Is the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro worth buying in 2023? We answered this question a few weeks ago, and the short version is yes, buying the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in a post-Watch 6 era still makes sense for several reasons. Now, you can add one more reason to the list, as Samsung is letting you save up to $70 on the Pro wearable.
For a limited time, you can buy the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro from the Samsung online shop for $399 instead of $449. Assuming you want to Bluetooth / Wi-Fi-only variant. If you're looking for the LTE model, you can save $70 and buy it for $429 instead of the usual price of $499.
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The king of battery life
So, now that the Galaxy Watch 6 series is available, why would you even consider buying the 2022 Pro model instead of the newer ones? After all, Samsung's latest smartwatch lineup boasts thinner bezels, bigger and brighter displays, more RAM, a newer chipset, and ships with One UI Watch 5 out of the box.
Well, there are a few reasons. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro remains the uncontested king of battery life thanks to its beefy 590mAh battery. Furthermore, the Watch 5 Pro is built out of titanium. And to top it all off, the Pro model retains exclusivity over certain fitness features, such as GPX file export and import, Track Back for route reversal, and Turn-by-Turn Directions for various activities.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to what you expect from a smartwatch, but the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro certainly isn't obsolete in 2023. And if the 2022 Pro model is your cup of tea, you can buy yours now at a discount. If you need more information before you decide, make sure to check out our reviews. You can find them on our website and YouTube channel.
