Samsung's unpacked event revealed a bunch of different things. They released the Galaxy note 10 series, the Galaxy Book S and revealed partnerships with Microsoft and United Nations. One of the more subtle announcements was the update to the original Galaxy watch Active. In this post, I will discuss the differences between the two models and my opinion of whether the upgrade is worth it.
Differences: Small yet significant
There are three major changes; the touch bezel, the different sizes and availability of LTE. The touch bezel behaves the same way as the rotating bezel in the Galaxy watch but instead of physically moving the bezel, you're just dragging your finger around it to navigate the interface. This is a very big change as the absence of the rotating bezel made navigating the watch's interface significantly worse but the Galaxy watch was made somewhat thick to accommodate it. Now, it's the best of both worlds; the watch can have a slim body while being easy to use. The only thing is that if the watch falls, the bezel's touch sensor can be damaged, rendering the watch useless. Another change is the addition of new sizes; the watch can now be purchased in two different sizes, 40 and 44mm. Both of these sizes can be purchased in either a stainless steel or an aluminum edition. While both of these can be purchased in a Bluetooth variant, LTE is only available on the stainless steel model. Some other minor changes include an improved optical heart rate sensor and the ability to watch YouTube videos on them.
Verdict: A worthy alternative to the Galaxy Watch
This update, in my opinion is important for the active lineup of the watch because it allows it to compete with the more luxurious model, the Galaxy Watch. This is because the only applicable difference between the two is the type of bezel, build quality, sizes and price. It also gives a lot more customization for the consumer. Speaking of pricing, the 40mm watch will start from USD$279.99 and the 44mm will start from USD$299.99 and will be up for sale on September 27. Overall, I think this is made for anyone who want a great Samsung watch but can't afford the Galaxy Watch.
Differences: Small yet significant
There are three major changes; the touch bezel, the different sizes and availability of LTE. The touch bezel behaves the same way as the rotating bezel in the Galaxy watch but instead of physically moving the bezel, you're just dragging your finger around it to navigate the interface. This is a very big change as the absence of the rotating bezel made navigating the watch's interface significantly worse but the Galaxy watch was made somewhat thick to accommodate it. Now, it's the best of both worlds; the watch can have a slim body while being easy to use. The only thing is that if the watch falls, the bezel's touch sensor can be damaged, rendering the watch useless. Another change is the addition of new sizes; the watch can now be purchased in two different sizes, 40 and 44mm. Both of these sizes can be purchased in either a stainless steel or an aluminum edition. While both of these can be purchased in a Bluetooth variant, LTE is only available on the stainless steel model. Some other minor changes include an improved optical heart rate sensor and the ability to watch YouTube videos on them.
Verdict: A worthy alternative to the Galaxy Watch
This update, in my opinion is important for the active lineup of the watch because it allows it to compete with the more luxurious model, the Galaxy Watch. This is because the only applicable difference between the two is the type of bezel, build quality, sizes and price. It also gives a lot more customization for the consumer. Speaking of pricing, the 40mm watch will start from USD$279.99 and the 44mm will start from USD$299.99 and will be up for sale on September 27. Overall, I think this is made for anyone who want a great Samsung watch but can't afford the Galaxy Watch.
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