The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic scores top marks in the features and operation category in the CHIP test lab. This is also due to the physical rotating bezel with its intuitive controls. The operating system is both long-awaited and new, because Samsung is finally using Wear OS from Google again...

"One wristwatch, one function - that has long been a thing of the past. Beyond telling the time, smartwatches and fitness trackers offer more and more possibilities: Phone, music player, fitness tracker, messaging service - just to name a few. Wristwatches have become powerful computers...

... The watch offers all the functions of a classic smartwatch. When it comes to measuring health data, the Galaxy Watch 4 doesn't show any weaknesses and delivers fairly accurate readings. The sleep analysis, heart rate measurement and pedometer delivered plausible results in our test...

The first thing that catches the eye about the new edition of the smartwatch from Samsung is the excellent workmanship and the very simple design. The interchangeable wristband is made of particularly soft plastic and ensures pleasant wearing comfort. The 1.2-inch AMOLED display shows the content with pin-sharp clarity and high contrast, making it easy to read even in bright ambient light. ...