Samsung Watches in Australia - Why You Should Buy One? (Updated 2023)

Samsung smartwatches are the best alternative an android user has for a smartwatch that seamlessly integrates with their phone. The latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is the best Samsung smartwatch and builds on where the original Galaxy Watch adding new features and featuring an even sleeker design. Unlike the Apple Watches, which work exclusively on iPhones, Samsung watches in Australia work on many platforms—including iOS; hence why they are a popular choice for many. So, while we anticipate the release of the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4, let us reflect on what makes the whole range of Samsung smartwatches special, including which models you can buy.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 was launched in 2020, and despite the naming, it is the second device released in the Samsung Galaxy Watch series. Put side-by-side with the original Samsung Galaxy Watch, the Galaxy Watch 3 is slimmer, making it lightweight. If you want a premium look and feel on your wearables, you might go for the steel case or even the titanium case. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 comes in gorgeous colours like mystic bronze, mystic black, or mystic silver. Despite not being a fitness-focused watch, it has a whole lineup of fitness features to go with the good looks. These include an ECG to check heart rhythms, Sp02 to measure blood oxygen level and a V02 sensor for oxygen saturation. This will give you insight into how your body functions in workouts and during your regular days.

You may want to buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 because of its sleep tracking features. It will track your sleep and stress levels and offer up to the minute suggestions on improving the body’s responses to either. Bluetooth and GPS are standard, but you might want to go for the LTE version if you’re going to link it to your phone. With the LTE version, you can respond to texts, calls, listen to music and even pay with Samsung Pay in the absence of your phone. Most importantly, however, is that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm cases and changeable straps to match with any wrists.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Aptly named, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is for you if you lead an active life. It comes in 40mm and 44mm cases but packed in the minimalist facia of the Galaxy is a whole host of fitness features that take it close to its competition—Apple watches. It delivers almost similar performance to the Galaxy Watch 3. Therefore, it’s worth considering if you wish to have a different aesthetic on your watch. For example, while the Galaxy Watch 3 features a mechanical rotating bezel, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has a digital bezel to navigate the interface with.

It has an ECG and heart rate monitor, just like the Galaxy Watch 3. This is the perfect watch for you if you are looking for a lower-cost alternative to the Galaxy Watch 3 or Apple Watches. It can work with iOS, albeit with some limitations. But as a standalone device, it is perfect for people who switch between both platforms. It is available in steel or aluminium casing, and both use a silicon band to tie in the minimal look. The digital bezel has punchy haptic feedback, and the always-on screen is a great addition. It comes with GPS ad Bluetooth, but if you wish, you can opt for the LTE version to answer texts and calls, listen to music and make payment with Samsung pay as long as it is paired with your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch was the first in Samsung’s lineup of smartwatches, and it is relevant to date. Newer doesn’t always mean better, and for the case of galaxy watches, you can’t help but notice that it’s just a case of iteration over any significant innovation. So, if you are looking for an affordable, go-anywhere smartwatch, you shouldn't miss Galaxy watches on sale. It is a decent buy, and it will allow you to make calls, messages, and payments just like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 on the LTE variant. The Galaxy Watch 46mm - Cellular is priced at $319 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm in Australia is priced at $269.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

The difference between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the digital crown for mobile connectivity. The sensors were improved to allow for improved ECG and LED-based Heart rate monitoring and running analysis. That being said, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is only available in the 40mm case. It is a great low-cost alternative for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active because underneath is basically the same device, albeit with minor improvements to make the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Samsung Watch Active 2 44mm price in Australia starts at $249.

You could buy all these Samsung smartwatches new, but you will find better value buying them as refurbished devices. By their design, watches are not subject to a lot of wear and tear. Add seller inspection and cosmetic repairs to the device, and it will be indistinguishable from a new one. This is the best way to get a bargain on your new Samsung smartwatch.