Are you tired of manually turning on your Galaxy Watch after its battery drains to zero and you plop it on the charger? Do you wish the watch would just power on automatically once it has gained enough charge?

Well, Samsung has answered your wish with its latest smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have a setting that, when enabled, will make sure the watch will turn on when it’s charging.

Smartwatches charge slowly. When they drain all the way to zero, it takes a few minutes for the charging process to begin. As a result, it can be a while before the watch can be powered on. That can be frustrating for anyone wanting to get their smartwatch working again as soon as possible.

How to set Galaxy Watch 7 or Watch Ultra to automatically turn on when charging

On the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, that’s no longer a concern. You can just set the watch to turn on when it’s charging from its settings menu.

To set the watch to power on automatically when it’s charging, do the following:

1. Open the watch’s settings (swipe down on the screen and hit the cogwheel icon in the quick toggles).
2. Select Device care, then select Battery.
3. Scroll down to the very end to find the Auto power on option and enable it.

From what we can tell, this may be a One UI 6 Watch feature. One UI 6 Watch is the latest version of Samsung’s smartwatch software and is based on Wear OS 5. It will eventually be released for older Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches, and we are assuming—and hoping—the ability for the watch to automatically turn on when charging will come to those watches as well.

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Samsung’s mobile division (MX) seems to be in hot water for aping Apple’s design language with the new Galaxy Buds 3 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra. In addition to facing flak from fans, Samsung MX has reportedly drawn the ire of Samsung Electronics’ Chairman Jay Y. Lee.

As per a recent report from Korean media outlet AjuNews (via SamMobile), Lee recently ordered Samsung MX to reevaluate its plans and took strict action against some executives, including the division’s President TM Roh.

Insiders familiar with the developments have revealed that Lee “stepped in after the controversy over Apple’s design plagiarism and quality issues surrounding the Buds 3 series and Galaxy Watch 7 released last month. The internal atmosphere is currently very bad.”

In case you’re not in the loop, the entire controversy stems from Samsung’s design choices for the new Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. These devices bear an uncanny resemblance to Apple’s AirPods, AirPods Pro, and the Apple Watch Ultra.

With the new earbuds, Samsung has moved away from its iconic bean-shaped design and opted for an AirPods-like design with stems. The charging case is also nearly identical, and Samsung has even implemented pinch and swipe gestures similar to the AirPods.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s boxy and chunky design with orange accents makes it look a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra. The orange quick button on the side and the strap choices also resemble Apple’s top-end smartwatch.

On top of the copied designs, Samsung also faced quality control issues with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The company was forced to suspend sales when early buyers reported various issues with the earbuds, including fragile ear tips that were prone to tearing. This seems to have been another cause for concern for the group’s chairman.

These developments could force Samsung MX to reevaluate its recent choices and do better with upcoming products. However, we’ll probably have to wait a while to see how things unfold as the next major Galaxy launch is still a few months away.

I was one of the few Samsung Galaxy Ultra defenders before its launch. The early leaked images had some covering their children’s eyes, but I gazed on, intrigued by the quirky styling. In my original opinion piece, I stated that Samsung’s “chunky and brutish styling” could theoretically allow more room to innovate. However, the new ultra-expensive Samsung wearable hasn’t done much to maximize its divisive design. And if anything, I’ve been left disappointed by an overpriced smartwatch that doesn’t bring anything revolutionary to my wrist.

Sauce with little substance

A few weeks before its debut, I wrote that Samsung’s exciting new design and thicker body could allow for more innovative packaging, including space for a larger battery and a host of additional kit. Of course, this was well before any tangible details of the device were available. However, Samsung has opted for a more conservative approach than I had hoped, which doesn’t maximize the design’s potential.

Despite its revised design, it uses the same size battery as the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the same size display as the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic — two older, cheaper, and more approachable smartwatches.

Unless you're planning a trek up Everest or a dive along the Great Barrier Reef, you'll never test the watch's 10ATM durability or altitude/temperature credentials.

Samsung would argue that the new Ultra design allows for a theoretically indestructible smartwatch thanks to its grade 4 titanium shell and protective display bumpers. Unless you plan a trek up Everest or a dive along the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll never test the watch’s 10ATM durability or altitude/temperature credentials. If anything, the more extreme users this watch is trying to attract will likely opt for specialized equipment. The lack of a meaningful battery capacity upgrade and broader display to match the larger dial disappoints general users like me.

