The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the rugged model in Samsung's 2022 smartwatch lineup, as well as the main Apple Watch Ultra competitor. Starting at $449.99, it offers increased durability and longer battery life than its non-Pro counterpart, plus several exclusive outdoor-specific features including ... A big, battery-rich smartwatch

Performance is adequate, though ... get to a specific app or a functionality, as the interface might struggle to keep up with your pace. Not ideal. The Galaxy Watch 5 can take and make calls, and the quality is adequate for a smartwatch. Audio quality from the built-in speaker is good, though you will have a much better experience if you pair any earbuds to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro... Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a rugged powerhouse, the crown jewel of Samsung's wearable collection.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 lineup still includes the only Pro model with high-end specs. Read more in our Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review. Samsung keeps building on the past, and the Pro model represents an emphasis on durability.

Workouts that can be easily measured ... can have specific rep targets and will buzz your wrist when it registers one completed. Or, for running, you can set a goal based on calories, distance, or intervals. But for more complicated or freeform exercises, it'll only measure calories and duration; the different labels are just for your own notes in the Health app. In my time with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, I found that ... Samsung traded a rotating bezel for three-day battery life, but that longevity may not be enough to justify the cost (and weight).

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a curious smartwatch. Coming for Garmin’s sports watches was an unexpected choice for Samsung, a brand I wouldn’t previously connected to outdoor sports in any way. Perhaps rumors of a rugged Apple Watch Series 8 Pro steered what was just a premium version of this year’s Galaxy Watch into a more adventurous device, but that’s just speculation... Here's what it's like to use Samsung's most rugged smartwatch

I didn’t think I was going to like the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. First came the rumors that this watch would be a behemoth. Then came the whispers suggesting Samsung had murdered its darling: the physical rotating bezel. Finally, leaked renders indicated that this watch was not only big but a heckin’ chonker. If Samsung assembled a team to annoy the crap out of me, Victoria Song, specifically...

The Watch 5 Pro is no longer Samsung's newest wearable, but it continues to lead the pack in battery life while offering features fit for the outdoor adventurer. ... Contributing Writer Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:46 a.m. PT ... Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic were recently announced at ...