Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE
45 mm, 4G
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59 reviews
Sell again after 5 months
Update: Sell the watch again. The software and battery technology are not yet ready.
The OS is noticeably too stuttery and slow over long periods of time. LTE is nice to have, but having to charge the watch every day or even twice a day if you want to listen to music is impractical. And the most important point is that you need a smartphone, otherwise Whatsapp synchronisation doesn't work well and calls aren't always reliable.Pro
- Paying with Samsung or Google Wallet works
- Spotify works without a smartphone. Drains the battery during prolonged use
- Phone calls work well with or without headphones
- Bixby works very well and can be used together with Google Assistant
- Voice to text also works very well for writing messages
Contra
- OS is slow
- SBB app not available. Had to save QR code as an image and can be scanned this way
- Google Maps does not provide public transport directions via the Wear OS app
- Google Authenticator not available as Wear OS app
- No Parkingpay
- No Twint
- Battery rather weak with LTE. When listening to music, it has to be charged twice a day.
- Whatsapp sync unreliable
Top product
Pro
- You can measure how fat you are
- rules quickly
- looks chic
Contra
- You can measure how fat you are
- a little larger than the predecessors
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Very good
Positive point the battery that allows to use the watch 3 days comfortably in normal use ( notifications, automatic health measurement, 1h of GPS tracking on bike, answer calls briefly, and 2h of music per day).
In an extreme use count max 2 days of autonomy which remains correct for such a product, if the activation battery saving is activated a gain of 1 day is possible.
Attention works with all options on a Samsung smartphone on other mobile a limitation is possible.
I strongly recommend the product.
P.S For left-handed people it is possible to configure the watch for the right wrist in the phone application a very good thing.Love it really versatile watch for a great price
I just bought this with a samsung galaxy A35
it has a lot of functions healt is important for me so measuring ecg and bloodpressure was important, plus it can do all an apple watch could do , so it is an awesome bargain for the price . Value and design for the money is just the best ratio.Pro
- pretty
- long battery life
- versatile
- price
A smart watch that fully meets my expectations!
After owning the first Samsung Galaxy Watch for 4 years, I spent a long time trying to figure out which model would be its successor...
I didn't want to spend CHF 600 on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and, after watching a large number of videos and reading several reviews, I decided to buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 pro.
And it's at an unbeatable price on Digitec.
Autonomy is a key criterion for me, and I have to say that the 590mAh battery convinced me straight away. I get 4-5 days of autonomy, but with very specific settings:
- I chose a classic dial (see image attached to this review) with a black background and I set the brightness to 3 (I also disabled adaptive brightness) and I increase it manually if necessary (via Bixby).
- AOD (Always On Display) is deactivated and the dial only lights up when I turn my wrist to look at the time.
- The watch is set to vibrate (short vibration).
- The screen saver setting is 15 seconds.
- WIFI is deactivated.
- Localisation is deactivated.
- The LTE/4G function is deactivated and I only activate it if I find myself somewhere without my phone.
- All the measurement functions that activate the various sensors have been set to "manual only".
- The 'Auto. training detection' function is deactivated.
- The choice of notifications has been made according to the need to receive (or not) this or that notification. What's more, I've chosen the 'Show alerts even when phone is not in use' option. This means that I don't receive any notifications on the watch when I'm using my phone.
One final note: I've installed Google Assistant and so have the choice of saying "Hello Google" or "Hi Bixby" depending on the request. Bixby is very useful for the watch's functions (for example, "Hi Bixby, set brightness to 2" or "activate WIFI"). Google Assistant, on the other hand, is much better for more "general" requests.
Oh yes, there is one flaw to mention though: the charger... which is really minimalist and comes without a cradle to put the watch on when recharging (as was the case with my charger for the first Galaxy Watch, which unfortunately doesn't seem to be compatible with this new watch...)!
Don't hesitate if you have any questions, post them in comments :-)
ABEPro
- Excellent autonomy
- Slight
- Quality materials
- Finish
- Health and sport functions
- Very pleasant bracelet
- Prices
Contra
- Minimalist charger
- Can't use my Galaxy Watch charger (1st model)
Very stylish and efficient smartwatch
Using the Watch for several months has been a largely positive experience. Setting it up went smoothly, in contrast to the Watch 3, which caused difficulties at the first attempt. The watch feels comfortable on the wrist, is light and fits well. The battery life is particularly impressive, surpassing even that of my previous Apple Watch Ultra. With normal use, I only have to charge the watch every three days, which only takes 30-40 minutes, which is extremely acceptable. Thanks to Wear OS, many smartphone apps can also be used on the smartwatch, including functions such as sending WhatsApp messages or entering fitness activities directly on the watch.
The watch is particularly suitable for use while swimming and is well protected against water.
However, some deductions must be made for the heart rate measurement. Unfortunately, this proves to be inaccurate and occasionally displays an unrealistically low heart rate of 41-50 for a few seconds during intensive strength training. The occasional connection problems with the smartphone can also be slightly annoying.
