They look like tweaked versions of their predecessors, theGalaxy Watch Active 2and theGalaxy Watch 3.
The former retains the Actives digital bezel, while the Classic sports Samsungs iconic physical rotating bezel.
The screen is gorgeousenough said.
Top: 42mm Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, 46mm Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Bottom: two 40mm Galaxy Watch 4 models, 44mm Galaxy Watch 4.Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
More important are the upgrades under the hood.
All this extra processing power is immediately noticeable.
Animations are smooth, apps launch quickly, and scrolling through your widgets is a breeze.
The Galaxy Watch 4.Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
I didnt get to try the watches LTE connectivity, but you do have that option for each watch.
Charging for 30 minutes will also get you an estimated 10 hours of battery life.
Samsung says the sensor fits into a more compact design without sacrificing accuracy.
Swapping straps is a little tricky due to the integrated lugs, but after a few tries you get the hang of it.Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
The units I saw werent running final software, so I wont comment on this features accuracy just yet.
Also new this time around is snoring detection and more in-depth sleep-tracking.
NFC payments are also supported, as is Bluetooth 5.0 and wifi.
Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
But What About the New Wear OS?
The Wear OS that willcome to other watches next yearis Wear OS 3.
Ultimately, all that means is the Wear OS running on these smartwatches has a bit more Samsung flavor.
Look at that app grid! And the Play Store!Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
Most of that is theOne UI Watch experienceSamsung detailed earlier this year at Mobile World Congress.
Wear OS Powered by Samsung takes a little getting used to.
For example, swiping up doesnt get you notifications like with current Wear OS watches.
42mm Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo
Its a neat improvement from Tizens circular app menu.
The Samsung Health app has also gotten a refresh.
Its not all Samsung though.
(Everything but Google Maps will also be coming in the next few weeks to Wear OS 2.)
That hasnt been the case in the past.
Samsung also confirmed that users will have the option of choosing which companys service they want to use.
Futzing with a few features and menu screens is far from a comprehensive test of the new Wear OS.
I cant deliver a final verdict on that alone.
However, what I saw and experienced so far is extremely promising.
Well have a more in-depth review soon, so stay tuned.
If you preorder before then, youll also get a $50 Samsung credit.
TheGalaxy Watch 4 starts at $250, with the LTE version costing $300.
The 40mm version will be available in black, silver, and pink gold.
The 44mm version is available in black, silver, and green.
TheGalaxy Watch 4 Classic is $350for Bluetooth only and $400 for LTE.
Youre a little more limited in terms of colors, however.
At launch, the watch will come in black and silver.
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