SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm Smartwatch with ECG Monitor Tracker for Health, Fitness, Running, Sleep Cycles, GPS Fall Detection & Bluetooth, US Version, Black

Got 2 of these watches, 46mm for me the 42mm for my wife. The watch was very easy to setup with my Samsung Fold Z 3 for bluetooth. However the LTE part was a nightmare but I will put the blame on AT&T for that. I will go into detail on that part below. I upgraded from a Fitbit Versa 3 and I am happy that I did! I bought the LTE version but haven't committed to keeping the data plan, I usually have my phone on me but I can see where it would be nice when you don't want your phone on you such as the beach. Pro. Bluetooth easy to setup Lots of awesome functionality, such as being able to silence your alarm on your watch. SMS pictures show up! The spin wheel on top is awesome for navigation. You can have it set up so you only get notifications on your watch when your phone isn't in use. Con's Battery Life. I get a little over a day out of charge, I don't mind having to charge it every day but wish it had a physical connection, the wireless charging takes about 1.5-2 hrs to fully charge. My fitbit would last about 4 days for me and the magnetic physical charge would only take 30 min. Yes this watch does more but just wish it would charge faster or a bigger battery. I Like the sleep tracking so I don't like charging it while im in bed. Separate apps for the watch settings and for the physical tracking. Maybe some people like that but I am use to Fitbit's all in one All about LTE LTE setup was a nightmare. I did it all through ATT, for those of you who don't know how it works your phone gets it's own phone number and your calls and messages get forward when your phone is out of range. This watch needs a eSIM card not a physical SIM. For ATT it will be about 30 bucks for a setup free and 10mo (13 with fees) as of 2022. eSIM card came fast in the mail (not sure why they just couldn't generate an email), next day after using ATT online order. When you set up your data plan you're just suppose to scan the QR code on the eSIM card and it all works. Mine didn't, had to call ATT support. After about 2 hours the kid on the other line got my account setup manually. The watch still didn't connect, ,got some sort of SDK error. So ATT put me in touch with a specialist who called me about 3 days later. He told me the SDK error should be fixed. and sure enough it was. Now we have to number sync with watch with the phone, got the code on the watch, no where to put the code in the phone, spent an hour trying to figure it out. Told me he would try to set it up again and try it the next day. The fix Before he called, I figured it out. When I unpaired the watch from my phone it makes you set it up from scratch and since the ATT account was in my phone when I set the watch up it found my data plan and set it up. The button in the App to put the code in showed up, so this time when I numbered synced I had a place to put the code in and it worked. My wife's issue instead of using the automation system my wife called ATT customer service, they sent her a physical sim instead of a eSIM. When she called ATT, she got someone who didn't know what to do. Called again the next day, the guy did get the account setup but then she got the SDK error that I got. The guy was telling her all the wrong stuff, I had to education the guy on what was wrong, his solution was that she could only set it up at the ATT store. We waited a couple of days and the SDK error fixed it self and she was able to number sync and it's been working since. Maybe this would have been less of a nightmare at an AT&T store but the only had one version of the watch for sale. Also between using Amazons CC and reward points the watch came out cheaper, worth the hassle in my book

I bought this right before the watch 6 line was announced, but I think I'd still buy this over the new Watch 6 classic. I love the physical rotating bezel, its super satisfying and actually really useful. The Watch 6 line has some nice improvements like better sensors, bigger battery, and stronger glass, but honestly the sensors on this are plenty accurate for regular use unless you're like a professional athlete or doctor, the battery is fine for me, I charge it once every day or two just whenever I feel like taking it off, and with the bezel I think the screen is pretty safe, the bezel kind of protects it. Besides, how often do you drop a watch? It's literally strapped to your arm. The stock band is nice, but I think I'll replace it soon with something a little more comfortable for working out, the silicone gets a little slimy feeling once you start sweating a lot. The sleep tracking is good, but I think the newer ones have software that offer more sleep coaching type features, it'd be nice if they made that available on older models since it seems like its just a software thing, but its not that important. Overall, great value for a watch. I'm glad they brought the rotating bezel back for the 6 Classic, but the 6 is too expensive for me, maybe I'll upgrade when the price goes down someday, but the Classic 4 is plenty for me.

