GALAXY WATCH 3 (Biggest Frustrations & Best Features after 1 Month of Daily Use)

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  • GALAXY WATCH 3: mikeobrienmedi...
    The Galaxy Watch 3 came out one month ago and I have been wearing it every day. This is what I found.
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    Added blood oxygen
    For best results, slide up wrist slightly
    Still no ECG or blood pressure
    Only 8GB storage… c’mon man, it’s 2020
    Strap is very comfortable. I recommend having two - one for workouts, and one for style
    Rep tracking and move reminders are cool, but sometimes it sucks at rep tracking. I would almost rather it not count at all if it counts incorrectly
    STILL NO ECG!!
    Bezel actuation is unparalleled. A fantastic benefit of using this watch, that I miss on other watches
    No Google Assistant. Not really any Google Maps but you can get Navigation Pro 3rd party app
    Bixby works, sort of, but I never use it. Sometimes it freaks out and freezes and other times it turns on for no reason. Time to disable it
    Battery life is better than I expected:
    With normal workout, normal use, and AOD, I was getting 38.5 hrs
    With lots of GPS, I was getting as little as 19 hrs
    With no AOD or GPS, I was getting 49 hrs
    WORKOUT TRACKING ACCURACY TESTING
    When battery does die, you can easily charge with wireless charging pads, or the back of a phone
    Not that many apps available - Samsung ones are still the best
    Speaker is loud & clear, and phone calls work perfectly
    Spotify kind of sucks, so you need to manually add songs to the music player app for offline music listening while you run
    Workout screens are great and easily controlled by bezel. I like that the music player was added
    Auto fitness tracking is the best! Sometimes I go for walks or runs and I don’t always remember to start my watch.
    I wish Samsung Pay was easier to sign into
    iPhone integration?
    Overall incredible watch, with a great bezel, display, and functionality
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Комментарии • 948

  • @MikeOBrienMedia
    @MikeOBrienMedia  4 года назад +102

    Do you know what Wawa is? Is it better than Sheetz/Cumberland/etc?
    Also, let's connect on Twitter @mikeobrienn twitter.com/mikeobrienn

    • @Izz7879
      @Izz7879 4 года назад +2

      Never went to a wawa so yes it is not better than sheetz

    • @BIGGSHAUN
      @BIGGSHAUN 4 года назад

      Wawa is to Sheetz as Del Frisco is to Outback Steakhouse

    • @Izz7879
      @Izz7879 4 года назад

      @@BIGGSHAUN yes so sheetz is better

    • @mushfiqrashid
      @mushfiqrashid 4 года назад +1

      I have had Wawa and I liked it but dont know the other 2

    • @mrduck-hx2bx
      @mrduck-hx2bx 4 года назад

      Sheetz is a bit better, they even have locations that are just a store/food shakes are good to. Cumberlands im use to are like 7-Eleven food

  • @OscarTorres-br8wl
    @OscarTorres-br8wl 4 года назад +281

    I love the presentation. It feels like a family member is telling me about the products. Others is like they are a fan of the product or brand. Keep it real and as good as always.

    • @SuperAdobeFlash
      @SuperAdobeFlash 4 года назад

      So true.

    • @Moon_Presence
      @Moon_Presence 4 года назад +3

      It's usually the smaller youtube channels that are honest and more in depth rather than 99% pros and 1% cons on the huge channels

    • @ShamrockParticle
      @ShamrockParticle 4 года назад

      Probably. Some of the camera pans are too frequent and pointless.

  • @torababdullah7952
    @torababdullah7952 4 года назад +32

    0:00 just look at this gorgeous piece of tech, this beauty. i can just keep looking at galaxy watch 3 all day. when you look at it from an angle it's really hard to tell it's a screen.

  • @aregaminghd
    @aregaminghd 4 года назад +507

    i wish google hopped along into the smartwatch game, i feel like their software prowess could come really far in this form factor

    • @KodakKylie
      @KodakKylie 4 года назад +12

      Keep your fingers crossed for the Fitbit acquisition! They've acquired Fossil's smartwatch tech, whatever that means. It could be they are going to take Fossil's hardware technology to make a Google branded one. They are trying to acquire Fitbit, because of the software. Wear os, for me, is fine. But I'd be lying if I said it was a fitness watch. Taking a hr reading every 20 mins, barely, isn't something to be proud of. And with that being all you get with wear os health wise, aside from step counting, you need help. Thankfully they decided to acquire Fitbit to finally understand the health/software side of things. It hasn't gone through yet, and it's been almost a year. But like I said, keep your fingers crossed!

    • @austinbunce2619
      @austinbunce2619 4 года назад +9

      They are coming out with a watch...I believe it's sometime in 2021.

    • @Pbeezy4
      @Pbeezy4 4 года назад +5

      @@KodakKylie I thought they already bought fitbit

    • @KodakKylie
      @KodakKylie 4 года назад +5

      @@Pbeezy4 no. EU is investigating them. Google has recently updated what they'll do with the acquisition, said they'd restrict the use of Fitbit data and make it easier for other smartwatch/fitness trackers to pair with Android. The EU has until December to decide.

