Published On Jul 26, 2024
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The new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 have been making some waves in the smartwatch space, but many are wondering if they are actually the better choice, or if last year’s Galaxy Watch6 or Watch6 classic are still good options. Furthermore, despite many major upgrades, there is one massive downgrade Samsung didn’t mention, and for some people, that will make the previous generation the superior buy. That… plus the physical rotating bezel and some other features I’ll discuss in this video. So this is going to be a comprehensive comparison between the latest Galaxy Watch lineup.
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ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES:
$649 Galaxy Watch Ultra
Titanium
Extra button
New bioactive sensor with 2.5x LEDs
New dual band GPS for enhanced accuracy
New features and software
Newer, faster chip
330 ft water resistance (10ATM, others are 5ATM)
$299 - $379 Watch7
Armor aluminum
Mostly the same as the Ultra, but with a few missing features we’ll discuss
$329 - $399 Watch6 Classic
Stainless steel is harder, more durable, but heavier
Rotating bezel
$209 - $289 Watch6
Armor aluminum
Note - there are two more options that I’m not covering in this video. The very new Galaxy Watch FE is $199, essentially the same price as the Watch6 but with a small display, less RAM, a smaller battery, and other older specs. Much like the Galaxy Watch 5.
Secondly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro which only has 2 more years of support. It’s selling for $299 now but it has a smaller display and really the only benefit is the battery life and titanium build. It’s a good option for some people, but the Watch Ultra really superior.
Fundamental differences
Battery life (6/6Classic/7 all have same 425mAh battery, Ultra has 590)
100 hr battery in power saving mode - I still think OnePlus does this best
Sizes & configurations:
Ultra is the only one without configurations. Always LTE & 47mm, but 3 colors
Watch7 = 40 or 44mm, LTE or non-LTE, 3 colors
Watch6 is the same, 3 colors
Watch6 Classic = 43 or 47mm, LTE or non-LTE, 2 colors
We’ll get to the downgrades of the newest generation in a minute, but first, one of the big upgrades - the accuracy for fitness tracking
HR ACCURACY TEST
GPS ACCURACY TEST
APP SPEED TEST
Exynos W1000 (5 core 3nm) vs Exynos W930 (dual core 5nm)
32GB vs 16GB
Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.2
NEGATIVES
Watch Ultra has proprietary watch connector - dynamic lug
My thoughts on it
Limited selection
Watch Ultra and Watch7 do not have Qi and cannot charge on the back of your phone
FEATURES
Energy score
AI smart replies
Wellness tips
More advanced sleep coaching & sleep apnea detection
New workout modes for the Ultra - race mode, multisport mode
Maximum cycling sustain power or FTP can be measured in 10 minutes
Pre-workout start screens - this was rolled as an update
Double pinch gestures
Fall detection
Knock knock
Emergency siren - audible up to 180m, up to 85dB (on Ultra)
Track Back for hiking
SIMILARITIES
Display same on all
Sapphire crystal on all
Watch7 & 6 are the same size, weight, dimensions, strap connection
IP68