Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 ($399) brings a rotating bezel, ECG monitoring and fall detection right to your wrist. It's the best Android lifestyle smartwatch you can get now.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
Product details
- This model of Galaxy Watch3 supports mobile LTE networks, so you can leave your phone where it is and still be connected. With LTE data, you can stream, text, use the integrated mic to make calls, and more. You can do all of this manually or by using voice commands through the Bixby digital assistant. Please check with your carrier to ensure compatibility with their network and additional LTE data fees may be required.
- If you want to break out of the gym or your living room and experience the great outdoors, the Galaxy Watch3 can withstand the elements and keep you on the right path. It achieved the MIL-STD-810G rating for shock, temperature, dust, and high altitude resistance, and is IP68 rated with up to 164' (5 ATM) of water resistance. When outside, built-in GPS tracking records your route and helps you get back from a hike or jog.
- The built-in battery has enough power for up to 43 hours. You can recharge it via the included wireless USB charging pad, or if you own a Galaxy phone with PowerShare, you can get power directly from your smartphone.
- The Galaxy Watch3 can detect your stress level and provide you with calming breathing guides to help you relax.
PROS
+ Slimmer design than the original
+ Physical rotating bezel is back
+ FDA-approved ECG readings
CONS
- Blood pressure readings don't work in U.S.
- Shorter battery life than original
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Guide on August 10, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 ($399) brings a rotating bezel, ECG monitoring and fall detection right to your wrist. It's the best Android lifestyle smartwatch you can get now.
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By TechRadar on August 13, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 continues to offer one of the better smartwatch experiences on the market, with a dazzling design and top-end spec that allows it to run as smoothly as any other wearable of this age and still compete with newer watches. It isn’t faultless, and its improvements over the original Galaxy Watch are limited, but if the middling battery life or high price don’t put you off this may be perfect for you.
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By The Verge on August 14, 2020
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 3 is the company’s most expensive smartwatch yet, with a stainless steel body, rotating bezel, and larger display. But it doesn’t necessarily do anything different from the less expensive Active models from Samsung.
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By The Guardian on September 01, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is the best smartwatch for Android by some margin, taking the crown from the already excellent Watch Active 2.
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By TechAdvisor on August 21, 2020
It may not have the same app availability as Wear OS watches, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the best you can buy right now.
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By NotebookCheck on October 17, 2020
The rotating bezel makes it easy to use and increases the fun with the Galaxy Watch 3.
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By TrustedReviews on August 19, 2020
The Galaxy Watch 3 isn’t the Apple Watch-killer Android fans have been waiting for, but it’s still a top notch wearable that ticks nearly all the right boxes.
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