Test Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (44 mm) – Samsung smartwatch makes a gigantic leap in performance

The Galaxy Watch7 looks very similar to the older Galaxy Watch6 and is still made of aluminum – Samsung calls this Armor Aluminum – and not a titanium alloy like the Ultra model. The housing, as well as the keys, are slightly matted, which means that grease residue from the fingers is not a problem. There is a microphone between the two buttons on the right side.

In terms of durability, the Samsung smartwatch offers IP68 certification, which ensures protection against dust and water (1.5 m water depth for 30 minutes). However, this does not apply to swimming in the sea with salt water. The housing is also tested according to the US military standard MIL-STD-810H and is therefore intended to withstand, among other things, a high temperature range (-40 ° C to 71 ° C), freezing rain and mechanical shocks and vibrations without damage.

The 1.5-inch OLED display in our 44 mm version is protected by sapphire glass; Samsung specifies a slightly lower pressure resistance value of 24 Gpa than for the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, for example. The digital bezel known from its predecessor, an area with sensors between the display and the edge of the case, is also installed in the Watch7.

The sports band included with our test device is made of sweat-resistant rubber material and a wave structure. The 20 millimeter band is changed using a central button and metal pins. There are three different sizes to choose from (S/M – circumference from 130 to 190 mm, M – circumference from 160 to 205 mm, M/L – circumference from 145 to 205 mm).