80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
“The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is a seriously capable smartwatch with comprehensive health‑tracking features, slick One Watch UI software, and a mature, classy design that feels great on your wrist.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Rotating bezel navigation
- Solid build quality
- Sharp vibrant display
- Smooth experience overall
- Premium smartwatch design
- Robust health tracking
Points of Contention
- Awful battery life
- Fiddly workout controls
- Exorbitant price tag
- Software polish issues
- Limited iOS support
- Relatively thin app store
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics70
Tom Bedford
TechRadar
“The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has all the traits of a premium smartwatch, but it falls short in a few key areas.”
70
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“After an eternity of waiting for Google, Fossil, Mobvoi, and the rest of the Wear OS ecosystem to get its act together with smartwatches, Samsung has swooped in and made something great. But only if you’re using a Samsung phone.”
70
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“These are excellent and well-priced smartwatches, but you'll start seeing greater benefits over the following year as more apps and features arrive to Wear OS 3.”
