Looking at getting a smart watch - Galaxy Watch or Ticwatch Pro? (or other?)

StevieP · 24 Oct 2018 at 10:40

I do love my gadgets and have decided to look into getting my first Android smart watch!

Has anyone got any experience of either the Galaxy Watch or the Ticwatch Pro as these are the two models that seem to be well reviewed lately?

Thanks...

Dirk Diggler · 30 Oct 2018 at 22:33

I'm in the same boat, very interested in picking one up but unfortunately can't seem to get excited about a particular model/brand.

TallPaul_S · 31 Oct 2018 at 10:11

If it sways your decision the ticwatch pro is currently at £185 on the rainforest, limited time deal.

I don't think tizen has same choice of apps, but the samsung hardware is probably better. But £100+ better?

Cstark · 31 Oct 2018 at 10:23

In the same dilemma... would prefer Google pay over Samsung...

Wonder if it's worth hanging out for a black Friday deal on the ticwatch

tom_e · 31 Oct 2018 at 11:10

Just grabbed a Ticwatch Pro from the lightening deal, at least if it turns out to be rubbish Amazon are good with returns.

grudas · 31 Oct 2018 at 11:28

galaxy watch for sure. Wear OS sucks donkey balls.

Dirk Diggler · 31 Oct 2018 at 15:35

grudas said:
galaxy watch for sure. Wear OS sucks donkey balls.

Anything in particular to look for in the Samsung? Main criteria for me is Google Payments and Spotify control. I'm not interested in the heart rate monitor crap.

TallPaul_S · 31 Oct 2018 at 15:54

Don't you need Wear OS for Google Pay? So the Galaxy watch won't have it?

tom_e · 31 Oct 2018 at 16:12

Galaxy watch only has Samsung Pay.

Dirk Diggler · 31 Oct 2018 at 16:42

I could move to Samsung pay if it was providing the same service, so long as I could pay with my credit card using the watch?

grudas · 31 Oct 2018 at 19:54

String said:
I could move to Samsung pay if it was providing the same service, so long as I could pay with my credit card using the watch?

Check if your bank supports it

kration · 31 Oct 2018 at 22:16

tom_e said:
Just grabbed a Ticwatch Pro from the lightening deal, at least if it turns out to be rubbish Amazon are good with returns.

Let us know what you think of the Ticwatch Pro after using it. I'm looking to change from my Sony Smartwatch 3 and the Ticwatch is the only thing that's sparked my interest. I'm just loking for a reasonable price and an android wear watch.

grudas · 1 Nov 2018 at 08:31

kration said:
Let us know what you think of the Ticwatch Pro after using it. I'm looking to change from my Sony Smartwatch 3 and the Ticwatch is the only thing that's sparked my interest. I'm just loking for a reasonable price and an android wear watch.

had it and found it laggy and crap to use compared to my gear s3.

sent it back after a week!

Janesy B · 1 Nov 2018 at 10:11

Gear S3 here, can skip tracks on spotify and can mate payments using samsung pay.

JBeck · 3 Nov 2018 at 12:43

Ticwatch C2 (classic 2) on pre order right now with 10% off, looks decent for the money.

https://www.mobvoi.com/uk/pages/ticwatchc2

StevieP · 3 Nov 2018 at 13:02

Wow, kept an eye on this thread for a week with no replies and all of a sudden all this!

I ended up going for the 42mm Galaxy Watch in black and I have to say I love it so far!

The volume of watch faces is incredible and while the battery life isn't great, it really doesn't matter to me because I charge it every night!

Happy to answer any questions if anyone is looking at this one?

Dirk Diggler · 3 Nov 2018 at 13:10

StevieP said:
Wow, kept an eye on this thread for a week with no replies and all of a sudden all this!

I ended up going for the 42mm Galaxy Watch in black and I have to say I love it so far!

The volume of watch faces is incredible and while the battery life isn't great, it really doesn't matter to me because I charge it every night!

Happy to answer any questions if anyone is looking at this one?

How good/bad is the battery life?
Are you using for music control or contactless payments?

StevieP · 3 Nov 2018 at 13:18

The battery life is OK - only had it a few days and ive typically had circa 50% battery left at the end of the day - this is with the display always on and installing and trying out new watch faces and apps!

I was tempted with the 46mm with the bigger battery but preferred the look of the 42mm in black as opposed to the bigger silver one!

I'd imagine you could comfortably get 2-3 days use if you had to but as I said, I charge every night anyway!

I'm not a big listener to music so havent used it to control any players and so far haven't seen the need to use it for contactless payments so can't comment on those I'm afraid!

Janesy B · 3 Nov 2018 at 21:42

My Gear S3 lasts 3 days. I use it to skip tracks, check time and make the odd payment. Quite a few whatsapp and email notifications too, just to avoid pulling my phone out.