This is an unbelievable device. It performs as advertised. I've had NO PROBLEMS with battery life. I easily get two days of use before charging. I use it primarily for monitoring text and email notifications and fitness monitoring. It's fabulous when I'm cycling with the embedded Samsung Health Apps. I also tried multiple bands (Thanks Amazon Prime!) and found the SURITCH Band (Compatible with Galaxy Watch 4 Classic [46mm], Soft Silicone Bumper Protective Case with Strap Bands for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic) - perfect for a stylish sporty looks and shock absorbing protection. I also purchased the DUMTERR 3 in 1 Fast Charging Stand Charging Station for Samsung Multiple Devices, (for Galaxy S22 ultra/S22/S21/S20/S10/Note20/Z Flip 4/Z Fold 4/Galaxy Buds, Wireless Charger for Galaxy Watch 5 Pro/4/3) - which attaches better than the supplied magnetic charger. This is a great watch that IMO is superior to the Apple Watch. It has far more versatility without being imprisoned like the cultists in the Apple ecosystem. I'm very pleased with it!

Pros: +Working bezel sets this apart from other smart watches +Super customizable with 3rd party bands and watch faces, app locations, etc. +WearOS gives you access to so many apps including Habitica, Roku remote, google apps, etc. +All health essentials through Samsung health +Works great with any android, so long as you download the Samsung apps. +Bluetooth earbud pairing with downloaded music playlists and podcast make this a gym rat's treasure +The price in 2024 can't be beat for this quality. You can buy the newer models for 3x as much and avoid the 2 negatives, but this one in my opinion does so much already and looks way more classy. Cons -Bezel gets scratch up easily because it protrudes but this is true of any bezeled watch Sidenote: Get a screen protector. This is a no brainer but even with the bezel you will need one. -Battery lasts 24hrs if you are using the watch moderately. On my first day constantly playing with it and seeing what it could do the battery drained fast, maybe lasted 4-8hrs but once I got used to it and integrated it into everyday life, it lasts 24hrs. If you can fit in an hour of charge a day you can stretch it to a few days before needing a longer charge. For those who have an inconsistent schedule, you will want a different watch. It will die on you and you will be leaving it at home to charge every other day unless you can fit in that hour of charge. Half my job is book work so I can charge it while at my desk so consider if this is right for your lifestyle. Also, you will want the screen brightness around 45% for that balance of visibility and battery life. I do keep my watch face on because I want my watch to look like a watch and not a dead circle on my wrist when out in public and it still lasts me around 24hrs.

I've used this watch for a few months and I find myself going back to my Fitbit Sense. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has numerous problems. First among them are very poor battery life. I had to recharge this watch every day or risk having it completely discharge while on my wrist. Another issue is with the promised apps (e.g. ECG and blood pressure). They do not work....period. Both apps require you to be "outside the US" and have a Samsung phone in order for it to even be downloaded. Oh yes, there is a convoluted workaround that you can download off the web from a third party but if you have any problems with your phone or change phones you have to go through the whole process again. The blood pressure app is not accurate anyway and you have to keep calibrating the app with a real blood pressure monitor to even use it. Update After 9 Months of Use... Actually this watch has grown on me. At least it works much better than the Fitbit Sense (the Fitbit Sense will not auto-update the hour after crossing a time zone resulting in late/missed appointments). This Samsung works fine in that regard and most everything else on it works correctly. The battery issue is still there but I got around it by dimming the screen a little and turning off "always on" for the display. Still have to charge every morning which is a pain. ECG and blood pressure apps still do not work. I keep a self-wind watch in reserve.

3 months or so, ago, I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 5G. Received a $150.00 Samsung Credit. Since I already have a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro. I sat on that credit. I am a mechanical watch guy. I own at least a dozen or so mechanical watches. Smart watches are really not my thing. I used to wear a Rolex GMT 2 18k for travel. Getting old and wearing a gold watch is too much a target, I bought a Breitling Galactic Unitime. However, that watch is running fast and I need to take that in for service. I paid $800.00 to service a Rolex DD at Rolex Service Center. While the Breitling should charge less, it would still be more than the cost of a smart watch. Due to COVID, I am not travelling, so I let the Breitling in the watch winder. My daily watch was a Rolex DD in white metal. There are quite a number of news about punks robbing folks with nice watches. I do not want to be a potential target. So, I spent my Samsung credit on a Galaxy Watch 4 44mm. I ordered a white one with bigger screen despite I have a smaller wrist as my old eyes need all the help I can get. I ordered it with a regular black band and I am surprised that I would like it so much. Having a Flip phone is cool but able to answer a call with a wrist watch is cooler. I can choose to be Captain Kirk or Dick Tracy. I like the functionality of this watch so much, I purchased the Classic 4 on Black Friday week with a charger. Both watches function about the same but I do like the Classic 4 better. Classic 4 added a rotating bezel which is quite handy. Putting both watches side by side, they look the same size despite one is listed 44mm and the other 46mm. The Classic looks like a watch while the regular one looks futuristic. Both watches wear big and the bands while comfortable do not fit the watch that well. They do not bend at the attaching prongs and created gaps on the wrist. I do wish Google Assistant is on this watch instead of Bixby. I could side load the Google Assistant but I choose to wait for Samsung to install this at a later update. Google Pay works, I like the fact I do not have to pull out my wallet or even my phone to pay. I use World Time, Weather and Calendar on the watch. I do not need to pull out the phone most of the time. Some reviewers are saying that the watch does not hold charge that well. Both of mine would last at least 2 days. I do not set the display to always on. Rotate my wrist would turn the display on for about 5 seconds which is long enough to read the time. I wore my watch sleeping just to check my sleep for fun. I would wake up in the morning and place the watch on its charger. By the time I made breakfast and finished it, the watch would be fully charged. I am a couch potato. My exercise is walking the dog while I dog sit for my son. So, the health functions are more secondary to me but I can see that would be beneficial for others. I do recommend this Galaxy 4 Classic. In fact, either the Galaxy 4 or the Classic 4 would be good. Personally, I like the Classic better but I am not sure it is worth the extra money. One thing that I do need to point out is: - Ordering from Amazon does not allow selection of the bands. Black watch comes with black band and white watch comes with white band. However, the band I received is sort of light gray color. Just be aware that the watch bands that come with the watches are large sizes. I have a 6.5 inches wrist. While I can use the large band by using the first hole, it looks ridiculous. I swapped the bands on the watches. Now, the Classic 4 has the regular black band and the other one has the large grayish band. I do not need two of the very similar watches so I am going to pass it on to one of my family members. Just be aware while the price in Amazon might be better, you do not have a selection for bands in color or size. BTW. Not all carriers support eSIM on a smart watch. Google Fi does not so I did not get one with LTE. Glad that I noticed this before I purchased the watches as that would be a waste of money. If you want a LTE version, I suggest you check your carrier first.

I don't have any complaints like other folks. IMO there is no issue with battery life. I think folks complaining probably have tons of apps running all at one time, a rougue watchface, and AOD on. This is a watch not a wearable computer. My battery lasts about 3 days with a stock Samsung watchface and only BT turned on. Word of warning for folks thinking they can travel with this watch, the LTE bands in the US are usually not the same ones avaialble overseas and you are not going to find many pre-paid eSIMS for it, if any. Having said that LTE is not fully necessary and getting a prepaid SIM for your phone is far easier as it has many more LTE bands than the watch. Again I have no issues with the watch. Even the stock silicon band is fine IMO despite reading all kinds of compaints about irritation. I think you have a skin problem if its irritating you. This watch does lack the BP capabilties avaialble overseas as Samsung is dragging its feet on pushing for FDA approval. It is far better than an ugly square shaped Apple watch. If you are a fanatic for measurements and details then a Garmin watch may suit you better but you won't have LTE nor WearOS if that is important to you. Additionally, this is a luxury not a necessity. If you have a smartphone all that is happening is the notiffications and call ability has been transferred to your wrist. You can't be that lazy but if you are willing to spend nearly 4 Benjamins on a watch, then consider getting it.

1. I love the big enough screen 2. The battery life is good enough if you charge at night. Some buyers were complained that the buttery is not holding long enough. I would suggest them buying a military style watch that has less functionality vs. Samsung but longer periods between charges. 3. I have a Galaxy phone, and after extensive search and comparison, I have decided that this watch is the best fit to my requirements: - large screen - the display that can show several data at the same time (time, weather, numbr of steps total made, etc.) - GPS (after setting the destination, it vibrates and shows every turn); - you can download a music and play songs while you are walking or doing anything; - it synchronizes the alarms, messages, and phone calls, so, you may deny any spam calls or talk directly through the watch like you use the speakerphone on the phone. The sound is loud enough and nobody complained that they can't hear me well. - it has several apps preloaded. You may add more like on your phone. I have added an app for my phone camera to be able to remotely manage it. It is really a fun! - it has several preloaded texts, and you can reply back without typing (it has a keyboard similar to the stationary phones). You may add more reply texts to the list if you want. - it synchs your contact list along with the pictures. - and yes, it can measure your health vitals including even a cardiogram that you can share with your doc if needed; - the surprise: a personal assistant that can answer your questions! - calendar with events; - compass; - it can sync with earbuds through bluetooth - more... So, no doubts, you can get a lot for every dollar you spent on this watch. A regular day without intensive usage of GPS or music will leave about 45-55% of the battery juice. It take time to learn how to setup the app on your phone and how actually use all functions of the watch but in the end you will be satisfied!