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Introduction - 0:00 - 0:57 Best for Fitness Tracking - 0:58 - 3:14 Best for Non-Samsung Android Users - 3:15 - 4:33 Best Looking Watch and Best Hybrid Watch - 4:34 - 6:50 Best Battery Life - 6:51 - 9:08 Best on a Budget - 9:09 - 10:14 Best Fitness Band - 10:15 - 12:31 Top Smartwatch Alternatives for Health and Sleep Tracking - 12:32 - 14:49 Best Overall for iOS Users - 14:50 - 16:18 Best Overall for Android Users - 16:19 - 17:00 Mike's Personal Choice - 17:01 - 17:47 Note: Timestamps were generated using AI and manually verified.
I guess I have to say this again. No, the pixel watch isn't the one where you get all the features for free compared to galaxy watch. Samsung blocks some specific features for non-samsung users, but the pixel watch is even worse because it keeps way more features behind a paid subscription to fitbit. I usually really like your content, but this claim absolutely drives me up the wall.
Also the "blocking" is also fairly easy to work around...and it's for features like ECG that I don't know about everyone else but I used it like 2 or 3 times during the last 3 years.
Mi Band 8 Pro and the new Mi watches running wearOS. It would be great if you could make a real time review while running with the top fitness watches comparison. - GPS stability - HRM accuracy - Connectivity w/ buds - Music app/streaming compatibility And an top overall Runner friendly smartwatch/band.
Been using original Withins Scanwatch for 2 years. Works well for health stuff and looks classy. Shows time without pushing any buttons. Lasts 3-4 weeks on a charge. Diagnoses Afib!
I just got a galaxy watch 5 pro for 166$. Its my first smartwatch, and I'm super happy with it. I listened to music for 10 hour's the first day from it to my earbuds and it still lasted until the next night. I haven't gotten to use all of its bells and whistles yet, but if it can last me 3 years i think i would be happy with it.
I bought the same few months ago at around 200 USD, coming from a Garmin Fenix 6s Pro, I was very happy even with battery life, 2 and half days with AOD activated as I do not like to see black screens. The other day suddenly the display started flickering and becoming white, what a disappointment, service center asking 150 USD to change the display, let's see if the insurance from vendor will cover it, sorry, no Galaxy watch anymore.
In my opinion, the Huawei Watch GT4 is the best smartwatch I have owned and it's my current watch. I have gone through about 10 different smartwatches in the past year (yes, I know I have a problem lol) and the Huawei GT4 Pro is the only one that has ticked most of the boxes (for my personal use) and that 14 day battery life is the icing on the cake. I respect Mike's opinion and I understand that smartwatches are something very personal as we all look for something different in a smartwatch, but talking about the best smartwatches in the market at the moment and not mentioning Huawei is like talking about the most reliable cars and not mentioning Honda or Toyota.
I still use my galaxy watch 4 classic and don't see any reason to upgrade until it dies or get the new watch for free as an add-on for the z fold 6 in July.
@tomashi_AXL I unplug mine at 6:30 AM and it usually dies at 9-10 PM. I use it at the gym and some notifications. something more demanding like stream music will drain your battery
I personally wear a Galaxy Watch6, not the classic as I don't care for the rotating bezel. I love my watch, its battery life could be better but I charge it while I work after I wake up and it charges up really quickly. It's also one of the few watches I find comfortable enough to sleep with, I don't have large wrists so the slimmer design is perfect for me.
Amazefit is not a smartwatch, it's a fitness tracker. They are not the same. Fitness trackers are stripped down smartwatches which is how they get longer battery life. In fact, the Garmin Venu and Galaxy Fit should not be on this list either.
@@AngkarYearZero some of the Amazfit products are indeed fully functional smart watches. Just because they don't use WearOS or WatchOS doesn't mean they aren't smart watches. Amazfit has been very busy the last few years creating their own ecosystem and it is shaping up quite nicely. Only wish they'd use some better glass on their watches, it still scratches quite easily compared to a lot of the competition...
For me that wants just a time, alarm, notifications and good GPS and HR, i always wear my Amazfit Trex 2. The battery can go up to 30 plus day for me. Add on, its had tons of community member and update watch faces everyday, so far up to couple thousand watchfaces. Also its a very² tough watch and water resistant, screen are amoled, auto brightness works great and best thing is 35min for full charge.
I am a Samsung user I have three watches the Galaxy watch 5 pro the Galaxy watch 6 classic and the Galaxy fit 3 . The fit three is my daily user ever since you made that video on it I purchased one and I haven't looked back or missed my five pro or my six classic. The fit three does everything you need and it's much more comfortable to where to track your sleep. You're right on the little bugs upon launch because it wasn't tracking steps correctly it was actually subtracting steps but now with the latest update it is flawless.
Never disappoint with your videos Mike! I wanna say my Garmin venu SQ 2 is great one for the average runner. While it's not the cheapest watch its not the most expensive watch either. Looking forward for the 3 later this year which I'll probably trade in for!
Oh, great internet help me out. I'm looking for a smartwatch that has: -accurate fitness tracking (not like Forerunner 965,but quite accurate) -2-3 days of battery -somewhat mediocre size (not too small/light, not too bulky) [so no fitness band nor G-shocks] -could be an everyday carry or (with strap switch) a *dressier* watch I have a Samsung s21 fe 5g and Galaxy Buds FE+ I was thinking between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic and the Garmin Venu 3, but I'm open to any other recommendations (would be nice if it could track swimming)
Both of the watches you mention are good. Personally I would recommend the samsung if you are not an athlete, the garmen if you really want to improve with the data from your watch (and other things garmin offers to pair with)
If you want an accurate fitness tracking I for sure wouldn't go with the galaxy, the gps is not accurate and its hr also not the best, you could check for Quantified scientist to check the best Hearth Rate watches. Of course it depends on your budget, but I would get a garmin venu 3, a 265 because it has music and nfc, if you want a band you could get a fitbit charge 6 or even the fitbit . Or if you want a "smarter" watch I would pick the pixel 2. The advantage with garmin is that you get longer battery life and more stats for running.
