device? if so, does the camera preview work?
@@aljibejerwin unfortunately no. I've never used a galaxy watch with any other phones aside from samsung. Sorry.
Great video Mike and hope the eye recovers soon. I have the watch 4 Classic. I can't see the benefit of a bigger battery when I charge over night anyway. Plus I use a venu 2 for daily cycling as I think Garmin are way ahead of Samsung on the hardware and software side for fitness.
That heart rate accuracy is what's really selling me right now on the watch 4 classic. I tested both the watch 5 and watch 5 pro at a local Samsung store, and the pro's HR detection was all over the place during squats or table pushups.
Hey man. Just discovered your channel. Quality as heII bruv. Helping me learn lots.
I just picked up the Galaxy watch 4 classic for a steal of a deal at $179. Loving it so far. Battery can last a day with medium use and the rotating bezel and look and features are stellar.
Where did you find it for that price? Lol thats a great deal!
@@bryanandres495 sup Bryan. Amazon is where I bought it. I believe they are still 179. Look up Galaxy classic 4 refurbished. Even refurbished it came looking brand new.
@@bryanandres495 I'm going to see if I can find the store on amazon I got it from and message ya back on here shortly.
@@Shadow3ffect Thanks I appreciate it ! I actually saw some good deals on Amazon
Just bought one from a friend that upgraded to the 5 pro for 65 dollars, the watch is very niceeee, and coming from a Gear SPORT, this watch is so gorgeous bruh ❤️❤️
I had a Watch Active 2 that broke down a few weeks back, I'm glad I didn't wait for the Watch 5 I knew they were going to dump the rotating bezel and I wanted it! And I'm glad I did because it's way better than the touch bezel, I never used that while I always use my rotating bezel,
Im now thinking of buying a spare 4 classic, maybe the stainless steel one, I've got the black one at the moment, but that stainless steel looks very good
I for the most part always kept using galaxy watch for the rotating bezel. It's a touch that can be used for function and form. The bezel alone keeps me from upgrading
I'll keep my rotating bezel till this thing dies. The battery life is annoying but the number of times touch screens have issues compared to the mechanical bezel.... it's a no brainer. Plus it's much more intuitive. There's a reason your keyboard has a little bump on the F and J keys, something that makes typing much easier and isn't possible on the digital keyboards. It also works better for those that like water based activities. That screen is wet? Watch is useless. Rotating bezel, you can at least still switch between your pages. If Samsung doesn't fix this blunder I'll definitely be looking for a new watch when I wear this one out.
How is swiping left not intuitive. The bezel has no real purpose. Dusts can get in under it and make it slightly harder to rotate. Yes the wet screen doesn't respond very well, but switching pages with the bezel is all you can do anyways. Hopefully, the watch 5 pro doesn't have the unresponsive wet screen issue that the watch 4 classic does. I'm getting mine in a few days. I'll keep you posted.
For me you are right about the bezel... No physical bezel means I will not consider upgrading unless they deicide to add a 5 classic at some point.... My watch 4 classic will keep me happy till 6 or 7 comes and hopefully they bring back the bezel on one of those next models
Not having the rotating bezel was the deal breaker for me. I decided to stick with my 4 classic. I have big fingers and some reviews people were having issues with the touch screen rotating. Since everything was pretty much the same or similar I decided to stick with the 4 classic.
Wide decision. The touch bezel sucks in the Watch 4. The Active 2 was much better.
Amazing decision! I just purchased the Gaalxy 4 classic over the 5 pro for that exact reason! This rotating bezel makes this watch the easiest watch to use and the sexiest there is and stays on top as the best smart watch there is in terms of features and looks by far! Doesn't look 6 years old with a thick black bezel around the screen like the 5 pro.
Hi Mike, just wanted to say a thank you for your content. I have been following your channel for a few years now and its my go to channel for making wearable and earphones purchase decisions as the comparisons are both in detail and easy to understand. So thank you
Wow! I was on the fence about which way to go but you helped immensely!