Beyond its divisive skin, most of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s core new features are software-based, making the hardware largely redundant. Granted, it features a third button, an emergency siren, more LEDs for better health tracking, and a new strap fastening system. However, most users will gain more tangible benefits from Wear OS 5, which will land on Samsung’s older watches in due course.

Additionally, it shares its internals with the cheaper Galaxy Watch 7. Most new features, including Energy Score, sleep apnea monitoring, and Galaxy AI-powered features, will still require a Galaxy smartphone, making upgrading a fruitless prospect for other Android phone users.

Higher price, less value

More importantly — and as the most glaring strike against the Ultra — its upgrades are not worth the steep asking price. At $649, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the most expensive Samsung smartwatch, dwarfing its predecessors by hundreds of dollars.

If you can’t quantify that number, here’s a more tangible comparison. You can purchase two Galaxy Watch 7 models for $50 less than one Galaxy Watch Ultra. You can also purchase the Galaxy Ring and one Galaxy Watch 7 for just $50 more than the Ultra. And here’s the real kicker: I can buy a Galaxy S24 Plus in South Africa for the same price as the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This won’t be true in every region, but it demonstrates how inflated the smartwatch’s price is.

If you want a rugged Samsung smartwatch, grab a Galaxy Watch 7 and slap a case on it. You'll save hundreds.

The Galaxy Watch 7 should provide the same core experience, with the same chipset, the same software and fitness tracking smarts, and the same Galaxy AI features at a much lower price. The 44mm model also shares its display with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. I’d even argue that the key differences between the two models, namely the titanium build, the larger battery, and the third button, aren’t that significant either.

If you want a rugged Samsung smartwatch, grab a Galaxy Watch 7 and slap a case on it. You’ll save hundreds. Ironically, browsing various forums this week, I’ve seen so many users shrouding their Galaxy Watch Ultra in a case anyway.

I’ve argued that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is also a much smarter investment if you’re looking for an outdoor smartwatch with more endurance and durability. Although it’s two years older and has dated hardware, the wearable makes a lot more financial sense.

What does the Galaxy Watch Ultra want to be?

This brings me to my final point: the Galaxy Watch Ultra lacks a clear identity.

Despite its durability badges, it isn’t an extreme outdoor watch or an easy-wear smartwatch. It sits in an awkward middle ground between the two. It’s competing with the Apple Watch Ultra but can’t pair with iPhones. It’s adopted stylings from Garmin, but it can’t hold a candle to its fitness tracking metrics or battery life.

Unlike its Ultra phone, Samsung's Ultra watch doesn't stretch the limits of features or design.

Samsung markets the Ultra as a tough, impact-ready smartwatch with Galaxy AI smarts, but all that means is it’s a Galaxy Watch 7 in an armored shell. Yes, the smartwatch features give the Galaxy Ultra a leg up against its Apple and Garmin rivals. However, these features aren’t unique to the Samsung smartwatch line.

Unlike its Ultra smartphone line, Samsung’s Ultra watch doesn’t stretch the limits of features and design as I hoped it would. I want to believe that Samsung is planning sweeping upgrades in the future and that this iterative upgrade is only part of its larger plan. Perhaps I expected too much and saw a striking design with big possibilities. Either way, what Samsung is selling has left me wanting more or demanding a more reasonable price.

Samsung has “Ultra-fied” its smartwatch lineup this year with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The new model has been launched alongside the Galaxy Watch 7, with which it shares much of its hardware and most of its features, but Samsung hopes to offer enough differentiation in the former to get you to pay $649.

Now that's a lot of money for a smartwatch. You can get a fairly decent conventional watch with an automatic movement for that price. You can even get two of the regular Galaxy Watch 7s with some money left over. Is spending that much on a smartwatch justified? We'll get to the bottom of this in our Galaxy Watch Ultra review.

Design

Samsung clearly wanted to go in a different direction for the Galaxy Watch Ultra's design without giving up the circular design that has become synonymous with its smartwatches. So it struck a compromise by fusing a circular display with a squarish chassis.

It kind of reminded me of some Panerai models when I saw it the first time. If executed well, this design language can look amazing. Panerai has done that for decades, and I'm happy to see that Samsung has nailed it.

The new design is beefy while also being the most sporty of any Samsung smartwatch yet. The case itself is made from titanium with a sapphire glass. Durability is the name of the game here, with the Galaxy Watch Ultra being IP68-rated for up to 10ATM—100 meters—of water resistance.

