So what are your thoughts on this watch? Was it a good idea for Samsung to ditch TizenOS and move to WearOS?? SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4 Classic: mikeobrienmedia.com/Galaxy-Watch-4
I've been using this for 48 hours already (black classic, bluetooth version, 46mm), really nice experience so far as the first smartwatch in my life !!
I ordered the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm wifi only, my first smart watch ever as well. I'm concerned about the negative reviews about it over heating and the battery life sucking.
it is a good cooperation with Samsung. There are some things they could possibly add or change. for example, make the Galaxy Store available on the watch. so you have more options to choose from. I hope spotify gets an update so you can listen offline. on the watch itself. it's a start but there's still a lot that can be done
I got the watch yesterday (42mm) and the straps are a big problem for me. I have a really small wrist and it definitely looks and feels weird. Luckly I could use the straps from my original galaxy watch (first generation) and they fit perfectly!
@@1970Metallica Thanks for confirming. I have original Galaxy Watch 46mm so nothing will be usable I believe including the charger and straps. Also is the charger having type C port?
I love this watch. Literally the only 2 things I dislike are nitpicks, the red accent on the home key, and the lack of dedicated E-mail app. Technically it has Outlook, but I sometimes need to scroll through opened emails and you cant do that even on the Outlook app.
Totally agree with you, I wonder who at Samsung had the bad taste to put this red accent 🤦🏽♂️. And above all, I find the Watch 4 more beautiful than the classic, so why add $100 🤷🏽♂️? In addition this year the characteristics are the same.
Got mine on Friday and my Z Fold 3 on Wednesday. I will miss MST on both the phone and watch. Not all retailers support NFC and I'll have my Note20 Ultra until I have to trade it in and then my Note10+ 5G for MST support. I also kind of hate that for all the years Samsung has been making watches, they suddenly changed the home and back button placements. I'm sure I'll get used to it over time, but I started with the Gear S3 Classic, then Watch Active 2, then Watch 3, so it'll definitely be an adjustment. Other than these, I really really do love Samsung Watches!
I've experienced the same laggy start up on the watch 3. Only seems to happen at start up and if left like you said it'll go back to it normal snappiness. Best I could work out is on start up all the apps are loading and updating at the same time, something that the watch isn't optimised for, a lot of "always running" apps are put to sleep between uses to minimise the impact on the watch. On start up the watch just has to deal with all, tbh it's a small price to pay for something that's optimised really well 99.99% of the time and that will eventually go as hardware overtakes software
Great review! I have just ordered one and intended to order the black version, but somehow accidentally ordered the silver one- which is one reason I clicked on your review. I'm glad I did because it's the best review so far. I think I've decided to stick with the stainless finish rather than hassling with a return, and I can see that it looks great. Just had to have a triple bypass and I started shopping for an android watch to pair with my Note 10+... and then noticed that the 4 classic was out, so my search quickly ended right there lol. Subscribed.
Onto body composition stuff, it's best to measure it at the same time of day, before eating something. When you eat/drink, obviously more stuff comes into your body and while actual body composition will not change, the stuff the watch can measure will actually change. Try measuring it in the morning before doing anything - you should be able to get consistent results, which are the closest to actual reality.
I'd have to disagree. I have visible abs, and should be in the 12-15% body fat range. Regardless of many variables that I've tried (different times of day, different levels of water/food intake, and from waking up empty stomach at lowest weight, etc) the lowest I've ever seen this watch measure me was at 21% body fat. So for someone like me who would prefer a more accurate reading, this watch failed. So I really wouldn't rely on this being close to actual reality.
@@waldamy be that as it may, comparing to equipment using the same type of technology carries the same, potential inaccuracies. The most accurate measurements come from a dexa scan. I'd be more interested to see someone compare to that.
@@haviper At this point, I haven't decided if I'm keeping the watch. I'm 50/50 while I still have my return window, within the week. But it's still a few weeks before I'm done with my cut, so if I've decided to keep the watch by then, I'll consider doing a more precise measurement. There's no doubt this watch, and similar techs, aren't suited for my purposes. It's just the matter of by how much they're off, and whether that truly matters to the majority of the people using it.
re: body composition, you're supposed to measure that at the same time every day, our body composition does indeed change wildly when using any method that depends on electrical currents running through one's body. Even formal large machines will do the same if using this method. That's why it's recommended to always measure when you wake up or always measure when you go to bed. The measurement is indeed accurate.
@@Nyotakikora1 I live in Canada and got it diectly from the official Samsung website. order status is now "Preparing Dispatch". ... while still showing "Ships: Aug 25, 2021" lol I read that they received way more order than they expected, thus the delay.
