Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Sapphire glass and good build quality, especially the titanium Pro model.

The non-Pro option comes with a subpar silicone band.

Still, if you've been holding off a smartwatch purchase due to the inadequate battery life, the Watch5 Pro may be what you've been waiting for. The 3-day battery life here is finally up to a level where charging no longer feels like a chore, and you...

Lightweight, comfortable design Robust health tracking AMOLED screen looks excellent Easy access to Google apps Very fast charging speeds

Skin temperature tracking not yet available Falls short of battery life claims

“The Galaxy Watch 5 is far from an exciting upgrade over the Watch 4. But if you're getting your first Wear OS smartwatch or upgrading from an older model, it's one of the best available in 2022.”

Sleek, timeless design ; Comfortable to wear and sleep with ; Vivid and legible display ; Fast charging means less time away from your wrist ; Wear OS is a joy to use

Battery life is still just okay ; Incremental changes from the previous generation ; Ecosystem issues - some features are exclusive to Galaxy phones

Tougher build

If you’re looking for a wearable that balances smart features and a solid fitness tracking suite, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is the

It's hard not to draw comparisons the Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch, as they've diverged as two different devices for two different product ecosystems. To me, it seems like the Galaxy Watch is following the Apple Watch's M.O. by making an annual minor...

Redesigned health sensor makes for a better fit ; Improved sleep tracking, complete with insights ; Charging speeds are vastly improved ; Wear OS 3 really shines, complete with onboard Google Assistant ; Sapphire Glass seems to hold up, so far

Battery life doesn't come as advertised ; Key features are limited to Samsung Galaxy phones ; Essentially the same as the Galaxy Watch 4 with a new name ; Touch bezel is practically useless

Samsung decided to play it safe with the Galaxy Watch 5 this year, bringing more changes to the Watch 5 Pro instead. But even with claims of longer battery life and improved health tracking, the best Android smartwatch doesn't do much to raise the bar....

The best example of Wear OS 3 ; New and improved sleep tracking ; Solid battery life for a Wear OS device ; Accurate HRM results

Barely any different to the Galaxy Watch 4 ; Temperature sensor is an afterthought ; The workout selection needs improving

The Galaxy Watch 5 is an incredible wearable when weighed up against its competitors. However, as a successor to the Galaxy Watch 4, it’s a huge letdown. The upgrades are few and far between, and there certainly isn’t enough on offer here to warrant...