There's another device to consider in the best cheap smartwatch category: the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, launched a few weeks ahead of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and undercutting them both in terms of the price you have to pay for it.
There's no doubt that the affordable price is the chief selling point for the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, but it has more about it in terms of features and functionality than you might think – and we're going to cover everything you need to know about it right here.
You can very much think of it as Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE, and if you're rocking an Android phone rather than an iPhone then you might want to consider it alongside other reasonably priced alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2.
The FE, by the way, originally stood for Fan Edition, though Samsung doesn't mention this much any more. The same FE tag has been applied to the more affordable versions of Samsung's flagship phones too – most recently the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The most affordable Galaxy Watch
- When is it on sale? You can buy it now
- How much does it cost? It starts at $199.99 / £199 (Australia TBC)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was revealed to the world on June 13, 2024, and the 40mm model with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is available to buy now for $199.99 in the US and £199 in the UK. We're still waiting on availability and pricing for Australia, though a straight currency conversion puts it at around AU$295.
We're also still waiting for the LTE-enabled version of the watch to appear, though Samsung has intimated it'll show up at some point later in the year. We just have one price here, for the US: $249.99 (so probably around £249 in the UK).
That price compares to $299 / £289 / AU$549 for the Galaxy Watch 7 and $649 / £599 / AU$1,299 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you're weighing up the competition, the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $249 / £259 / AU$399, while you'll pay $299.99 / £299 / AU$459 for the OnePlus Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Design and screen
The Galaxy Watch FE is heavily inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 from 2021 in terms of its design and display, though there have been a few tweaks here and there. It uses a tougher Sapphire Crystal display rather than the older Corning Gorilla Glass, for example, as well as new band options you can swap out with the new 'one-click' system featured in all three of this year's Galaxy watches.
You get a 1.2-inch, 396 x 396 pixel Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch FE. That's down from 1.4 inches on the Galaxy Watch 4, and so the overall dimensions shrink down slightly to 40.4 mm x 39.3 mm x 9.8 mm. It tips the scales at 26.6 grams, which is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Watch 4.
The full-color touchscreen supports an always-on mode, so you can have the time constantly displayed if you don't mind the hit on battery life. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection is kept from the Galaxy Watch 4 and other recent models, and it stays water resistant down to a depth of 50 meters for up to 10 minutes.
There are two physical buttons on the side of the device as is usual for a Samsung smartwatch, for controlling menus and options, but you don't get the rotating bezel that we've seen on some previous models.
You've got three case colors to choose from with the Galaxy Watch FE, which are Silver, Pink Gold, and Black. They come with matching bands too, and small blue and orange highlights. The casing of the watch is made from aluminum, rather than the titanium you find on more expensive smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: sensors and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE tracks all the basics in terms of health and fitness measurements thanks to its built-in BioActive Sensor, including steps, active minutes, calories burned, and heart rate. You can get alerts about abnormal heart rate readings, as well as a stack of stats about your sleep patterns and different stages of sleep.
Numerous features present on other Galaxy Watch models are here too, including support for over 100 workout types, and personalized heart rate zones (for more insightful activity tracking). There's an advanced running analysis tool too, which looks at your running style and posture to offer advice on improving efficiency and avoiding injuries.
On top of that you've got a body composition tool that uses data collected by the Galaxy Watch FE to estimate the amount of fat, muscle, and bone you're packing (it works very well, based on our testing). You can then compare your stats against the typical healthy ratios for people of your age and size.
Aside from the wellness features, we've got support for remote camera controls, Find My Phone (for locating a connected smartphone), Samsung Wallet, and access to the Google Play Store. Note that you need an Android phone to pair up with the Galaxy Watch FE, and your best bet is a Samsung phone with access to apps like Samsung Health – this isn't going to work with an iPhone.
The internal specs match up with the Galaxy Watch 4: the Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage. Battery capacity is listed as 247mAh, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 4 – that previous model managed around two days between charges, but we haven't yet had chance to test out the battery life on the Galaxy Watch FE to compare it.