I swear the reviewer I've been waiting on. This is my Dude for my smart watch buys. Bought the 46mm LTE variant. Another great unbiased review. BTW... where did you find black band?
@@shernellb1 yes indeed. What happened to all that talk when the collaboration was first announced about longer battery life?Feels like a fossil gen 5 with slower charging.
I am a 14 year old and I bought the watch 4 classic 42mm and I love it. my only complain is the battery life with my usage (very heavy) I can easily pass a day with 40 - 15 % i wish I could also complete the second day but I can't. by using power saving mode I can get 2 days. but I done sleep with my watch😊
I have both the Active 2 and Galaxy Watch3. I switch between the two so one is always on my wrist while other is charging. I won't be able to restore all my existing apps and watch faces on the 4 classic? I'll hold off until support stops for my existing watches.
I do exactly the same between my galaxy watch & active watch 2. A great workaround but I've always been annoyed that I have to re-register my bank cards on Samsung pay each time I switch.
Was waiting for this review .... real life experience sharing makes your review worth to watch ...the watch does most of the tasks ...though inaccurate body mass composition is a let down for me...
Yes! I was looking forward to your review, Mike! Always very informative. That watch (especially silver) is GORGEOUS!!! I'm looking forward to receiving mine this week.
Yes I agree. I am typically not one to wear silver watches, but with a nice strap, it can look really nice! I am going to continue shopping for a new strap I like
Mike, thank you for another wonderful and insightful review! One question I hope you can answer is whether the stair count problem has been resolved. I've had the original Galaxy watch (42mm) and even if I've walked up ten flights of stairs, it may only register one or two flights. Still, I plan to order the 42mm Galaxy 4 Classic today.
Looking to get my first smartwatch. Would you recommend the 4 classic over the new 5 pro? Looking to track my fitness and keep track of sleep/health info. I already have a s21+ so I'm hoping to stick with samsung. My only qualm with the classic is battery life tbh.
I dont know whitch one I shoulbd buy, the 44 or 46 mm. On your wrist the 46 looks realy good. So could you tell me whats your wrist size plz? So I can compare with my wrist.
Thanks for the review. Just cancelled my order because these are the same type of issues I am having with my 2018 galaxy watch since day one. Sleep recorded, footsteps counted when I am just sitting and inaccurate GPS tracking were always an issue. After all the updates nothing has ever been fixed. With Samsungs track record and the issues you brought up I doubt they will ever fix anything. I thought things were going to be better having google wear OS in the mix but I realized what the main problem is, the preloaded samsung apps are dominant and they make it a hassle to put certain google apps on and use them. It’s hard to look at the Galaxy Watch 4 as anything other than a compromise of a device compared to a true Google OS watch. It’s a flagship Wear OS 3 watch that runs Samsung’s UI on top, won’t ship with Google Assistant, and comes packed with default apps that compete with Google’s own services. Waiting for a Pixel Watch🤞🏻.
Excellent software instruction video Mike. In reality, Tizen hasn't been incorporated into Wear, Wear has been incororporated into Tizen. Samsung really made the Android OS usable.
Pls, does the watch 4 classic 46mm actual screen size bigger than the original galaxy watch 46mm which was released over 2 years ago now cos I really enjoyed the big display on it then. I'm planning to upgrade to watch 4 classic 46mm and I truly love bigger screen display on the original galaxy watch 46mm then. This is holding back my decision cos I'm a fan of bigger watch display size. I can't feel the actual size via TH-cam video since i don't have both watches handy for close comparison. This is really holding back my decision to buy the new galaxy watch4 classic 46mm. Thanks so much for your quick response.
If I am looking for more of a fitness tracker with smartwatch features being an icing on the cake would you say the versa 3 is a better choice or the galaxy watch 4?
The fitbits are good for tracking I heard but their appkciiton is so buggy. The galaxy watch 3 was super for me cause I use a samsung phone. If you have a Samsung mobile, go for the Samsung watch
@@JoshB-zc5jb with Fitbit, there is a weird bug in the app where it unpairs with my phone several times a week for no reason which is super frustrating. I’m moving to the Galaxy 4.
@@TMan29 yeah I see your point but the only thing is that the galaxy watch 4 will essentially limit me to the samsung ecosystem-but the fitbit can be used with both android and ios
Thanks for the review. I've just got mine, there's a setting for auto detect workouts which seems to have been enabled by default. However, it doesn't seems to be working when I do walk or jog. Just wondering if you know the problem might be? Thanks
Had great expectations from the Samsung-Google collaboration. But it seems that it’ll take them some more time to come out with a perfect Android Watch. But as always a great in-depth review. Waiting for more comparison videos to see where this watch stands.