    • @Ennui.
      @Ennui. 4 года назад +9

      Um...the fossil smartwatches have googles *wear os...*
      Meaning,those are the "google" smartwatches...
      There's also the suunto 7, it's as well using the google wear os

  • @allexayare5459
    @allexayare5459 4 года назад +48

    I work in the medical field, and I think accurate blood pressure monitoring is difficult to achieve through smartwatches. You have to have proper tightness on the band and also needs to be placed at specific pulse points to read the blood pressure right. That's why no smart watches yet are able to do it on their own. You have to have specific equipment for this type of stuff. I think they should stop promising us those stuff.

    • @stuartbrown4223
      @stuartbrown4223 3 года назад +14

      Samsung says not to assume those measurements are perfectly accurate and only to use them as guidelines or indicators. A watch will never beat true medical equipment.

    • @simonpedersen6234
      @simonpedersen6234 2 года назад +3

      Not a single manufactur has ever claimed that it is as accurate as medical equipment

    • @Aussiefilipina70
      @Aussiefilipina70 2 года назад +1

      I find it to pretty Accurate, I have blood pressure monitor machine. I just did a reading on both and got watch reading of 118/78 and on monitor 119/ 77 it's always very close and sometimes exactly the same

    • @Rhodeyguytom
      @Rhodeyguytom Год назад

      As a medical worker I find them to be extremely accurate. I've hooked girls up to the BP rolling cart we use on patients, identical readings is the norm

  • @MikeTaylor-pk9bt
    @MikeTaylor-pk9bt 4 года назад +79

    As an older guy, and walking the dog in the woods, I have been looking for gps tracking info (sending my location to wife's phone) and fall alert, sos emergency info being sent incase of fall.

  • @0arjun077
    @0arjun077 4 года назад +26

    Great content, been watching couple of your reviews.
    The way you are narrating and the close up shots of the product is the best part.
    This channel needs to go up👍🏼

  • @lfish21.
    @lfish21. 4 года назад +2

    I came to the galaxy watch 3 from a fitbit versa. I could not be happier with the switch. I didn't realize how not smart the versa was.
    I use my watch for so many things. Playing disc golf I can put my phone in my bag. Answered phone calls, responded to texts. It's been great.

    • @Grr8jon
      @Grr8jon 4 года назад

      Same! I love being able to reply to messages now and have phone calls.

  • @stupidthingsnetwork
    @stupidthingsnetwork 4 года назад +11

    The shortest battery life on my galaxy watch 42mm was 6 hours, but that was me literally using for music, playing pinball web browsing, texting, calling, doing math, and exercising

  • @kravenkoa
    @kravenkoa 4 года назад +161

    They've added ECG a couple days ago in the US.

    • @youshahilliard9
      @youshahilliard9 4 года назад +1

      so did I!

    • @pangali_vlogs
      @pangali_vlogs 4 года назад +1

      Does the ecg works with non samsung mobile ?

    • @kravenkoa
      @kravenkoa 4 года назад +1

      @@pangali_vlogs from what I know requires Samsung Health Monitor app which is only available on Samsung

    • @namewithheld7835
      @namewithheld7835 4 года назад

      They should add EKG

    • @Kevinnnn777
      @Kevinnnn777 4 года назад +1

      @@namewithheld7835 aren't they the same thing?

  • @LaurenMiddleton28
    @LaurenMiddleton28 4 года назад +260

    "Hey Bixby?"
    Bixby = "Who Me?"

    • @j.b.7525
      @j.b.7525 4 года назад +19

      "Hi Bixby"...
      "HI BIXBY!"........
      "HEEEEYYY BIXBEEEEE!!!!"..........................

    • @nateb19604
      @nateb19604 4 года назад +1

      I know right? I have the watch and thought it was going to be using the Alexa .

    • @rachelsuniverse864
      @rachelsuniverse864 4 года назад +4

      @@j.b.7525 omg thought I was the only one who was screaming at their phone!!

  • @johnnybernard
    @johnnybernard 4 года назад +390

    Biggest frustration: The price 😒

  • @GamingNightError
    @GamingNightError 4 года назад +236

    Overall I think smart watches are still couple generations behind a level of usability people expect from them.

    • @magellan124
      @magellan124 4 года назад +24

      Couldn't agree more. I think reviewers sometimes overlook where we are in terms of embedded SOCs. I'm not an expert but that 8gb of storage might be a technical limitation. A nand flash module is like 1/3 the size of the watch lol. I am not super surprised that they cannot fit more.

    • @GamingNightError
      @GamingNightError 4 года назад +34

      For me the most appealing reasons to have a smartwatch would be the customised faces and listening to music while exercising without phone. But necessity to charge it almost daily and very limited storage just kills the hype for me completely.

