Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch Smartwatch 42mm Stainless Steel LTE - Midnight Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4
(172 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 172 reviews
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
13
1 Star
17
74%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
125)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch Smartwatch 42mm Stainless Steel LTE - Midnight Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Watch!
on June 19, 2019
Posted by: MichelleTM00
from Sacramento
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off, this watch is amazing. It's a great extension to my Samsung phone. I have purchased almost every version of Samsung's watches, and this is by far the best. It's very sturdy. I'm very rough and expect my watch to be rugged and last.
The watch is very sleek and appealing. The 42mm is a great size. I can use the Galaxy Wearable App to customize my watch face. There are so many choices. There are also plenty of bands to purchase if you want to customize it even more.
I have my watch set to automatically track my activities. After 10 minutes of the activity, I will get a notification about my activity. Sleep tracking is also a useful feature. It's very comfortable to sleep in, as well. It only uses about 1% of the battery while I sleep. It also has the capability to completely sync up with the features from my Samsung phone. I use it to snooze my alarm on my phone, which is very useful, especially when my phone might not be nearby. I connect with my music apps, and I can seamlessly stream my music. You can even download music from your phone to your watch and sync it up with bluetooth headphones. You don't even need your phone nearby when working out. It will all sync up
Samsung Pay is an amazing feature. It is so easy to use and secure. It sets up with a pin, so it doesn't activate on its own. I hold down the top button and it activates. I just flip my wrist to the kiosk's sensor and the payment is secure. You can set up multiple cards and swipe to which one you want to use. I have never had an issue with keeping my information on my watch. Also, you can earn points with Samsung rewards with purchases, and exchange for items or prizes.
The battery life is great. The battery lasts for days. I've decided the best time to charge it is when I'm at my desk, when I'm sitting and not being active. The magnetic charger is great, it attaches well for charging.
LTE connectivity is great. I don't need my phone. I've had my phone die and I can keep connected with my watch, even with maps and directions
I would 100% recommend buying this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Love the battery life
on June 19, 2019
Posted by: Mrdz00100
from houston
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the battery life. Stayed fully charged thru my busy day. Its very comfy around my wrist. I love it nice smooth band. I would suggest it to anyone that wants a nice watch that stays active with you thru your busy day.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
4
Enjoying Galaxy Watch
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: salderman82
from Willis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to unbox and start using my Galaxy Watch when it first came! I chose the Rose Gold option. Setup was straight forward since I have the Galaxy Note 9. I was able to activate on my Verizon plan as well. I believe there are a lot more options for customization on this watch as is typical with Android products. I have enjoyed having the alerts so far that keep my active and moving throughout the day. I have a desk job so this helps to ensure I don't sit for too long. I'm just getting into more of the features so I'm sure my rating could go up as I find more things to do with the watch. I've had other watch brands in the past and so far this is my favorite for options and I love the dial.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
4
Great Watch!
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: nostroviax
from Austin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the watch about a week ago and I was impressed with the ease of setup and use. The battery has lasted for more than 1 day with failry normal use. I wish I got the larger version but the watch is a good size and the screen is bright. I am looking forward to running with the watch and seeing how it holds up in the heat. Overall I am impressed so far.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Best Smartwatch!
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: mrsperjak15
from Valdosta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my Samsung Galaxy Watch. It was super easy to sync with my phone. I love that I can add it to my service provider and can still receive calls and texts without my phone being near me. This watch is amazing! It makes me life so much easier to communicate. Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Great Choice for Moms!