I would not bet on a Pixel watch. Sure, there have been rumors and leaks, but that has been happening every year since 2017. Until they actually release it, I will remain doubtful
@@mikeholman863 that’s funny. They can approve a vaccine that was rushed and has been proven not to work but they can’t approve a Watch that detects blood pressure because it might be off by a few points 😂. America does not make sense.
This is just a personal opinion... I really wish someday Samsung would release a version of a current watch strictly focused on productivity. A watch for people like me who don't care anything about all those fitness features crammed into the watch and taking up memory and resources. Great video as always, I've been waiting for this one. I will be ordering the Black 46mm Classic LTE as soon as my Samsung store credits from my Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 purchase becomes available.
Is the Galaxy 4 classic compatible with the polar hr10 heart rate monitor? It would be great to be able to sync HR 10 with the watch. Also it would be extremely helpful in your experience does this watch work with no data or Wi-Fi? For example if I want to log a workout but I'm not connected to internet or Wi-Fi can I still view my heart rate graph and save my workouts. It would be wonderful if this watch could sync with the HR 10 but cannot find a definitive answer online
Great review as always Mike, thanks for your effort and detail! Couple questions though: 1. I heard the battery life on the watch 4 was relatively short compared to past generations and other brands. I'm surprised you didn't mention it but was your experience with the battery life and reguarl use? 2. I'm definitely interested in the classic version, but the "active version" has gotten zero love or attention on YT. Do you like the design of it compared to the classic does the touch bezel work as well as the physical one on the classic? Would appreciate your thoughts on this as well thanks!
Battery life isn't that good. It drains pretty fast when you're not using the watch. I have to charge mine everyday. I recommend turning the watch off when not using to save battery. It charges pretty quick with the charger they included. I recommend having an outlet with USB ports for charging.
I have 3 Samsung phone, 2 personal and 1 company phone (don't ask). If I get a Galaxy Watch 4, can I use them with all 3 (not simultaneously of course), like with Galaxy Buds? Or would I be able to pair/use it with only 1 of those phones?
Question- What is the best watch face application you recommend downloading off Google play store? I thought we were going to be able to get some from Samsung store but I don't see a way to do it? I love my new watch 4 classic! Only big con I see is battery life... but I've tweaked my watch settings a bit and it's holding out a little longer. I pray we get Google assistant sooner than later...
I use bixby alot and it is absolutely good IMO I actually prefer it over siri as I also have both note 20 Ultra 5g and iPhone 12 pro max , bixby kills siri.
it’s possible disable bezel function to use it like dive watch or to track time elapse ? i mean = disable the bezel to dont go to menu when i turn or spin . I want that the bezel even rotating do not go to menu , i need to stay in pointers face to use tachymeter
Same here. I've been happy with my original Galaxy Watch but this update may make me change my mind. I've only seen comparisons between the 4 & 3, not between the 4 and original.
Ok I received the pre order watch 4 44mm. Automatically I missed the Samsung original Digital Dash board face. The new one fonts are to small to read. Comparing Apples to Galaxy, Watch 4 needs more Ram, and storage in my opinion. It's android so you need more. For example my Apple watch can control household appliances but Watch 4 doesn't even support the Apps to run on Wifi. Finding a lot of Google watch faces don't support full function on the Galaxy watch 4. Watch 4 needs a better Goodnight mode for battery 🔋, they need to take a page from Apple in that function. I do believe this device is the base to a better Galaxy watch. Great video thanks 👏🏾.
I upgraded from the Watch 3 and was hoping the bezel wasn't loose again. The 4 still has a little bit of give and the bezel even feels less solid than the 3. Does anybody else feel like the bezel has a little bit of wiggle? Strange cuz the display models at Best Buy felt good.
But what about calories counting in some Certain workouts like gym exercises? The problem is that they are pre-programmed in all galaxy devices. Some workouts will just take into account your Samsung Health Profile info (weight, age etc.) and Basal Metabolic Rate but not your oxygen level, gyroscope data or even heart rate. It is very interesting whether something has changed with the transition to the wear os.
Really enjoyable video to watch. I hope you do more videos on Wear OS 3 in the future. In the review I think you could’ve shown the Google Apps running on there and you didn’t mention YT music at all. Also, why did you take the BIA measurements whilst standing??
I absolutely will create more WearOS 3 videos soon! It was not specified whether I should stand or sit, and perhaps it makes no difference, but for the purpose of a clean and consistent experiment, I stood for each test.
Hi Mike, thank you for this perfect review. I just order the Watch 4 classic 46 in silver. Where did you find the black leather strap ? I can't find it on Samsung website. Thanks.