    • @magellan124
      @magellan124 4 года назад +7

      @@GamingNightError hey I did have a gen 1 apple watch. You should give it a try. The 1 day battery life is sort of exaggerated. Just charge it when you are sleeping or even in small bursts when you're in the office or whatever. Don't let that stop you. If you think you might be the type give it a shot. Texts on your wrist is way underrated

    • @GamingNightError
      @GamingNightError 4 года назад +23

      @@magellan124 I don't understand how apple watch gen 1 addresses anything I've just wrote about what I would expect from smartwatch.
      You've just described the very problem of every smartwatch. It works only in the very specific setting for very specific set of users who can find charging spots anywhere they turn around.
      Any scenario where electricity supply is limited aka camping, long travel, remote place visits and necessity to prioritise battery level of your phone turns your smartwatch into a dead weight.
      And I'm sorry to say that but unlike iPhone, apple's watches are just plain ugly.
      I would rather go with regular watch and old iPod.

    • @Flowmada
      @Flowmada 4 года назад

      Truth - While we can fit plenty of technology in a small 1 x 0.25 inch watchface... Just as a smartphone is not capable of exceeding a full gaming laptop/desktop PC, smartwatches have significant limitation.
      Combine the hardware limitations with the fact that most consumers are obsessed with phones because of RUclips or Social Media... A small screen on a watch, despite portability, will not surpass the phone until they come up something like a powerful projector onto your clothes, wall, etc. or holographic imaging (which we are likely a decade away from individual user technology).
      The best thing about smartwatches are the fitness features, the ability to play music without your phone, and the ability to pay digitally by touch. It will never surpass a phone until more features are available.
      Presently, I've been waiting to buy a smartwatch that can be enabled as a mobile hotspot so I can use it for a tablet/laptop without an LTE chipset. A truly mobile hotspot capability. It would kill the battery quickly, but that's what wireless charging and portable chargers are for. I thought the Galaxy Watch 3 had this capability, but considering I've seen zero mention of it anywhere - I'm not going to trust the random posts on forums.
      On that note, any of you actually have the Watch 3 that can confirm a mobile hotspot setting?

  • @stevemarks9360
    @stevemarks9360 4 года назад +6

    The price is the biggest problem, the gear S3 frontier was £250, and this is now £400. It isn't justifiable as they are basically the same!

  • @jason-sh7sk
    @jason-sh7sk 4 года назад +83

    You can add google assistant to the galaxy watch 3 it’s just a little bit of a process but worth it at the end

    • @scaryskeleton0857
      @scaryskeleton0857 4 года назад +9

      Explain please

    • @oldie-worldie
      @oldie-worldie 4 года назад +14

      @@scaryskeleton0857 hi, I found a video on RUclips explaining how to do it. If you follow the steps correctly it will set up fine, I did a step wrong, this made it take longer but got there in the end. Google assistant in the watch does not support trying to make calls and text so I use Bixby for that.

    • @Grr8jon
      @Grr8jon 4 года назад +6

      Whattttt that is awesome.

    • @brianmsahin
      @brianmsahin 4 года назад +7

      You're right and it's great to have it for general stuff and Bixby for the smart home stuff! 👍

    • @brianmsahin
      @brianmsahin 4 года назад +6

      @@oldie-worldie Yes, it's well worth doing. 👍

  • @Broken2Bright
    @Broken2Bright 2 года назад +1

    I’m looking to get one for my 8 year old he wants a smart watch so looking for a used one that is not too complex. This was very helpful when deciding to do kids one or galaxy

  • @rafmpm
    @rafmpm 4 года назад +6

    I just bought Galaxy watch 3, its actually very nice to see on my arm. Feel very premium and does a lot. I surprised when I tried the sleep tracking. It was very accurate. But I wish samsung will Update with ecg and blood monitoring system and need more utility apps.

  • @rikufanboy
    @rikufanboy 4 года назад +1

    I love your videos.
    I don't comment enough about them, but it is your videos that helped me decide to buy my Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.
    And for that, I thank you.
    Please continue making these videos.

  • @fredriks91
    @fredriks91 4 года назад +4

    Rep counting is awesome to have during bench press or deadlifts. I use it all the time on my galaxy watch 1. And I've ordered the 3

  • @kelebgadol
    @kelebgadol 4 года назад +1

    The Amazfit Pace watch is my current watch...8 to 10 day battery...for a non-athelete, who wants a simple watch with alarms, notifications, calendar, etc. The color LCD screen always makes it visible in sunlight. If it had bluetooth phone calling, it would be awesome. I'll wait. :D

  • @gamecheese6766
    @gamecheese6766 4 года назад +10

    I have the 45mm mystic black. The call quality and speaker is amazing!

  • @5InTheFamily
    @5InTheFamily Год назад +1

    By any chance are you related to Nate O'Brien? You guys sound shockingly similar. Ive been watching him for over 3yrs now. Let me know and keep up the great content!

  • @anmolchaudhary9977
    @anmolchaudhary9977 4 года назад +62

    Getting mine 45mm soon😍😍
    I would have loved it more if it had google voice assistance instead of Bixby🥴

    • @NASSAfellow
      @NASSAfellow 4 года назад +9

      Few people know you can actually download Google Assistant on it, and I'm not referring to GAssist

    • @warzshadow9701
      @warzshadow9701 4 года назад +4

      @@NASSAfellow what do you mean? Details please.

    • @warzshadow9701
      @warzshadow9701 4 года назад

      @Ben David agreed ,. How to do it?

    • @NASSAfellow
      @NASSAfellow 4 года назад +2

      You don't believe me do you? I'll make a video on it soon because it's ridiculous the effort people are going through.

    • @Orangefools
      @Orangefools 4 года назад +2

      Never like bixby

  • @rameshrajendran9216
    @rameshrajendran9216 4 года назад +1

    This guy is so consistent and genuine.
    Good job👍

  • @Retronyx
    @Retronyx 4 года назад +44

    active 2 still rocks

    • @comedylongpantsgamer3608
      @comedylongpantsgamer3608 4 года назад +2

      Yes sir!

    • @sk-sl5cz
      @sk-sl5cz 4 года назад

      Any of u guys get any lag with the active 2?

    • @Brandon-mc1ml
      @Brandon-mc1ml 4 года назад

      @@sk-sl5cz A lot.

    • @sk-sl5cz
      @sk-sl5cz 4 года назад +1

      @@Brandon-mc1ml u find a fix? Its getting annoying for me at this point

    • @Agent311
      @Agent311 4 года назад +2

      @@sk-sl5cz no lag for me but I'd try to reset it

  • @kond1e
    @kond1e 4 года назад +2

    What do you need more than 8gb for ? When you have a 128gb phone

  • @12fishcake
    @12fishcake 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for the review - very helpful! Its great to see your opinions after a month, so it's actually had a fair amount of use rather than straight out of the box.
    Just upgraded to a Samsung S21 and am looking to ditch my old Fitbit which I've had for a good 5 years now, figured this would be a good compatible choice.
    I do intend on using this as a fitness tracker so your points from that perspective are very helpful to me.
    Can't wait to try it out!

  • @nitrecunboxing8662
    @nitrecunboxing8662 4 года назад +3

    Quality content is your specialty Mike. Keep going 👍

  • @maltehommel3324
    @maltehommel3324 4 года назад +4

    Keep on doing this good videos. They are very informative and it's nice to have a one month review.

  • @djw1091994
    @djw1091994 4 года назад +2

    BTW, you can side load the ECG and Blood Pressure monitor app onto the watch. It is a separate app from the health one and has a separate phone companion app. Does not require root or any modding. Takes about 5 minutes. Blood Pressure feature needs to calibrated with a standard monitor and is custom to you and your particular wrist.

  • @PL-fh8cz
    @PL-fh8cz 4 года назад +3

    The leather strap gets pretty funky over time. I also wear the watch on the inside of my wrist when exercising for a more accurate HRM. Overall rating - pretty good for workout stats and classic look for when you're not.

  • @WollaWinkie
    @WollaWinkie 4 года назад +2

    Heyy Mike, just wanna say your videos are always great man. Definitely the best in-depth smartwatch reviews!

  • @phillippugh2161
    @phillippugh2161 4 года назад +4

    Been digging this watch sence day one just looks soooo good

  • @darshitpattan
    @darshitpattan 4 года назад +6

    Love the fact that you've found your sweet space for reviews. TWS and Smart watch reviews are truly a rage right now. Looking forward to more such content🙌🏼👍🏼

  • @jackbean5983
    @jackbean5983 4 года назад +1

    Two things i need from any watch...phone free podcast player and mapmyrun app , which means GPS for my run. Does this have that. I have heard this has no podcast player that works

  • @WATCHBASE
    @WATCHBASE 4 года назад +5

    A very useful review! Thank you! Yes, Samsung promised they would add the blood pressure option, but it's still not there. Anyway, measuring the blood pressure with a smart watch is not reliable. In general, the measurement of blood pressure with wrist blood pressure monitors is not reliable. So it's not a big loss 🙂

  • @jobjames2667
    @jobjames2667 3 года назад

    You work hard buddy ,you deserve more

  • @sowande1562
    @sowande1562 4 года назад +6

    The camera and color grading. 🤯 wow. What lens?

  • @mar10ssj1
    @mar10ssj1 3 года назад +1

    I just bought one. SO EXCITED!!!

  • @tomgjonaj9965
    @tomgjonaj9965 4 года назад +16

    Blood pressure and ECG is available. If it's not in your region all you need to do is download the apk and boom you have it. Tutorials on youtube

    • @alihorda
      @alihorda 4 года назад +1

      officially it is not out in EU which is quite frustrating, especially they promised it for watch active 2 over a year ago..

    • @tomgjonaj9965
      @tomgjonaj9965 4 года назад +1

      @@alihorda you can still get it now and use it as normal . It's as easy and downloading the samsung health APK and done. Do you want a link to the tutorial on youtube?

    • @alihorda
      @alihorda 4 года назад

      @@tomgjonaj9965 I know there are work around but I don't want to risk ruining my watch lol, also I would expect Samsung to roll out its promises in time.. shame

    • @tomgjonaj9965
      @tomgjonaj9965 4 года назад +1

      @@alihorda it's not a work around, you just install the apk on your phone and that's it. Not need to do anything to the watch. O risk

    • @WATCHBASE
      @WATCHBASE 4 года назад +2

      measuring the blood pressure with a smart watch is not reliable. In general, the measurement of blood pressure with wrist blood pressure monitors is not reliable.

  • @Gadgetonomy
    @Gadgetonomy 4 года назад +2

    I know that the ECG features are now starting to go live since you recorded this video, but you must remember it's not Samsung that delays these features it's down to the regulatory health standards agencies of various countries to approve the use of these sensors. Some drag their heels more than others.

  • @ALLSTARSPACE
    @ALLSTARSPACE 4 года назад +12

    I have got google assist on our GW3 regular and titanium version. Maybe it is different in Europe. 👍✌️

  • @JohnDoe-gv9jv
    @JohnDoe-gv9jv 3 года назад

    I am a senior now and the most important things to me on the watch are the Sleep app, and the health and heart rate apps. I do love all the fancy fun stuff too, but my sleep and heart monitor is the most important. What are maybe 3 top picks I should look into.? Thank you. James in Texas

  • @matthewsuprunov4497
    @matthewsuprunov4497 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for this great overview of the watch! Really understandable and useful. You are the best Tech blogger, whom I've ever seen

  • @RandySimmonsRiverside
    @RandySimmonsRiverside 4 года назад +2

    Thanks! Good info. I just bought my first smart-watch and trying to get used to all the features and how best to optimize my watch. Much appreciated!

  • @newyorklove4u
    @newyorklove4u 4 года назад +3

    Just got mines.Awesome watch

  • @FolkinghamRob
    @FolkinghamRob 3 года назад

    I have the galaxy watch 3 and it’s replaced my Apple Watch and my traditional watches
    I love this watch!
    Works perfect with my iPhone

  • @CHRISINCOGNITO
    @CHRISINCOGNITO 4 года назад +12

    With my Gear S3 Frontier I only put the Samsung Pay pin in once when I first put the watch on and it doesn't require it again until I remove the watch, plus I have MST payment support.
    I don't use the fitness functions at all.
    I answer phone calls, text, check emails, get weather and package alerts Etc...
    For my needs, I can't see any reason to upgrade, besides, personally I don't like the large buttons.
    That's a shame too because I was ready to pair the watch 3 with the Z Fold 2 I just pre-ordered.
    Great Video as always!

    • @nateskool
      @nateskool 4 года назад +2

      I'm hoping they decide to add MST support again on a future version. I absolutely loved that feature and even bought two S3 Classics (the first one got water damage and it was cheaper to buy a used Model on Amazon)

  • @corcoranc
    @corcoranc 4 года назад +1

    I love my Galaxy Watch 3. The blood oxygen feature is cool. It would be sweet if you could access more apps such as web browsers, snapchat, Facebook, etc. It just provides you with the notification, but then you have to view it on your phone....that's my only complaint

    • @shs747
      @shs747 4 года назад

      You can use the internet browser and add a widget with bookmarks for FB, YT, etc.

    • @brmbrm123
      @brmbrm123 4 года назад +1

      Download samsung web on your watch

    • @corcoranc
      @corcoranc 4 года назад

      @@shs747 hmmmm is there a RUclips video on how to do that?

  • @DunhamBaby
    @DunhamBaby 4 года назад +6

    When I eventually get my 2019 income tax returns, I'm upgrading my s8+ to the note20+ and also getting this watch. Will be a HUGE upgrade from my Mi band 3.

    • @sagunmdr
      @sagunmdr 4 года назад +1

      So excited for you, im also upgrade from note 9 to note 20 ultra!

    • @faisalb3705
      @faisalb3705 4 года назад +2

      U mean Note20U

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 4 года назад

      I loved my s8+ I kind of miss it, upgraded from the s8+ to a s10+ broke my s10+ then downgraded to a shitty a21s absolutely hate it. I just dont have the time to take my s10 to the phone shop to get it fixed on insurance. Plus they told me they delete all your photos and videos :(

    • @sagunmdr
      @sagunmdr 4 года назад +1

      @@timfagan816 going back to a non flagship absolutely sucks man.

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 4 года назад

      @@sagunmdr tell me about it man. I hate how slow this phone is, I can feel my beard growing as it's trying to load or process stuff. The volume is to quiet, the cameras suck, the screen is pretty trash, 1 thing I like about this phone is the 5000 ma-h battery, I wish my s10+ battery was bigger. Over than that, this phone can do one when I get my flagship back.

  • @diceflawless9115
    @diceflawless9115 3 года назад +1

    Metal straps are best. They're versatile. You can get them wet, work out in them and still be elegant when you're going out. Yea the silicone ones are a bit more comfortable when working out, but they're ugly af! Leather is the best looking but you cant get them wet. Metal is the most versatile and middle of the ground.

  • @jarredstill2285
    @jarredstill2285 4 года назад +3

    Came here cause I got one with my z fold 2 and wanted to see if it was any good. Great review my dude

  • @aaronatchison1390
    @aaronatchison1390 4 года назад +1

    You're really good at reviews! I always have liked the 1 month later reviews more than unboxing and specs also, but without being bias, you are straight to the point, you cover everything, and you don't get too deep or lost on one subject. Keep doing what you're doing, you've got my subscription.

  • @MrTwinkies2010
    @MrTwinkies2010 4 года назад +3

    I love my 45mm. Fitness apps and the general aesthetic is amazing. Like Mike said though I wish it had more apps.

  • @S01DATT
    @S01DATT 4 года назад

    I bought mine on a trade in deal with Samsung, trade in my Gear S3 for $160 off list for the Watch 3 and I now have a Samsung Watch 3 on my wrist, mystic silver. Happy so far with it, the extra storage is a major plus along with the return of the rotary dial

  • @shmuel1969
    @shmuel1969 4 года назад +5

    Such an amazing watch. This video explains it very well.

  • @MeepHydMusic
    @MeepHydMusic 4 года назад

    So erm... ECG is now out 3 months later, and if you get the leather, you can buy a 20mm or 22mm strap (Depending on your watch size, for an example I got a 20mm because I had the 41mm watch. If you have the 45mm, you must get the 22mm watch bands.)

  • @dark7014
    @dark7014 4 года назад +9

    Hey mike really like your content . Keep it up

  • @TheVaultBreaker
    @TheVaultBreaker 4 года назад +2

    I'm new to your channel & I like how all of your videos are informative, straight forward & thoughtful 👍🏻

  • @TreDrunkn
    @TreDrunkn 4 года назад +3

    Was searching around for some reviews on a watch. Walking away with a new subscription for tech reviews. Good review.

  • @ashleyfox1250
    @ashleyfox1250 4 года назад

    I like your flowing no non sense reviews

  • @samp.a.3445
    @samp.a.3445 4 года назад +5

    Mike, what would be your 2nd choice (you mentioned this was your 1st choice right now)?

  • @potatochalbro
    @potatochalbro 3 года назад +2

    Complaining about "only" 8 GB of internal storage in 2020 was pure whining. I don't think there were pretty much any smartwatches with more than 8 GB of storage except maybe the newest Apple watch. Absolute majority of people never fills even 4 GB on their watch, manufacturers know very well how people use their products and there was simply no need for more storage. It's just like with phone memory, in 2019 the S10+ shipped with up to 1TB internal + 1TB microSD storage, but people didn't even use it which is why in 2020 and forward Samsung ditched enormously large internal storage and sticked to 256 GB internal memory in flagships.

    • @anotherdoseyt
      @anotherdoseyt 2 года назад

      exactly what i said when he said that

  • @rajsandeep33633
    @rajsandeep33633 4 года назад +12

    Can u pls list out the best smart watches right now in the market.. thanks in advance🙂

    • @naveengalla1784
      @naveengalla1784 4 года назад +4

      Just bought active 2, if you don't mind having a rotating bezel and 4gb storage, active 2 is the best bet, on a corporate discount of samsung website you will be getting the LTE version for 23.5k and can add an extra leather strap for 400Rs. If you are looking for Active 2 lte with steel the price is at 25k along with the strap offer. The prices which I stated here are with 10% cashback on HDFC card.

    • @naveengalla1784
      @naveengalla1784 4 года назад +3

      Important factors to consider, the only difference between active 2 and watch 3 is
      1) Internal storage.
      2) Rotating bezel.
      3) Spo2 sensor on watch 3.
      4) LTE version of active 2 has more Ram than the Watch 3 RAM.
      5) Both of them comes with same Exynos processor.
      So for me Active 2 at a decent price is more sensible, as I can further customize it with 20mm straps and various accessories.

    • @naveengalla1784
      @naveengalla1784 4 года назад +1

      @@edgarmolinalomeli4767 Great! Thanks for letting me know, M not aware of that, maybe it's time for Samsung to enable in my region.

    • @pritishjoshi94
      @pritishjoshi94 4 года назад

      @@naveengalla1784 thanks it really helped me to decide

    • @felipess85
      @felipess85 4 года назад +2

      I totally agree, there's no significant difference between the two smartwatches (almost the Same features, that don't justify the price difference anyway).
      I bought the Active 2 roughly one week ago, but I was not aware about the SpO2 sensor. How can it be activated on the device?
      Thank you

  • @tonifonseca9178
    @tonifonseca9178 4 года назад

    I just ordered one and I am hoping that I have good luck with it because a lot of people say their very buggy and don't work right and do not buy

  • @jeelkodinaria1390
    @jeelkodinaria1390 4 года назад +3

    I only like OG watch's bezel cus it give more elegant look instead of watch 3 with nonprinted bezel

    • @danc2681
      @danc2681 4 года назад

      Check out ringke on amazon

  • @alrighty1815
    @alrighty1815 4 года назад +2

    Great and honest as usual! Watching your videos feels more like watching a legit consumer than just a fan, which I greatly admire.
    Could you please link up your current screen protector and silicone band? I'm trynna get the best possible

  • @Photo0021
    @Photo0021 4 года назад +6

    Hi, is it worth the upgrade from the Watch Active2?

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  4 года назад +12

      I compared the two in a video, but I would say probably not for most people. The watches are nearly identical except for the physical casing design

    • @Photo0021
      @Photo0021 4 года назад

      @@MikeOBrienMedia alright. Thanks

    • @littlewoodendummy14
      @littlewoodendummy14 4 года назад

      How is the sleep recording and health recording vs the active 2? I head sleep recording has more beneficial features on the watch 3

    • @felipess85
      @felipess85 4 года назад

      @@littlewoodendummy14 the software and the sensors are exactly the same, so you won't see too much difference in monitoring

  • @carolwhite3460
    @carolwhite3460 2 года назад +1

    Are they up dating this watch with the new software 2923.

  • @PanhandlePapi24
    @PanhandlePapi24 4 года назад +4

    More than 8 gb on a watch? Your asking for a phone at this point 👉

  • @YahyaAlmughairy
    @YahyaAlmughairy 4 года назад +1

    Appreciate your honesty. keep up the good work.

  • @yojimbe1980
    @yojimbe1980 4 года назад +26

    Photos tho? Come on man. You're really gonna stare at photos on that small screen opposed to your massive phone screen?

    • @tvnja
      @tvnja 4 года назад +6

      I feel like unless you're using it for fitness purposes for which are cheaper and better options, this is just an overpriced piece of tech that does nothing that your phone can't do.

    • @PanhandlePapi24
      @PanhandlePapi24 4 года назад

      @@tvnja right...or basic responses on the go etc...

  • @rickymartin422003
    @rickymartin422003 3 года назад +2

    Hi Mike,
    very informative video and info. I'm torn between buying this and the Fitbit Sense. I own a Galaxy S20 Ultra. My requirements are a good heart rate tracking during physical activities, but also other features such as sleeping tracking etc. The Fitbit sense has some new and premium features. How accurate are they in opinion?
    Cheers.

  • @joel4491
    @joel4491 4 года назад +4

    I love my galaxy watch 3. I was a little turned off that it didn't have ecg and blood pressure monitoring buy I'm pretty confident that samsung will come out with those features soon. The watch does everything I ask of it and more. I have the lte version but haven't set it up yet I basically got the lte version because it had more storage. I really like the watch so far if anything changes I will let you know

  • @josephfades
    @josephfades 3 года назад +1

    Just picked this up today, and I did a straight trade for my Motorola One Hyper that I never used lol In my opinion it was a great deal.

  • @amirnazhan
    @amirnazhan 4 года назад +3

    Please review Fitbit Versa 3 & Fitbit Sense when they come out.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  4 года назад +5

      Already pre-ordered them! I cannot wait to try them out

  • @alrighty1815
    @alrighty1815 4 года назад +1

    I ordered the 45mm version & I'm getting it in 4 days from now. But I gotta say, because of those tiny sort-of upgrades, this should've been released alongside the Galaxy Watch Active 2 last year

    • @joseavalos6780
      @joseavalos6780 4 года назад

      Same here getting mine on Wednesday 🤘

  • @يوسفغريب-م5ي
    @يوسفغريب-م5ي 4 года назад +4

    l bought the watch before yesterday and I noticed the rotating bezel get soften ( move smoothly).. any one like me??? or should I exchange it?

    • @AboutTimeFFS
      @AboutTimeFFS 4 года назад +3

      I've had mine for a couple of weeks and I haven't noticed any change so far, you might need a replacement.

  • @mden2490
    @mden2490 4 года назад +1

    I have the z fold 2 and looking for a non samsung watch that would work well?? Any suggestions? I was looking at the tic watch pro 3?

  • @EvertvanIngen
    @EvertvanIngen 4 года назад +109

    All smartwatches are too fitness focused.

    • @mwood65
      @mwood65 4 года назад +29

      Yup, I could care less about my oxygen level and all that crap. Ditch Bixby and give me google.

    •  4 года назад +26

      Well, they're useless for everything else

    • @gabrielmelendez7777
      @gabrielmelendez7777 4 года назад +17

      That's what fat people say

    • @Riven-19
      @Riven-19 4 года назад +3

      @Amusis I would use it to check messages and small things when my phone isn't close. It also looks very nice. They should make a "style edition" without all the fitness stuff

    • @theminecraftprime1
      @theminecraftprime1 4 года назад +1

      @ Yea, what does a watch do pfft... tell the time. Thats what watches are for you idiot

  • @ahefner33
    @ahefner33 4 года назад +2

    Whats the purpose of the regular galaxy watch series and the active series. It seems they both do the exact same thing.