It can also withstand elevations of up to 9,000 meters and temperatures as high as 131 degrees Fahrenheit. To put that into perspective, Mount Everest tops out at 8,849 meters. You could summit the world's tallest mountain wearing the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

I do miss the physical rotating bezel on this smartwatch, but it was likely excluded due to durability concerns. The design will feel a bit nostalgic to long-time users of Samsung's smartwatches, as it also reminded me of the Galaxy Frontier.

No other smartwatch has given me a similar sporty and bulky look since that 2016 model. The only thing I don't like is that it's a bit too thick to go to sleep with. But that is a matter of personal preference — I never liked going to bed with a smartwatch on, which is why I love the Galaxy Ring so much.

You could summit Mount Everest with the Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is only available in the 47mm size, which may be a bit too big for many people. I feel that there should be a smaller model with the same design cues. Nonetheless, I love how the Galaxy Watch Ultra looks and how it stands out.

There's a new orange-hued Quick Button that you can assign a function to, such as launching a workout, switching on the flashlight, or triggering the SOS siren that's quite punchy at 85 decibels.

It's another reminder of the idea behind this product, as it's surely much easier to activate the safety siren when you're in a tough spot by simply pressing a button instead of having to fiddle with different menus on the display, especially when you've got gloves on. I hope that Samsung will make it possible to do a lot more with this button, such as dialing a preferred contact, launching a SmartThings Routine, getting a quick heart rate reading, etc.

In keeping with the overall aesthetic of this device, the watch straps are similarly sporty, and easily interchangeable. The new watch bands are available in nice, bright colors that complement the titanium finish very well.

Performance

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has the same internal specs as the Galaxy Watch 7. Both feature the new 3nm Exynos W1000 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. They have the same new BioActive sensor that does the heavy lifting for health and fitness tracking. So as far as performance is concerned, there's nothing differentiating the two.

The dual-band GPS merits mentioning as it improves path tracking for a variety of activities in the outdoors. Track Back, a feature first introduced with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, is also included. It guides you right back to where you started the workout from, which is very useful if you're on a hike and want to return to the starting point, for example.

Samsung's best-performing smartwatch to date

Samsung's got the hang of making the software and hardware play nice on its smartwatches, and it's a similar story on this new model. Navigating the interface feels swift and smooth. There's no lag when launching apps, and fitness tracking features fire up quickly. Evidently, there hasn't been a Galaxy Watch before this that has provided this level of performance.

The marriage of convenience between Android-based Wear OS and Samsung's One UI is well and truly thriving. One UI brings an air of familiarity to the look and feel, thus eliminating the learning curve for anyone upgrading from an earlier model, while Wear OS provides unmatched support for apps.

It merits mentioning that some of the more useful features, such as Energy Score, only work when the smartwatch is paired with a Samsung phone.

Display

The 1.47-inch 480 x 480 resolution panel is the brightest display Samsung has ever put on a smartwatch. It tops out at 3,000 nits, one of the highest in the industry.

The sun can't faze the Galaxy Watch Ultra's display

The sapphire crystal glass protects it very well, so you can push as hard as you like on your extreme outdoors adventures with the peace of mind that the display cracking is the least of your worries.

Since this is meant to be worn primarily in the great outdoors, the ability to hit that level of peak brightness helps make it much easier to see the display even under the bright sun.

While we didn't scale any mountains or hike trails through the clouds, it can be said with reasonable certainty that the display would ensure ample visibility even when the climate conditions allow little.

Health and fitness

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a very capable health and fitness tracker. The new BioActive sensor can track all the metrics you expect from a Samsung smartwatch—heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body composition, heart rate zones, sleep, and more—with enhanced accuracy.

There's also auto workout detection for dozens of exercises. Certain exercises, such as walking, running, and cycling, demonstrated a high degree of accuracy in tracking. However, the accuracy diminished when attempting to track exercises like crunches, lunges, push-ups, and planking.

The Multi-Sport Tile is a new addition to create and track your own workout routine. It has the potential to be a truly exceptional tool. It's restricted to a limited number of common exercises and supports a maximum of three workouts, but its user-friendly interface makes it accessible to a wide range of users.

Samsung could further enhance the tile's capabilities by expanding the variety of exercises it supports and enabling personal trainers to create and assign customized workout plans to their clients through Samsung Health. Additionally, the tile could facilitate the sharing of workout data with personal trainers, allowing them to provide feedback and optimize future workouts.

There's almost every health and fitness tracking feature under the sun

Functional Threshold Power metrics are a great addition for serious cyclists who want in-depth data to improve their performance. The feature doesn't turn the Galaxy Watch Ultra into a bona fide bike computer. But it provides good enough insights to help cyclists hit their peak performance.

