Amazon is currently offering the Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with a 44mm case in graphite and sapphire colors for just €158.99. Noisy the Smartwatch has never been so cheap. Other stores such as MediaMarkt or Otto currently charge around 220 euros for the Galaxy Watch 5.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: The AMOLED display is convincing
The highlight of the Galaxy Watch 5 is the 1.4-inch (approx. 3.6 centimeters) AMOLED display, which displays all important information with pin-sharp clarity and is also clearly visible in sunlight. In addition, the viewing angle stability fits – you always have a good view of everything, even from a lateral perspective.
As the successor to the Galaxy Watch 4, the Galaxy Watch 5 comes with small but nice improvements. Samsung has mainly screwed up on the battery capacity, so that the smartwatch with activated GPS lasts about one to two days. Something has also happened with the operating system, the teething problems of the 4th generation have largely been resolved.
Now all apps work flawlessly and offer numerous practical functions for everyday life: The watch measures your heart rate, analyzes your sleep, counts steps, informs you about new messages and recognizes whether you would fall along the way. If you have a Galaxy smartphone, the smartwatch also measures your blood pressure and can do an ECG.
Here’s the gist of it: only Samsung smartphone owners can enjoy the full range of features. All other Android customers have access to many, but not all, features. If you’re using an Apple device, you’re completely screwed because the Galaxy Watch 5 isn’t compatible with Apple products.
Garmin Venu 2 as the best alternative to the Galaxy Watch 5
A good but more expensive alternative to the Galaxy Watch 5 is the Garmin Venu 2, which is currently available for 274.99 euros at Galaxus* gives. The smart watch is primarily aimed at sports fans and offers a huge range of functions and accurate vital data. If desired, the watch can even create individual training plans. You also get an overview of which muscle groups are currently under particular strain.
Garmin relies on an OLED display for the Venu 2, which also cuts a good figure in daylight. In addition, the watch has an internal music memory so that you always have enough songs at hand for your training.