The huawei watches are also good for fitness tracking (the xiaomi are trash for fitness), but then you don't get any smart wallets, since its sanctioned by US
I agree with Mike's assesments. Fitness & battery life all week long (pun intended) - Venu 3. Full on smartwatch - GW6C. The question you need to answer is this: how much of a smartwatch do you want/need? More apps, more features, shorter battery life (all that stuff consumers significant amounts of power): GW6C More pared down, more only what you need and nothing you don't: Venu 3 For me I found the GW5 series (tried them all), would activate apps when I didn't want them which is very distracting. For example when I would expect driving directions from your phone and it comes from the watch. I didn't really end up using many of the features or apps at all. That's my experience, finding that at some point I simply wanted the phone to do the job and the watch actually interfering. Yes, fixable in settings, but really? Venu 3 has slightly smaller watches (41 & 45 mm) with the GW6C being larger (43 & 47 mm). For refernce, I get away with the 45 mm Venu 3 on a 6.5" circumfernce wrist, but the 47 mm GW6C would be too large. Both can use standard watch bands, so bonus points there. Both look good as daily users and for casual occasions, but neither will look as classy as a full on classic watch, which is where the Withings Nova hybrid Mike talks about comes in. If you want a much more in depth discussion of these watches in a fitness setting, key phrase, I'd check out both DesFit and DCRainmaker who make exemplary and complimentary fitness device videos to the point where they both work together often. They talk about running, biking, weight lifting, and swimming to name a few activities and have great insight as to what works best and in which circumstances.
Thanks for the review. I am switching over to the Samsung 6. I have always been a Fitbit/Google Pixle 2 user. However Google keeps killing off Fitbit features, while still charging 70+ dollars for Fitbit Premium. I was over it when they stopped allowing us to set up multiple watches to one Fitbit account. 😢
This video should've included the Huawei watchs for people outside USA, as Huawei Fit line is best for budget tracking. I use a combination of Samsung Watch 4 Classic with LTE for advanced features, And Huawei Fit New for other scenarios. Both are accurate and full of features and fitness tracking options and get the job done . No need to upgrade and spend extra money.
For a long Covid patient. Damaged lungs due to double Pneumonia. O2 is most important to them. What's the top performer smartwatch, or wearable tech, for O2?
I have a 46mm galaxy R805u I love its been used every day has a few nicks but works battery life is going. Should I give it up or can I have it refurbished
Got a Galaxy 6 classic about a month ago - so far so good. One funny thing - I was playing with a dog some weeks back. I would pick up a ball and throw it, and the dog would take off, get it and bring it back. At one point the watch started buzzing - I was curious what it was all about - there was a thing on the screen that said "Did you fall?", or "Do you need help?" - can't remember which. I select "No" - it then had a menu with things like "Yes, I fell, but I got back up", "I didn't fall", and something else - I guess to summon help.
My Garmin Venu SQ 2 is the perfect. For me. Because it's mine and it's brilliant. Clean design, clean menu, tons of functions, 7+ days of battery life with 24h health tracking. And the great ecosystem of Garmin. :) My ex had a Galaxy Watch 5 with laughable 1-1,5 days of battery life, terrible GPS (which lost signal and stopped tracking in the middle of nowhere), etc. It was a joke compared to my Garmin, even she realized that after a few weeks. Not to mention the chaotic and terrible Samsung Health app. What a mess. :D
I would put the Galaxy Fit 3 at at easy number one - as an Apple Watch user. I wish Apple made something similar for iOS that was much cheaper and lasted all week on battery.
Great comparison. Thanks. Question about the Galaxy 4 Classic not being supported after 2025. How does that actually hinder it from serving as a smart watch after that? Obviously it wouldn’t get any more updates, but wouldn’t it still function as normal? Thanks again.
I had the OnePlus Watch 2 and i returned it. I was getting very inconsistent notifications and did not get text messages at all. I did everything I could in regards to possibly fixing to watch myself, contacted one plus support number and they told me it was an issue with my phone. I told them that I attempted to pair it with three other phones that I have including my kids phones and it didn't work. They eventually had a cave and took it back. Currently shopping in new watch now and I don't know what to get.
Just switched to galaxy watch ultra from watch 4 classic. The older one had very bad battery life (with aging) and it was slow. I personally love the watch ultra design in white, it looks gorgeous while retaining a circular big display.
could you do the same for kid watches? the info out there purely focuses on adults and addons for fitness tracking (mostly useless for kids and safety)
I bought a really nice-looking watch last year. It was the first time I'd worn a watch since I was a kid. But it was too large for my wrist, made me look like a target for thieves, so big that it made my arm look small, like I was trying too hard to wear it. It also was supposed to keep itself charged through kinetics, but I constantly had to manually fix the hands. Finally, not a month after owning the watch, one day I was in a rush, getting into a taxi at the airport, and the watch snagged onto the seatbelt and sling-shotted into the tarmac, smashing the display all to pieces and sending dirt and its guts throughout the mechanism. I haven't bought another watch since. I can't imagine buying a smartwatch only for that to happen.
