Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm review
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- Tizen OS 4.0
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is designed to bring together smarts and style, and help you to stay connected at all times. This is the 42mm version; we’ve also reviewed the 46mm alternative. Samsung claims a new battery will help the smaller model last up to four days. Read our full smartwatch review to find out how true that claim is and what other features this smartwatch has.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What can it do?
- What’s the setup like?
- What’s it like to wear and use?
- What's it like for fitness?
- How accurate is it?
- What's the battery like?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
January 2022
First reviewed by Which?
October 2019
Released
August 2018
Technical specifications
General
- Weight (g)62g
- Width (mm)43mm
- Thickness (mm)13.5
- Operating systemTizen OS 4.0
- Removable strap
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