SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch FE 40mm Bluetooth AI Smartwatch w/Fitness Tracking, BIA Sensor, Personalized HR Zones, Heart Rate Tracker, Sleep Monitor, 2024, Black [US Version, 1Yr Manufacturer Warranty]
$179.99
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Description
¹Requires compatible smartphone. ²The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. It is not intended to specifically diagnose or treat a medical condition. ³Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung Account. Available only for running workouts. Requires initial setup of 10 minutes of outside running with GPS on compatible smartphone and Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. ⁴The ECG app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional. The ECG app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. Requires compatible Samsung smartphone. ⁵Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung Account. Phone must be within 2 feet of user with snore detection enabled through Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. ⁶Phone must be within 2 feet of user with snore detection enabled through Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. ⁷Requires compatible smartphone and Galaxy Buds. ⁸Select interchangeable watch bands and faces sold separately. ⁹Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
Additional information
| Asin | B0D3216K2G |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
Zero Cool –
Well, here are some specs to show some of the differences between THIS Samsung Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 7. Probably the biggest difference is the battery life. This one has a 247mAh battery, the 40mm versions of the 6 and 7 have a 300mAh battery, and the 44mm versions of the 6 and 7 have a 425mAh battery.
Then, for storage, this watch has 16GB / 1.5GB RAM, both versions of the 6 have 16GB / 2GB RAM, and both versions of the 7 has 32GB / 2GB RAM.
For screen size and screen resolution, this watch (the FE) has a 1.2 inch screen with 396 x 396 pixels. Both 40mm versions of the 6 and 7 have a 1.3 inch screen with 432 x 432 pixels. And then both 44mm versions of the 6 and 7 have a 1.5 inch screen with 480 x 480 pixels.
Now for the operating systems. The 6 has the same thing as this one which is Android Wear OS 4 and One UI Watch 5, and the 7 has Android Wear OS 5 and One UI Watch 6.
Just a couple of more differences would be that the FE has Bluetooth 5.0 while the 6 and 7 have Bluetooth 5.3, and that the 6 and 7 both have blood pressure monitors while the FE does not.
And finally, here are the differences in prices between these watches (at the time of this review). This one, of course, is $199.99. The 40mm version of the 6 is listed at $299.99 but is temporarily $199.99 as part of a limited time deal, and the 44mm version of the 6 is $229.99. The 40mm version of the 7 is currently $299.99, and the 44mm version of the 7 is $329.99. And those are all the Bluetooth version prices. The LTE prices are even a bit more than that.
Jeez, what a big pain in the you know what huh? All these different versions and generations of smartwatches? But anyway, as far as I can tell this is still a great Samsung smartwatch. It’s just not going to have as long of a battery life as the rest of it’s brethren. So in my opinion, it would be worth it to just try and get the Galaxy Watch 7. Even if it’s only the 40mm version.
Refunctional –
This 40mm smartwatch works well for me, as I don’t have a need for the larger battery draining apps. It has a sapphire crystal glass that seems to be very durable with a nice overall weight. It’s just under .4 inches thick. The weather temp rating is between -4 and 122 F, which is perfect, and much needed for the many climates I experience throughout the year. The things I use most (pedometer, sleep function, wellness measures) work great. The watch function is perfect. It offers a lot of apps I typically use on my smartphone, like Weather, Spotify, and Calendar, as well. It offers an install of several other apps, but I just don’t have the need for them. It’s nice to know there’s the option. I wish it had a better battery life. I know smartwatches take a bit of battery, but this went from 100% down to 84% in just over an hour when I was using it. Once I switched it to battery saver mode (which didn’t include wi-fi), it only used 20% of the battery life in over 12 hours. If you always need it to have wi-fi and don’t mind charging it everyday, I suppose that’s not a big deal. Because I don’t like charging my watch everyday, I will probably just keep battery saver on most of the time and use it for the primary functions, and then switch it to regular when I need other apps.
MeDC –
First off, be aware that this watch is only for use with Android phones with OS 11 or newer. Sorry, Apple folks.
The design is stylish and the feels sturdy. The display is bright and richly saturated. The operating system is intuitive and fast. The band attaches via quick-release buttons, so you can swap out bands at will (both similar quick-release bands, and regular 20mm bands).
This device seems to be purposely priced to compete with a ton of smart watches that range from about $40-$200 and offer nearly all of the features you’ll find on a Samsung or Apple Watch (with battery lives measured in days, not hours). Then again, they can’t do contactless payment, will let you read but not send texts and are all over the place when it comes to recording health apps. Speaking of apps, there’s no app store connectivity on those cheaper watches, and the opportunities to customize their watches is somewhat limited. This watch has none of those drawbacks.
With this particular watch, the face is a bit small (some might find that a plus), and the battery life so-so. You can expect about a day of use before you have to juice up, and it will take about 90 minutes or so to charge from zero to full. That’s fine if you want to take it off every night, but not ideal if you’re looking to measure sleep patterns.
That’s basically where the complaints end for me.
I usually say you get what you pay for, but in this case, you’re getting a lot of watch at a very reasonable price.
This is a bargain entry into the smart watch world with just a few compromises. If you’re an Android person and don’t want to break the bank, I recommend you give this watch some serious consideration.
customer in the know –
I am really disappointed with this Samsung product. I buy a lot of Samsung products and I have most always been satisfied with my purchases. This watch has awesome features and is comfortable to wear. Tracking data seems to be accurate at lease compared to my previous wearable health tracker. Unfortunately, the battery life makes the watch worthless. In order to keep it working it has to be charged for at least 2 hours every day and that time takes away from the overall monitoring reliability. Surely Samsung knows that this is not acceptable because they put better batteries in some of the other more expensive watches. For $200 I would expect the battery to last for at least 48 to 72 hours, not for one lousy day. I really wanted to make this device work for me but after giving it a lot of thought on how I could make it work for me, I cannot, and I am sending it back. I Really want a reliable Health tracker with all the features of the Galaxy watch, but I WILL NOT pay the prices that they are asking for Trackers with a longer lasting battery, since that really seems to be the only functional difference between this watch and the higher priced Samsung Wearables. The Samsung Health Apps don’t thrill me much either. This device is not recommended.