β Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 In-Depth Reviews. Samsung has released two new watches: the Samsung Watch 6 and the Samsung Watch 6 Classic.
β There are two sizes and prices for each watch.
β The Watch 6 Classic has a physical rotating bezel while the Watch 6 has a digital bezel.
β The display area is bigger and the bezel area is smaller on both watches.
β The battery capacity has been increased and standardized at a 30-hour claim in always-on configuration.
β New software features include Wear OS 4 and Samsungβs one UI 5, new sleep metrics, and heart rate notifications for Samsung phone users in certain countries.
β The watches have a quick release mechanism for the straps.
β Both watches have the same features, regardless of display size or bezel type.
The Samsung Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic have been put to the test to determine their accuracy and new features. The Classic version has a physical rotating bezel, while the standard version has a digital bezel. Both versions come in different sizes and have increased battery capacity, with a 30-hour battery life in always-on mode. The display area is larger, with a smaller bezel area, and is claimed to be twice as bright as previous models. The new software features include Wear OS 4 and Samsungβs one UI 5 skin, sleep consistency metrics, and a new sleep screen at night. Heart rate monitoring has been improved with infrared design and regular notifications for Samsung phone users. Two new fitness features include personalized heart rate zone and running track mode. The accuracy of the watches has been tested in terms of sleep, heart rate, and GPS accuracy, with mixed results. The Italian Dolomite was used as a testing ground for GPS accuracy, with some discrepancies noted. The accuracy of sleep tracking was also found to be inconsistent.
Bullet Summary:
β Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 In-Depth Reviews. Samsung Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic have been tested for accuracy and new features
β Classic version has physical rotating bezel, standard version has digital bezel
β Increased battery capacity with 30-hour battery life in always-on mode
β Larger display area with smaller bezel area, twice as bright as previous models
β New software features include Wear OS 4 and Samsungβs one UI 5 skin, sleep consistency metrics, and a new sleep screen
β Improved heart rate monitoring with infrared design and regular notifications for Samsung phone users
β New fitness features include personalized heart rate zone and running track mode
β Mixed results for accuracy in sleep, heart rate, and GPS tracking
β Inconsistencies noted in sleep tracking accuracy
β GPS accuracy tested in Italian Dolomite with discrepancies noted