Thank you!
I agree with you. I loved the bezel. But hesitant about the watch 4 to upgrade to from my original watch classic first gen because of the smaller battery....
Hey Mike, thanks for the review! Still tossing up between the two but leaning towards the GC4. I was actually wondering where I could get that silicone magnetic band you have on the 5 pro?
Since the watch 5 Pro released, I've been more inclined of buying the watch 4 classic all for the sake of the physical turning bezels.
Although the touch bezels on the 5P is not a bad replacement, I still very much prefer the classic look and feel of the watch 4 classic.
I only would purchase the regular watch 5 for its sapphire blue color though.
I just bought a Galaxy watch 4 classic in grey 😍 for this very reason. This rotating bezel is soo satisfactory and classy. Looks and features is on top of everybody's list and this smashes both. Unlike the new model which does good in one and cheapish in the other
I have the galaxy watch 3 with the bezel. I'm looking to upgrade but I'm waiting for the 4 classic to be restocked (hopefully) and not the watch 5 pro, the bezel is the only selling point for me to upgrade at this time.
I've sent the 5pro back, missed the physical rotating bezel too much plus the 4 just looks better, the extra glare outside on the 5pro was also very annoying, and the new sensor had trouble with tracking sleep stages regardless how snug I put it on my wrist. The better build of the 5pro doesn't really make a difference in real life so yeah, my 4Classic is not going anywhere anytime soon!
When the GW4C LTE hit half the price days before release of the Pro I did not have to consider an upgrade from the original Galaxy Watch anymore, got the GW4C, too little difference, battery life not an issue, and I really want to see that bezel back in future upgrades.
One question, in comparison to the watch 4 classic, how's the speed and response time of the watch 5 pro?
because with my watch 4 classic, at times it lags a little with voice to text recognition and google assistant.
Same processor so....
Just get rid of Google assistant if you don't use it, trust me it makes the watch smooth.
I am one of those in the market for one or the other. I'm embedded in the Galaxy world and I've wanted one of the watches since the Active was released. I love the 4 Classic and also the rotating bezel. That was huge for me. I love everything about the 5 Pro, but no bezel is killing me. Thanks for the video! Not sure if I made up my mind yet though. The battery life and price difference gets in the way too. I might just wait for the 6 since I think they'll bring back the rotating bezel after all the complaints about it going away.
The 4 classic is pretty nice, especially for what the price is now. My only complaint is once I activated Google pay, I have to unlock it every time I use it since the sensor doesn't wanna recognize its still on my wrist...
After all my research, I went for the Galaxy 4 classic. Looks is super important and the galaxy 5 pro looks 6 years old with that black think bezel around the watch.
4 classic is on sale at Walmart for 159... easy choice over 5 pro
I actually never used the rotating bezzle on the watch 3.
I don't know why but it's not useful.
I know the 5pro can be rotated in the edge of the touch screen which is I don't mind
Great video with lots of useful information! I have the original Galaxy which I love. I don't do a lot of crazy workouts and I love that it looks more like a watch. BUTTT unfortunately I think it has died for good. Any recommendations on what I should upgrade to?
When I had my original Galaxy Watch I put a case on it to stop the case getting scratched due to working in an active area where knocks and dings are an everyday occurrence. I found that the case(s) I tried always interferred with the rotating bezel so I rarely used it.
Almost bought the Watch 4 but I needed better battery life and when I tried on the classic I actually didn't like the look of the bezel. Ordered the Watch Pro 5 as it finally checks enough boxes for me to get off the fence and buy my first smartwatch.
ive had mine for 4 days now. its sooo good
@@anotidachoto9460 I ordered the Bluetooth version then realized that having LTE may be handy for my lifestyle and ordered the LTE version the next day. Couldn't cancel the Bluetooth version online, for some reason, and I'm now dealing with Samsung trying to return it now that it's delivered. Still waiting for the LTE version to even ship. They sure are taking their time
@@Yielar1 I have the BT version and realised having the LTE would be much better foe me also. I'm happy with the BT regardless
The battery life is a night and day difference. I'm so happy with the watch 5 I do miss the rotating bezel but the battery life you gain is worth it.
