Even if you were following Samsung’s Unpacked event this summer, it was easy to overlook the Galaxy Watch6.
The foldable Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 were the headline announcements, with four new Tab S9 tablets not far behind. Even among smartwatches, the returning Galaxy Watch6 Classic and its physical rotating bezel hoovered up much of the rest of the attention.
But despite this, the regular Galaxy Watch6 arguably has the most mainstream appeal of any of the new devices. It’s a relatively affordable watch that’s packed with premium features, including a few notable upgrades compared to its predecessor.
That plus the fact it runs Google’s WearOS enough for it to become the new default smartwatch for Android users, but it won’t convince anyone who wasn’t sure about last year’s Galaxy Watch5.
DESIGN
If you put the Galaxy Watch6 next to last year’s Watch5, you probably couldn’t tell them apart. That’s a common criticism of new products, but it’s a good thing here. Samsung is onto a winner with this slick, minimalist design, so there’s was no need for a revamp.
Despite continuing with a premium blend of stainless steel and glass, the Watch6 remains impressively lightweight. The 40mm model I tested is just 28.7g, while the 44mm version isn’t far behind at 33.3g.
At 9mm, it’s also slightly slimmer than the Watch5. The Watch6 doesn’t feel big or bulky at all, to the extent that I sometimes forgot I was wearing it. As a result, sleeping
