It is time, horrible pun meant, for a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Sequence 9 face-off.
At Unpacked on July 10, the Korean tech big unveiled the next-generation Galaxy Watch. However the query is, how does it differ from its Apple-made counterpart?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Sequence 9: Worth
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 begins at $299 and preorders launch on July 10.
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The Apple Watch Sequence 9, then again, begins at $399. (However you’ll find cheaper Watch Sequence 9 fashions on Amazon.)
Whether or not you get the Galaxy Watch 7 or Watch Sequence 9, relying on the band fashion and dimension you select, the value tag could improve. As well as, Apple has a alternative between “GPS only” and “GPS + Cellular.” Mobile help provides an additional $100 to the value tag.
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The Galaxy Watch 7, irrespective of which mannequin you get, comes with mobile help.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Sequence 9: Design
The brand new Galaxy smartwatch continues to sport a round design whereas its Apple rival contains a squircle kind issue.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is available in two sizes: giant (44mm) and small (40mm). You possibly can select from three colour choices: Inexperienced, Silver, and Cream.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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Plus, all dimension choices include the next band types: Sport, Cloth, and Athleisure.
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Apple, then again, sells the Watch Sequence 9 in two finishes: aluminum case (matte end) and stainless-steel case (polished end). Much like the Galaxy Watch 7, it is available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
You possibly can select from 5 colorways: Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (Product) RED.
Apple Watch Sequence 9
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You may as well select between three band types: Rubber (versatile and swimproof), Textile (smooth, fabric-like materials), Stainless Metal (subtle and upscale). And beneath these classes, you may additional slender your preferences. For instance, beneath Rubber, you may seize a Nike Sports activities Band. However beneath Textile, you may seize a Braided Solo Loop.
As such, Apple supplies way more choices so far as band fashion is worried. I would warning towards “Solo Loop” beneath Rubber; it loosens over time. Textiles could also be engaging, however they’re tougher to wash in comparison with the opposite types.
Winner: Apple Watch Sequence 9
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Sequence 9: Well being monitoring
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The Apple Watch Sequence 9 comes with the next health-tracking options:
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Pores and skin temperature monitoring (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
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Cycle monitoring (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
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Irregular rhythm notifications (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
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Excessive or low coronary heart fee notifications (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
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ECG testing (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
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Sleep monitoring (accessible on Galaxy Watch 7)
If you are going to buy an Apple Watch Sequence 9 within the U.S., it’ll not include a blood-oxygen sensor. (The Apple Watch Sequence 9 used to return with a blood-oxygen sensor, however because of a latest ruling, the Cupertino-based tech big can now not promote smartwatches with this function.)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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The Galaxy Watch 7, then again, does monitor blood-oxygen ranges. The Galaxy Watch 7, utilizing bioeletrical impedance evaluation (BIA) tech, can even observe your physique composition primarily based in your weight, physique fats, physique mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, physique water, and basal metabolic fee (BMR), The Watch Sequence 9 does not seem to have this function natively constructed into the machine.
Lastly, the Galaxy Watch 7 has a blood-pressure monitor and a sleep apnea sensor; the Apple Watch Sequence 9 doesn’t.
Winner: Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch Sequence 9: Which must you purchase?
Each function finest in their very own ecosystem. The Galaxy Watch 7 works finest with, you guessed it, Samsung units. In actual fact, some Galaxy Watch 7 options, powered by Galaxy AI, are solely accessible to Samsung cellphone house owners. As for the Watch Sequence 9, you may solely snag it when you’ve got an iPhone.
So which is healthier? It relies upon.
If monitoring blood-oxygen ranges, sleep apnea, blood strain are essential to you, go for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7; the Apple Watch Sequence 9 does not have these options. (Nevertheless, the Apple Watch X, anticipated to drop later this 12 months, is rumored to get a blood-pressure sensor.)