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There's another device to consider in the best cheap smartwatch category: the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, launched a few weeks ahead of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and undercutting them both in terms of the price you have to pay for it.
There's no doubt that the affordable price is the chief selling point for the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, but it has more about it in terms of features and functionality than you might think – and we're going to cover everything you need to know about it right here.
You can very much think of it as Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE, and if you're rocking an Android phone rather than an iPhone then you might want to consider it alongside other reasonably priced alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2.
The FE, by the way, originally stood for Fan Edition, though Samsung doesn't mention this much any more. The same FE tag has been applied to the more affordable versions of Samsung's flagship phones too – most recently the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The most affordable Galaxy Watch
- When is it on sale? You can buy it now
- How much does it cost? It starts at $199.99 / £199 (Australia TBC)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was revealed to the world on June 13, 2024, and the 40mm model with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is available to buy now for $199.99 in the US and £199 in the UK. We're still waiting on availability and pricing for Australia, though a straight currency conversion puts it at around AU$295.
We're also still waiting for the LTE-enabled version of the watch to appear, though Samsung has intimated it'll show up at some point later in the year. We just have one price here, for the US: $249.99 (so probably around £249 in the UK).
That price compares to $299 / £289 / AU$549 for the Galaxy Watch 7 and $649 / £599 / AU$1,299 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you're weighing up the competition, the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $249 / £259 / AU$399, while you'll pay $299.99 / £299 / AU$459 for the OnePlus Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Design and screen
The Galaxy Watch FE is heavily inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 from 2021 in terms of its design and display, though there have been a few tweaks here and there. It uses a tougher Sapphire Crystal display rather than the older Corning Gorilla Glass, for example, as well as new band options you can swap out with the new 'one-click' system featured in all three of this year's Galaxy watches.
You get a 1.2-inch, 396 x 396 pixel Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch FE. That's down from 1.4 inches on the Galaxy Watch 4, and so the overall dimensions shrink down slightly to 40.4 mm x 39.3 mm x 9.8 mm. It tips the scales at 26.6 grams, which is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Watch 4.
The full-color touchscreen supports an always-on mode, so you can have the time constantly displayed if you don't mind the hit on battery life. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection is kept from the Galaxy Watch 4 and other recent models, and it stays water resistant down to a depth of 50 meters for up to 10 minutes.
There are two physical buttons on the side of the device as is usual for a Samsung smartwatch, for controlling menus and options, but you don't get the rotating bezel that we've seen on some previous models.
You've got three case colors to choose from with the Galaxy Watch FE, which are Silver, Pink Gold, and Black. They come with matching bands too, and small blue and orange highlights. The casing of the watch is made from aluminum, rather than the titanium you find on more expensive smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: sensors and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE tracks all the basics in terms of health and fitness measurements thanks to its built-in BioActive Sensor, including steps, active minutes, calories burned, and heart rate. You can get alerts about abnormal heart rate readings, as well as a stack of stats about your sleep patterns and different stages of sleep.
Numerous features present on other Galaxy Watch models are here too, including support for over 100 workout types, and personalized heart rate zones (for more insightful activity tracking). There's an advanced running analysis tool too, which looks at your running style and posture to offer advice on improving efficiency and avoiding injuries.
On top of that you've got a body composition tool that uses data collected by the Galaxy Watch FE to estimate the amount of fat, muscle, and bone you've packing (it works very well, based on our testing). You can then compare your stats against the typical healthy ratios for people of your age and size.
Aside from the wellness features, we've got support for remote camera controls, Find My Phone (for locating a connected smartphone), Samsung Wallet, and access to the Google Play Store. Note that you need an Android phone to pair up with the Galaxy Watch FE – this isn't going to work with an iPhone.
The internal specs match up with the Galaxy Watch 4: the Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage. Battery capacity is listed as 247mAh, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 4 – that previous model managed around two days between charges, but we haven't yet had chance to test out the battery life on the Galaxy Watch FE to compare it.
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There's another device to consider in the best cheap smartwatch category: the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, launched a few weeks ahead of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and undercutting them both in terms of the price you have to pay for it.
There's no doubt that the affordable price is the chief selling point for the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, but it has more about it in terms of features and functionality than you might think – and we're going to cover everything you need to know about it right here.
You can very much think of it as Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE, and if you're rocking an Android phone rather than an iPhone then you might want to consider it alongside other reasonably priced alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2.
The FE, by the way, originally stood for Fan Edition, though Samsung doesn't mention this much any more. The same FE tag has been applied to the more affordable versions of Samsung's flagship phones too – most recently the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The most affordable Galaxy Watch
- When is it on sale? You can buy it now
- How much does it cost? It starts at $199.99 / £199 (Australia TBC)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was revealed to the world on June 13, 2024, and the 40mm model with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is available to buy now for $199.99 in the US and £199 in the UK. We're still waiting on availability and pricing for Australia, though a straight currency conversion puts it at around AU$295.
We're also still waiting for the LTE-enabled version of the watch to appear, though Samsung has intimated it'll show up at some point later in the year. We just have one price here, for the US: $249.99 (so probably around £249 in the UK).
That price compares to $299 / £289 / AU$549 for the Galaxy Watch 7 and $649 / £599 / AU$1,299 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you're weighing up the competition, the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $249 / £259 / AU$399, while you'll pay $299.99 / £299 / AU$459 for the OnePlus Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Design and screen
The Galaxy Watch FE is heavily inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 from 2021 in terms of its design and display, though there have been a few tweaks here and there. It uses a tougher Sapphire Crystal display rather than the older Corning Gorilla Glass, for example, as well as new band options you can swap out with the new 'one-click' system featured in all three of this year's Galaxy watches.
You get a 1.2-inch, 396 x 396 pixel Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch FE. That's down from 1.4 inches on the Galaxy Watch 4, and so the overall dimensions shrink down slightly to 40.4 mm x 39.3 mm x 9.8 mm. It tips the scales at 26.6 grams, which is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Watch 4.
The full-color touchscreen supports an always-on mode, so you can have the time constantly displayed if you don't mind the hit on battery life. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection is kept from the Galaxy Watch 4 and other recent models, and it stays water resistant down to a depth of 50 meters for up to 10 minutes.
There are two physical buttons on the side of the device as is usual for a Samsung smartwatch, for controlling menus and options, but you don't get the rotating bezel that we've seen on some previous models.
You've got three case colors to choose from with the Galaxy Watch FE, which are Silver, Pink Gold, and Black. They come with matching bands too, and small blue and orange highlights. The casing of the watch is made from aluminum, rather than the titanium you find on more expensive smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: sensors and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE tracks all the basics in terms of health and fitness measurements thanks to its built-in BioActive Sensor, including steps, active minutes, calories burned, and heart rate. You can get alerts about abnormal heart rate readings, as well as a stack of stats about your sleep patterns and different stages of sleep.
Numerous features present on other Galaxy Watch models are here too, including support for over 100 workout types, and personalized heart rate zones (for more insightful activity tracking). There's an advanced running analysis tool too, which looks at your running style and posture to offer advice on improving efficiency and avoiding injuries.
On top of that you've got a body composition tool that uses data collected by the Galaxy Watch FE to estimate the amount of fat, muscle, and bone you've packing (it works very well, based on our testing). You can then compare your stats against the typical healthy ratios for people of your age and size.
Aside from the wellness features, we've got support for remote camera controls, Find My Phone (for locating a connected smartphone), Samsung Wallet, and access to the Google Play Store. Note that you need an Android phone to pair up with the Galaxy Watch FE – this isn't going to work with an iPhone.
The internal specs match up with the Galaxy Watch 4: the Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage. Battery capacity is listed as 247mAh, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 4 – that previous model managed around two days between charges, but we haven't yet had chance to test out the battery life on the Galaxy Watch FE to compare it.
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There's another device to consider in the best cheap smartwatch category: the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, launched a few weeks ahead of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and undercutting them both in terms of the price you have to pay for it.
There's no doubt that the affordable price is the chief selling point for the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, but it has more about it in terms of features and functionality than you might think – and we're going to cover everything you need to know about it right here.
You can very much think of it as Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE, and if you're rocking an Android phone rather than an iPhone then you might want to consider it alongside other reasonably priced alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2.
The FE, by the way, originally stood for Fan Edition, though Samsung doesn't mention this much any more. The same FE tag has been applied to the more affordable versions of Samsung's flagship phones too – most recently the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The most affordable Galaxy Watch
- When is it on sale? You can buy it now
- How much does it cost? It starts at $199.99 / £199 (Australia TBC)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was revealed to the world on June 13, 2024, and the 40mm model with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is available to buy now for $199.99 in the US and £199 in the UK. We're still waiting on availability and pricing for Australia, though a straight currency conversion puts it at around AU$295.
We're also still waiting for the LTE-enabled version of the watch to appear, though Samsung has intimated it'll show up at some point later in the year. We just have one price here, for the US: $249.99 (so probably around £249 in the UK).
That price compares to $299 / £289 / AU$549 for the Galaxy Watch 7 and $649 / £599 / AU$1,299 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you're weighing up the competition, the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $249 / £259 / AU$399, while you'll pay $299.99 / £299 / AU$459 for the OnePlus Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Design and screen
The Galaxy Watch FE is heavily inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 from 2021 in terms of its design and display, though there have been a few tweaks here and there. It uses a tougher Sapphire Crystal display rather than the older Corning Gorilla Glass, for example, as well as new band options you can swap out with the new 'one-click' system featured in all three of this year's Galaxy watches.
You get a 1.2-inch, 396 x 396 pixel Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch FE. That's down from 1.4 inches on the Galaxy Watch 4, and so the overall dimensions shrink down slightly to 40.4 mm x 39.3 mm x 9.8 mm. It tips the scales at 26.6 grams, which is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Watch 4.
The full-color touchscreen supports an always-on mode, so you can have the time constantly displayed if you don't mind the hit on battery life. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection is kept from the Galaxy Watch 4 and other recent models, and it stays water resistant down to a depth of 50 meters for up to 10 minutes.
There are two physical buttons on the side of the device as is usual for a Samsung smartwatch, for controlling menus and options, but you don't get the rotating bezel that we've seen on some previous models.
You've got three case colors to choose from with the Galaxy Watch FE, which are Silver, Pink Gold, and Black. They come with matching bands too, and small blue and orange highlights. The casing of the watch is made from aluminum, rather than the titanium you find on more expensive smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: sensors and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE tracks all the basics in terms of health and fitness measurements thanks to its built-in BioActive Sensor, including steps, active minutes, calories burned, and heart rate. You can get alerts about abnormal heart rate readings, as well as a stack of stats about your sleep patterns and different stages of sleep.
Numerous features present on other Galaxy Watch models are here too, including support for over 100 workout types, and personalized heart rate zones (for more insightful activity tracking). There's an advanced running analysis tool too, which looks at your running style and posture to offer advice on improving efficiency and avoiding injuries.
On top of that you've got a body composition tool that uses data collected by the Galaxy Watch FE to estimate the amount of fat, muscle, and bone you've packing (it works very well, based on our testing). You can then compare your stats against the typical healthy ratios for people of your age and size.
Aside from the wellness features, we've got support for remote camera controls, Find My Phone (for locating a connected smartphone), Samsung Wallet, and access to the Google Play Store. Note that you need an Android phone to pair up with the Galaxy Watch FE – this isn't going to work with an iPhone.
The internal specs match up with the Galaxy Watch 4: the Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage. Battery capacity is listed as 247mAh, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 4 – that previous model managed around two days between charges, but we haven't yet had chance to test out the battery life on the Galaxy Watch FE to compare it.
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- The best smartwatches you can buy
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There's another device to consider in the best cheap smartwatch category: the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, launched a few weeks ahead of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and undercutting them both in terms of the price you have to pay for it.
There's no doubt that the affordable price is the chief selling point for the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, but it has more about it in terms of features and functionality than you might think – and we're going to cover everything you need to know about it right here.
You can very much think of it as Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE, and if you're rocking an Android phone rather than an iPhone then you might want to consider it alongside other reasonably priced alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2.
The FE, by the way, originally stood for Fan Edition, though Samsung doesn't mention this much any more. The same FE tag has been applied to the more affordable versions of Samsung's flagship phones too – most recently the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The most affordable Galaxy Watch
- When is it on sale? You can buy it now
- How much does it cost? It starts at $199.99 / £199 (Australia TBC)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was revealed to the world on June 13, 2024, and the 40mm model with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is available to buy now for $199.99 in the US and £199 in the UK. We're still waiting on availability and pricing for Australia, though a straight currency conversion puts it at around AU$295.
We're also still waiting for the LTE-enabled version of the watch to appear, though Samsung has intimated it'll show up at some point later in the year. We just have one price here, for the US: $249.99 (so probably around £249 in the UK).
That price compares to $299 / £289 / AU$549 for the Galaxy Watch 7 and $649 / £599 / AU$1,299 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you're weighing up the competition, the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $249 / £259 / AU$399, while you'll pay $299.99 / £299 / AU$459 for the OnePlus Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Design and screen
The Galaxy Watch FE is heavily inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 from 2021 in terms of its design and display, though there have been a few tweaks here and there. It uses a tougher Sapphire Crystal display rather than the older Corning Gorilla Glass, for example, as well as new band options you can swap out with the new 'one-click' system featured in all three of this year's Galaxy watches.
You get a 1.2-inch, 396 x 396 pixel Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch FE. That's down from 1.4 inches on the Galaxy Watch 4, and so the overall dimensions shrink down slightly to 40.4 mm x 39.3 mm x 9.8 mm. It tips the scales at 26.6 grams, which is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Watch 4.
The full-color touchscreen supports an always-on mode, so you can have the time constantly displayed if you don't mind the hit on battery life. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection is kept from the Galaxy Watch 4 and other recent models, and it stays water resistant down to a depth of 50 meters for up to 10 minutes.
There are two physical buttons on the side of the device as is usual for a Samsung smartwatch, for controlling menus and options, but you don't get the rotating bezel that we've seen on some previous models.
You've got three case colors to choose from with the Galaxy Watch FE, which are Silver, Pink Gold, and Black. They come with matching bands too, and small blue and orange highlights. The casing of the watch is made from aluminum, rather than the titanium you find on more expensive smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: sensors and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE tracks all the basics in terms of health and fitness measurements thanks to its built-in BioActive Sensor, including steps, active minutes, calories burned, and heart rate. You can get alerts about abnormal heart rate readings, as well as a stack of stats about your sleep patterns and different stages of sleep.
Numerous features present on other Galaxy Watch models are here too, including support for over 100 workout types, and personalized heart rate zones (for more insightful activity tracking). There's an advanced running analysis tool too, which looks at your running style and posture to offer advice on improving efficiency and avoiding injuries.
On top of that you've got a body composition tool that uses data collected by the Galaxy Watch FE to estimate the amount of fat, muscle, and bone you've packing (it works very well, based on our testing). You can then compare your stats against the typical healthy ratios for people of your age and size.
Aside from the wellness features, we've got support for remote camera controls, Find My Phone (for locating a connected smartphone), Samsung Wallet, and access to the Google Play Store. Note that you need an Android phone to pair up with the Galaxy Watch FE – this isn't going to work with an iPhone.
The internal specs match up with the Galaxy Watch 4: the Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage. Battery capacity is listed as 247mAh, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 4 – that previous model managed around two days between charges, but we haven't yet had chance to test out the battery life on the Galaxy Watch FE to compare it.