Overall, the watch offers a positive experience, despite some minor weaknesses in the heart rate measurement and connection with the smartphone.Pro
- Good size even for thinner arms
- Very good battery life (2-3 days with "normal" use)
- Many customisation options thanks to WearOS
- Well suited for swimming
- Works well with Samsung smartphones
- Even complex tasks can be carried out on the watch
Contra
- Heart rate measurement rather inaccurate
- Connection to smartphone does not always work automatically
- The outer ring is very scratch-prone
- When the watch arrives at something, it can happen that you accidentally open apps
- Notifications sometimes do not arrive
- Vibration motor rather weak
- Volume rather weak
Smart yes - Sport no
The watch does many things well and is definitely a smartwatch. I bought this model because of the large battery, which doesn't last more than 2 days, which is definitely too little, and the LTE function. For me, it was important not to have to carry the mobile with me while running. This works very well. Unfortunately, it is miles behind Garmin, Fitbit or Huawei in terms of the sporting aspect. Why it is not possible to fully select the displays for each sport category is simply an impertinence. As an example: In MTB mode, it is not possible to display the altitude data directly, let alone the metres of altitude covered! These are absolute basics that a sports smartwatch simply has to be able to do... I would not buy the watch again. If sports tracking is important to you, buy another watch....
Pro
- Chic
- Great display and glass
- Several smart functions
- Always on reception with LTE
Contra
- Battery only lasts for 2.5 days
- Not suitable for sport
- Long charging time
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Technically ok, set-up odyssey, therefore only 3*.
Pro
- Functions in general
- eSIM
- At last the smartphone can stay at home
- Easy
- Relatively long runtime (without 4G)
- Great display thanks to OLED
- NFC
- Navigation
Contra
- Setting up eSIM via wear app a disaster
- Data octopus
- Important functions still only when paired with smartphone
- ECK and blood pressure measurement only with Samsung mobile phone
- Depositing a credit card only worked after the 5th attempt.
- 4G function power guzzler
- Too few apps, e.g. no Whatsapp
- Technically unskilled people would be in a fix
- Samsung voice control well. Google Assistant must be installed subsequently.
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Good watch.
Pro
- Many gimmicks
- Battery lasts longer than predecessor
Contra
- A bit laggy at times. Fast is different.
- Bracelet very tight for my arm(190cm)
Good but
Very beautiful watch, good workmanship. I find the new wristband very appealing. The battery is also much better now (- 3 days). Unfortunately, the step counter is still not ideal, despite automatic detection, it is recognised differently whether you are walking or not, which is a bit annoying because it is not recognisable when and how the watch interprets the movement as walking.
The LTE connection (Swisscom) is very poor and has to be triggered despite the "automatic" setting in order to connect to the network. Too bad for the price.Pro
- Bracelet
- Display
- Battery/runtime
Contra
- Step counter
- LTE connection
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Super smartwatch, probably the best of all
Pro
- autonomy
- design
- material
- interface
- price
- bracelet
Contra
- deliver without adapter to plug it in
Almost Perfect....limiting ECG and Blood Pressure to Galaxy phones is bad marketing.
I remove one star for the fact that Samsung limit the ECG and Blood Pressure functionalities to only Galaxy phone devices. These two functions can't be used if you have any other phone brand (Pixel, ....).
If you use Galaxy phones, these are perfect and ECG and Blood Pressure work well (requires calibration with an actual Blood Pressur device)Fulfils my expectations exactly
Read reports and comments about the 5 Pro in advance, then decided whether to buy it.
I am pleased to say that I can adapt this smartwatch perfectly to my ideas and it offers many possibilities.
With the eSim activated, it is also always connected autonomously.Pro
- Processing, material
- Variety of apps and applications
- Battery life fits, 1 - 3 days, depending on use
- Simple operation
Contra
- None, received what I expected
cool watch poor battery
Pro
- does everything I want and more
Contra
- battery doesn't last a day with some features
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Excellent and improved
Pro
- Battery
- Ragged
- Heart sensor
- Sleep
Contra
- Too much charging time
- Only the type C watch charger in the package
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Top Satisfied with the watch
Pro
- Battery lasts almost 2 days
Contra
- Supplied without power plug for charging only USB C
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Some of the best currently on the market.
Battery twice as big as Watch3 classic, but lasts only modestly longer. A good 2.5 days for me.
Tizen was more economical than WearOS.
But I am completely satisfied with the connectivity and functions.Pro
- Processing
- Appearance
- Features
Contra
- Battery
- Operating system
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
Battery very bad
Pro
- Optics
- Functions
Contra
- Battery now empty after 6 hours
Tip top. Fits and holds well on the arm. Easy to use.
Do not buy recommended accessories! There is such a charger included with the watch.
Super watch easy to use
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
The watch is perfect.
The instructions are printed so small that you need a magnifying glass.
I expected more (performance)
I have considered sending it back. My first Galaxy Watch with Tizen wasn't any faster. This watch with Tizen would be cool. Google hald.
Pro
- Most beautiful design
- Good battery performance
Contra
- Disappointing performance
This review was created for a different variant: Galaxy Watch5 Pro LTE (45 mm, 4G)
I am satisfied with my choice
Pro
- +++++
TOP
Pro
- lots of apps
- works great with the Android system
- battery
Contra
- processor is not super-fast
Good smartwatch
I am satisfied with the watch - Watch 5 pro.
It has the functions I need and works well and reliably. As far as the battery is concerned, you can expect a good two days - and I'm not a "power user". So, in my opinion, not much, but not a problem for me personally because I don't sleep with the watch.
I don't really have any experience with smartwatches from other manufacturers, so unfortunately I can't say whether it would be better or worse in comparison.
Thank you!Round at last
Pro
- Good battery life
- Beautiful dials
30 out of 59 reviews
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