It was on Samsung's website for me. I found it in the suggested items to purchase with the pre-order credit. Their watch accessory shop page is a nightmare though. I tried and cannot find it now
Great video as always. I currently have the active 2 but I find connecting to my Buds pro is not as seamless as between my S10 and my TabS7 tablet. It seems I always need to disconnect Bluetooth from my phone and then connect to the watch. Am I missing something and if not, does the new Watch 4 solve this problem of seamless pairing with my Buds pro? Thanks for your time.
So what are your thoughts on this watch? Was it a good idea for Samsung to ditch TizenOS and move to WearOS??
SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4 Classic: mikeobrienmedia.com/Galaxy-Watch-4
Google OS is my first choice so Samsung did a good job
Sorry but I can't use this type of watch but this looks pretty awesome.
my boy! ive been one of ur avid subscribers for almost a year now!
they actually did a very good job changing it to a more familiar face around...
rising -tide -lifts- all -boats kind of thing!
I've been using this for 48 hours already (black classic, bluetooth version, 46mm), really nice experience so far as the first smartwatch in my life !!
I ordered the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm wifi only, my first smart watch ever as well. I'm concerned about the negative reviews about it over heating and the battery life sucking.
@@shanew7361 Battery life is at least acceptable for me so far, and overheating is not an issue for me.
It's been like 5 months since this comment, I ordered one. Mine is supposed to come in today, any update on how its working 5 mo. In?
@@pjsikes5786 It is still awesome at this moment !
"Why do we pay taxes?" -Mike O'Brien (2021)
Bixby didn't understand
Bixby will never understand 😭
No one will ever understand 😀
@@MikeOBrienMedia True XD
Well if you must know the Roman empire basically invented taxes 😛
"just in case you want to know how much your neighbors hate you" 😂😂
I've lived in some apartments with THIN walls
You made the by far best review about the Galaxy Watch 4! Great Video. I'm definitely sharing it with friends who are in for a smart watch.
I really appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you
@@MikeOBrienMedia You're welcome. Fossil Gen 6 is coming on Monday as I've heard and I can't wait for the comparison.
it is a good cooperation with Samsung. There are some things they could possibly add or change. for example, make the Galaxy Store available on the watch. so you have more options to choose from. I hope spotify gets an update so you can listen offline. on the watch itself. it's a start but there's still a lot that can be done
Spotify already got this update on Wear OS a few days earlier.
Galaxy Store is pretty trashy compared to the Google Play Store.
I would also like to have WhatsApp with actual photos, other then that I like my watch. Battery life with LTE is wack tho
Thank you for the honest review and mentioning all the drawbacks
Thanks for watching!
He never mentioned the bad battery life
I got the watch yesterday (42mm) and the straps are a big problem for me. I have a really small wrist and it definitely looks and feels weird. Luckly I could use the straps from my original galaxy watch (first generation) and they fit perfectly!
They will soften up over time . Shame they changed them though
Must be nice. I'm still waiting for mine
20mm watch straps?
@@aashishsingh2001 Yes
@@1970Metallica Thanks for confirming. I have original Galaxy Watch 46mm so nothing will be usable I believe including the charger and straps. Also is the charger having type C port?
Compare the galaxy watch 4 to the galaxy watch 4 classic please!
I love this watch. Literally the only 2 things I dislike are nitpicks, the red accent on the home key, and the lack of dedicated E-mail app. Technically it has Outlook, but I sometimes need to scroll through opened emails and you cant do that even on the Outlook app.
Totally agree with you, I wonder who at Samsung had the bad taste to put this red accent 🤦🏽♂️.
And above all, I find the Watch 4 more beautiful than the classic, so why add $100 🤷🏽♂️?
In addition this year the characteristics are the same.
that red could easily be fixed if you have a black watch
Finally!! I was waiting for your review of this for so long ❤
Thanks for watching!
Same
Same!
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Me too. Thanks.
Got mine on Friday and my Z Fold 3 on Wednesday. I will miss MST on both the phone and watch. Not all retailers support NFC and I'll have my Note20 Ultra until I have to trade it in and then my Note10+ 5G for MST support. I also kind of hate that for all the years Samsung has been making watches, they suddenly changed the home and back button placements. I'm sure I'll get used to it over time, but I started with the Gear S3 Classic, then Watch Active 2, then Watch 3, so it'll definitely be an adjustment. Other than these, I really really do love Samsung Watches!
You from the US? Cuz no one here got any of those things yet...besides multi media talking heads.
