info for smartwatches

[palladino.al]

I’m not sure if this is the right section.
What do you think about these smartwatches?

• Garmin Venu 2
• Garmin Forerunner
• OPPO Watch X
• Huawei WATCH GT5
• Amazfit T-Rex Pro
• Samsung Watch7
• Samsung Watch6 Classic (47mm)
• Google Watch 2/3

Or if there are other models to consider.


These are the ones I’ve found.


Let’s say that, for smart functionalities, I would only need the basics to avoid taking out my phone when it’s not convenient. For example, I wouldn’t use the smartwatch to talk during a call, but I’d like to give voice commands to make calls. Similarly with WhatsApp: I’d like to read notifications, and maybe, just maybe, start responding via voice dictation.


As for the fitness features, I prefer something that tracks as much as possible with precision, considering the sports I do are walking, outdoor cycling, and weightlifting.

 

[3valatzy]

I think to avoid. Don't like the idea that a watch needs to be a tracking, spying device on my wrist.

But, if for some reason you have to take anything, then maybe the Huawei, in case in has nothing in common with Android, which is a spyware bloatware fest junk.

 

[Toothless]

My Watch 6 covers all the fitness stuff I need, however the app is a bit bloaty. Notifications are there and I rarely need to pull out my phone unless I actually want to reply.

 

[palladino.al]

My Watch 6 covers all the fitness stuff I need, however the app is a bit bloaty. Notifications are there and I rarely need to pull out my phone unless I actually want to reply.

But like WhatsApp can I reply via keypad or voice to speech??

 

[Toothless]

But like WhatsApp can I reply via keypad or voice to speech??

Can't vouch for that. There is a speech function as I can make calls on it but notifications come up as easily as it would on a phone.

 

[dgianstefani]

Galaxy Watch 7, by far.

 

[palladino.al]

Can't vouch for that. There is a speech function as I can make calls on it but notifications come up as easily as it would on a phone.

I have a Samsung s23ultra

Galaxy Watch 7, by far.

Is it accurate in bio sensors?

 

[BerArtVD]

Galaxy Watch 7, by far.

Agreed!

 

[palladino.al]

are there any differences between the watch 6 classic and the 7?

 

[BerArtVD]

are there any differences between the watch 6 classic and the 7?

The Watch 7 features a more powerful Exynos W1000 5-core processor built on a 3nm process, while the Watch 6 Classic uses an Exynos W930 dual-core processor on 5nm. The Watch 7's chip is claimed to be up to 3 times faster and 30% more power-efficient

The Watch 7 comes with 32GB of storage, doubling the 16GB found in the Watch 6 Classic

The Watch 7 has an aluminum frame and is significantly lighter (28.8g for 40mm, 33.8g for 44mm), while the Watch 6 Classic features a stainless steel frame and is heavier (52g for 43mm, 59g for 47mm)

The Watch 7 boasts an improved heart rate sensor with 13 LEDs and more color spectra, resulting in 30% more accurate measurements during intense workouts

En some more

 

[Hyderz]

Go with galaxy or apple as I worked in retail these fitness watch has a fairly high failure rate ranging from software to straps etc etc… garmin Fitbit etc
But becareful with Samsung as they have a tendency to abandon smart watches updates if they are 3 years or older…

 

[palladino.al]

sorry, i don't understand, which watches have a high breakage rate?
Also are samsung sensors reliable or are garmin ones better?

The Watch 7 features a more powerful Exynos W1000 5-core processor built on a 3nm process, while the Watch 6 Classic uses an Exynos W930 dual-core processor on 5nm. The Watch 7's chip is claimed to be up to 3 times faster and 30% more power-efficient

The Watch 7 comes with 32GB of storage, doubling the 16GB found in the Watch 6 Classic

The Watch 7 has an aluminum frame and is significantly lighter (28.8g for 40mm, 33.8g for 44mm), while the Watch 6 Classic features a stainless steel frame and is heavier (52g for 43mm, 59g for 47mm)

The Watch 7 boasts an improved heart rate sensor with 13 LEDs and more color spectra, resulting in 30% more accurate measurements during intense workouts

En some more

but are they reliable with the findings?

