Smart Watches, stuck.

**Trunks0** · Dec 27, 2021, 12:54 AM

Going back and forth between the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Anyone used either? Opinions?

LordHawkwind · Dec 27, 2021, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunks0

Going back and forth between the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Anyone used either? Opinions?

Hi Trunks0 I have the Galaxy Watch 4 and it's hands down the best Samsung watch I've owned and I've owned them all

There are however, some caveats you need to think about before buying it.

1. It works best and all features are enabled on Samsung phones only. I have a S21 and it works great.
2. Does not work on Apple phones.
3. First Samsung/Google watch to launch with Wear OS so not great compatibility with other non Samsung Android phones.
4. Doesn't support a lot of old Tizen apps which the GW3 did.
5. More apps available on Google play but more don't work than do.
6. On my S21 Gmail only syncs once a day (first thing) where all other email sync all the time.

All in all a superb watch but you have to have the right phone to pair it to and hopefully Wear OS will become more adopted in the future. IMHO Wear OS is not as good as Tizen but hopefully that will change in the future.

**Trunks0** · Dec 27, 2021, 06:31 PM

Thanks LordHawkwind!

The Samsung tie in a little hard to swallow to fully use every health feature(at least without some hackery. Which I'm totally ok with). But I currently use an S9+ so I should be fine there for now. And I'm likely going to jump into Samsung phone in the new year. Just waiting to see how the S22 looks in February.

0091/2 · Dec 28, 2021, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunks0

Thanks LordHawkwind!

The Samsung tie in a little hard to swallow to fully use every health feature(at least without some hackery. Which I'm totally ok with). But I currently use an S9+ so I should be fine there for now. And I'm likely going to jump into Samsung phone in the new year. Just waiting to see how the S22 looks in February.

I'm using it with my Surface duo 2. All the features excluding the Samsung health monitor(EKG,Blood pressure) are available to android phones. Someone already made a modified Samsung health monitor app to enable those features to non-samsung phones.

**Trunks0** · Dec 28, 2021, 07:03 PM

And went Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in Silver @ 46mm. Can't wait for it to arrive.

The biggest things that pushed me in the end, all the reviews where fairly critical of the TicWatch's software phone side. And having watched Mobvoi reviews over the years for TicWatch Pro's... that part has remained a sticking point. Plus the move to Android Wear 3 has taken... a really long time. Add those together and Samsung having a more premium build and a colour choice for silver... it just won out.

I'll post picks when it arrives

0091/2 · Dec 28, 2021, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunks0

And went Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in Silver @ 46mm. Can't wait for it to arrive.

The biggest things that pushed me in the end, all the reviews where fairly critical of the TicWatch's software phone side. And having watched Mobvoi reviews over the years for TicWatch Pro's... that part has remained a sticking point. Plus the move to Android Wear 3 has taken... a really long time. Add those together and Samsung having a more premium build and a colour choice for silver... it just won out.

I'll post picks when it arrives

Did you go with the stock band? The band looks weird because it sticks out instead of wrapping around your wrist.

**Trunks0** · Dec 28, 2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 0091/2

Did you go with the stock band? The band looks weird because it sticks out instead of wrapping around your wrist.

I went for the Hybrid Leather Band in Navy Blue. But I'll likely swap it once it arrives with something else so the band rests in a nicer fashion.

This guys comparison of the 42mm vs the 46mm showed how the default sports band sticks out. So I purposefully customized that on the order.

Anyone got some watch band recommendations?

Lazy8s · Dec 29, 2021, 08:38 AM

I like UAG’s bands. I don’t have a galaxy watch any more, but I use this band for my current watch. It’s tough, comfortable and easy on/off.

https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/produ...r-galaxy-watch

**Trunks0** · Jan 5, 2022, 10:32 PM

Damn crappy weather prevented delivery today and tomorrow has a winter storm warning, so I really doubt it will be delivered then either

Silent-Runner · Jan 6, 2022, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

I like UAG’s bands. I don’t have a galaxy watch any more, but I use this band for my current watch. It’s tough, comfortable and easy on/off.

https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/produ...r-galaxy-watch

i use something similar, they're great but tend to get dirty (attract and trap moisture combined with dirt) fast. (or it's just me

) I still prefer them over any metal version.

**Trunks0** · Feb 19, 2022, 04:26 PM

Ok so got the Galaxy Watch 4 46mm in Silver with Hybrid Leather band in Navy blue, HUGE on my girly wrist, but I like it

Impressions, loving it so far. I tend to get about 2 days of battery life without having to charge. Which has been perfectly acceptable. The screen is super pretty, but I went with a simple glance-able face and choose colours that remind me of Gameboy

The default band sits weird... kinda balloons out. But it makes wearing the watch all the time feel airy and almost never feels sweaty. Odd trade off, but it makes it very wearable I suppose.