@@HOLY_CHRIST_GOD yes, I'm in the US
I've experienced the same laggy start up on the watch 3. Only seems to happen at start up and if left like you said it'll go back to it normal snappiness. Best I could work out is on start up all the apps are loading and updating at the same time, something that the watch isn't optimised for, a lot of "always running" apps are put to sleep between uses to minimise the impact on the watch. On start up the watch just has to deal with all, tbh it's a small price to pay for something that's optimised really well 99.99% of the time and that will eventually go as hardware overtakes software
Nailed it
Great review! I have just ordered one and intended to order the black version, but somehow accidentally ordered the silver one- which is one reason I clicked on your review. I'm glad I did because it's the best review so far. I think I've decided to stick with the stainless finish rather than hassling with a return, and I can see that it looks great. Just had to have a triple bypass and I started shopping for an android watch to pair with my Note 10+... and then noticed that the 4 classic was out, so my search quickly ended right there lol. Subscribed.
Onto body composition stuff, it's best to measure it at the same time of day, before eating something. When you eat/drink, obviously more stuff comes into your body and while actual body composition will not change, the stuff the watch can measure will actually change. Try measuring it in the morning before doing anything - you should be able to get consistent results, which are the closest to actual reality.
I'd have to disagree. I have visible abs, and should be in the 12-15% body fat range. Regardless of many variables that I've tried (different times of day, different levels of water/food intake, and from waking up empty stomach at lowest weight, etc) the lowest I've ever seen this watch measure me was at 21% body fat. So for someone like me who would prefer a more accurate reading, this watch failed. So I really wouldn't rely on this being close to actual reality.
@@averageazn4762 other people also did measure it, against actual medical equipment worth 5k$ and it was in the same ballpark, ±1%
@@waldamy be that as it may, comparing to equipment using the same type of technology carries the same, potential inaccuracies. The most accurate measurements come from a dexa scan. I'd be more interested to see someone compare to that.
@@averageazn4762 if you have the watch you could do that right? Just get a dexascan (check groupon or something) and compare with the watch 🤔
@@haviper At this point, I haven't decided if I'm keeping the watch. I'm 50/50 while I still have my return window, within the week. But it's still a few weeks before I'm done with my cut, so if I've decided to keep the watch by then, I'll consider doing a more precise measurement. There's no doubt this watch, and similar techs, aren't suited for my purposes. It's just the matter of by how much they're off, and whether that truly matters to the majority of the people using it.
re: body composition, you're supposed to measure that at the same time every day, our body composition does indeed change wildly when using any method that depends on electrical currents running through one's body. Even formal large machines will do the same if using this method. That's why it's recommended to always measure when you wake up or always measure when you go to bed. The measurement is indeed accurate.
Still waiting for my watch to arrive. I pre-ordered it and it still hasn't even shipped😭
Did you go directly from Samsung or your phone carrier? I am trying to think which one I should go through
Mine arrived 4 days early
@@Nyotakikora1 I live in Canada and got it diectly from the official Samsung website. order status is now "Preparing Dispatch".
... while still showing "Ships: Aug 25, 2021" lol
I read that they received way more order than they expected, thus the delay.
@@Kiddingyoumust Ok noted! Thank you
@@smperl0c0 You're making me jealous! Grrrr lol
I swear the reviewer I've been waiting on. This is my Dude for my smart watch buys. Bought the 46mm LTE variant. Another great unbiased review. BTW... where did you find black band?
The lte one is out already?
@@bigshockka2363 agree battery life ducks but it's charges at lightning speed
@@shernellb1 yes indeed. What happened to all that talk when the collaboration was first announced about longer battery life?Feels like a fossil gen 5 with slower charging.
Is it true that you only get about 8GB of storage as the rest is already filled with OS?
Yes
You can get 250 songs per 1GB, and watch faces and other apps take up very little space. It's pretty much a non issue
@@tristanweide I've no doubt it's more than sufficient for a watch but it's kind of misleading 🤷♀️
To me it's the least bloated watch I've gotten from samsung
I am a 14 year old and I bought the watch 4 classic 42mm and I love it. my only complain is the battery life with my usage (very heavy) I can easily pass a day with 40 - 15 % i wish I could also complete the second day but I can't. by using power saving mode I can get 2 days. but I done sleep with my watch😊
Bought the watch 3 some month ago on prime day for a really good price. Would you upgrade to the 4 classic?
I wanted to earlier but as of now, not thinking of upgrading cause I thr watch 3 ticks all my boxes that I needed it to do.
I love my watch 4 classic, having Google assistant would just be the cherry on top!!
yes indeed
look at the unicorn beetle pro case by Supcase...as soon as they come out for one for the watch 4 I'm all over it.
I was never into watches but galaxy watches look so good
Ik same but i did order a active 2 because of this guy
I have both the Active 2 and Galaxy Watch3. I switch between the two so one is always on my wrist while other is charging. I won't be able to restore all my existing apps and watch faces on the 4 classic? I'll hold off until support stops for my existing watches.
I do exactly the same between my galaxy watch & active watch 2. A great workaround but I've always been annoyed that I have to re-register my bank cards on Samsung pay each time I switch.