Also new on the Watch Ultra is the Advanced Glycation End Products Index. It factors in various datapoints to signal potential health risk. But this can end up being confusing for someone who has little knowledge of their genetic predisposition to certain diseases that AGEs index can indicate. There's not much in the way of context either, so if the index seems troubling, speaking with a doctor would be the more appropriate course of action.

Samsung's smartwatches are pretty good at sleep tracking and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is no different. It provides a great breakdown of the various sleep stages. The watch can detect snoring and provides sleep coaching to help you get more restful sleep. It's also the first smartwatch of its kind authorized for sleep apnea detection in the US.

The Samsung Health gets all the data and calculates your Energy Score. It's a metric that provides an overview of your body's overall state. Wellness Tips provide personalized recommendations to make targeted improvements. It doesn't work quite as well as it could, but that could be due to the AI requiring more time to understand the user, so it's better to give it some time to get the true lay of the land.

Battery life

There's a beefy 590mAh battery in the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It's one of the main reasons to buy this model over the more affordable Galaxy Watch 7. We were consistently able to get two days and two nights of use on a single charge, which is impressive. You can extend it further in Power Saving mode which just about stretches it to a third day and change.

Good for most users, could be better for some

Is that enough, though, for the target demographic that Samsung is aiming this smartwatch at? It won't last through serious multi-day hikes or mountain scaling expeditions, at least with the full extent of its capabilities enabled, so you'll need to carry a power source on those adventures.

It's also unfortunate that the Galaxy Watch Ultra doesn't support reverse wireless charging from Samsung phones. That makes it impossible to borrow juice from the smartphone should you need it.

However, most people who buy this smartwatch probably won't be indulging in such extreme activities. So, the two-day battery life will be more than good enough for them. Those who do take part in such activities will feel that there's room for improvement here.

Verdict

Is it really worth spending $649 on the Galaxy Watch Ultra? The answer is no for most people. This watch isn't Ultra enough in all the ways that it needs to be.

Take away its ability to withstand extreme operating environments that the majority of buyers won't find themselves in, and you're left with a smartwatch that has the same chipset, BioActive sensor, Galaxy AI features, and software experience as the model that's less than half the price.

What you're paying a premium for are the looks. If you like it that much, there won't be a better smartwatch for you. It's an absolute must buy for someone with a lifestyle that can take advantage of all the Ultra features. Otherwise, you're better off getting the Galaxy Watch 7.

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Last month, Samsung launched the company’s current flagship smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It hasn’t even been a month since then, and now, the brand has released the first software update to the wearable. It brings improvements related to the stability of the device and its battery. Let’s check it out.

Currently, Samsung is rolling out the software update to the variant of the Galaxy Watch Ultra that it sells in the US, which has the model number SM-L705U. The new update carries firmware version L705USQU1AXG2 and has a size of 175.81MB. According to Samsung, it brings three improvements. Here they are in the company’s own words:

1. Battery charging stability has been improved
2. Battery stability has been improved
3. Overall device stability has been improved

Samsung is rolling out a software update to the Galaxy Watch 7 that offers the same improvements as this update for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. You can learn more about it here.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 already have excellent battery life and super-fast performance. With these software updates, they should perform even better. If you're still on the fence about the Watch Ultra, check out our full review to find out if the watch is worth your hard-earned money.

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Samsung’s mobile division (MX) seems to be in hot water for aping Apple’s design language with the new Galaxy Buds 3 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra. In addition to facing flak from fans, Samsung MX has reportedly drawn the ire of Samsung Electronics’ Chairman Jay Y. Lee.

As per a recent report from Korean media outlet AjuNews (via SamMobile), Lee recently ordered Samsung MX to reevaluate its plans and took strict action against some executives, including the division’s President TM Roh.

Insiders familiar with the developments have revealed that Lee “stepped in after the controversy over Apple’s design plagiarism and quality issues surrounding the Buds 3 series and Galaxy Watch 7 released last month. The internal atmosphere is currently very bad.”

In case you’re not in the loop, the entire controversy stems from Samsung’s design choices for the new Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. These devices bear an uncanny resemblance to Apple’s AirPods, AirPods Pro, and the Apple Watch Ultra.

With the new earbuds, Samsung has moved away from its iconic bean-shaped design and opted for an AirPods-like design with stems. The charging case is also nearly identical, and Samsung has even implemented pinch and swipe gestures similar to the AirPods.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s boxy and chunky design with orange accents makes it look a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra. The orange quick button on the side and the strap choices also resemble Apple’s top-end smartwatch.

On top of the copied designs, Samsung also faced quality control issues with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The company was forced to suspend sales when early buyers reported various issues with the earbuds, including fragile ear tips that were prone to tearing. This seems to have been another cause for concern for the group’s chairman.

These developments could force Samsung MX to reevaluate its recent choices and do better with upcoming products. However, we’ll probably have to wait a while to see how things unfold as the next major Galaxy launch is still a few months away.

I was one of the few Samsung Galaxy Ultra defenders before its launch. The early leaked images had some covering their children’s eyes, but I gazed on, intrigued by the quirky styling. In my original opinion piece, I stated that Samsung’s “chunky and brutish styling” could theoretically allow more room to innovate. However, the new ultra-expensive Samsung wearable hasn’t done much to maximize its divisive design. And if anything, I’ve been left disappointed by an overpriced smartwatch that doesn’t bring anything revolutionary to my wrist.

Sauce with little substance

A few weeks before its debut, I wrote that Samsung’s exciting new design and thicker body could allow for more innovative packaging, including space for a larger battery and a host of additional kit. Of course, this was well before any tangible details of the device were available. However, Samsung has opted for a more conservative approach than I had hoped, which doesn’t maximize the design’s potential.

Despite its revised design, it uses the same size battery as the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the same size display as the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic — two older, cheaper, and more approachable smartwatches.

Unless you're planning a trek up Everest or a dive along the Great Barrier Reef, you'll never test the watch's 10ATM durability or altitude/temperature credentials.

Samsung would argue that the new Ultra design allows for a theoretically indestructible smartwatch thanks to its grade 4 titanium shell and protective display bumpers. Unless you plan a trek up Everest or a dive along the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll never test the watch’s 10ATM durability or altitude/temperature credentials. If anything, the more extreme users this watch is trying to attract will likely opt for specialized equipment. The lack of a meaningful battery capacity upgrade and broader display to match the larger dial disappoints general users like me.

Beyond its divisive skin, most of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s core new features are software-based, making the hardware largely redundant. Granted, it features a third button, an emergency siren, more LEDs for better health tracking, and a new strap fastening system. However, most users will gain more tangible benefits from Wear OS 5, which will land on Samsung’s older watches in due course.

Additionally, it shares its internals with the cheaper Galaxy Watch 7. Most new features, including Energy Score, sleep apnea monitoring, and Galaxy AI-powered features, will still require a Galaxy smartphone, making upgrading a fruitless prospect for other Android phone users.

Higher price, less value

More importantly — and as the most glaring strike against the Ultra — its upgrades are not worth the steep asking price. At $649, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the most expensive Samsung smartwatch, dwarfing its predecessors by hundreds of dollars.

If you can’t quantify that number, here’s a more tangible comparison. You can purchase two Galaxy Watch 7 models for $50 less than one Galaxy Watch Ultra. You can also purchase the Galaxy Ring and one Galaxy Watch 7 for just $50 more than the Ultra. And here’s the real kicker: I can buy a Galaxy S24 Plus in South Africa for the same price as the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This won’t be true in every region, but it demonstrates how inflated the smartwatch’s price is.

If you want a rugged Samsung smartwatch, grab a Galaxy Watch 7 and slap a case on it. You'll save hundreds.

The Galaxy Watch 7 should provide the same core experience, with the same chipset, the same software and fitness tracking smarts, and the same Galaxy AI features at a much lower price. The 44mm model also shares its display with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. I’d even argue that the key differences between the two models, namely the titanium build, the larger battery, and the third button, aren’t that significant either.

If you want a rugged Samsung smartwatch, grab a Galaxy Watch 7 and slap a case on it. You’ll save hundreds. Ironically, browsing various forums this week, I’ve seen so many users shrouding their Galaxy Watch Ultra in a case anyway.

I’ve argued that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is also a much smarter investment if you’re looking for an outdoor smartwatch with more endurance and durability. Although it’s two years older and has dated hardware, the wearable makes a lot more financial sense.

What does the Galaxy Watch Ultra want to be?

This brings me to my final point: the Galaxy Watch Ultra lacks a clear identity.

Despite its durability badges, it isn’t an extreme outdoor watch or an easy-wear smartwatch. It sits in an awkward middle ground between the two. It’s competing with the Apple Watch Ultra but can’t pair with iPhones. It’s adopted stylings from Garmin, but it can’t hold a candle to its fitness tracking metrics or battery life.

