I got mine 44mm with the athlisure band for 225 new from someone who pre-ordered it. Came from the apple watch se and love it so far. Do alot of mountain biking
At most… Gw7 is a half-ish good watch. Not even close to an applewatch. Search for ‘the quantified science’ they use medical gear to do the review. It’s an awesome channel.
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How is the accuracy? Heart rate sometimes goes wild in previous watches. Do you feel something like this?
This confirms it, I'll have to give up my dream of biking and running until Samsung can figure where I'm at. In the mean time, I'll put sleep cycles through very rigorous testing...
This video is very helpful, I've checked so many videos on TH-cam regarding Watch 7 with non Samsung Phone, believe me no body gave a in-depth review as you. I'm checking for Energy Score and AGEs features will work on non Samsung paired watches. Thankyou very much ❤
It would be great if you had some kind of table comparing GPS accuracy with older models. I mean, those overlapping graphs are great, but we have no way to know if it´s better or worse than an oldish Venu 3s, for example. Even if you test different watches in different places, assigning a 1-10 score once you do see those graphs at home would make the purchase way more confident, based on your expert. Same thing you could with heart monitor accuracyj, which is another esssential feature. Anyway, just a suggestion, and thanks for your great work, as always.
@@wtfWhoIsIt If you try a watch for 3 weeks, as he said he did, you do have different weather conditions and terrains. So you get an average. And as I said, it would be as simple as giving them a subjective score based on his own actual measurements, and vast previous experience, so we can get a pretty "objective" score, which would help us a lot.
@@aslam7952 I guess you didn´t actually watch the video, or at least reach the part when he basically says improved firmwares are basically a delusion for the gullible. If something is bad from the very beginning, chances are it´ll stay bad FOREVER, until they come up with a better design, in a future product. Roughly his exact words, and the words of anyone who´s being around a bit with any kind of faulty technology product. The eternal unicorn... ;)
@@1650million I did watch the whole video. He was talking about Samsung specifically. You were talking about scores for all sport watches for comparison purposes. I have owned sport watches for a good few years now. Sometimes firmware updates introduce bugs that mess that things up. They generally improve accuracy if the chipset is new. There is always the Quantified Scientist if you want a Granny Smith to Royal Gala comparison.
Dude I've watched your videos over the last few years and they are always very thorough and well done. One, I can make to you is that you are a heavy trainer and I must advise you that you have got to start spending huge amounts of time in zone two. I know you love Zone 3 4 and 5 but it is working against you long-term. You need to spend 80% of your workout time during the week in zone 2
Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for someone who actually uses it for running to review it . I'm more interested in the fitness side of it versus smarth watch
Top tip - With the battery life, go to the health app and under steps sync, turn off frequent. The watch then goes a further day or so on battery life. It's a hidden feature and stops your watch syncing with your phone all the time draining it's battery.
My GW7 has been going great. I did notice on a run the other day that the heartrate was between 145 and 155. I know 100% that i was up over 190bpm. Not sure if the rear sensors were dirty or what. I took it off at the end, cleaned and it jumped up to 180bpm. I would like to see a training load feature like Garmin. AGEs is totally pointless and energy score doesn't really mean much for me.
I can’t figure out Samsung. They have the best design of any smart phone and a great design on their watches, but the accuracy is their least concern. How can they have an app and not explain it? Also, I agree with you everybody’s seems to be exactly the same on ages. Where is the BP on the watch 7 ultra?
Great video! The watch seven and the watch seven ultra are like night and day. I’ve had galaxy watches ever since the Microsoft band was discontinued. They were horrible and the galaxy watch seven is a step above all past watches, but I’d leave it right where it’s at. If you want a great watch made by Samsung that’s accurate not perfect but accurate galaxy watch seven ultra is the way to go.
@ yes they do, but somehow the accuracy on the watch seven is off when those antennas are set they have to be in the correct location and whatever they did with the antennas in the watch seven is killing the GPS the tracks are not accurate. So it’s not the chip set. It’s the antennas that are causing the problem in the watch seven.
Thanks for the video Do you still have to put the watch in water lock mode before you get in the water? Also do you need a Samsung phone to use the blood pressure monitor?
I genuinely hope that they work on the bioactive sensor algorithms. They claim it's getting better or more efficient, but I see no reason to upgrade a watch galaxy 6 classic. That said, as a free-time developer, I wonder if they have an API to get data from the Samsung health app to build a better app than Samsung health. Or a more structured one.
I still have Watch4 Classic. I'm surprised by how little actual real-life development 5, 6 and 7 brought. Most basic features seem to be same or very close (HR, Sleep, IP68...). Well, Ultra does have a good GPS and the bigger battery (of 5 Pro). 4/6 Classic have the rotating steel bezel, 5/7 don't. 5 Pro brought big battery and massive thickness. If my phone was compatible, I would have already bought an Apple Watch. Although iPhone (iOS) isn't quite as attractive. Especially in Finland (some things appear later or never).
