I figured that by now a watch would run for nearly a week before needing a recharge. Instead it would run less than 24 hours before needing a charge. After a recent update I'm now getting around 32 hours on a full charge.
This watch can hold a charge longer than two days which is great since they removed the power share function. The sleep apnea test is also great since it validated what I though I might have and now time to go to the doctor.
The battery only lasts 8-10 hours with very light use. Starting fully charged in the morning the galaxy 7 goes into power saving by mid-afternoon and is dead by dinner. This is with no exercise or audio playback, just casual use - checking the time and responding to the occasional text.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 5, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Daskuhn. We appreciate our customers taking the time to provide us with their insights. We see that you are reaching out concerning your Watch7. With the Watch7 you can now stay focused on the task at hand with Smart Replies – the Galaxy AI feature that writes replies in your style and voice by analyzing previous conversations. Check out the link attached that provides options to get your device's battery working at its full potential. If this persists, reach out to us at Samsung Support. -Kelvin https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/ (battery) smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
This is a great watch. I have owned a number of Galaxy watches and this one is the most impressive. I read that some people are experience battery issues but I have not noticed any issue. I expect my watch to last the day. I put it on my charger as I get ready for bed and do some reading, and then put it back on to track my sleep. The accuracy of measurements seem to have improved, especially the weight and fat percentage values. They don't fluctuate as much -- that could be the better sensors. I do like the classic with the rotating bezel, but this one feels better without the rotating bezel because it is bigger. It looks nicer with a suit.
Great upgrade coming from a Galaxy watch 4 classic. Miss the rotating vessel, but still a great watch. I love the new features the AEG and the energy score, that is great. The battery is for sure an upgrade. Excellent smartwatch overall.