Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (2020)

Premium build, nice and light feel.

Disappointing battery life, even compared to its predecessor.

Still, there are some hurdles that even Samsung wasn't able to get through and the biggest one is battery life. Going beyond two days on the 41mm version is a struggle to say the least. And another big hurdle is the ECG certification. It's sad to see...

Stylish, traditional watch looks ; Attractive, reliable software ; Brilliant rotating bezel aces the control system ; Comprehensive health-tracking features ; Solid battery life

Questionable fitness-tracking accuracy ; Slow battery charging

Useful spinning bezel ; Good sleep tracking ; Clever activity suggestions ; Improved workout tracking

Chunky ; Expensive compared to Galaxy Watch Active 2

Easy-to-use interface ; Rotating bezel control is a delight ; Fast enough performance ; Great display

Bixby remains the worst voice assistant ; App selection is still dire ; Fitness tracking features are hit or miss ; “Slimmer” design is still large and chunky

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.

Gorgeous classic design Satisfying rotating bezel Solid battery life EKG support is incoming Tizen is generally a great interface

App support is still lacking Very high starting price Slow, clunky charger No MST for Samsung Pay

The Galaxy Watch 3 offers stunning hardware and a variety of health-focused features, including an EKG and blood pressure sensor. It doesn't have the widest third-party app support, but you'll get good battery life, a bright display, and Samsung's...

Fantastic display and rotating bezel Thinner, lighter design Two-day battery life Advanced running metrics can be super helpful Useful sleep tracking and insights

GPS and HR sensors can be inaccurate No MST payments with Samsung Pay Big price increase over original Galaxy Watch Setup process for non-Samsung phones is a pain Third-party app support is lacking

Not many other smartwatches are as well-rounded as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The hardware and software are better than ever, though Samsung still has some work to do with fitness tracking accuracy. If you're going to buy a premium smartwatch for your...

Slimmer, lighter than the original ; Great display ; The rotating bezel is intuitive ; Solid two-day battery life ; Fast performance ; Tizen still works well as a smartwatch OS ; Good fitness tracking features

Battery life is shorter than the previous Galaxy Watch ; No MST for Samsung Pay (but there is NFC) ; Blood pressure and ECG features not available in Canada yet ; More expensive ; Limited third-party app support

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 is a great smartwatch that is thinner and feels almost like a premium device. There are some sacrifices you’ll have to make, like not as long of battery life as previous watches and a fairly substantial price increase.

But this convergence came at a cost — the Galaxy Watch 3 is more expensive than the Galaxy Watches and Wear OS Fossil options before it, and leans more towards lifestyle than fitness. I can’t say I’d replace my Apple Watch with an Android one at the...

Features like SpO2, fall detection and stress monitoring ; The rotating bezel is back ; Sleep monitoring is helpful

Expensive ; Battery doesn't last long enough ; Installing the app is a bit tedious

Samsung’s smartwatches keep getting increasingly better without resorting to gimmicks