Galaxy Watch 7 - The Best Samsung Smartwatch to Buy

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This right here is the brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch7. Even though the Galaxy Watch Ultra was the star of the show, this is the watch I would recommend for most people. It looks just like the previous Watch6 but it actually has quite a few massive improvements.

Same chip inside, same new bioactive sensor, same display, and a lot of the same new software, in a package that is about half the weight and about half the price.

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Additional video notes:
Colors: green & cream or silver depending on size

3 band options - this is sport. Also fabric and athleisure

Band removal mechanism is different from ULTRA!!!

2 sizes, 40mm & 44mm - this is the 44mm here

Price: starts at $299, but with link below, get $250 enhanced trade in credit, free band, and 20% student discount

For additional $50, you can get LTE

Body is still aluminum

IP68 with 5ATM, Ultra is 10ATM

Sapphire crystal face
No raised edge - be careful
Or get a case

Display is 1.31 or 1.47” super AMOLED
About 330ppi for both

Digital rotating bezel

2 buttons on the right side

New bioactive sensor on the back

SOFTWARE:
Energy score
Create workout routines for multiple workouts - use this to make a triathlon
Advanced sleep tracking - sleep apnea

AI suggested replies

Double pinch to answer calls, play/pause music, or take a photo
Other gestures like knock knock and shake to dismiss

Extend ring battery life by 30%

ACCURACY ANALYSIS

Dual band GPS

New bioactive sensor

Be sure to enable manual start, not countdown! I noticed quite a few workouts were like that by default

It’s cool that you see a map of where you are during the manual workout start screen - this instills more confidence that it is locked in and tracking accurately

INTERNALS
2GB RAM & 32GB storage
Bluetooth 5.3 for phone and for earbuds

Exynos W1000 = new 5 core 3nm chip, same as the Ultra

Battery is 300 or 435mAh which is much lower than the 590 in the ultra

QUICK UI TOUR
I wish you could customize these to show two or four at once

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[meh]

I wish someone would compare the battery life between the two sizes.

[LussotheG]

Makes me happy when people cover the watch i actually preordered... thank u sir

[jotahhh]

Mike is getting busy with these samsung launches 😂

[jamiesullivan]

First review that covers the much needed GPS and heart rate improvement. Relived to hear this has been addressed in the GW7 as the last GW I tried had atrocious heart rate and gps tracking. Much prefer the UI & smart watch features over a Garmin. I’m Going to give the 7 a go.

[AdamJakowenko]

THANK YOU for reviewing the base 7, this is the video I've been looking for. I'm so tired of Ultra reviews as if that's the only watch available. I've bought the base watch every previous year and just traded in my 6 for the 7 for $49 out of pocket through Samsung.

[freshyeet]

Thank you for covering the regular 7! I've seen so many videos covering the ultra when I don't want the ultra. Great video

[timothycrump]

Great video. You should compare the watch 7 to the watch 4. I feel a lot of us still have the watch 4 and are debating if we should upgrade to the 7.

[HashanGayasri]

Waiting for the Galaxy watch ultra in depth video.
Subbed last week because of the informative and unbiased short review of the recently launched Samsung products.

[evbenj]

You convinced me to save some cash and go from the Ultra back to the 7. Thanks for being my voice of reason :)

[Carlitos_]

I think I'll wait for the Watch8 Classic

[BhavikPatel]

Hello Mike. Can you please make a video of comparing Watch 7 and the Watch 6 Classic. I feel like many people, including me are going to opt for the Watch 6 Classic for the rotating bezel, so a comparison video will definitely help making the decision.

[sethdbrown]

I always use the microphone on the watch to respond to texts via voice. Super quick and convenient

[Blade]

Getting mine this Saturday. Cant wait also picked a pair of buds pro 3

[dsalbert]

Thanks. There aren't too many reviewers exclusively reviewing the GW7 focusing on the Ultra instead. The features of the Ultra looked great, but they were overkill for me. I wanted to keep my Classic 6 and decided to get the GW7 as a second watch. The price with some discounts is good.

[blacar]

Great review. I have the Watch 7 44mm variant. I'm currently training for the NYC Marathon and decided to upgrade from my watch 6 for the improved gps. Battery life has been suspect, draining from 100 to 54% during a two hour taining session with the gps on. Hopefully this improves with usage.

[leonidt]

Initially, I wanted to wait while Watch Ultra drops its price like on Black Friday. But considering that I don't need any extreme sports features and all the characteristics of Watch 7, I preordered the 44mm version yesterday. Let's see if I will be happy with my decision in a few months.

[skyrim]

You never fail to give the best reviews, keep it up 👍

[Quietprofessional]

There are tons of third-party watch bands for the Galaxy Watch Ultra on eBay

[grllaspeak]

I went for the Watch Ultra for the battery. You get more for trade in with the watch 5 pro due to that big battery, the rotating bezel has no trade in value just a feature. I wish Samsung would go 26mm bands for wider velcro straps. Thanks again.