You said it yourself, it was too large. You can’t have a small wrist and expect an invictus watch to look good. I have a small wrist, speaking of cheap-ish watches, a seiko or an orient 3 star are the type of watches that look good. I bought a smartwatch recently because I’m more invested in running, cycling and other stuff, a garmin forerunner 165 or 265 are great options, I’d say that the 965 starts to get a bit too big. Also, you may not need all its functionalities. On the other hand, I’d never get a garmin tactix 7 pro ballistics, or any g-shock whatsoever, even working with law enforcement. It wouldn’t fit my wrist and looks clunky
@@KnigthMare69 Yup I need something durable for small wrists that doesn't make me a moving target for robbers. Functionality, well, can tell the time and date and track my steps. But I'd rather also have something that I can connect to Google Assistant and other voice command apps. Ultimately I want something that can at least introduce a workaround for interacting with tools like ChatGPT and Claude because I use that stuff a lot more than nearly everyone else I know. The ideal one would be good at tracking sleep data, too.
Any thoughts on the best smart watch for seniors with an iphone which has fall detection? I was keen on the Google Pixel Watch but just realised that they aren't compatible with iPhones. Any other recommendations besides the obvious Apple Watch?
Any Garmin forerunner, if fall detection is a must, I’d say the 165 music or the 965 (the mid range one, 265, surprisingly doesn’t have fall detection)
I'm looking for a fitness watch. I just want to track my heart rate, sleep and steps . I don't need to see calls or messages. Has someone a recommendations? It should be on the smaller side since I have a tiny wrist.
Hello. I also want advice if possible. I am interested in a smartwatch for iOS less Apple Watch only for notifications and minimal health. What do you recommend like Huawei, Garmin, Amazfit. Thanks
The whoop strap would have been perfect if they could have displayed the time through the fabric somehow. Like have it turned off normally but when you look at the strap a screen turns on behind the fabric
I'm enjoying the Tic Watch Pro 5. I went on vacation with the family and forgot my watch charger at home. I was able to switch it into essential mode to get 10 days out of a charge on this thing. It also has heart rate tracking and I love the steps tracker. I just usually use the Google Fit app for my tracking.
I'm wondering why the Ticwatch Pro 5 or Pro 5 Enduro wasn't mentioned. Best battery life with the dual display, super endurable, rotating crown , up-to-date chip set & promised Wear OS 4 update.
Below are several smartwatch brands that Mike O'brien hasn't mentioned that are widely used by athletes in Asia. Coros, Huawei, Amazfit. I don't know why Mike didn't include Huawei at all, maybe because a lot of his audience is from America.
I'm probably going to get Venu3 then, thanks! Just a little bit shame that it doesn't have cellular data, but besides that looks like awesome fit for me
I've got the Miband, surprisingly good especially for what I paid for it. Not flashy but does what I need it to, essentially never have to charge it and I've heard from many sources that it's accurate in heart rate tracking.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Garmin Descent MK3! Perhaps not the diving aspect of it, but the rest of the features. All the reviews on YT are based sololy on the diving aspect of it. Would love to hear about the other features too!
The ridiculous subscription models of whoop and ora just kills them as an option for me. (Side note - why doesn't Garmin make a similar simple face less tracking band like whoop but without the £300 a year ridiculous subscription model)
Is there a best watch for a child with disabilities who is a runner (as in runs away) that can relay her position to someone if she doesn't have a phone nearby?
I just bought a Huawei fit 3, it was on discount on Amazon also, and think that it's really cool and imo it looks cooler than most watches and it was really cheap so big recommendation, it looks like and apple watch but with an amoled screen
Hi, i am a heart patient at the age of 28 so i need a watch that can track my heart rate and gives me a reminder when to walk so i dont get trombose. I am new to smartwatches and i use an Poco F4GT phone. What would be a good option for me?
Im huge into fitness and im watching at the galaxy watch 7 or the venu 2 out of these what would you recommend. My budget is 350US so what are some alternatives as well?
Mike - I'm using tye ticwatch pro 5 with my oneplus open and it looks and feels really good. I guess they're a bit slow on the os updates but I'm fine with that. I get 3-4 days of battery life with all notifications on. I used to wear the huawei gt3 pro but it wasn't built for replying to messages - and that battery lasted 12 days!
I've had the OnePlus watch 2 for three weeks now and I love it so far. I switched my sim card out of the S23 Ultra and GW 6 Classic. So the OnePlus 12 and OP watch 2 are my main drivers for the time being.
@@bpzay2491 I like the design of the OP better, my only knock is that the crown doesn't have rotating functionality. Other than that, OP watch 2 all day. I also like the set of free watch faces they have. I use Samsung Health on it as well, so I'm not missing anything in terms of apps . But if you are keeping a Samsung phone, you may not get the full benefit.
Hi! I love your videos. Thanks for all the tips. Have you tried the Polar watches? Have a Garmin vivoactive 4 now and will probably get the venue 3. My boyfriend has a Polar so got curious. Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy seem to have low battery life. (Have a samsung sg23 phone) Thanks a lot. /Jenny from Sweden
Hello Mike, I have a Google pixel watch 3 45 mm and I'm very impressed with the battery life on this watch compared to my Google pixel watch 1, I'm liking the auto sleep tracker feature, I also have WhatsApp on my watch and wonder will WhatsApp work while the phone is switched off?
Hi Mike, brilliant review, thank you. Can we have 1 more category please? Watch that makes you feel special every single time you wear it? That’ll be my awesome Garmin Marq (Gen 2) It’s a thing of beauty
@diegoyuiop I can get two days out of mine if I turn the always on display off. I just keep the always on display on and just put it on charge when I get home.