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: Hm2092
from Jacksonville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This watch is awesome for moms! i have a 4 year old and a 5 week old. The number one reason i bought the watch was for safety. Most women's pants/shorts don't come with pockets, so i found i was having to use one of my very necessary hands to carry my phone around when we went for a walk or played outside. now that i have 2 kids, i can't forfeit a hand any longer. and when my kids want to play outside, i don't want to drag my phone with me. i honestly prefer they see me without my phone as much as possible so they feel i am spending time with them uninterrupted. But how do i do that and still get messages or have the ability to call someone in an emergency? Well, this watch is the answer! This watch does it all! there is an SOS feature to contact someone in case of an emergency with just 3 clicks of the home key. it automatically turns on your location for an hour and records audio. you just select who you want it to contact. That was the selling feature for me. But there are so many bonus features. Everything is customizable. you can track eating, drinking, caffeine intake, steps, workouts, sleep, heart rate- everything! and i love that it has automatic workout detection. i don't have to tell it that i'm going on a walk with my kids, it already knows. in the past, i'd be halfway through the neighborhood before i realized that i forgot to turn it on. i love the sleep tracking. It tracks your levels of sleep- light, REM, deep. i can even take a screenshot on my watch and send it to someone! how neat is that? i never take this watch off. in the shower? wear it. at the pool? wear it! i have done both and i only take the watch off to charge it. i will say, i don't think it lasts 4 days- more like 1.5 for me. but i am using it constantly! this watch is a lifesaver. even if i had my phone on me, by the time i dug it out of the bottom of the diaper bag, i would have missed whatever call i was getting. not anymore! i know that most of these wearable devices are targeted at young adults, health buffs, men and technology wizards, but don't forget about us moms! we need it just as much! It saves time and is reliable- which is all we really want. it packs so many features and benefits, you could call it the minivan of watches! If only it had arms to help me carry stuff...
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
4
My first Smart Watch
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: Poolely
from Dacula
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so glad to finally get the chance to work with the "Insiders". The initial watch I requested was the 46mm, but they were out, so I got the 42mm. I DEFINITELY need to 46mm or my glasses. LOL Like most reviewers I had to charge it right out the box. NOT a big fan of that Samsung... But once I started poking around, I actually like this watch. I was surprised when I received a call and I was able to talk via my watch. My sleep mode and time were tracked. I even tried it out in the shower.. This watch is really making me wonder why I waited so long to try a Smart Watch. My band is a little too tight for me, I only have one hole left on the strap. But I'm sure I can get another longer band. Overall I am excited to try new faces and apps and explore deeper into this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Best Smart Watch for Android!
on June 20, 2019
Posted by: pkinni9915
from Norwalk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received my Galaxy Watch earlier this week. My initial thought when I was unboxing the watch was, the watch build quality is superb! I love the mechanical border that allows you to navigate the watch OS. It's very satisfying to turn and hear the clicks! I like the included the second counter on the borders if you chose to have an analog watch face. They really try to make this feel like a real analog watch with a great touch screen! The screen is nice and bright with a crisp image!
It has a ton features for fitness people that love to track their fitness progress! I really only use it for step counting and sleep tracking. I was able to get around the software for the watch super quickly! Which is great for something needs to be a quick use type of product! I love that I can customize which widget shows up first when I scroll the border to the right, in my case my media controls. I can quickly swipe to the right when I'm working or busy and change the track, turn up or down the volume.
Those where pretty much my pro's of this watch, I do have some con's however. The Samsung pay app is a little unintuitive. You have to press and hold the back button to launch and enter a pin, which the numbers are aligned on the edge of the screen and a little small. So you have to hold a button, enter a pin on small buttons (or with the bezel wheel, which is a little slow) then touch the watch to the NFC contact. I wish they had different options to use this that speed up the process. I know this is just a security feature to protect your card not being used if the watch is stolen. My watch did randomly shut down and restart on me. After some research found out that it could be due to low battery, which it was at 30% when it happened. Hopefully it's not a recurring problem. My last con is, the LTE function with this watch doesn't work with my current phone, a Pixel 3 XL, or a iPhone. I was really looking forward to being able to leave my phone behind on my desk when I'm working and still get texts and phone calls through my watch. Not a deal breaker for me just thought I would share that.
Overall the watch is solid with a few quirks that can probably be resolved through software updates! I have owned cheaper smart watches in the past and they felt cheap! This feels well built and looks great! I highly recommend this to anyone that wants a smart watch that doesn't look like a cheap toy on their wrist and is super powerful!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders