Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Smartwatch (2021)

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Product Overview

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic is a premium smartwatch with a design similar to its predecessor. Still, the Galaxy Watch4 Classic now features higher-resolution displays in two sizes. Those who wish for a more minimalist design in a smaller, lighter case with otherwise identical features can look at the Galaxy Watch4 unveiled at the same time.
The Galaxy Watch4 Classic retains the popular rotating bezel from previous watch models: With just a turn of the bezel, you can easily toggle between widgets, open apps and scroll through notifications. It now has new sensors for more extensive health tracking, including blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and body composition measurements.
The Watch4 Classic boasts up to 40 hours of battery life, which can be extended via fast charging. It is thoroughly water- and dust-proof and is available in multiple colors.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Stylish design with rotating bezel
  • Good fitness tracking
  • Good battery life
  • Easy-to-use One Watch UI
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

What external reviewers found***

External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent fitness tracking
  • Good battery life
  • Solid build quality
  • Robust Wear OS software
Cons
  • Lacklustre battery life
  • Limited app support
  • Not compatible with iPhones
  • Slow charging
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Specifications

42 mm46 mm

Connectivity

Wireless ConnectivityLTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 4, NFC

Construction

ColorsBlack, Silver
MaterialAluminum case + Corning Gorilla Glass with DX display cover

Dimensions

Size | Depth11.2 mm11.0 mm
Size | Height41.5 mm45.5 mm
Size | Width41.5 mm45.5 mm
Weight46.5 g52 g

Display

Display Diagonal1.2" / 30.4 mm1.4" / 34.6 mm
Display TypeOLED (Super AMOLED), Full Color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass DX
Resolution396 x 396450 x 450

Function

ChipsetExynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz (5nm Processor)
CompatibilityAndroid 6.0 or higher
Fast Charging30 minutes for 10 hours
GPSGPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
Operating SystemWear OS Powered by Samsung, One UI Watch 3
SensorSamsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor
SIMESIM
Weather Resistance5ATM + IP68
Wireless ChargingWPC-based wireless charging

Performance

Battery Life40 hours
DurabilityMIL-STD-810G
Memory | Capacity1.5 GB
Storage16 GB

Production

Debut2021-08-11

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External Reviews

ndtv[1]

Reviewer score 55%
Reviewers from ndtv have found the following***:
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic tracks steps, heart rate and sleep accurately. It also has the ability to track blood oxygen levels while sleeping. Samsung has introduced a snoring detection feature, which uses your smartphone's microphones to record you as you sleep. SpO2 readings on the watch were always above 95 percent which is the right range for a healthy individual.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate fitness tracking
  • Accurate sleep tracking
  • Always-on display
Cons
  • Slow charging
  • Slow charging

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is a superb successor to the Watch 3. It's fun to use due to the rotating bezel, and the smartwatch's comfort and toughness mean you can wear it all day long without a problem. Wear OS 3 shows plenty of promise, but it's disappointing to still see the old problems of not all notifications arriving and not all apps being available or always working properly on the watch.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent battery life
  • Excellent fitness tracking
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Wear OS 3 still needs work

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Samsung's Watch4 Classic and its more affordable sibling are the best Android-compatible smartwatches on the market, hands down. The $349.99 Classic model features a rugged stainless steel design with a rotating bezel that's a pleasure to use. The Watch4 series can automatically detect walking, running, elliptical usage, rowing, swimming, and dynamic workouts.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Robust stainless steel design with rotating bezel
  • Accurate sleep tracking
  • Robust Wear OS software
Cons
  • Limited battery life
  • Limited app support

techradar[4]

Reviewer score 53%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic marks the debut of Wear OS 3, a new version of Google's smartwatch operating system designed in cooperation with Samsung. There's a wide range of health features, which you can access by swiping through the tiles, with heart rate, sleep, stress, blood oxygen and body composition measuring. The 42mm watch has a 247mAh battery while the 46mm model has a 361mAh power pack, so despite the different screen sizes we'd expect them to last roughly the same amount of time.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Affordable price
  • Lots of fitness features
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Wear OS 3 is fiddly to use
  • Not compatible with iPhones

techradar[5]

Reviewer score 51%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
, and also records time, speed, elevation, heart rate, calories burnt and more. At the end of every ‘lap’ or mile, the watch will interrupt any music you're listening to. This could take quite a while, and if you were listening to music via the same phone it'd play over that. We couldn't find a way to stop this happening, either in the settings of the watch or in the apps. Overall, we found running data to be pretty accurate, especially in terms of distance and heart rate. But the fiddly workout controls and audio announcements can make it irritating to use.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate fitness tracking
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Fiddly workout controls
  • Lacklustre battery life

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References

  1. ^ Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Review: The Best Android Smartwatch?. [ndtv]. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic-review-price-in-india-wearos-2584421. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  2. ^ Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: A first-rate smartwatch. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/smartwatch-reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic-review/. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. ^ Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch4-classic. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  4. ^ Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  5. ^ Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic-review. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-10-20.

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