I have both it’s basically the same answer as usual when it comes to conspiring these. Garmin if you’re serious about sports / running etc. if you want a fitness watch first then venu , if you care more about smart features and intervention to your Samsung then Galaxy watch
I purchased the forerunner 165 (my first Garmin) after watching your review. Curious as to what you think about Garmin's design of just recording one sleep session per day. Can be a bit annoying for me if I ever sleep in bits or sleep for 3+ hrs in the afternoon or evening
Hello, friend! Can you tell me if the gps of GW7 is precise now? I am very interested on this watch, but, i am afraid to buy and the gps be bad. Thanks
I traded my Watch 5 Pro for the watch 7 44mm this year and didn't have to pay anything after discount codes - mostly because I feel like there's no way I'd get a $250 trade in value anywhere else on a 2 year old Android watch that I didn't even pay $250 for brand new. While I love the speed improvements on the new chip, the battery life has not been great since my Watch 5 pro could potentially last me 3-4 days whereas the Watch 7 is a watch that I have been charging pretty much daily. I wish the new "bioactive sensors" weren't such a marketing thing but year over year I feel like there isn't a lot of improvements. The AGEs thing was another thing I looked forward to since it's a new feature, but so far it seems useless too. Thanks for the review, it's been entertaining even though the watch itself has been rather disappointing otherwise.
Same upgrade here. I do miss the battery life, but it's getting better it seems. The Watch 7 is definitively snappier, and less bulky, specially while sleeping. Overall I'm happy with it.
Was really waiting for this test from you as it confirmed issues that I've been having with my own GW7. Really disappointed as I don't want to leave the samsung ecosystem and the gps is as inconsistent as my old Galaxy watch active 2 from 2019
thanks for your videos Ray! I have a question about the heart rate testing monitors. You are listing the garmin 965 and the coros HR band in the same category/color same for the garmin epix and the wahoo trackr, is it that you broadcast the found heartrate onto the watch or is there something more related to the recorded HR? Thanks!
From my perspective, your experience may be different than other users. I have checked other reviews and found positive comments about the GPS. If anyone else has tried it and it worked well for them, it would be valuable to hear their opinion. In my case, it has worked correctly and I have no complaints. Another thing to take into account is that using several smartwatches in your hand at the same time can affect the GPS signal and give incorrect data.
There’s plenty of trusted and reputable sports and fitness reviewers showing GPS issues, it’s not hard to find. Likewise, there’s no issues with GPS interference in the configuration I have them, as per how every company on this industry tests watches.
@@Dcrainmaker I respect your opinion, even if I don't share it. Could you tell me which experts you are referring to? You claim that there is no interference, but there is and it is proven. When using multiple smart watches on the same hand, there may be interference with GPS. However, to make you feel happy and proud, I will agree with you. I hope we can continue to discuss this topic in a respectful manner. It's just your opinion and your experience, it doesn't mean it happens to everyone.
Let's face it if you are the kind of person who trains seriously you are Garmin for your data. So viewing this as an average Joe who uses tne tracking to keep me focused and motivated, this is more than i need, in fact i would say there was more positive than negative in this review for me.
I hope you’re currently testing or in a few days or a week. Garmin is going to send you a early sample of the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm pro watch I’m dreaming of having cellular even if it cost $1300 which obviously you wouldn’t know the price because September 4-6 is the apparent release date
I returned mine. I really liked the features and in general an excellent watch except for the thing I bought the watch for: the sensor. Very disappointing and it is not clear why Samsung is not successful where the other companies are. Hope the Google Pixel 3 will be more successful
Excellent review friend, I have the Galaxy Watch 4 classic and I really do not know if it is worth upgrading to this Watch 7 or directly have as an alternative the Forerunner 165? I would like your opinion (I practice crossfit and I would like to control the beats more precisely)
True, unfortunately, this screen uses a dynamic refresh rate, constantly changing based on ambient light levels. Merely moving my hand over it, changes the refresh rate.
@@Dcrainmaker I don't know why it would, it should change the brightness but not refresh rate except for the very lowest brightness settings. Looking at my watch6 in a fairly dark room and setting the frame time to 1/30s works perfectly
@@harlisviikmae6240 The companies are all switching to variable refresh rates, as it dramatically saves battery. It'll usually go from 60hz down to 1hz, variably, depending on both light and function within the watch.
@@Dcrainmaker I would assume it prioritizes birghtness except when in AOD mode. Have you tried messing with frametime? Gotten any smarter on when and how much it lowers the refresh rate? No matter what I do with the watch, (still in the darkish room) I can't see any flickering with my camera with frametime at 1/30s.
Wish samsung can go back to their twisting bezzal like on Gear S3, still my watch works great and still solid...charging is just getting to me doing it every 2 days...but all thenew watches just dont looks or feel same with just touch screen
Excellent analysis of the Samsung Watch 7, and if it is very true the flaws of these models unfortunately are so they never improve, until another new model comes out and there are certain improvements, paying so much for these watches that their prices are increasingly high, and if it will depend on the need of each person to acquire these models, in the market there are several models of brands, in the end it will be our decision to acquire the one that fits our needs, greetings and ALWAYS LIKE 👍
Thanks for your review! Can I ask you what's the best smartwatch choice for accuracy and HR health features like atrial fibrillation detection? (that's not an apple watch)
What's your budget? Id say any modern Garmin watch with their HRM Pro Plus will set you up with success for what you are inquiring. But I am curious to see what DC says in response.
I just went back to your Apple Watch Series (AWS) 9 review to check the GPS accuracy. My AWS9 is quite inaccurate in little to no tree coverage areas (with canal on one side and a highway on the other) just like your examples. Do you think the GPS accuracy can differ between batches of the watch produced or there might be some other reason for it?
If this is not the LTE version, just the bluetooth - do you know if it's still possible to use the watch to track a run without your phone, does it have built in GPS?
In terms of indoor cycling, is there a difference between this watch and previous models? I have got too high heart rates in gw4, but i don't really feel like this. Running is accurately measured. However, indoor cycling is too bad to follow in cycling section.
I’m a subscriber! 2 questions: 1. Is the energy score comparable to Garmin’s body battery? 2. Just to verify, did you say you can’t pair an external heart rate chest strap like Polar H10 to the galaxy 7 & ultra?
Are you noticing weird graphs for the running pace on the Samsung Health app? On the watch it seems quite readable, but on the phone app I've seen some very spiky graph making it unreadable..
Can I do interval running sessions with it without any presets? I mean those where I can just manually separate one interval from another by pushing a button (or at least double tapping the screen as on apple watch, i hate that tapping on fast paces but at least it worked, would prefer a physical button). I just need these manual splits whenever I want them, not by preset.
I think the one i received is a faulty one. The only update I did was when I 1st turned it on. I turned off majorly of the settings and have battery saver on, and the life only last half the day then I have to charge it.
Strange. I have a Garmin 165 and a 7. I got the 7 before the official release, Amazon mistake? I also have found the GPS to be fine. Like a different reviewer, the two watches were super close. Also, the lag and gimmicky touch screen in the 165 makes the 7 the winner for me.
Is there an option for LTE to automatically switch on and off? Like, if the device is jn Bluetooth range, it shuts off LTE and use the phones data connection
Regarding AGEs index Accordingly to samsung you should aim for the green zone, but you might not notice any change, but if the index started to go towards the red zone then you need to recheck your lifestyle.
Except everyone I know is in exactly the same spot, including my friend, who is essentially a pro cyclist and one of the healthiest people you'll ever meet.
Interesting that the Ultra is better with GPS than the 7, but I wonder what it would be like if the 7 also had LTE. I believe that should significantly improve the accuracy.
As someone who is only casually into fitness and doesn't do any workouts the require GPS, I am really happy with my Galaxy Watch 7. Unlike any prior Galaxy Watch I have owned the heart rate sensor works reliably without cutting out numerous times per day and overall day to day performance is great. Like you said, it's a shame that Samsung nailed the antenna design on the Galaxy Watch Ultra but not the Galaxy Watch 7 but at least it shows that Samsung is capable of fixing the issue and knows what to do next year for those who rely on GPS on their smartwatch.
It's not the camera "refresh rate" it's the shutter speed, sir. Lower the shutter speed and that blinking will go away. Source: photographer for 30 years.
Second. And we appreciate your hard work and attention to detail to everything you put out. I've been waiting for your review over all for your (health use) review. I am an active....outdoors kinda guy where I also do running, walking, hiking and cycling and although I use my Enduro 2 with the Garmin HRM Pro plus, I like to keep a Samsung watch on deck for some of my exercises just to stay connected with the Samsung's eco system. So your review was very important for me. Question....does the ultra connect to garmin's HRM PRO?
I have two watch6 classics, the watch7 Ultra, and the watch7. The sole reason I purchased them is because I like them. I don't care about the functionality. When I make time I play with them because for me they are just toys. People take these watches way too seriously.
Sleep tracking, SPO2 while asleep suck big time!!!!! I regret buying one to pair with my new Samsung galaxy s24 (which is really good). Thinking of returning the watch 7 and getting the Pixel watch 2 or 3 to pair with my SG S24. Unless there is a way to fix the accuracy of the watch(?)
Hello, i really want buy smartwatch for my daughter with LTE version, so i know mate you expert! 🙂 please let me know if With the LTE version do I ever need to connect a phone like if I accidentally broke my phone can I just use the esim on watch without the phone? the main thing is using this watch for calls to her.
- GPS is working great for me (Tested with Forerunner 945 and Amazfit Balance watch) - Heart Rate works perfectly well. GW 7 is bang for buck watch for runners.
Don't take these health readings on these watches too seriously. In my opinion, they are more of a novelty item, and its just more of an entertainment app. It makes for a good conversation at a party with your friends. The Samsung Ultra 7 isn't much better. I suppose if I'd pay $1500 for one of these watches, then I'd be expecting extreme accuracy, much like you might find in a professional monitoring equipment in a hospital or your doctor's office.
Here ya go, from my written in-depth review (www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/samsung-galaxy-reviewaccuracy.html): Here are the things that require a Samsung phone: - ECG (Electrocardiogram): This allows you to make on-demand ECGs, which Samsung has had medically certified as a Software as a Medical Device program by the FDA (and equivalent in Europe). This is only available for Samsung phones, and only within certified countries. - Irregular Heart Rate Rhythm Notifications: This feature runs in the background, and alerts you to irregular rhythms automatically. This too requires a Samsung phone, and also is only available in certified countries (they got FDA certification for this a few months ago). - Blood Pressure detection: This feature automatically determines your blood pressure level, after calibration against another known device. My testing in the past found this finicky at best, as this is not a medically certified component (whereas ECG is). While there has been much talk of Samsung getting medical certification here, this hasn’t happened yet. Again, this also requires a Samsung phone.
I've had the Galaxy Active 2, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Watch 6 44mm and now I have the Watch 6 Classic 47mm. Does anyone who has the Galaxy Watch 7 44mm know if it has the same problem as the others? The heart rate sensor, even set to continuous, stops monitoring several times a day and keeps flashing without monitoring properly. I need to know if they fixed this, otherwise I'm going to give up on these Samsung smartwatches. I don't think the Samsung sensor is inaccurate, but rather slow.
when I go up the stairs or do a couple of squats, the sensor does not work, and it takes a minute or two before it starts again, but when I turn on the activity it works fine.
thanks for this. disappointed with the accuracy so many generations in, esp with the ultra can somehow do better it should be obvious but hopefully you stated you are reviewing the 44mm model that has a different battery size compared to the 40mm. Also there's a touch bezel so you don't need to swipe as much
I got my watch 7 last week and battery life only last half the day and would have to charge it. U turned off the majority of the health settings except the step and heartbeat tracker. Turned off wifi and Bluetooth. Also, have battery saver on . Battery still drains fast. I keep hearing about this update, but the only one I saw was the one it had when i 1st tuened in the watch. Idk... starting to get disappointed in this product thinking it's a waste of time and money
My Galaxy watch 7 shows me the walking map after the walk workout but it is not visible on my Galaxy phone...i see online that this is a common issue with the last update for ssmsung health app on galaxy watches .... shame on samsung ...
This man is all about his work and 100% creditable. Just look at his watch tan on his wrists!!
I got mine 44mm with the athlisure band for 225 new from someone who pre-ordered it. Came from the apple watch se and love it so far. Do alot of mountain biking
At most… Gw7 is a half-ish good watch. Not even close to an applewatch. Search for ‘the quantified science’ they use medical gear to do the review. It’s an awesome channel.
How is the accuracy? Heart rate sometimes goes wild in previous watches. Do you feel something like this?
I've been using mine and so far everything's been working
This confirms it, I'll have to give up my dream of biking and running until Samsung can figure where I'm at. In the mean time, I'll put sleep cycles through very rigorous testing...
I just wanted to show my appreciation for your great sacrifice for research purposes! 😂
Hello! How is the sleep cycle monitoring going?
@@salwahabib573He's still testing it
This video is very helpful, I've checked so many videos on TH-cam regarding Watch 7 with non Samsung Phone, believe me no body gave a in-depth review as you. I'm checking for Energy Score and AGEs features will work on non Samsung paired watches. Thankyou very much ❤
I am surprised you are not running/swimming/biking or whatever secret talents you got at the Olympics. I am getting fit just by watching you 👍
The best channel for tech and workout ❤
It would be great if you had some kind of table comparing GPS accuracy with older models. I mean, those overlapping graphs are great, but we have no way to know if it´s better or worse than an oldish Venu 3s, for example.
Even if you test different watches in different places, assigning a 1-10 score once you do see those graphs at home would make the purchase way more confident, based on your expert.
Same thing you could with heart monitor accuracyj, which is another esssential feature.
Anyway, just a suggestion, and thanks for your great work, as always.
these can be different weather conditions, to do what you want, you need to re-measure them each time.
@@wtfWhoIsIt If you try a watch for 3 weeks, as he said he did, you do have different weather conditions and terrains. So you get an average.
And as I said, it would be as simple as giving them a subjective score based on his own actual measurements, and vast previous experience, so we can get a pretty "objective" score, which would help us a lot.
@@1650million What about different firmware? Samsung could totally release a new firmware tomorrow that brings this watch on par with the ultra.
@@aslam7952 I guess you didn´t actually watch the video, or at least reach the part when he basically says improved firmwares are basically a delusion for the gullible.
If something is bad from the very beginning, chances are it´ll stay bad FOREVER, until they come up with a better design, in a future product. Roughly his exact words, and the words of anyone who´s being around a bit with any kind of faulty technology product. The eternal unicorn... ;)
@@1650million I did watch the whole video. He was talking about Samsung specifically. You were talking about scores for all sport watches for comparison purposes. I have owned sport watches for a good few years now. Sometimes firmware updates introduce bugs that mess that things up. They generally improve accuracy if the chipset is new. There is always the Quantified Scientist if you want a Granny Smith to Royal Gala comparison.
Thank you, Ray, for the great content.
Dude I've watched your videos over the last few years and they are always very thorough and well done. One, I can make to you is that you are a heavy trainer and I must advise you that you have got to start spending huge amounts of time in zone two. I know you love Zone 3 4 and 5 but it is working against you long-term. You need to spend 80% of your workout time during the week in zone 2
Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for someone who actually uses it for running to review it . I'm more interested in the fitness side of it versus smarth watch
You should get a Garmin or Pixel Watch 3. Did you end up buying anything since this post?
The AGE on my Ultra looks exactly like yours! Hahaha! And never changes.
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@@MTBryanH my VO2 max is always 31.7 lol what bout you guys?
@@ze3barI haven't found that yet.