**acroig** · Feb 20, 2022, 08:24 AM

Someone please post a Flavor Flave GIF please! 😉

**Trunks0** · Feb 21, 2022, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by acroig

Someone please post a Flavor Flave GIF please! 😉

Lazy8s · Feb 22, 2022, 12:11 PM

holy heck - that thing is going to break your wrist!

**Trunks0** · Feb 22, 2022, 03:28 PM

It really doesn't look so nuts in person and the band really makes it look bigger than it is. Going to be amazon-ing a couple alternatives this week.

Any suggestions? Or brand rec's?

Lazy8s · Feb 22, 2022, 03:45 PM

No new suggestions here. I’m still using the urban armor I linked above. The comfort and ease is just unbeatable so far.

pax · Feb 22, 2022, 06:29 PM

Holy **** that thing is gigantic. Battery life must be bananas...

LordHawkwind · Feb 25, 2022, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pax

Holy **** that thing is gigantic. Battery life must be bananas...

It's not that big in real life and fits my wrist easily. TBH I always charge mine when I go to bed and it easily does a whole day and more before needing to charge. Wife has just bought the latest Apple watch LTE and loves it and she hasn't got a clue about how it works

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Dec 27, 2021, 06:31 PM	#3
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 21,273	Thanks LordHawkwind! The Samsung tie in a little hard to swallow to fully use every health feature(at least without some hackery. Which I'm totally ok with). But I currently use an S9+ so I should be fine there for now. And I'm likely going to jump into Samsung phone in the new year. Just waiting to see how the S22 looks in February. __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x - Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black - 32gb of G.Skill Trident Z NEO - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - XFX MERC 308 Radeon RX 6600XT - Creative AE-5 Plus - Windows 10 64-bit

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Display	49" Samsung CHG90
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Dec 28, 2021, 07:03 PM	#5
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 21,273	And went Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in Silver @ 46mm. Can't wait for it to arrive. The biggest things that pushed me in the end, all the reviews where fairly critical of the TicWatch's software phone side. And having watched Mobvoi reviews over the years for TicWatch Pro's... that part has remained a sticking point. Plus the move to Android Wear 3 has taken... a really long time. Add those together and Samsung having a more premium build and a colour choice for silver... it just won out. I'll post picks when it arrives __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x - Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black - 32gb of G.Skill Trident Z NEO - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - XFX MERC 308 Radeon RX 6600XT - Creative AE-5 Plus - Windows 10 64-bit

Dec 29, 2021, 08:38 AM	#8
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,232	I like UAG’s bands. I don’t have a galaxy watch any more, but I use this band for my current watch. It’s tough, comfortable and easy on/off. https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/produ...r-galaxy-watch

Jan 5, 2022, 10:32 PM	#9
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 21,273	Damn crappy weather prevented delivery today and tomorrow has a winter storm warning, so I really doubt it will be delivered then either __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x - Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black - 32gb of G.Skill Trident Z NEO - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - XFX MERC 308 Radeon RX 6600XT - Creative AE-5 Plus - Windows 10 64-bit

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Feb 19, 2022, 04:26 PM	#11
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 21,273	Ok so got the Galaxy Watch 4 46mm in Silver with Hybrid Leather band in Navy blue, HUGE on my girly wrist, but I like it Impressions, loving it so far. I tend to get about 2 days of battery life without having to charge. Which has been perfectly acceptable. The screen is super pretty, but I went with a simple glance-able face and choose colours that remind me of Gameboy The default band sits weird... kinda balloons out. But it makes wearing the watch all the time feel airy and almost never feels sweaty. Odd trade off, but it makes it very wearable I suppose. __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x - Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black - 32gb of G.Skill Trident Z NEO - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - XFX MERC 308 Radeon RX 6600XT - Creative AE-5 Plus - Windows 10 64-bit

Feb 20, 2022, 08:24 AM	#12
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Feb 22, 2022, 12:11 PM	#14
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,232	holy heck - that thing is going to break your wrist!

Feb 22, 2022, 03:28 PM	#15
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 21,273	It really doesn't look so nuts in person and the band really makes it look bigger than it is. Going to be amazon-ing a couple alternatives this week. Any suggestions? Or brand rec's? __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x - Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black - 32gb of G.Skill Trident Z NEO - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - XFX MERC 308 Radeon RX 6600XT - Creative AE-5 Plus - Windows 10 64-bit

Feb 22, 2022, 03:45 PM	#16
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,232	No new suggestions here. I’m still using the urban armor I linked above. The comfort and ease is just unbeatable so far.

Feb 22, 2022, 06:29 PM	#17
pax Rage3D Spammer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 30,118	Holy **** that thing is gigantic. Battery life must be bananas... __________________

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