I liked Xiaomi's bands for a while. I had the band 5, 6, and 7. I stopped upgrading at the 8, because starting with the 8, you could only use the Mi Fitness app (and not the Zepp app). The Mi Fitness app doesn't support imperial units. It's not *that* big a deal to do the conversions, but I feel like I shouldn't have to. I'll check out the Samsung Fit 3, though. :)
I would like to share my experience with the Amazfit GTR 3. I purchased the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro in January 2022. I liked the design of the watch and the battery life. In July 2023, I sent it in for a warranty claim, because the touchscreen stopped working and the watch could not be operated. The claim was accepted, the fault was unrepairable and was resolved by replacing it with a new piece. Unfortunately in August 2024 even with this new watch there was a defect, the watch would always switch to the switch off/restart screen and then switch off. Now the watch cannot be used. The first watch lasted functional for 18 months. The second one only worked for 13 months and this one, even though it was new, could no longer be claimed. Amazfit's statement on the repair of the Amazfit GTR 3 watch was that due to the waterproof design and design of the watch, it could not be repaired or would not be cost effective. At least I gained experience, next time just don't accept the replacement but straight out withdraw from the contract and buy it again, at least one gets the warranty again, which may not be a bad thing with this watch. I was satisfied with the watch, but I admit that it could have worked longer.
I had too a bad experience with Amazfit reliability since the PACE came out in 2017, two months and battery heating up and then dropping quickly, service changed with new one, after 3 months same issue that was probably due to water entering the watch. Had very good experience with Huawei (my GT and my wife Fit) very good conditions after more than 3 years and with Garmin Fenix 6s Pro, I will avoid Amazfit in the future.
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Is it worth it to get the LTE version of a galaxy watch because where i live (Poland) it's like a +120$ option?
Really comprehensive analysis..kudos!! Just one question... how's the cmf watch pro/pro2?
How much is the second month of whoop?
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Where is this ‘me and” watch. Or I’m not hearing it correct.. please 11/21/24
Introduction - 0:00 - 0:57
Best for Fitness Tracking - 0:58 - 3:14
Best for Non-Samsung Android Users - 3:15 - 4:33
Best Looking Watch and Best Hybrid Watch - 4:34 - 6:50
Best Battery Life - 6:51 - 9:08
Best on a Budget - 9:09 - 10:14
Best Fitness Band - 10:15 - 12:31
Top Smartwatch Alternatives for Health and Sleep Tracking - 12:32 - 14:49
Best Overall for iOS Users - 14:50 - 16:18
Best Overall for Android Users - 16:19 - 17:00
Mike's Personal Choice - 17:01 - 17:47
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@@kvCrag I plugged the automated transcript into ChatGPT and verified that each time frame worked pretty much
RIP Fossil Hybrid Smartwatches, they were so good looking until the software start to crumble
Yes for sure, sadly fossil sucks with there software currently, it's gone down hill sadly.
I guess I have to say this again. No, the pixel watch isn't the one where you get all the features for free compared to galaxy watch. Samsung blocks some specific features for non-samsung users, but the pixel watch is even worse because it keeps way more features behind a paid subscription to fitbit. I usually really like your content, but this claim absolutely drives me up the wall.
Fair point. The subscription for fitbit is something that has always frustrated me as well
Also the "blocking" is also fairly easy to work around...and it's for features like ECG that I don't know about everyone else but I used it like 2 or 3 times during the last 3 years.
It'll be patched @@hugocosta6125
Galaxy watch ECG for other android phones can be activated but you need to know how to do that complex procedure with the adb comands and modded apps
"I guess I have to say it again..." Really Bro, calm down...it's not that serious.
Mi Band 8 Pro and the new Mi watches running wearOS.
It would be great if you could make a real time review while running with the top fitness watches comparison.
- GPS stability
- HRM accuracy
- Connectivity w/ buds
- Music app/streaming compatibility
And an top overall Runner friendly smartwatch/band.
Been using original Withins Scanwatch for 2 years. Works well for health stuff and looks classy. Shows time without pushing any buttons. Lasts 3-4 weeks on a charge. Diagnoses Afib!
Use timestamps... you said it urself, its 2024
Just added them.
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Shut up boomer
@@MikeOBrienMediathank you!! Sweet how YT lets you do that.
lol haha
I just got a galaxy watch 5 pro for 166$. Its my first smartwatch, and I'm super happy with it. I listened to music for 10 hour's the first day from it to my earbuds and it still lasted until the next night. I haven't gotten to use all of its bells and whistles yet, but if it can last me 3 years i think i would be happy with it.
It'll last 1 and a half years tbh. The battery doesn't last as long as you might hope
I bought the same few months ago at around 200 USD, coming from a Garmin Fenix 6s Pro, I was very happy even with battery life, 2 and half days with AOD activated as I do not like to see black screens. The other day suddenly the display started flickering and becoming white, what a disappointment, service center asking 150 USD to change the display, let's see if the insurance from vendor will cover it, sorry, no Galaxy watch anymore.
Battery will break your heart eventually if it hasn't already.
In my opinion, the Huawei GT 4 and Huawei FIT 3 deserve to be on the list.
In my opinion, the Huawei Watch GT4 is the best smartwatch I have owned and it's my current watch. I have gone through about 10 different smartwatches in the past year (yes, I know I have a problem lol) and the Huawei GT4 Pro is the only one that has ticked most of the boxes (for my personal use) and that 14 day battery life is the icing on the cake. I respect Mike's opinion and I understand that smartwatches are something very personal as we all look for something different in a smartwatch, but talking about the best smartwatches in the market at the moment and not mentioning Huawei is like talking about the most reliable cars and not mentioning Honda or Toyota.