@@MTBryanH after walk and run, at the bottom.
Exactly what I needed. I'm looking to get one of these
Top tip - With the battery life, go to the health app and under steps sync, turn off frequent. The watch then goes a further day or so on battery life. It's a hidden feature and stops your watch syncing with your phone all the time draining it's battery.
I tried to find it but with no success, would you please give us more details?
@@fun2rideadventurein the health app, go to the steps page, and hit the 3 dots top right. There is the option for sync.
My GW7 has been going great. I did notice on a run the other day that the heartrate was between 145 and 155. I know 100% that i was up over 190bpm. Not sure if the rear sensors were dirty or what. I took it off at the end, cleaned and it jumped up to 180bpm. I would like to see a training load feature like Garmin. AGEs is totally pointless and energy score doesn't really mean much for me.
I can’t figure out Samsung. They have the best design of any smart phone and a great design on their watches, but the accuracy is their least concern. How can they have an app and not explain it? Also, I agree with you everybody’s seems to be exactly the same on ages. Where is the BP on the watch 7 ultra?
great design on watches? if that was true they would have imitated the apple watch ultra mate
Fantastic review. Great honest information very valuable to make a decission whether to buy or not
Great video! The watch seven and the watch seven ultra are like night and day. I’ve had galaxy watches ever since the Microsoft band was discontinued. They were horrible and the galaxy watch seven is a step above all past watches, but I’d leave it right where it’s at. If you want a great watch made by Samsung that’s accurate not perfect but accurate galaxy watch seven ultra is the way to go.
Watch 7 and Ultra have the same chipset and same sensors.
@ yes they do, but somehow the accuracy on the watch seven is off when those antennas are set they have to be in the correct location and whatever they did with the antennas in the watch seven is killing the GPS the tracks are not accurate. So it’s not the chip set. It’s the antennas that are causing the problem in the watch seven.
Thanks for the video
Do you still have to put the watch in water lock mode before you get in the water?
Also do you need a Samsung phone to use the blood pressure monitor?
I genuinely hope that they work on the bioactive sensor algorithms.
They claim it's getting better or more efficient, but I see no reason to upgrade a watch galaxy 6 classic.
That said, as a free-time developer, I wonder if they have an API to get data from the Samsung health app to build a better app than Samsung health.
Or a more structured one.
I still have Watch4 Classic. I'm surprised by how little actual real-life development 5, 6 and 7 brought. Most basic features seem to be same or very close (HR, Sleep, IP68...).
Well, Ultra does have a good GPS and the bigger battery (of 5 Pro). 4/6 Classic have the rotating steel bezel, 5/7 don't. 5 Pro brought big battery and massive thickness.
If my phone was compatible, I would have already bought an Apple Watch.
Although iPhone (iOS) isn't quite as attractive. Especially in Finland (some things appear later or never).
Might even be a downgrade from the classic simply because you are giving up the mechanical bezel which makes it much eazier to use.
To get rid of the flicker single frame exposure time should help. I know this is possible with the osmo action.
What are your thoughts on the durability of the watch 7, especially for runners and athletes (sweat & grime)?
Given the okish GPS and heart rate sensors would you recommend the venu 3 over this
I have both it’s basically the same answer as usual when it comes to conspiring these. Garmin if you’re serious about sports / running etc. if you want a fitness watch first then venu , if you care more about smart features and intervention to your Samsung then Galaxy watch
Absolutely, the venue 3 is the superior watch if you're a sports person who's looking for a reliable mid-range smartwatch.
I purchased the forerunner 165 (my first Garmin) after watching your review. Curious as to what you think about Garmin's design of just recording one sleep session per day. Can be a bit annoying for me if I ever sleep in bits or sleep for 3+ hrs in the afternoon or evening
Garmin introduced nap tracking last year to some models, I’m surprised the 165, being so recent, doesn’t have this.
The FR165 definitely has nap tracking as well. It'll show up under/on a separate widget called 'Naps'.
I don’t use Strava. I use a armband heart rate sensor pair in samsung health and i’m happy with that.
As a garmin fanboy, i also have a samsung 7 watch and i believe you are wrong. I get the same results from both watches. You must of had a duff.
no, it was a software updates
I also get the same accuracy with my watch 7 and my Garmin 830.
@Vysair , what software update? Got mine last week, and the only one I saw was when I 1st turned on the watch
Hello, friend! Can you tell me if the gps of GW7 is precise now? I am very interested on this watch, but, i am afraid to buy and the gps be bad. Thanks
Apparently it's very good. Waiting patiently for mine to arrive@@guilhermenunes8364
I traded my Watch 5 Pro for the watch 7 44mm this year and didn't have to pay anything after discount codes - mostly because I feel like there's no way I'd get a $250 trade in value anywhere else on a 2 year old Android watch that I didn't even pay $250 for brand new. While I love the speed improvements on the new chip, the battery life has not been great since my Watch 5 pro could potentially last me 3-4 days whereas the Watch 7 is a watch that I have been charging pretty much daily. I wish the new "bioactive sensors" weren't such a marketing thing but year over year I feel like there isn't a lot of improvements. The AGEs thing was another thing I looked forward to since it's a new feature, but so far it seems useless too.
