Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Review

In the realm of smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 6 is without a doubt a commendable timepiece made by Samsung, improving their already stellar reputation.

It wouldn’t be just another smartwatch in this tech crowded space because it has a clean design, enhanced hardware and a bunch of health and fitness features.

But is it impactful enough to stand out? Let’s take the long and deep look at it all.

A Familiar Yet Polished Design

To begin with, Samsung hasn’t changed the overall concept of the watch too much, so it does look similar to the Galaxy Watch 5 but they have certainly made some incremental design changes.

For instance, ‘galaxy’ now comes in two sizes 40mm and a rather beefy 44mm, all while its bezels get thinner allowing for a greater screen-to-body ratio. The amoled displays are equally packed with colors allowing for easy reading even outdoors.

Samsung has also brought back the beloved rotating bezel, which enables users to experience an enjoyable control of the interface. Although it has been switched to a digital format, it is still quite pleasing and many other brands do not seem to possess such feature.

This makes the Galaxy Watch 6 solid, premium, and comfortable enough to wear all day, being lightweight and durable at the same time.

Performance Powered by Exynos W930

The Galaxy Watch 6 has Samsung’s newest Exynos W930 processor. In comparison with the previous version, the performance is clearly improved. Firstly, when the user clicks on an application, it opens more quickly.

The transitions when using applications are more fluid, and it is easier to use several applications at the same time. Be it following a workout, sending replies or checking notifications, it could do it all.

Along with that, the Galaxy Watch 6 has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Memory, providing users sufficient room for apps, music and offline soundtracks. This is ideal for joggers or those who visit the gym and do not want to carry their mobile devices.

Health and Fitness: A Comprehensive Suite

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy Watch 6 with a multitude of features for monitoring health and fitness. Such features include the ability to measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep, and even take ECGs. The temperature measuring device is also a new addition that contributes to health monitoring, and helps track menstrual cycles and general health.

However, improvements in monitoring sleep patterns is among the best.

The new Galaxy Watch 6 is able to not only determine the specific sleep stages that a user goes through, but provides information that is tailored to the specific user in relation to sleep monitoring to enhance the user’s overall sleep experience.

Moreover, when combined with the score system that Samsung offers, it is an ideal solution for those who want to sleep.

For active individuals, the “Galaxy Watch 6” is said to provide support for over ninety distinct workout modes including pilates, swimming, and cycling among others.

The automatic workout tracking is also said to work perfectly, so you will not have to worry about missing some exercise. And since the watch is water resistant for up to 5ATM, it is also ideal for swimmers.

Battery Life: Better, But Still Not Perfect

The battery is always a concern for any smartwatch user, the “Galaxy Watch 6” does offer some improvements in this aspect but not too significant.

It lasts about 30 hours on turns the always-on display or about 40 if that option is switched off. Although it is rather a progress than the previous models, it is still less than that of other brands’ like Garmin which focuses on fitness trackers.

But on the bright side, the watch is able to give one day’s worth of power in only thirty minutes of charging.

As a result, every time you are under the shower or are sipping coffee, you can keep recharging the battery in a matter of seconds.

Software and User Experience

As for the Galaxy Watch 6, the device runs on Wear OS created by Samsung and Google with One UI Watch 5 installed over it. 

The end result is a neat and easy to understand user interface. Through the Google Play Store, you have access to a wide range of applications, from productivity applications and fitness trackers to streaming services.

Samsung’s interface is rather simple however, with the rotating bezel improvements, navigation is much easier. Widgets can be modified by the users so that they can access only the information they deem necessary. Weather, calendar, fitness and other applications are just a swipe away. 

One of the big advantages of Wear OS was the better integration with non-Samsung Android devices, so the Galaxy Watch 6 is suitable for even those who do not belong to Samsung’s fold. Still, the iPhone fans have not been served, as the watch is not compatible with iOS.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Pros and Cons

Who Should Buy the Galaxy Watch 6?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a stylish yet functional smartwatch that is perfect for Android users who want something that can track their health. It sports great fitness features that will suit any tech-connoisseur who is in search of a high-end silicone wrist-watch. On the other hand, people worried about battery consumption or preferring iOS might want to look for something else.

Final Thoughts

The flagship Galaxy Watch 6 has also been used as a showcase of the continued prowess that this company possesses in order to update and enhance its smartwatches. This may not be a paradigm shift feature upgrade but certainly the device looks good and does almost everything well. 

Beginning from the impressive screen with comprehensive health capabilities to the round clock performance and practical interface of the software, Galaxy Watch 6 is a real fighter in the smartwatch industry.

On the other hand, the relatively slower pace of updates to the new Galaxy watch may not be very attractive to existing users of a Galaxy watch. However, for new purchasers or consumers trying to replace their old devices, it is probably one of the best choices out there in 2024.