It lives up to the hype!
I've resisted purchasing a smartwatch since they first came out. I've been attracted to some of the older models Samsung made which had the rotating bezel, but wasn't impressed with the amount of battery time. This one doesn't have the mechanical bezel to change screens, but you can use the tip of your finger to rotate a virtual bezel around the outside of the screen to do the same thing. It doesn't look as classy, nor does it have the added protection of the elevated ring around the screen. This does mean it is slimmer than the older models though.
It is comfortable. The 44mm would have been too large for my wrist so I opted for the smaller 40mm version. I'd recommend getting one of the covers, though, since I tend to scratch watches and smartwatches tend to be thicker than normal making them more susceptible to being damaged by walls, tables, etc. The band is soft and comfortable, but where I live, I can imagine it will be rather hot as warmer weather ramps up. The band has quick-change pins and almost any 20 mm band will work in it, so it is not difficult or expensive to change.
There are many watch faces available for free and even more if you are willing to spend several dollars each. I like the ability to switch between a sport watch and a more classical look for dressing up.
The round screen looks more professional than the square/rectangle shape of other brands.
Navigating the screen isn't difficult once you have had some practice on it.
I bought my wife the "other" smartwatch that leads in most of the "best smartwatch for 2020" lists, at the same time I bought this one. It was twice what I paid, and has some neat features, but wasn't worth paying twice as much for my purposes.
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