Do you recommend upgrading from Galaxy Watch 3?
Waiting for a comparison to the active 2
Finally! Was waiting for your review on this watch! Thanks Mike 👏👏
Was waiting for this review .... real life experience sharing makes your review worth to watch ...the watch does most of the tasks ...though inaccurate body mass composition is a let down for me...
The GPS doesn't track along with the Google maps..I have the same problem as well .thought it was me alone . hopefully they do an update.
Yes! I was looking forward to your review, Mike! Always very informative.
That watch (especially silver) is GORGEOUS!!! I'm looking forward to receiving mine this week.
The silver one is starting to grow on me. Just swap out the bands and it'll look good!
Yes I agree. I am typically not one to wear silver watches, but with a nice strap, it can look really nice! I am going to continue shopping for a new strap I like
I'm sooooo bummed that Samsung doesn't offer the silver 46mm Classic here in Canada :(
I just picked this up, at Walmart, brand new, for $170. At this price, I'm liking it. Battery life is rough though.
Finally..!! someone digging deeper into running stats. :)
Mike, thank you for another wonderful and insightful review! One question I hope you can answer is whether the stair count problem has been resolved. I've had the original Galaxy watch (42mm) and even if I've walked up ten flights of stairs, it may only register one or two flights. Still, I plan to order the 42mm Galaxy 4 Classic today.
Did you get a chance to test that?
@@rishabharora2887, I haven't received my Galaxy Watch 4 yet. However, Mike said that the stair climb feature has been removed.
@@thebonafidebeasley Thanks
Really great video. Could you please tell me what tool did you use to do the panning shot around the watch 4 couple of times in the video?
Is it possible to measure blood pressure even if you don't have a Samsung Phone?
Hi Mike, many thanks and I'll get one early next with a new handset. Cheers from Australia.
Looking to get my first smartwatch. Would you recommend the 4 classic over the new 5 pro? Looking to track my fitness and keep track of sleep/health info. I already have a s21+ so I'm hoping to stick with samsung. My only qualm with the classic is battery life tbh.
I can always count on your reviews.Keep it up!
Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate it
I dont know whitch one I shoulbd buy, the 44 or 46 mm. On your wrist the 46 looks realy good. So could you tell me whats your wrist size plz? So I can compare with my wrist.
Thanks for the review. Just cancelled my order because these are the same type of issues I am having with my 2018 galaxy watch since day one. Sleep recorded, footsteps counted when I am just sitting and inaccurate GPS tracking were always an issue. After all the updates nothing has ever been fixed. With Samsungs track record and the issues you brought up I doubt they will ever fix anything. I thought things were going to be better having google wear OS in the mix but I realized what the main problem is, the preloaded samsung apps are dominant and they make it a hassle to put certain google apps on and use them. It’s hard to look at the Galaxy Watch 4 as anything other than a compromise of a device compared to a true Google OS watch. It’s a flagship Wear OS 3 watch that runs Samsung’s UI on top, won’t ship with Google Assistant, and comes packed with default apps that compete with Google’s own services. Waiting for a Pixel Watch🤞🏻.
Can you use GPS features on the Bluetooth only versions without phone connectivity?
Yes
Excellent software instruction video Mike. In reality, Tizen hasn't been incorporated into Wear, Wear has been incororporated into Tizen. Samsung really made the Android OS usable.
Pls, does the watch 4 classic 46mm actual screen size bigger than the original galaxy watch 46mm which was released over 2 years ago now cos I really enjoyed the big display on it then. I'm planning to upgrade to watch 4 classic 46mm and I truly love bigger screen display on the original galaxy watch 46mm then. This is holding back my decision cos I'm a fan of bigger watch display size. I can't feel the actual size via TH-cam video since i don't have both watches handy for close comparison. This is really holding back my decision to buy the new galaxy watch4 classic 46mm. Thanks so much for your quick response.
If I am looking for more of a fitness tracker with smartwatch features being an icing on the cake would you say the versa 3 is a better choice or the galaxy watch 4?
The fitbits are good for tracking I heard but their appkciiton is so buggy. The galaxy watch 3 was super for me cause I use a samsung phone. If you have a Samsung mobile, go for the Samsung watch
@@TMan29 do you mean fitbit os is buggy or the fitbit app is buggy? Because fitbits app is one of their main selling points
@@JoshB-zc5jb with Fitbit, there is a weird bug in the app where it unpairs with my phone several times a week for no reason which is super frustrating. I’m moving to the Galaxy 4.
@@JoshB-zc5jb JLeo explained this so yeah. Fitbit has a good device but is their apps are frustrating to use I won't prefer the device.
@@TMan29 yeah I see your point but the only thing is that the galaxy watch 4 will essentially limit me to the samsung ecosystem-but the fitbit can be used with both android and ios
Thanks for the review. I've just got mine, there's a setting for auto detect workouts which seems to have been enabled by default. However, it doesn't seems to be working when I do walk or jog. Just wondering if you know the problem might be? Thanks
Mine detects after 10 min of working out
@@HollywoodingNews all Samsung watches have that auto detect after 10 min
Had great expectations from the Samsung-Google collaboration. But it seems that it’ll take them some more time to come out with a perfect Android Watch. But as always a great in-depth review. Waiting for more comparison videos to see where this watch stands.
Can you activate Bixby through a voice command? Or only through pressing the button?
Great Video!!
Is this now the announced WearOS 3?
Was wondering if the regular watch 4 is worth getting or should I hope for a pixel watch this year? I have a pixel phone so
I would not bet on a Pixel watch. Sure, there have been rumors and leaks, but that has been happening every year since 2017. Until they actually release it, I will remain doubtful
How do you enable blood pressure?
Not available in US .. still.. because FCC
@@mikeholman863 that’s funny. They can approve a vaccine that was rushed and has been proven not to work but they can’t approve a Watch that detects blood pressure because it might be off by a few points 😂. America does not make sense.
Really digging your channel. Refreshingly honest. Well done 👍🏿
Are you gonna do a comparison between the buds 2 and buds pro? Loved the vid btw
This is just a personal opinion...
I really wish someday Samsung would release a version of a current watch strictly focused on productivity.
A watch for people like me who don't care anything about all those fitness features crammed into the watch and taking up memory and resources.
Great video as always, I've been waiting for this one.
I will be ordering the Black 46mm Classic LTE as soon as my Samsung store credits from my Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 purchase becomes available.
Is the Galaxy 4 classic compatible with the polar hr10 heart rate monitor? It would be great to be able to sync HR 10 with the watch. Also it would be extremely helpful in your experience does this watch work with no data or Wi-Fi? For example if I want to log a workout but I'm not connected to internet or Wi-Fi can I still view my heart rate graph and save my workouts. It would be wonderful if this watch could sync with the HR 10 but cannot find a definitive answer online
Great review as always Mike, thanks for your effort and detail!
Couple questions though:
1. I heard the battery life on the watch 4 was relatively short compared to past generations and other brands. I'm surprised you didn't mention it but was your experience with the battery life and reguarl use?
2. I'm definitely interested in the classic version, but the "active version" has gotten zero love or attention on YT. Do you like the design of it compared to the classic does the touch bezel work as well as the physical one on the classic? Would appreciate your thoughts on this as well thanks!
Battery life isn't that good. It drains pretty fast when you're not using the watch. I have to charge mine everyday. I recommend turning the watch off when not using to save battery.
It charges pretty quick with the charger they included. I recommend having an outlet with USB ports for charging.
He did mention it.
@@Catloverplayer quick? It takes around 2 hours for me
@Fayad It was 1:25 for me but I upgraded to the Watch 5. The speaker went out on my watch 4.
@@Catloverplayer thanks for replying, i just got the watch 4, hope that the charging and battery life improves.. currently it's a sad state..
I have 3 Samsung phone, 2 personal and 1 company phone (don't ask). If I
get a Galaxy Watch 4, can I use them with all 3 (not simultaneously of
course), like with Galaxy Buds? Or would I be able to pair/use it with
only 1 of those phones?
Question- What is the best watch face application you recommend downloading off Google play store? I thought we were going to be able to get some from Samsung store but I don't see a way to do it?
I love my new watch 4 classic! Only big con I see is battery life... but I've tweaked my watch settings a bit and it's holding out a little longer. I pray we get Google assistant sooner than later...
Your channel is so underrated!
Nice vid. How does this battery compare to the "Galaxy Watch"? I skipped the 3 because the battery was worse than the Galaxy Watch. Thx
Can I find my phone remotely using watch if I loose it somewhere or it gets stolen? Thank you
I was waiting for your review.
Wow! Bixby looks so fast right now! 😳
This watchface with the bear is the best watchface ever! It's so cute! 😍
I use bixby alot and it is absolutely good IMO I actually prefer it over siri as I also have both note 20 Ultra 5g and iPhone 12 pro max , bixby kills siri.
i ordered mine yesterday and it supposed to arrive between one or two weeks
i cant wait to try it already and I must say I love your videos mike
If the always on display is turned off, how much does the battery time improve? A day or so?
I'm not even kidding, I was waiting forever for ur review to come out. In my opinion ur one of the best reviewers on TH-cam
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words!
You review is getting really good, Nice!
Thank you for this review. I have the original Galaxy Watch, and the sensor just stopped working, so I just ordered the Watch 4 Classic.
