Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source is only 25.9 grams. The Watch Ultra has a 47mm main dimension, while the Watch FE is only 40.4mm. This means the latter model feels tiny on my wrist, but I find the silicone band very comfortable, and the size makes it very easy to use for sleep tracking.
Samsung offers FE (fan edition) smartphones and tablets, but this year’s Galaxy Watch FE is the first smartwatch with the moniker. The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE is a $250 smartwatch you can use on the go without having a phone connected via Bluetooth.
The entry-level smartwatch is priced just right, given that it offers most of the functions in the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. The 40mm Watch 7 with LTE is priced at $350, meaning you can pick up the FE for $100 less without compromising too much.
Samsung’s BioActive sensor is the key component to measuring your health and wellness data. The sensor found in the Watch FE LTE helps track your sleep, ECG, irregular heart rhythms, blood oxygen, and more. It does not track skin temperature, so that is one trade-off you have to make for the smaller and less expensive watch.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE offers the same Wear OS 5.0 and Samsung features as the company’s other watches. The software supports all the Google apps, such as Messages, Google Assistant, and Google Maps.
The watch is great for tracking steps, indoor activities, and other workouts that don’t require precise positioning. Samsung Health works with the Samsung Wearable app to provide a full health and wellness experience based on the data the Watch FE LTE collects. Samsung Health also includes loads of fitness programs for free, so you can enjoy various workouts at three fitness levels and with different fitness goals.
Finally, the included silicone band is very comfortable and attractive. It’s quick and easy to switch out the bands, too, with the single-button press mechanism on the back of the watch band.
ZDNET’s buying advice
While I tend to focus on big watches that fit my wrist, I have been enjoying the opportunity to try out smaller watches this year as I evaluate watches that my wife and daughters would enjoy using. Smartwatches can be useful for staying in touch, raising awareness of your health and possibly identifying oncoming health challenges, monitoring women’s health metrics, and motivating you to improve your fitness and performance.
Source : ZDNet