Thanks for the review, it's been entertaining even though the watch itself has been rather disappointing otherwise.
Same upgrade here. I do miss the battery life, but it's getting better it seems. The Watch 7 is definitively snappier, and less bulky, specially while sleeping. Overall I'm happy with it.
Was really waiting for this test from you as it confirmed issues that I've been having with my own GW7. Really disappointed as I don't want to leave the samsung ecosystem and the gps is as inconsistent as my old Galaxy watch active 2 from 2019
I left the Samsung ecosystem because of the GW7.
Samsung has - unfortunately - not done itself any favors.
thanks for your videos Ray! I have a question about the heart rate testing monitors. You are listing the garmin 965 and the coros HR band in the same category/color same for the garmin epix and the wahoo trackr, is it that you broadcast the found heartrate onto the watch or is there something more related to the recorded HR? Thanks!
From my perspective, your experience may be different than other users. I have checked other reviews and found positive comments about the GPS. If anyone else has tried it and it worked well for them, it would be valuable to hear their opinion. In my case, it has worked correctly and I have no complaints. Another thing to take into account is that using several smartwatches in your hand at the same time can affect the GPS signal and give incorrect data.
There’s plenty of trusted and reputable sports and fitness reviewers showing GPS issues, it’s not hard to find. Likewise, there’s no issues with GPS interference in the configuration I have them, as per how every company on this industry tests watches.
@@Dcrainmaker I respect your opinion, even if I don't share it. Could you tell me which experts you are referring to? You claim that there is no interference, but there is and it is proven. When using multiple smart watches on the same hand, there may be interference with GPS. However, to make you feel happy and proud, I will agree with you. I hope we can continue to discuss this topic in a respectful manner. It's just your opinion and your experience, it doesn't mean it happens to everyone.
HI Ray, out of the bunch of sensors, it seems Whoop has improved a lot! Could you please share more of your experience on that?
Let's face it if you are the kind of person who trains seriously you are Garmin for your data. So viewing this as an average Joe who uses tne tracking to keep me focused and motivated, this is more than i need, in fact i would say there was more positive than negative in this review for me.
I can confirm that my AGEs score is a bit below yours, and it has changed slightly several times over the past couple of weeks.
I hope you’re currently testing or in a few days or a week. Garmin is going to send you a early sample of the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm pro watch I’m dreaming of having cellular even if it cost $1300 which obviously you wouldn’t know the price because September 4-6 is the apparent release date
I returned mine. I really liked the features and in general an excellent watch except for the thing I bought the watch for: the sensor. Very disappointing and it is not clear why Samsung is not successful where the other companies are. Hope the Google Pixel 3 will be more successful
Excellent review friend, I have the Galaxy Watch 4 classic and I really do not know if it is worth upgrading to this Watch 7 or directly have as an alternative the Forerunner 165? I would like your opinion (I practice crossfit and I would like to control the beats more precisely)
it would be great if you can get the Huawei watch fit 3, that seems to be the best budget/great HR accuracy combo
The screen filming issue can be fixed by increasing your frametime to equal or longer then the screens refresh rate.
True, unfortunately, this screen uses a dynamic refresh rate, constantly changing based on ambient light levels. Merely moving my hand over it, changes the refresh rate.
@@Dcrainmaker I don't know why it would, it should change the brightness but not refresh rate except for the very lowest brightness settings.
Looking at my watch6 in a fairly dark room and setting the frame time to 1/30s works perfectly
@@harlisviikmae6240 The companies are all switching to variable refresh rates, as it dramatically saves battery. It'll usually go from 60hz down to 1hz, variably, depending on both light and function within the watch.
@@Dcrainmaker I would assume it prioritizes birghtness except when in AOD mode.
Have you tried messing with frametime?
Gotten any smarter on when and how much it lowers the refresh rate?
No matter what I do with the watch, (still in the darkish room) I can't see any flickering with my camera with frametime at 1/30s.
Wish samsung can go back to their twisting bezzal like on Gear S3, still my watch works great and still solid...charging is just getting to me doing it every 2 days...but all thenew watches just dont looks or feel same with just touch screen
Dude I wish my s3 still worked! 😢
Excellent analysis of the Samsung Watch 7, and if it is very true the flaws of these models unfortunately are so they never improve, until another new model comes out and there are certain improvements, paying so much for these watches that their prices are increasingly high, and if it will depend on the need of each person to acquire these models, in the market there are several models of brands, in the end it will be our decision to acquire the one that fits our needs, greetings and ALWAYS LIKE 👍
Is it possible to use the Watch 7 as a heart rate monitor in the Strava mobile app?
Hey, should I upgrade to the galaxy Watch 7 44mm from my Galaxy Watch 5 44mm?is it worth it?
Hi, could it be used instead of the usual Garmin and maybe it will also have a nice jewel in the free time?
Did the watch 6 have this problem with the GPS? Kinda crazy that they come out with an ultra watch and their standard offering suddenly suffers...
Good point
Thanks for your review!
Can I ask you what's the best smartwatch choice for accuracy and HR health features like atrial fibrillation detection? (that's not an apple watch)
What's your budget? Id say any modern Garmin watch with their HRM Pro Plus will set you up with success for what you are inquiring.
But I am curious to see what DC says in response.
