One of my favorite Android smartwatches isn’t from Google or OnePlus (and it’s on sale)
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. The 4G LTE wearable is on sale for $210, while the Wi-Fi-only version costs $160. There aren’t price differences between the three colors.
I feel like Samsung made the Galaxy Watch Ultra just for me, given its enhanced durability, advanced features, and big bold design. I’ve spent a couple of weeks with a much smaller and more petite watch that is clearly not built for my wrists, but is a compelling option for many other people who want to explore the world of smartwatches.
The Watch Ultra weighs 61.5 grams, while the Watch FE LTE
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The processor is the same as in the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. I used the Watch 5 Pro for a couple of years before upgrading to the Watch Ultra, and it’s a perfectly capable processor that lets you zip around the user interface.
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The Galaxy Watch FE’s sleep tracking matched what I measured for other watches. After you record seven days of sleep, Samsung Health will indicate what kind of sleeper you are, denoted by an animal and a description of your sleep patterns.
The watch’s small size may also help keep the heart rate sensor firmly planted against your wrist during movement, where sometimes large watches tend to shift. I found that the heart rate sensor closely matched other watches, too.
That said, GPS tracking was not as accurate as every other watch I tested because distances would often show up as longer than I actually ran, and the track did not follow the path I actually ran. The Watch FE LTE supports four GNSS networks for positioning, but unlike more expensive watches, it does not support dual frequency bands. If you need precise positioning, the Galaxy Watch FE LTE may not be the best fit for you.
is an affordable, small watch option for the masses, and it’s good to see Samsung continue to offer a range of watch options to fit each person’s lifestyle and price point.