Unlike its Ultra phone, Samsung's Ultra watch doesn't stretch the limits of features or design.

Samsung markets the Ultra as a tough, impact-ready smartwatch with Galaxy AI smarts, but all that means is it’s a Galaxy Watch 7 in an armored shell. Yes, the smartwatch features give the Galaxy Ultra a leg up against its Apple and Garmin rivals. However, these features aren’t unique to the Samsung smartwatch line.

Unlike its Ultra smartphone line, Samsung’s Ultra watch doesn’t stretch the limits of features and design as I hoped it would. I want to believe that Samsung is planning sweeping upgrades in the future and that this iterative upgrade is only part of its larger plan. Perhaps I expected too much and saw a striking design with big possibilities. Either way, what Samsung is selling has left me wanting more or demanding a more reasonable price.

The upcoming Galaxy Ring is one of the most exciting products of the year for Samsung Health fans who have been waiting for a discreet and screen-free health and fitness tracker. But it is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and what will be the Ring's greatest quality in the eyes of some users could become its weakest point for others.

Some people love the idea of ditching the smartwatch in favor of a smart ring because Galaxy Watches have a few issues and UI design problems. These customers also hope that wearing a smart ring will free their wrists so they can once again wear their prized collection of classic and diverse analog watches, all without giving up health and fitness tracking through Samsung Health.

Galaxy Watches are sometimes sluggish, the UI doesn't seem greatly optimized for the circular screen, and battery life is decent but not stellar if you're using all the fitness and health trackers at once. Besides, smartwatches can sometimes look too toyish and cheap. Plus, having one more screen to worry about can add to the daily frustration.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Ring is focused entirely on tracking the wearer's health, fitness, and sleep without any distractions. There are no extra bells and whistles, no apps to worry about, no screens to catch your eye, and no wristbands to discomfort you when you sleep.

So, what's even the point of wearing a Galaxy Watch anymore? Well, if you don't know, you'll want to hear this out.

Why you may want to wear a Watch instead of a Galaxy Ring

Assuming the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watches will have the same tracking capabilities, we narrowed it down to two main reasons why you might still prefer a Galaxy Watch over a Galaxy Ring, especially if you're new to Samsung Health and have to pick one device over the other but can't or don't want to have both:

• Music playback without a phone in your pocket.
• Live fitness monitoring when you work out.

If you enjoy the idea of leaving your phone at home when you go for a jog and listening to music in your earbuds, the Galaxy Watch will probably be the best way to go. Galaxy Ring specs are scarce as of now, but we're guessing it won't offer music playback capabilities through your Galaxy Buds.

As for the second reason, a watch might be a better fitness companion in high-intensity situations. You see, the Galaxy Ring will be able to record the wearer's health, fitness, and sleep data, but the primary way for users to check that recorded information is through the Samsung Health app on their phones. And that's not something you may want to do during a workout.

Because it doesn't have a screen, the Galaxy Ring doesn't have a way for you to check things like your heart rate, distance traveled, and reps live when you're out jogging or working out. You can't monitor any parameters during your active time. Or, at least, not conveniently without looking at your phone.

When wearing a Galaxy Watch, you can check those parameters at a glance from your wrist while you're being active. But at best, a Galaxy Ring will only post that information to the Samsung Health mobile app so you can consult it later, preferably after your fitness session.

Know what kind of fitness tracking experience you want

In conclusion, the Galaxy Ring might be the best wearable if you want to collect fitness and health data in the background and don't care about things like music playback and keeping an eye on your vitals when you're working out. Furthermore, it will probably be the best and least distracting device capable of tracking your sleep.

On the other hand, a Galaxy Watch will still be the superior fitness companion if you want to leave your phone at home when you go out running and want to play music in your headphones or track live health and fitness parameters from your wrist during those active moments.

Ideally, if you want to combine the best of all worlds and wear classic watches without abandoning Samsung Health, you'll probably want to use the Galaxy Ring at all times and pop the Galaxy Watch on your wrist only when you're working out. Then, once you're done, you can remove the Galaxy Watch or replace it with a classic timepiece but keep the Galaxy Ring on your finger for continuous background tracking.

If you have to choose between them, you'll have to figure out which aspects are more important to you. Would you prefer the comfortable and distraction-free background tracking of the Galaxy Ring? Or do you want to benefit from live fitness and health monitoring as you work out and smartphone-free music playback through your Watch and wireless headset?

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