I never had a smartwatch before since i think everything what u can do on a smartwatch can also do on a smartphone
So is it worth it how is your experience?
You need to do another review in the winter, because that rotating bezel is so clutch around that time of the year
Although I love the rotating bezel of the 4 classic the battery tradeoff on the 5Pro is well worth the trade off for me. I'm heavy user between notifications, workouts and GPS and my 4 classic would barely make it a day and that's with me sticking it on the charger for a quick charge during the day. With the 5Pro and same usage I charge every 3 days. With the watch 4 classic I charged 7days a week with the 5Pro I charge twice a week.
I charge my 5pro every 3 days. The battery is amazing on this.
The bezel is why I bought the GW4C instead of waiting for the 5, couldn’t agree more about the bezel
Completely agree I love the bezel I am upgrading from a 3 to probably a 4 just because of that
nice review, i picked up the classic 46mm last week new old stock. under £80 new and sealed.. very pleased with the bezzle.
That's a great price? Where did you find that?
I have the 4 classic, and upgraded to the 5 pro. The 5 Pro is going back. Not having the bezel was really a deal-breaker and I thought I could live without it. Also, when touching the edge of the screen near the 4/5 o'clock positions, it will think that I pressed the center of the screen instead.
Pro 5 all the way.
@@BkBk-gy6vr I retuned mine.
Mike I'm with you on the rotation bezel as for the battery on the gw4 classic lte with AOD ON I'm still getting 1 day 15 hours what would I gain from gw5 NOTHING I'm very sad 😥 for gw5 owners that don't have the rotation bezel
Thanks for your comments
Blue from London UK 🇬🇧
I want to upgrade my watch ( currently have the galaxy watch active 2) to the new galaxy watch 5 pro but I think I'll go with the galaxy watch 4 classic because of the physical Rotating bezel! Great overview by the way.
The original Galaxy watch 46mm (2018) looks fantastic, stainless steel body, rotating bezel with a whopping 472 mAh battery. With screen always on, it lasts for almost 3 days.
Yeah I was just commenting on why should I trade my galaxy watch original for something that just has a few different features when my 2018 is paid off and still runs great.
That's why I'm not moving off my Galaxy watch 3. I can't imagine not having the physical rotating bezel and I bought mine used for 65 bucks in mint condition. I don't see really any reason to "upgrade"
I was planning to upgrade my galaxy gear 3 and was waiting to see the reviews for the watch 5. Decided to go for a watch 4 classic on sale and I'm happy with my decision.
Rotating bezel was no good. Mine started skipping pages right before I traded it in. Used to love it. But the new system on the watch 5 pro is definitely a longevity upgrade
I'm still rocking the S3 frontier. The lack of physical rotating bezel is enough for me to just wait to see if the 6 or 7 or whatever they make in the future has it.
What i want from a galaxy watch:
- Physical rotating bezel.
- more battery.
- health tracking (sleep, steps and heart rate)
- alarms because i sleep with earplugs and the vibration alarm in the watch is great.
Everything else doesn't matter to me so much.
I'm surprised you didn't compare the 4 Classic to the 5 44mm. They are more similar in size and price and features (with the 5 again having longer battery life) although everyone knows the support and updates will last longer on the 5.
Coming from an older Gear S2 to a Watch5 Pro, I loved the Gears rotating bezel.
I actually like that it doesn't have a bezel.
All the time when I was swimming or hanging out on a beach.
That bezel got stuck for bit while rotation.
It goes down after sometime but still not a great experience.
I had to also send my watches classic 3 to Samsung one day because of bezel problems after ocean lol. So they got it fixed.
So for me bezel absence will add durability for my watch.
So upgrading from Classic 3 will be great for me.
But if I had a Watches 4 I would stick with them.
