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The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is one of the most confusing smartwatches I've ever tested
Apr 9, 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Two minute review
First unveiled in mid-2024, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE. At least in theory. It's designed to be a cheap, entry-level smartwatch that offers many of the features you'd expect from a wearable without the loftier prices of the best smartwatches on the market.
For Apple, it's a strategy that works well. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 10 stand out against the very cheap Apple Watch SE 2. You get some basic features and a much friendlier price tag.
Yet, Samsung's attempt to emulate this strategy has left me confused and bewildered, and after a few days with the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, I'm afraid I simply can't make head or tail of this watch or the purpose that it serves.
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I could tell you about the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE's figures and performance statistics. I could tell you that during workout tracking, it performs generally well against my Apple Watch Ultra 2, tracking heart rate, distance, and GPS admirably. I could also tell you that it needs to be charged out of the box for around 90 minutes before you can use it and that even with the always-on display turned off, battery life will offer just 22 hours on a single charge.
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