University of Michigan study finds Galaxy Watch health measurements impressively accurate

03 September 2024
The study tested the watches against clinical-grade equipment when measuring heart rate, body fat percentage, sweat loss and VO2 max.

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Yuri84, 04 Sep 2024Yeah, I was like that too. And then I found out... TL;DR... moreTell me you know nothing about the academic peer review process without telling me you know nothing about the academic peer review process.

The peer review process is fairly grueling and competitively challenged. The biggest issue today is that like with every industry in our world, it has become political so sometimes bias influences in nuanced ways.

    Limko, 03 Sep 2024Of course no smart wearable has 1.0 co relation with the re... moreThey have no patent. And one day battery life is so pathetic on a smartwatch.

      U think that? Or have U read some statistics?

        greg2, 04 Sep 2024Not that relevant. If the research lab has a reputation an... moreYeah, I was like that too. And then I found out...

        TL;DR version: nope. Peer reviews aren't as trustworthy today as they used to be.

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          Anonymous, 04 Sep 2024Samsung rulesAnd will get better.

            the most important element (IMO) is the calories burned..
            the accuracy of that needs to be measured...didnt see it mentioned..

              Limko, 03 Sep 2024Of course no smart wearable has 1.0 co relation with the re... moreHuawei is better than Google but not better than Apple in HR accuracy.

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                • 04 Sep 2024

                Samsung rules

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                  • 04 Sep 2024

                  Anonymous, 03 Sep 2024how much Samsung paid those studies? Not that relevant.
                  If the research lab has a reputation and they want to publish the findings in peer-reviewed journals, they cannot afford being seen bought and have to come up with well-supported results.

                    Anonymous, 03 Sep 202490% HR and 82% VO2max accuracy is actually bad. Goddam ... moreAbsolutely. GSMArena is also losing credibility here by publishing the PR verbatim without giving context.

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                      • 04 Sep 2024

                      I always prefer conventional analog watch. And I'm only use my phone to track steps/distance while jogging, I guess I'm sold with this ads, gonna try my first smartwatch with samsung.

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                        • 04 Sep 2024

                        Cpt.Power, 03 Sep 2024Still the user and your personal doctor knows best how you ... moreI agree with the user part

                        But not the doctor one, that one depends heavily on which country you live in.

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                          TechJocky, 03 Sep 2024Even Apple watches are not near 1.0 of correlation in terms... moreOf course no smart wearable has 1.0 co relation with the referenced standard devices but Apple is the closest due to their sheer number of patent and one day life battery to execute it. Closest thing in android world is Fitbit/google. Everything else is just a mixbag, either HR accurate but garbage sleep or good sleep but mediocre HR

                            TechJocky, 03 Sep 2024Even Apple watches are not near 1.0 of correlation in terms... moreI've owned 8 all where garbage in accuracy. Don't belive the hype of Apple!

                            Many others existed in the game before they came around and their 1st was over $10K with s new gold version lmao. Yeah I feel for their marketing glad I couldn't afford that model. And look whom they used to market it along with Apple Music debut the same keynote too! Drake.

                              Rob2, 03 Sep 2024Health study sponsored by.......Samsung.Oh but hurt cause your brand wasn't featured? Lol.

                              Nowhere does it state Samsung was in any way involved nor invested. Look at their page of investors n contributors.

                                Anonymous, 03 Sep 2024Too bad that it looks like a child's toyAns you're the Tamaigachi;)

                                  Still prefer traditional watches to smart watches

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                                    • 03 Sep 2024

                                    What about Watch Fit 3?

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                                      • 03 Sep 2024

                                      how much Samsung paid those studies?

                                        Watch this video and you'll see how accurate galaxy watches are...that's the crap they're asking 600e for
                                        https://youtu.be/u5imRp1A9Fg

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