User problem
Ended up going with the galaxy watch 5 44mm in blue. I love the color also I get pretty decent battery life with it lasting at least 2 full days of mixed use. Thank you for the video!
Out of all the reviewers out there I enjoyed yours the most. I have the 4 Classic currently but that battery in the 5 pro is NICE. I have to charge my 4 classic every night and sometimes I forget to and the next day I can't wear it. I will miss my fidget rotation bezel immensely but I think I will be fine. Also that new band is 100% on fire!!! I hate having to tuck the watch band through the two loops multiple times a day.
I thought I was the only one that had to tuck the band in several times a day on my watch 4 classic. Another thing on longer battery life is when I go on overnight trips I shouldn't have to take the charger with me. I don't think the watch 5 pro gets better battery life then the watch 4 classic. The watch 5 pro has almost double sized battery, it should last longer. Put the same size battery in the watch 4 classic and it would last a lot longer also. They underpowered the watch 4 classic.
I don't use the rotating bezel on my watch 4 classic, I always do the swipe on watch screen. I get the rotating bezels on the watches for looks. So I'm going to try the watch 5 pro as it looks decent, the best I've seen without the rotating bezels.
I kept my watch 4 classic for back up or to go back to it it turns out I don't like the watch 5 pro. I can sell one in swappa if I need to
I hope you make a comparison between all the galaxy buds! And please say if they have that extra ambient mode volume like on the buds+.
Give me my rotating bezel baaack!! I am really disappointed they removed it! I hope they can bring it back on the watch 6. Also don't like how it looks thicker. I just bought a watch 4 classic 46mm and would be really sad if it's the last one with a physical rotating bezel. Great video!!
Thank you for the review. My Galaxy 3 went kaput yesterday (sfter 4 years) and trying to decide on my next move. Leaning toward 4 Classic.
When using the electronic bezel on the 5 Pro, do you have to touch the screen, or do you touch the bezel when performing the rotation? Thanks!
The screen
Still on the fence with my new 5 pro just arrived. For someone that works construction the bezel on my 4 classic took alot of dust so rotating the bezel feels unpleasant. I prefer battery life so I'm opening my new watch and sending my 4 classic in.
I wish there was a productivity centered GW. Rotating bezel, more ram, better processor. I'd like to be able to see stock tickers and reply to emails. ATM anything on galaxy regarding email or stocks feels buggy and laggy.
Can I just ask what the app is that you downloaded onto the Classic 4 was for GPS please?
I think the only two "downgrades" are the lack of a smaller size and the lack of a physical bezel. Otherwise the 5 Pro looks really great.
I think there other things they could improve, like they could put a better processor and more Ram on the newer model to justify the price tag. they could at least make a 46mm instead of a 45mm.
@@MarcoChapita it already has the best processor in the wearable market.
GET Classic 4. From best buy. I GOT IT FOR $268. It was a return. But Perfect condition. Shop around. Slap a Supcase on and. Your well protected.. for $25
@@whitesellkevin Bro i got it for 160 from amazon spain haha 46mm
@@whitesellkevin i got an opened box for 180 crazy cheap
Ever since I got my GW4C I've stopped looking into watches. I noticed the GW5 today while Cyber Monday shopping, and I don't think it'll change.
I am still using the gear s3 and it looks like new after all these years. Not a lot has changed because in australia they block most of the features
Oh wow, this was might helpful! I am definitely leaning more towards the Watch 4 Classic now that I've seen this.
I'm really anxious to see the pixel watch come out and see the new Wear OS features, i feel like GSW4 and GSW5 are being nerfed until this new update comes out
I lost my GWC & got the GW5 on sale I miss my bezel, but my wrist is small & it would move a lot. My GW5 hasn't slid off my wrist yet. Still learning about the GW5
Mine arrived 2+ days ago. Battery was on 80%-ish. Set it up, put it back on the charger. Put it on at 100% later that afternoon and had it on since (minus the showers). 51+ hrs, 2 sleep cycles later the battery is at 33%. Edit: had it on for another night and put it on the charger in the morning at 1048 am. when the batt was at 19%. As much as i wanted the bezel, the battery is nothing to complain about if one comes from an earlier model.
I decided to go w/ the 4 Classic. The bezel is the main selling point for me and I'm coming from the Samsung Gear s3. I'm curious to see what improvements were made. I would of went w/ the Samsung Watch 5 Pro but they decided to pull the bezel from the lineup.
How's the battery life going???
Definitely need that battery life I can swipe to my watch screens battery life before rotating bezel
That battery alone though... try streaming music using buds while on lte on the classic 4, report back with results
I think I lean more towards the classic ONLY for the rotating bezel.
How is the usage of that digital bezel?
I really thought I'd miss the rotating bezel, but nope I'm loving this Watch 5 Pro. I'm a female and surprisingly love the size of the pro on my wrist. It is definitely the most comfortable galaxy watch I have had. I thought I'd hate, but I truly love it.
Ditto!
I have the Galaxy watch 4 classic and I love the rotating bezel. I hate that they got rid of it but it does make the watch look more sleek without it. I think I'll be sticking with my watch 4 classic until the next watch comes out. Thank you for the review! I love watching your tech videos! They are very helpful when it comes to decision making.
Where can I find that gapless leather band that you have on the classic?
Upgrading from a Watch 3 Titanium to the 5 Pro,will miss the bezel but like the battery life. Also got it for 349.99 with a trade in of my older Frontier S3 watch from Samsung.
This is what I'm doing. Should be getting mine tomorrow! 😁
I have the Watch 4 Classic and upgraded to the Pro. I love the bezel but the better materials and larger battery seem worth it. I also wanted better sleep tracking and the like. I will miss the classic watch look of the 4 classic though. We'll see if I regret it.
Bro what u think about watch 5 pro after 10 days
Is the sleep tracking better?
Coming from gear S3 classic, the lack of a rotating bezel is worth the trade off for Wear OS and 2.5 day battery life with AOD and all sensors on.
Thanks. Liked the video. I'll stay on my hw4c for now
Thanks Mike for being so honest about the rotating bezel😔 It was the major reason for me to go for Samsung but now with the release of watch 5 the Huawei watches look more interesting because of their accuracy that rivals Apple's One thing I fail to understand is why big manufacturers think it's wise to hide behind excuses like a bigger battery. Consumers look for helpful features not excuses!
Consumers also dont want things that are gimmicky like a bezel. Im glad its gone.
@@BkBk-gy6vr gimmicky? why so?
@@almusic6842 Because you can do the same exact things without a bezel...gimmick
@@BkBk-gy6vr You can do everything the watch does on a phone...gimmick. Everything a phone does is much better on dedicated devices, phones are just gimmick machines.
Really though, people don't love gimmicks and go back for more for specific gimmicks. Gimmicks are good for tricking people the first time. The bezel is iconic. I don't even use it ever, but it makes the watch look so much better than they do otherwise. I wouldn't wear the new one over my GS4C, even if it was free. Hopefully the sales reflect a mediocre upgrade and they make a Classic down the road.
I own a Gear Sport and I rarely use my rotating bezel. A great video brother.
I am literally waiting for my 4 classic to be delivered this morning. I was thinking about trading it in soon for a 5 pro LTE. I hate the missing bezel BUT I think the 5 pro (both colors) are gorgeous. I'm probably still getting one. I especially like the navy band on the black. The grey is sexy and premium. We'll see. I've bought most of the watches. I just kept giving them away or selling them. I'm going stop doing that. I've met few apple drones who don't prefer the galaxy watch LOOK AND FEATURES. Great channel. Glad I subscribed. The battery life is also a huge reason. I wonder why if there are watches that last a month why Samsung hasn't adjusted to remedy that.
recently picked up the 42mm 4 classic - gps version
getting 24 hours with display and sensors always on - sleep mode at night.
charging up before bed - wear all night and following day.