Cool. Waiting for the tick watch pro 3 comparison 👍🏽
it’s possible disable bezel function to use it like dive watch or to track time elapse ? i mean = disable the bezel to dont go to menu when i turn or spin . I want that the bezel even rotating do not go to menu , i need to stay in pointers face to use tachymeter
Great review/video, thanks a million!
An actual review, you sir just earned a like and subscribe.
Thanks so much! I am really glad you like my video style!
Could you please address the LTE version and its ability to be used standalone for calls, messaging, etc.
Is it possible to change the buttons from Bixby to Google assistant, and Samsung pay to Google pay?
I just bought this watch it's my first smart watch. What happens when I upgrade to the S22 Ultra?
You mentioned the BP monitoring, but fid not say that it is not working in the US
What is your wrist size, Mike? I think you mentioned this information in previous videos but I can't find it. Thank you so much! 🙂
I would love to see a comparison between OG Galaxy Watch 46mm and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Same here. I've been happy with my original Galaxy Watch but this update may make me change my mind. I've only seen comparisons between the 4 & 3, not between the 4 and original.
Man that bezel is sharp. Great video. Thanks for addressing watch straps and faces. 👍🏼
Hello Mike, awesome vid and review pal, just wondering will GW4 will get that wearOS 3 update? Thanks pal , great channel!
Love ur videos
Keep up the good work m8👍👍👍
How do you set notifications to stop T say 11pm and then automatically reenable at 7am on a galaxy watch 4?
Ok I received the pre order watch 4 44mm. Automatically I missed the Samsung original Digital Dash board face. The new one fonts are to small to read. Comparing Apples to Galaxy, Watch 4 needs more Ram, and storage in my opinion. It's android so you need more. For example my Apple watch can control household appliances but Watch 4 doesn't even support the Apps to run on Wifi. Finding a lot of Google watch faces don't support full function on the Galaxy watch 4. Watch 4 needs a better Goodnight mode for battery 🔋, they need to take a page from Apple in that function. I do believe this device is the base to a better Galaxy watch. Great video thanks 👏🏾.
Was waiting fr this review 😍
Nice video, can you clarify Is Google pay working in samsung watch 4 and is that option to set my pic or dear one as watch face wallpaper
The 46mm size classic, is that 46mm actual screen size or total watch diameter?
Just a thought 💡why don't they make it to where our bodies can charge the watch or make the screen solar
i've been waiting for this video for weeks !
I upgraded from the Watch 3 and was hoping the bezel wasn't loose again. The 4 still has a little bit of give and the bezel even feels less solid than the 3. Does anybody else feel like the bezel has a little bit of wiggle? Strange cuz the display models at Best Buy felt good.
I have the Samsung galaxy watch 3 would you suggest me to updated to watch 4? ⌚
Great review my guy!
You did just like me, had to change the band to a black band to contrast
But what about calories counting in some Certain workouts like gym exercises? The problem is that they are pre-programmed in all galaxy devices. Some workouts will just take into account your Samsung Health Profile info (weight, age etc.) and Basal Metabolic Rate but not your oxygen level, gyroscope data or even heart rate. It is very interesting whether something has changed with the transition to the wear os.
Really enjoyable video to watch. I hope you do more videos on Wear OS 3 in the future. In the review I think you could’ve shown the Google Apps running on there and you didn’t mention YT music at all. Also, why did you take the BIA measurements whilst standing??
I absolutely will create more WearOS 3 videos soon!
It was not specified whether I should stand or sit, and perhaps it makes no difference, but for the purpose of a clean and consistent experiment, I stood for each test.
Kk, thank you Mike!
nice presentation... thanks Mike.
Nice presentation man🤘👍
Hi Mike, thank you for this perfect review. I just order the Watch 4 classic 46 in silver. Where did you find the black leather strap ? I can't find it on Samsung website. Thanks.
It was on Samsung's website for me. I found it in the suggested items to purchase with the pre-order credit. Their watch accessory shop page is a nightmare though. I tried and cannot find it now
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thank you for your answer. I only found the sport band in black, so I ordered it.😊
Great video as always. I currently have the active 2 but I find connecting to my Buds pro is not as seamless as between my S10 and my TabS7 tablet. It seems I always need to disconnect Bluetooth from my phone and then connect to the watch. Am I missing something and if not, does the new Watch 4 solve this problem of seamless pairing with my Buds pro? Thanks for your time.
Sorry I have never used this type of watch but this looks pretty good.
Thanks for watching!
Why sorry bro?!
Great review! I had hoped battery life would be the killer feature but seems same as previous models.
When i get a call and answer it does not work until i go into sounds and drop the volume to zero and then back up. Is this happening for others also?