I just went back to your Apple Watch Series (AWS) 9 review to check the GPS accuracy. My AWS9 is quite inaccurate in little to no tree coverage areas (with canal on one side and a highway on the other) just like your examples. Do you think the GPS accuracy can differ between batches of the watch produced or there might be some other reason for it?
I have no answer. I just remember that AWS 9 has these options:
* Aluminium or stainless steel?
* 45 mm or 41 mm?
@@eukariootti1 I have the 45mm Aluminium in Midnight color
If this is not the LTE version, just the bluetooth - do you know if it's still possible to use the watch to track a run without your phone, does it have built in GPS?
Yes
In terms of indoor cycling, is there a difference between this watch and previous models? I have got too high heart rates in gw4, but i don't really feel like this. Running is accurately measured. However, indoor cycling is too bad to follow in cycling section.
I’m a subscriber! 2 questions: 1. Is the energy score comparable to Garmin’s body battery? 2. Just to verify, did you say you can’t pair an external heart rate chest strap like Polar H10 to the galaxy 7 & ultra?
Are you noticing weird graphs for the running pace on the Samsung Health app? On the watch it seems quite readable, but on the phone app I've seen some very spiky graph making it unreadable..
My pace spikes quite as well in the Ultra. It is somewhat better after the last update but still not great like my Garmin 965.
I am getting mine for $90 in a few days!
How you get it for $90?
So for geocaching...the ultra would probably be necessary?
Can I do interval running sessions with it without any presets? I mean those where I can just manually separate one interval from another by pushing a button (or at least double tapping the screen as on apple watch, i hate that tapping on fast paces but at least it worked, would prefer a physical button). I just need these manual splits whenever I want them, not by preset.
Maybe your particular watch is a faulty unit? I've seen a couple of other reviews where it fared much better. Subscribed 👍
I think the one i received is a faulty one. The only update I did was when I 1st turned it on. I turned off majorly of the settings and have battery saver on, and the life only last half the day then I have to charge it.
Is the calorie outtake accurate? Please check this out
Strange. I have a Garmin 165 and a 7. I got the 7 before the official release, Amazon mistake? I also have found the GPS to be fine. Like a different reviewer, the two watches were super close. Also, the lag and gimmicky touch screen in the 165 makes the 7 the winner for me.
hello, please, I'm deciding between garmin venu 3 and galaxy watch 7, what would you choose? Thank you
Without a doubt....Venu 3!
Do you have to have a Samsung phone to use this watch or can you hook it up to any Android phone ?
Great review. Will stick with Garmin and Pixel.
Is there an option for LTE to automatically switch on and off? Like, if the device is jn Bluetooth range, it shuts off LTE and use the phones data connection
Guys, do you know if the gps accuracy got a little bit better now with software updates?
Sad they can't get the basics down after years of development. I will look to another band. tx
Does it detect incline % on a treadmill ? Thanks
Regarding AGEs index Accordingly to samsung you should aim for the green zone, but you might not notice any change, but if the index started to go towards the red zone then you need to recheck your lifestyle.
Except everyone I know is in exactly the same spot, including my friend, who is essentially a pro cyclist and one of the healthiest people you'll ever meet.
@@Dcrainmaker it has changed a lot for me, but it takes longer than you think. now there are completely different values than at the beginning
@@Dcrainmaker this works for long-term observation, not weekly wear xD
Another quality review! I really wonder: how do yo shoot these aerial third-person cycling video's?
It's called a drone
Interesting that the Ultra is better with GPS than the 7, but I wonder what it would be like if the 7 also had LTE. I believe that should significantly improve the accuracy.
I have lte on my samsung 7
Yeah it happened to me once too where the GPS was still on for some reason
Ill stick with my epix pro gen 2 almost 31days battery with amoled display ❤
Still waiting for garmin/suunto/polar/coros with esim!
As someone who is only casually into fitness and doesn't do any workouts the require GPS, I am really happy with my Galaxy Watch 7. Unlike any prior Galaxy Watch I have owned the heart rate sensor works reliably without cutting out numerous times per day and overall day to day performance is great. Like you said, it's a shame that Samsung nailed the antenna design on the Galaxy Watch Ultra but not the Galaxy Watch 7 but at least it shows that Samsung is capable of fixing the issue and knows what to do next year for those who rely on GPS on their smartwatch.
You'll upgrade to a real Garmin one day.
Good watch, even that the GPS went on a trip you still have a faster time.
It's not the camera "refresh rate" it's the shutter speed, sir. Lower the shutter speed and that blinking will go away.
Source: photographer for 30 years.
Second. And we appreciate your hard work and attention to detail to everything you put out. I've been waiting for your review over all for your (health use) review. I am an active....outdoors kinda guy where I also do running, walking, hiking and cycling and although I use my Enduro 2 with the Garmin HRM Pro plus, I like to keep a Samsung watch on deck for some of my exercises just to stay connected with the Samsung's eco system. So your review was very important for me.
Question....does the ultra connect to garmin's HRM PRO?
Nope. You can’t connect the Ultra to any sensor.
@@nilsmatthiesen sanding said you can take the polar pro 7/9/10 sensors to your health app and synch it with your activities
I did face a problem.with my samsung galaxy 7 watch ultra , when i go for a open water swim i don't get the distance of the pace i only get the scheme
Hi DC can It send heart rate data to say wattbike app on wattbike atom?
I have two watch6 classics, the watch7 Ultra, and the watch7. The sole reason I purchased them is because I like them. I don't care about the functionality. When I make time I play with them because for me they are just toys. People take these watches way too seriously.
Sleep tracking, SPO2 while asleep suck big time!!!!! I regret buying one to pair with my new Samsung galaxy s24 (which is really good). Thinking of returning the watch 7 and getting the Pixel watch 2 or 3 to pair with my SG S24. Unless there is a way to fix the accuracy of the watch(?)
VO2 max accuracy?
Hello, i really want buy smartwatch for my daughter with LTE version, so i know mate you expert! 🙂 please let me know if With the LTE version do I ever need to connect a phone like if I accidentally broke my phone can I just use the esim on watch without the phone? the main thing is using this watch for calls to her.
Yes you can ,no need to have phone with you as long as the watch has LTE .
Mu 44mm is very accurate for gps. Same hardware.
Hi!
Can you tell me more about the accurate of the GW7? Becausr i am very interested on this watch.
Thanks
- GPS is working great for me (Tested with Forerunner 945 and Amazfit Balance watch)
- Heart Rate works perfectly well.
GW 7 is bang for buck watch for runners.
5:38 how did the garmin manage to miss the wakeup time by an entire hour on Thursday?
Legit very surprised, especially since I was sitting up and on a conference call at 6:30 that day. Very unusual.
Swappa has the 40mm ($299) for $220 right now.
May be getting one for Christmas i don't run or anything like thag
Don't take these health readings on these watches too seriously. In my opinion, they are more of a novelty item, and its just more of an entertainment app. It makes for a good conversation at a party with your friends. The Samsung Ultra 7 isn't much better. I suppose if I'd pay $1500 for one of these watches, then I'd be expecting extreme accuracy, much like you might find in a professional monitoring equipment in a hospital or your doctor's office.
I was about to get it but why do people buy a smart watch for having health info when is wrong and inaccurate info! 😔
I have a pixel phone too. What won't work with it?
Here ya go, from my written in-depth review (www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/samsung-galaxy-reviewaccuracy.html):
Here are the things that require a Samsung phone:
- ECG (Electrocardiogram): This allows you to make on-demand ECGs, which Samsung has had medically certified as a Software as a Medical Device program by the FDA (and equivalent in Europe). This is only available for Samsung phones, and only within certified countries.
- Irregular Heart Rate Rhythm Notifications: This feature runs in the background, and alerts you to irregular rhythms automatically. This too requires a Samsung phone, and also is only available in certified countries (they got FDA certification for this a few months ago).
- Blood Pressure detection: This feature automatically determines your blood pressure level, after calibration against another known device. My testing in the past found this finicky at best, as this is not a medically certified component (whereas ECG is). While there has been much talk of Samsung getting medical certification here, this hasn’t happened yet. Again, this also requires a Samsung phone.
So it's gotten more expensive but still lacks in heart rate and gps tracking .-. Only two things that are must for me as a runner
I've had the Galaxy Active 2, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Watch 6 44mm and now I have the Watch 6 Classic 47mm. Does anyone who has the Galaxy Watch 7 44mm know if it has the same problem as the others? The heart rate sensor, even set to continuous, stops monitoring several times a day and keeps flashing without monitoring properly. I need to know if they fixed this, otherwise I'm going to give up on these Samsung smartwatches. I don't think the Samsung sensor is inaccurate, but rather slow.
hi, I have the same problem on my gw 7 44mm, my heart rate does not go above 100 beats when I do not turn on activity and it freezes..
when I go up the stairs or do a couple of squats, the sensor does not work, and it takes a minute or two before it starts again, but when I turn on the activity it works fine.
@cybrexis Very complicated, just that. I asked mine if it stays that way too. I will return it. Thanks for the help.
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I thought the watch 7 could follow Komoot routes
My Garmin lasts 6 days with AOD. Cant imagine who would by a watch in this day that only last a day and a half.
No thanks. I'll stick to my Garmin instinct 2 solar and charge it once a fortnight 😅. Good review though
thanks for this. disappointed with the accuracy so many generations in, esp with the ultra can somehow do better
it should be obvious but hopefully you stated you are reviewing the 44mm model that has a different battery size compared to the 40mm. Also there's a touch bezel so you don't need to swipe as much
Watch 7 can't follow routes?
I got my watch 7 last week and battery life only last half the day and would have to charge it. U turned off the majority of the health settings except the step and heartbeat tracker. Turned off wifi and Bluetooth. Also, have battery saver on .
Battery still drains fast.
I keep hearing about this update, but the only one I saw was the one it had when i 1st tuened in the watch.
Idk... starting to get disappointed in this product thinking it's a waste of time and money
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Dumpster fire? What the hell does that mean?
Ahh nothings change for the gps from galaxy watch 5 😂😂, good things i switch to garmin..
My Galaxy watch 7 shows me the walking map after the walk workout but it is not visible on my Galaxy phone...i see online that this is a common issue with the last update for ssmsung health app on galaxy watches .... shame on samsung ...