Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Luxury materials Super sharp screen 3-day battery life Comprehensive health tracking D Buckle strap is excellent

Niche additional features Slightly slow performance after waking up Notifications don't always wake the screen

“Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for its longer battery life and luxurious materials, not its niche GPS features. But remember the normal Galaxy Watch 5 is just as good and costs less.”

Up to three days of battery life ; Exclusive outdoor features ; Bright, durable display ; Titanium case ; Good app selection ; Excellent outdoor running insights

Only comes in one size ; Touch bezel doesn't always work ; D-Buckle Sport band can easily come undone ; Temperature data unavailable at launch ; Thicker than stated

The rugged Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro doubles the battery life of the standard model and adds exclusive outdoor adventure features, including turn-by-turn cycling and hiking directions, for $170 more.

Superb battery life ; Titanium body + sapphire screen is a superb combo ; Bright and legible OLED display ; Great health and sleep monitoring ; Good haptic feedback ; Charges rather quickly

15.5mm real thickness means that it's bulkier than advertised ; The rotating bezel is sadly gone ; Ecosystem issues - some features are exclusive to Galaxy phones

Lightweight titanium casing ; Sapphire glass AMOLED display ; Large enough battery for most users ; Google Wear OS 3 app support

Limited, manual GPX process ; Skin temperature not yet enabled ; Blood pressure remains elusive in the US

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is available now for $449.99 in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium. Samsung offers compelling trade-in deals so I sent in my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for a LTE Watch 5 Pro and shaved $140 off the price. The Watch 5 Pro has proven to...

Durable, premium build, and D-buckle clasp

We consistently ranked the Galaxy Watch 4 series among the best smartwatches available. In fact, we typically considered it the best option for anyone not already locked into the Apple ecosystem. The Galaxy Watch 5 series continues that lineage with...

Solid and high-quality build ; Seamless integration with Samsung's ecosystem ; Turn-by-turn navigation, GPX import/export ; Optimized battery life compared to the previous generation

Full functionality only with Samsung smartphones ; Video & Audio Training Courses are still missing

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes in a bulky yet really beautiful chassis and offers attractive innovations, especially in terms of outdoor navigation. The device can be found for $450 and works very well with Samsung's ecosystem. The integration between...

Premium Looks ; Sturdy Titanium Case & Sapphire Glass ; Google Services Support (Maps, Assistant, Keep Notes, etc.) ; Decent Battery Life ; Trackback Mode (Needs GPX Format Routes)

Expensive ; No Rotating Bezel ; Average Speaker Quality ; Lacks body Temperature

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro represents a significant improvement over its predecessor. It has a more sturdy and durable design, a longer battery life, and some valuable fitness-centric features, making it a good all-around wearable for outdoor activities....

Instead, I see the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro as the choice for those who like a substantially sized smartwatch, several days of battery life, and enjoy occasional trysts with outdoor sports. The "glamper" instead of the camper, if you will.