Following Samsung's major Samsung Health update announcement, Galaxy Watches should soon become much better at giving you sleep improvement tips and more.
But with the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 also debuting at higher prices than their predecessors, I thought of something important to ask you: is the Galaxy Watch price actually justified?
Many of you shared your point of view, and it seems your opinions vary quite a bit. Let's dive in.
For many, it all boils down to features
Your opinions are quite divided, to be honest. | Image by PhoneArena
Out of over 500 respondents, 31.15% think that Galaxy Watches are worth it for their features. For those users, the feature-rich design seems to be a top priority. Now, I wouldn't necessarily disagree with you, even though my opinion is slightly different.
Let's face it: Samsung has a nearly flawless auto workout detection feature while also packing a BioActive sensor that estimates body composition. Those aren't the only exciting features, of course, but they are some of the extras that help these wearables stand out from the crowd.
Is Samsung doing enough to make Galaxy Watches worth it?
538 Votes
The complete opposite
While the Galaxy Watch 7 looks outdated now, at least it was priced right. | Image by PhoneArena
Not everyone is convinced, though. About 30.77% of you think Galaxy Watches cost way more than they should, and frankly, I get it.
Over the past few years, Samsung hasn't exactly offered major upgrades from one Galaxy Watch generation to the next. It's not alone in this (just look at Apple Watches!), but at least some brands manage to keep MSRP largely unchanged.
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Samsung, meanwhile, has been increasing wearable prices over the past couple of years. Let me break it down for you: the Galaxy Watch 7 with a 40mm case was $299.99 at launch. Two generations later, the Galaxy Watch 9 with a 40mm case is $379.99.
That's a 26.7% increase in just two generations, by the way. And yet, the design, battery life, and features haven't exactly improved by 26.7%...
This is what the rest of you said
I have to admit the Watch 9 looks gorgeous. | Image by PhoneArena
These two poll options got the highest interest from respondents, but for 19.23% of you, the Galaxy Watches are worth it for their design. In other words, Samsung's use of premium building materials and continued focus on elevating the design hasn't gone unnoticed.
Finally, around 18.85% of respondents say they're not sure whether Galaxy Watches are worth it. I'll admit, this surprised me a bit. It seems that for some of you, the decision simply isn't straightforward. At the end of the day, what's wrong with that?
My opinion probably won't shock you
In case you've somehow missed where I stand, I honestly think Galaxy Watches are no longer worth it. Had Samsung not introduced two consecutive price hikes in two years, I might have felt differently.
But to me, if a brand is going to raise prices, it needs to offer something more than incremental changes to justify the increase.
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Polina Kovalakova, a News and Affiliate Content Writer, has nurtured a passion for mobile technology since the era before smartphones. With a history of exploring a variety of devices, her insights into the mobile world are both broad and nuanced. Polina's non-partisan view extends to appreciating nearly every smartphone brand, a reflection of her open-minded approach to technology. Polina is equally passionate about uncovering the best online deals, tirelessly working to ensure her readers snag top-tier tech at unbeatable prices.
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