 

[BerArtVD]

sorry, i don't understand, which watches have a high breakage rate?
Also are samsung sensors reliable or are garmin ones better?


but are they reliable with the findings?

I think they are, I had/have the Watch sinds version 1 without any problems!

 

[Vayra86]

Get a Garmin so you're not tied to any of the mobile OS'es and an app.

They're also on a decent quality level altogether. Its worth getting a wrist strap that suits you, especially the material. Plastic wrist straps aren't great - but there is no need to buy a specific watch for having a specific strap.

 

[palladino.al]

Get a Garmin so you're not tied to any of the mobile OS'es and an app.

They're also on a decent quality level altogether. Its worth getting a wrist strap that suits you, especially the material. Plastic wrist straps aren't great - but there is no need to buy a specific watch for having a specific strap.

the problem is that the garmin does not have voice commands compared to the samsung and I can't answer whattapps from my cell phone etc.
Which garmin do you recommend?

 

[AusWolf]

I don't think you can go wrong with any smart watch. I'd just look for one of the same brand as your phone to make sure it matches in functionality.

I've got a Galaxy Fit 2, and the weather page only works if I connect it to a Samsung phone - it needs the Samsung weather app running which can't be downloaded to any other phone.

 

[Vayra86]

the problem is that the garmin does not have voice commands compared to the samsung and I can't answer whattapps from my cell phone etc.
Which garmin do you recommend?

Yes, the Garmins are really more sports oriented watches than smartphone stand-ins.
The Venu 2 I have experience with, I can't say I've done a deep dive on smartwatches and tried many. But to me its real dealbreaker to be app-dependant. Updates tend to break shit over time, and/or are just no longer provided. Also I'm not too keen on having messaging on my wrist, if anything I want less, not more of that BS

 

[palladino.al]

I don't think you can go wrong with any smart watch. I'd just look for one of the same brand as your phone to make sure it matches in functionality.

I've got a Galaxy Fit 2, and the weather page only works if I connect it to a Samsung phone - it needs the Samsung weather app running which can't be downloaded to any other phone.

but I have a Samsung S23 Ultra

Yes, the Garmins are really more sports oriented watches than smartphone stand-ins.
The Venu 2 I have experience with, I can't say I've done a deep dive on smartwatches and tried many. But to me its real dealbreaker to be app-dependant. Updates tend to break shit over time, and/or are just no longer provided. Also I'm not too keen on having messaging on my wrist, if anything I want less, not more of that BS

For me it's the opposite, so if I'm training instead of using my cell phone I answer from there

 

[palladino.al]

"I tried on the Watch7 and it is too small for me

 

[dgianstefani]

"I tried on the Watch7 and it is too small for me

Try the Ultra.

 

[palladino.al]

Try the Ultra.

But isn't it too old as a watch?

 

[dgianstefani]

But isn't it too old as a watch?

No

 

[HDP56427]

Have you tried the Pixel Watch 3?

Also, have a look at this channel:

The Quantified Scientist - Intro

 

[iolaus]

Try the Ultra.

But isn't it too old as a watch?

It's the larger and fancier version of the Galaxy Watch 7. IIRC, they both released at the same time.

I have a Samsung s23ultra

But like WhatsApp can I reply via keypad or voice to speech??

I have a Samsung S23 Ultra as well, and I have the Galaxy Watch Ultra. I just pulled up my Chat app on the watch and started a chat, pulled up a keyboard, and used both the keyboard and the mic to input text; so yeah, both keypad and voice-to-text are options. If I were to do that a lot, I'd rely more on dictation than the keyboard; my fingers are large.

You said something about the Watch 7 being too small. Every pic I saw of someone wearing the Ultra had it looking HUGE, and I had to go try one on at Best Buy before I was convinced that it wouldn't overwhelm my 9" wrist.

 

[palladino.al]

How long does the battery last on the ultra?