    • @felipess85
      @felipess85 4 года назад +1

      Initially the Active series was born to be focused on the work out, fitness etc. Then Samsung released after few months the Active 2 which included the Galaxy watch features to the Active 1, but it has been just a market strategy

  • @bill5740
    @bill5740 4 года назад +5

    This is my favorite smart watch that I own myself personally but I must say I'm not a big fan of the operating system and that I can only get two days out of the battery if they can make it last a week and run watch OS I'll be happy with the Google Assistant Bixby isn't helpful at all.

  • @JerryThres
    @JerryThres 3 года назад +1

    Why would you have more photos on the smart watch?

  • @adamanderson9881
    @adamanderson9881 4 года назад +22

    The rep tracking...ugh
    I used mine for sit-ups, 35 reps later it counted 4 😐

  • @randomwicked9806
    @randomwicked9806 4 года назад +1

    I don't see a BP option as it would be incredibly difficult to ensure a tight fit as required to get proper reading. I'm really debating on this original or the titanium 3.

  • @MichaelCarulli
    @MichaelCarulli 4 года назад +5

    Hey Mike, love your videos! Quick question: are there any features that do not work as well or are non-functional when using a non-samsung android phone? I'm really interested in the watch, but I want to know what drawbacks it may have. Thanks!

  • @BlueMax333
    @BlueMax333 3 года назад

    an honest and comprehensive review. thanks!
    would like to know how these big-name smartwatches compare with cheaper alternatives

  • @namewithheld7835
    @namewithheld7835 4 года назад +53

    We hate Bixby
    Samsung: "ok, we'll put Bixby on the next device"
    Wtf!

  • @charlesburnette9415
    @charlesburnette9415 3 года назад

    I will have mine next week, goes good with my Galaxy Z Fold 3.

  • @awevaan1
    @awevaan1 4 года назад +3

    How is the spotify on this watch ?

    • @brmbrm123
      @brmbrm123 4 года назад +3

      From my experience great. I own the 45mm mystic black

    • @corcoranc
      @corcoranc 4 года назад +2

      It's very good for a watch.

    • @NASSAfellow
      @NASSAfellow 4 года назад +3

      You need premium though, unless you just want to use it as a remote

    • @fo-sho
      @fo-sho 4 года назад +1

      Seems to be limited to 50MB of offline music.

    • @brmbrm123
      @brmbrm123 4 года назад

      @@fo-sho nope not limited just downloaded my 250mb playlist

  • @PedrozasPodcast
    @PedrozasPodcast 4 года назад +2

    Good video. I’m looking into Samsung watches and needed to see what it has and what it does not. Thanks 🤟🏼

  • @ThatAIGeek
    @ThatAIGeek 4 года назад +7

    Mike, I'm waiting for your review on Scanwatch!)
    We need more hybrid watches

    • @Sharp66
      @Sharp66 4 года назад

      Hybrids suck.....

  • @lydellbell4638
    @lydellbell4638 4 года назад +1

    Great Review I Enjoy your Break down Excellent 👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏

  • @jamman55
    @jamman55 4 года назад +12

    "Doesn't have Google Integration"
    That's a PLUS bro.

  • @jimclenney5542
    @jimclenney5542 3 года назад

    Wonder how well the fall detection feature works on the watch 3 and also if that feature is available on the original watch .... any info?

  • @janislyn2745
    @janislyn2745 4 года назад +6

    Shout out to Wawa! I grew up near Philly and still catch myself saying worder for water. IYKYK

  • @mohamedelsayeed
    @mohamedelsayeed 4 года назад +2

    I love your reviews you get to the most important points and very fair 👏
    Just to mention there are 2 APK files you can download and install in the watch to enable BP and ECG

  • @RoHan-83
    @RoHan-83 4 года назад +3

    “They promised us ECG one month ago”
    - Meanwhile European customers still waiting for it for more than a year since they bought their GWA2. (Same for Samsung Pay/Germany btw. but that’s even a 4yr wait meanwhile)
    That feels like a big scam over here and I wish there was a way to throw the GWA2 in Mr. Samsungs face and get your money back.

  • @peppythetruth
    @peppythetruth 4 года назад +2

    For everyone who hates bixby and uses a lot of Alexa equipped products there's a Alexa app in the Galaxy app store. I believe it's 2 dollars but well worth it. I can literally start my car from my watch and anything in my house connected to Alexa. 👌🏾👍🏾 There is also a modified app to enable ECG and blood pressure app, it's on the XDA developers forum but hopefully Samsung will officially release it soon in the U.S.

  • @GinnNJuice90
    @GinnNJuice90 4 года назад +3

    "You think you did 10 reps, but it only counted 2", that's because you didn't break 90 doing those push ups, this watch is smarter than you think 😂