Woah. Huawei watch is not on his list? Imo it's the best smart watch
Just curious, can I use a Huawei watch in the US on a Samsung phone? I know Rob "The Quantified Scientist" say they're very good....
@@TischTosh yes you can. Huawei is compatible
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What about people who need to use it to get messages/texts/calls? Really appreciate the video. Thanks.
What’s the best smartwatch that’s compatible for all android phones? Thank you
I still use my galaxy watch 4 classic and don't see any reason to upgrade until it dies or get the new watch for free as an add-on for the z fold 6 in July.
I totally agree i still have my watch 4 classic
How's the battery day to day? Was thinking on getting the non-classic in the 40mm size since it's so insanely discounted.
Great bit of kid, especially if you have a Samsung phone. 👍🏻
@tomashi_AXL I unplug mine at 6:30 AM and it usually dies at 9-10 PM. I use it at the gym and some notifications. something more demanding like stream music will drain your battery
@tomashi_AXL I have the 46mm and it still lasts me about 40-44 hrs
I personally wear a Galaxy Watch6, not the classic as I don't care for the rotating bezel. I love my watch, its battery life could be better but I charge it while I work after I wake up and it charges up really quickly. It's also one of the few watches I find comfortable enough to sleep with, I don't have large wrists so the slimmer design is perfect for me.
Whoop is exactly what I'm looking for, so I was ready to buy, but it requires a yearly fee of 300 USD, so I'm still looking.
Ridiculous, you want to buy a watch outright not continuously pay for it every year over and over
Where the heck is amazefit on your list?
it's it's inexpensive full-featured and has amazing battery life.
Amazefit is not a smartwatch, it's a fitness tracker. They are not the same. Fitness trackers are stripped down smartwatches which is how they get longer battery life. In fact, the Garmin Venu and Galaxy Fit should not be on this list either.
@@AngkarYearZero some of the Amazfit products are indeed fully functional smart watches. Just because they don't use WearOS or WatchOS doesn't mean they aren't smart watches. Amazfit has been very busy the last few years creating their own ecosystem and it is shaping up quite nicely. Only wish they'd use some better glass on their watches, it still scratches quite easily compared to a lot of the competition...
For me that wants just a time, alarm, notifications and good GPS and HR, i always wear my Amazfit Trex 2. The battery can go up to 30 plus day for me. Add on, its had tons of community member and update watch faces everyday, so far up to couple thousand watchfaces. Also its a very² tough watch and water resistant, screen are amoled, auto brightness works great and best thing is 35min for full charge.
Work with android mate?
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I am a Samsung user I have three watches the Galaxy watch 5 pro the Galaxy watch 6 classic and the Galaxy fit 3 . The fit three is my daily user ever since you made that video on it I purchased one and I haven't looked back or missed my five pro or my six classic. The fit three does everything you need and it's much more comfortable to where to track your sleep. You're right on the little bugs upon launch because it wasn't tracking steps correctly it was actually subtracting steps but now with the latest update it is flawless.
How is the battery in the fit 3?
5 to 6 days, really its a fantastic and practical watch, it make me to put down my galaxy watch 4
@@Wippomonster I get 4 days easy with continuous HR tracking and notifications on
No GPS on Fit 3, still have to carry a phone when you go run.
@Ramboxit who doesn't take there phone on a run? For music n safety?
Never disappoint with your videos Mike! I wanna say my Garmin venu SQ 2 is great one for the average runner. While it's not the cheapest watch its not the most expensive watch either. Looking forward for the 3 later this year which I'll probably trade in for!
Oh, great internet help me out. I'm looking for a smartwatch that has:
-accurate fitness tracking (not like Forerunner 965,but quite accurate)
-2-3 days of battery
-somewhat mediocre size (not too small/light, not too bulky) [so no fitness band nor G-shocks]
-could be an everyday carry or (with strap switch) a *dressier* watch
I have a Samsung s21 fe 5g and Galaxy Buds FE+
I was thinking between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic and the Garmin Venu 3, but I'm open to any other recommendations
(would be nice if it could track swimming)
Both of the watches you mention are good. Personally I would recommend the samsung if you are not an athlete, the garmen if you really want to improve with the data from your watch (and other things garmin offers to pair with)
If you want an accurate fitness tracking I for sure wouldn't go with the galaxy, the gps is not accurate and its hr also not the best, you could check for Quantified scientist to check the best Hearth Rate watches. Of course it depends on your budget, but I would get a garmin venu 3, a 265 because it has music and nfc, if you want a band you could get a fitbit charge 6 or even the fitbit . Or if you want a "smarter" watch I would pick the pixel 2. The advantage with garmin is that you get longer battery life and more stats for running.
The huawei watches are also good for fitness tracking (the xiaomi are trash for fitness), but then you don't get any smart wallets, since its sanctioned by US
I agree with Mike's assesments. Fitness & battery life all week long (pun intended) - Venu 3. Full on smartwatch - GW6C.
The question you need to answer is this: how much of a smartwatch do you want/need?
More apps, more features, shorter battery life (all that stuff consumers significant amounts of power): GW6C
More pared down, more only what you need and nothing you don't: Venu 3
For me I found the GW5 series (tried them all), would activate apps when I didn't want them which is very distracting. For example when I would expect driving directions from your phone and it comes from the watch. I didn't really end up using many of the features or apps at all. That's my experience, finding that at some point I simply wanted the phone to do the job and the watch actually interfering. Yes, fixable in settings, but really?