Perfect comparison - I'll be getting the 5 Pro if it's so close to the Watch 4 Classic - 46 mm. Thank you 👍🏼
I still have the my Galaxy Watch ORIGINAL 46mm that runs Tizen and it does the job for me, although I would like to upgrade to the Classic 4 to be able to get the benefits of Watch OS / Google. One thing that is holding me back is that I have many 22mm bands which the Galaxy 4 up does not work with. Why oh why did they have to change band sizes, so very frustrating! It’s why I may go for a straight Galaxy Watch 5 in 44mm as my daily, really doesn’t bother me to charge nights if need be. I am thinking of a Fossil Gen 6 BUT waiting to see if they release a new model to run Wear OS 3. Any intel on the Fossil gen 6 there Mike ?
Great video, thank you. I'm no closer in deciding though.
What is the strap from the 4 classic? I really like the color and texture
I just hope your eye is ok......
But hey loved the content ! I was actually wondering which one I should go with. THANKS 💯
'Sunken In'. I see I need to be around more often to keep you on your toes Mike? It's surely a 'recessed' screen? Lol lol. Many thanks O.B.
So glad I bought the classic about 2 months ago got a good deal and love the bezel . I moved my strap from my active 2 and couldn't be happier
I will keep my gw4 classic, this rotating bezel is the only reason I bought my smart watch.
It realy feels great, you know it if you use it. Thanks for the honest review
If it weren't for the awful battery life of the 4 Classic I would have kept it (LTE version). However, for that reason alone I will be getting the 5 Pro (non-LTE version). If I didn't use sleep tracking I could charge it every night and not have an issue, but the short charging time available when I'm showering just isn't cutting it and I often have to take it off (or leave it off) to charge it further in order to make it through the day. With the larger battery and faster charging, I hope the 5 Pro will do what I need.
With comparatively low battery capacity a solar cell would be useful on the display, maybe in that black unused margin around the clock face? And while they were at it they should have added a fingerprint reader in the display, entering pin codes is quite fiddly.
I have the watch 4 classic. I had to send it off twice in a year because of the seal breaking down around the bezel. You can tell this is happening when the bezel doesn't turn smoothly and a black rubber starts coming out from under the bezel. Samsung did the repair for free both times, but my year is up. Samsung has been aware of the issue since the s4 and has just fixed it if under warranty. The last time I spoke with Samsung, they said it was replaced because it was a cost saving measure.
What band are you using on the Galaxy 4?
Do you have any info on charging the Watch 4 Classic? Is one way faster than another?
Bezel vs battery and sport/outdoor capabilities. I'd love the bezel no matter what but even with cellphones I always go towards a bigger battery. Hope they bring back the bezel in the future but it's the big battery for me for now. 👍
Awesome and very comprehensive video!
Thank you for the comparison. Did you miss the battery life part?
I actually got the green 44mm watch 4 for $160 and absolutely love the thing.I might be in the minority but I went with the 4 instead of the 4 classic because it doesn't have a bezel,I think it looks clean without one.
rotating bezel is more reliable when the screen is wet also. rotating touch bezel goes crazy when the screen is wet so it's a problem if you are sweaty or if it's raining.
I am so pissed that they didn't make a pro in small size, I'm keeping my regular watch 4 40mm, I'm not going to bother with the 5. If they add a small pro sometimes down the road I'll probably get it. My wrists are way too small for the larger watches.
I still have my galaxy frontier s3 that I use for working out but I have a galaxy watch 4 for regular day to day use that I love.
0:51 you're so kind enough to tell us this as well, how nice, really!!! 😅😂 I just love to watch your review videos Mike, you're the best.
Any suggestions on how to charge the Pro 5 using a wireless charger with the stock wristband?
Dont have either because im using a polar vantage. Is there a way to sync an h10 to the samsung watches during workouts? That would make them an instant buy for me.
Just bought the watch 4 classic it just made more sense lower price near same spec and that rotating bezel