Watch and learn
With a choice of sizes, a friendly user interface and styles to please almost everyone, can Samsung’s Galaxy Watch teach other wearables how it’s done?
[Words Becca Caddy]
FIRST TEST SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH
You’d be forgiven for mistaking the new Samsung Galaxy Watch for a stylish ‘old-school’ timepiece, what with its premium design, circular face and metallic bezel.
And it’s not just a pretty face either. It’s packed with plenty of features to make it one of the best smartwatches out there. Samsung’s previous watches were of the one-size-fits-all variety, but this one comes in two (albeit very similar) sizes: there are 42mm and 46mm versions to choose from.
Those with smaller wrists will welcome a chance to wear a smartwatch that isn’t bulky, but the bigger model comes with a significant boost in battery life and features a bigger screen. The decision for many will be a tough one, but the fact that there’s a choice this time round is refreshing.
The Galaxy Watch’s stylish circular design is bound to have mass appeal, and could even sway some iOS users away from the Apple Watch. However, although this is a solid choice for iPhone owners, it’s no surprise that Galaxy phone users will have the best user experience, so think twice before you jump ship.