Samsung has released a new Galaxy Watch model that includes a skin temperature sensor. This sensor is still in development, but once it is completed it will be used to track sleep and be accessible to third-party health developers. The Galaxy Watch 5 retains the distinct, modern stylings introduced with the Watch 4 last year. Everything is very different if you’re coming from a Galaxy Watch 3 or Watch 4 Classic. Instead of a rotating bezel, you interact with an invisible digital bezel around the screen. ..
The Galaxy Watch series is a new line of watches that are designed to track your health and fitness. The main watch screen is one side of a polished metal disc, with the heart rate monitor and other health sensors on the other. The polished disc is held in place by a brushed aluminium frame, which also houses the two buttons on the right side and the arms that connect the watch body to its bands.
The smaller 40mm model is available in Graphite (black), Pink Gold, or Silver, while the larger 44mm model is available in Sapphire instead of Pink Gold. The range of colour options available with Samsung’s Bespoke service, which is available on samsung.com, extends far beyond those four options. Bespoke is a service that allows you to mix and match straps with the watch body, and it extends beyond wearables, with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 allowing buyers to personalise their foldable.
The Watch 5 comes with 11 different sports band colors, two D-Buckle Sports Bands, a Global Goals band, a Hybrid Leather Band, Ridged and Extreme Sports Bands, and finally, a Milanese Band. The silicone band material on the Watch 5 is also hairy-wrist-friendly, with a perpetual matte texture that keeps it from tugging on the skin.
The Watch 5 is a great option for those who are not used to wearing a smartwatch. It’s not too big, and the included Sports Strap keeps it secure. Despite having larger batteries in this year’s lineup, the Watch 5’s footprint hasn’t grown at all in comparison to the Watch 4. When viewed side by side, the sensors on the Watch’s undercarriage protrude slightly more than on last year’s model. This isn’t just to make room for larger batteries; Samsung claims it results in more accurate tracking.