Venu 3 has slightly smaller watches (41 & 45 mm) with the GW6C being larger (43 & 47 mm). For refernce, I get away with the 45 mm Venu 3 on a 6.5" circumfernce wrist, but the 47 mm GW6C would be too large.
Both can use standard watch bands, so bonus points there. Both look good as daily users and for casual occasions, but neither will look as classy as a full on classic watch, which is where the Withings Nova hybrid Mike talks about comes in.
If you want a much more in depth discussion of these watches in a fitness setting, key phrase, I'd check out both DesFit and DCRainmaker who make exemplary and complimentary fitness device videos to the point where they both work together often. They talk about running, biking, weight lifting, and swimming to name a few activities and have great insight as to what works best and in which circumstances.
@@exmundi wallet doesnt really matter for me bc im european, a minor country at that.
Thanks for the review. I am switching over to the Samsung 6. I have always been a Fitbit/Google Pixle 2 user. However Google keeps killing off Fitbit features, while still charging 70+ dollars for Fitbit Premium. I was over it when they stopped allowing us to set up multiple watches to one Fitbit account. 😢
This video should've included the Huawei watchs for people outside USA, as Huawei Fit line is best for budget tracking.
I use a combination of Samsung Watch 4 Classic with LTE for advanced features, And Huawei Fit New for other scenarios. Both are accurate and full of features and fitness tracking options and get the job done . No need to upgrade and spend extra money.
Any thoughts on including budget watches like amafit trex 2, coros, polar etc.
For a long Covid patient. Damaged lungs due to double Pneumonia. O2 is most important to them. What's the top performer smartwatch, or wearable tech, for O2?
for a vaccinated*
@@stab456your comment is kind of vague.
Could you please elaborate?
@@real_andrii long covid isn't a thing, The protein spike sticks around causing an auto immune disorder... vaids. Up to 31 million unexplained deaths.
You were damaged by bioweapon. Please wakeup people
I have a 46mm galaxy R805u I love its been used every day has a few nicks but works battery life is going. Should I give it up or can I have it refurbished
I'm looking to get one for my mom as her everyday use and health tracking she doesn't do as much fitness which would you recommend?
Got a Galaxy 6 classic about a month ago - so far so good.
One funny thing - I was playing with a dog some weeks back. I would pick up a ball and throw it, and the dog would take off, get it and bring it back. At one point the watch started buzzing - I was curious what it was all about - there was a thing on the screen that said "Did you fall?", or "Do you need help?" - can't remember which. I select "No" - it then had a menu with things like "Yes, I fell, but I got back up", "I didn't fall", and something else - I guess to summon help.
Awesome!!!
I ordered the 43mm version of that last night. It's my first smartwatch
My Garmin Venu SQ 2 is the perfect. For me. Because it's mine and it's brilliant. Clean design, clean menu, tons of functions, 7+ days of battery life with 24h health tracking. And the great ecosystem of Garmin. :)
My ex had a Galaxy Watch 5 with laughable 1-1,5 days of battery life, terrible GPS (which lost signal and stopped tracking in the middle of nowhere), etc. It was a joke compared to my Garmin, even she realized that after a few weeks. Not to mention the chaotic and terrible Samsung Health app. What a mess. :D
I would put the Galaxy Fit 3 at at easy number one - as an Apple Watch user. I wish Apple made something similar for iOS that was much cheaper and lasted all week on battery.
I agree
I'm glad you like it! I am surprised more people aren't talking about the Fit3
Major drawback is it does not work with iphone.
@@seanram2139 I does work with iphone
as a pixel user, the galaxy watch 6 classic (non LTE, smaller version) is still incredible and will continue til the 8 classic is out :)
but the galaxy watch 6 is not accurate
I just ordered that last night, it comes tomorrow
Great comparison. Thanks. Question about the Galaxy 4 Classic not being supported after 2025. How does that actually hinder it from serving as a smart watch after that? Obviously it wouldn’t get any more updates, but wouldn’t it still function as normal? Thanks again.
I had the OnePlus Watch 2 and i returned it. I was getting very inconsistent notifications and did not get text messages at all. I did everything I could in regards to possibly fixing to watch myself, contacted one plus support number and they told me it was an issue with my phone. I told them that I attempted to pair it with three other phones that I have including my kids phones and it didn't work. They eventually had a cave and took it back. Currently shopping in new watch now and I don't know what to get.
Just switched to galaxy watch ultra from watch 4 classic. The older one had very bad battery life (with aging) and it was slow.
I personally love the watch ultra design in white, it looks gorgeous while retaining a circular big display.
could you do the same for kid watches? the info out there purely focuses on adults and addons for fitness tracking (mostly useless for kids and safety)
I bought a really nice-looking watch last year. It was the first time I'd worn a watch since I was a kid. But it was too large for my wrist, made me look like a target for thieves, so big that it made my arm look small, like I was trying too hard to wear it. It also was supposed to keep itself charged through kinetics, but I constantly had to manually fix the hands. Finally, not a month after owning the watch, one day I was in a rush, getting into a taxi at the airport, and the watch snagged onto the seatbelt and sling-shotted into the tarmac, smashing the display all to pieces and sending dirt and its guts throughout the mechanism. I haven't bought another watch since. I can't imagine buying a smartwatch only for that to happen.
You said it yourself, it was too large. You can’t have a small wrist and expect an invictus watch to look good. I have a small wrist, speaking of cheap-ish watches, a seiko or an orient 3 star are the type of watches that look good. I bought a smartwatch recently because I’m more invested in running, cycling and other stuff, a garmin forerunner 165 or 265 are great options, I’d say that the 965 starts to get a bit too big. Also, you may not need all its functionalities. On the other hand, I’d never get a garmin tactix 7 pro ballistics, or any g-shock whatsoever, even working with law enforcement. It wouldn’t fit my wrist and looks clunky
@@KnigthMare69 Yup I need something durable for small wrists that doesn't make me a moving target for robbers. Functionality, well, can tell the time and date and track my steps. But I'd rather also have something that I can connect to Google Assistant and other voice command apps. Ultimately I want something that can at least introduce a workaround for interacting with tools like ChatGPT and Claude because I use that stuff a lot more than nearly everyone else I know. The ideal one would be good at tracking sleep data, too.
i bought the Xiaomi Smartwatch S3, because it has a stunning costumisation of bazels that can be changed and it is great for budget.
Can any of these watches be connected through Bluetooth to fitness equipment as a HR monitor?
Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite
How's the Garmin vs Whoop when comparing data?
Any thoughts on the best smart watch for seniors with an iphone which has fall detection? I was keen on the Google Pixel Watch but just realised that they aren't compatible with iPhones. Any other recommendations besides the obvious Apple Watch?
Any Garmin forerunner, if fall detection is a must, I’d say the 165 music or the 965 (the mid range one, 265, surprisingly doesn’t have fall detection)
I'm looking for a fitness watch. I just want to track my heart rate, sleep and steps . I don't need to see calls or messages. Has someone a recommendations? It should be on the smaller side since I have a tiny wrist.
Xiaomi ?
How have you measured the accuracy of these?
On metrics/sensors, running pace/gps, galaxy watch 6 is better than huawey gt 4 ?
I have a pixel fold but I don't like the pixel watch.... What do you recommend??
Hello. I also want advice if possible. I am interested in a smartwatch for iOS less Apple Watch only for notifications and minimal health. What do you recommend like Huawei, Garmin, Amazfit. Thanks
Is their a good watch that lets you dial out and answer your watch if you don’t have your phone with you
The whoop strap would have been perfect if they could have displayed the time through the fabric somehow. Like have it turned off normally but when you look at the strap a screen turns on behind the fabric
Hi you didn't talk about the Huawei Gt 4 in this video, any thoughts on it ? Great video by the way thanks !
Garmin vs Galaxy watch which is better?
Which one do you think is better between the GW6 classic and the OnePlus watch 2 for a non Samsung user?
One plus all the way!
How about Huawei watch gt 5 pro?
For the google watch 2 you didn't mention that you have to pay extra for the extra data
Links for the hybrid watches?
I'm enjoying the Tic Watch Pro 5. I went on vacation with the family and forgot my watch charger at home. I was able to switch it into essential mode to get 10 days out of a charge on this thing. It also has heart rate tracking and I love the steps tracker. I just usually use the Google Fit app for my tracking.
Which is best for moto G stylus 5g 2024?
I'm wondering why the Ticwatch Pro 5 or Pro 5 Enduro wasn't mentioned. Best battery life with the dual display, super endurable, rotating crown , up-to-date chip set & promised Wear OS 4 update.
I really like the fossil hybrid watches and being able to change the background. Its nice that the battery lasts 10+ days
Below are several smartwatch brands that Mike O'brien hasn't mentioned that are widely used by athletes in Asia.
Coros, Huawei, Amazfit.
I don't know why Mike didn't include Huawei at all, maybe because a lot of his audience is from America.
Yes that is why
What about nothing watch pro 2?
The price is inexpensive, but is it accurate??
O bought my watch 4 classic a year ago for $90, love it besides the battery life is starting to not last a full heavy day with aod
The fact no Huawei watch like the new gt4s and the 4 pro space edition isn't not on the list is unacceptable.
Words are hard
I had a seizure reading this. I think I get what you’re saying though
Best durable smartwatch. Scratchproof, dustproof and waterproof. My gear s3 frontier did all that for the past 8 years
I still have mines. But it's no longer supported by samsung!
I'm probably going to get Venu3 then, thanks! Just a little bit shame that it doesn't have cellular data, but besides that looks like awesome fit for me
I've got the Miband, surprisingly good especially for what I paid for it. Not flashy but does what I need it to, essentially never have to charge it and I've heard from many sources that it's accurate in heart rate tracking.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Garmin Descent MK3! Perhaps not the diving aspect of it, but the rest of the features. All the reviews on YT are based sololy on the diving aspect of it. Would love to hear about the other features too!
What about the Huawei watches??
Please review amazfir gtr 4 and balance. Amazfit has a few best smartwatchs.
Ever since Fossil left the watch scene I havent found a hybrid that appeals to me.
Weren't Fossil and Whithings essentially the same? It's been too long since I followed any of that, but I seem to remember them being related.
Best budget watch is now the CMF Watch Pro2. At its price no other watch comes close.
Good for the looks and thats it.
The ridiculous subscription models of whoop and ora just kills them as an option for me.
(Side note - why doesn't Garmin make a similar simple face less tracking band like whoop but without the £300 a year ridiculous subscription model)
Good point. I suspect they will soon. Polar makes one now
Is there a best watch for a child with disabilities who is a runner (as in runs away) that can relay her position to someone if she doesn't have a phone nearby?
I just bought a Huawei fit 3, it was on discount on Amazon also, and think that it's really cool and imo it looks cooler than most watches and it was really cheap so big recommendation, it looks like and apple watch but with an amoled screen
Hi, i am a heart patient at the age of 28 so i need a watch that can track my heart rate and gives me a reminder when to walk so i dont get trombose. I am new to smartwatches and i use an Poco F4GT phone. What would be a good option for me?
My Galaxy Active 2 just died on me. Had that watch for YEARS!! Loved it. Have no idea what I'll get next
i'm still using that watch..still can last me whole day with 20-30% battery left at the end of the day with 1 hour workout tracking everyday
One of the greatest Samsung ever made
What's the cost for the Withing hybrid watch?
Which is the best for Samsung user? Or in case a good alternative to Galaxy watch?
Thanks for the update, I wish this information was done before I got the galaxy watch ⌚️ 🙂
Im huge into fitness and im watching at the galaxy watch 7 or the venu 2 out of these what would you recommend. My budget is 350US so what are some alternatives as well?
I'd like to know how some of these watches do with CGM tracking integration, specifically Dexcom G7.
Mike - I'm using tye ticwatch pro 5 with my oneplus open and it looks and feels really good. I guess they're a bit slow on the os updates but I'm fine with that. I get 3-4 days of battery life with all notifications on. I used to wear the huawei gt3 pro but it wasn't built for replying to messages - and that battery lasted 12 days!
Great comparison! Please fix the Withing link. Maybe check all the links.
Fixed! Thanks
Stoked to watch this one
Thanks :)
I was "watch"ing what you did there 😂
any thoughts about the samasugn watch ultra?
I've had the OnePlus watch 2 for three weeks now and I love it so far. I switched my sim card out of the S23 Ultra and GW 6 Classic. So the OnePlus 12 and OP watch 2 are my main drivers for the time being.
So which you like more, as I'm a galaxy user and I'm torn between the two,
@@bpzay2491 I like the design of the OP better, my only knock is that the crown doesn't have rotating functionality. Other than that, OP watch 2 all day. I also like the set of free watch faces they have. I use Samsung Health on it as well, so I'm not missing anything in terms of apps . But if you are keeping a Samsung phone, you may not get the full benefit.
I tried the Galaxy watch..terrible battery life. What about the Garmin watches?? VENU?
Hi! I love your videos. Thanks for all the tips. Have you tried the Polar watches? Have a Garmin vivoactive 4 now and will probably get the venue 3. My boyfriend has a Polar so got curious. Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy seem to have low battery life. (Have a samsung sg23 phone)
Thanks a lot. /Jenny from Sweden
Hello Mike, I have a Google pixel watch 3 45 mm and I'm very impressed with the battery life on this watch compared to my Google pixel watch 1, I'm liking the auto sleep tracker feature, I also have WhatsApp on my watch and wonder will WhatsApp work while the phone is switched off?
Hi Mike, brilliant review, thank you. Can we have 1 more category please? Watch that makes you feel special every single time you wear it? That’ll be my awesome Garmin Marq (Gen 2) It’s a thing of beauty
Oh the Marq watches are something else. I love that lineup! Unfortunately I never got myself to spend the money on one. I've tried them on though
Great video. When you mention the Venu 3 as best fitness watch, does that mean it's the most accurate as well for things like your heart?
As far as smartwatches go, I think it is on the forefront of accuracy for gps, HR, etc. Or at least my testing indicates such claims
Apple, Pixel and Huawei are the most accurate in HR, Garmin is good.
GPS, Garmin is among the best ones.
@@Manuel-rl6um that is not what I've been seeing in scientific testing videos on RUclips.
Been using the galaxy watch 6 classic since october its really good
How often do you need to charge it?
@@diegoyuiop I charge mine every four days
@diegoyuiop I can get two days out of mine if I turn the always on display off. I just keep the always on display on and just put it on charge when I get home.
@@veilmontTV thanks!
I liked Xiaomi's bands for a while. I had the band 5, 6, and 7. I stopped upgrading at the 8, because starting with the 8, you could only use the Mi Fitness app (and not the Zepp app). The Mi Fitness app doesn't support imperial units. It's not *that* big a deal to do the conversions, but I feel like I shouldn't have to. I'll check out the Samsung Fit 3, though. :)
I would like to share my experience with the Amazfit GTR 3. I purchased the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro in January 2022. I liked the design of the watch and the battery life. In July 2023, I sent it in for a warranty claim, because the touchscreen stopped working and the watch could not be operated. The claim was accepted, the fault was unrepairable and was resolved by replacing it with a new piece.
Unfortunately in August 2024 even with this new watch there was a defect, the watch would always switch to the switch off/restart screen and then switch off. Now the watch cannot be used.
The first watch lasted functional for 18 months. The second one only worked for 13 months and this one, even though it was new, could no longer be claimed.
Amazfit's statement on the repair of the Amazfit GTR 3 watch was that due to the waterproof design and design of the watch, it could not be repaired or would not be cost effective.
At least I gained experience, next time just don't accept the replacement but straight out withdraw from the contract and buy it again, at least one gets the warranty again, which may not be a bad thing with this watch.
I was satisfied with the watch, but I admit that it could have worked longer.
I had too a bad experience with Amazfit reliability since the PACE came out in 2017, two months and battery heating up and then dropping quickly, service changed with new one, after 3 months same issue that was probably due to water entering the watch. Had very good experience with Huawei (my GT and my wife Fit) very good conditions after more than 3 years and with Garmin Fenix 6s Pro, I will avoid Amazfit in the future.
Love getting these behind the scenes looks into things like Sony creator camp! Excited for you!
I havev the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE model with T- Mobile same number plan for phone and watch., Love it.
What about the Galaxy 7 watch?
What a timing! I was considering a Pixel but Without an apple watch replacement , this would not happen
That hybrid is beautiful
This guy is an underrated RUclipsr ❤.
He deserves more ❤
What about the vivoactive 5?
Fitbit charge 6 amazing battery , ecg , stress and awesome app and iOS and android
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers