New smart watches Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Ultra caused dissatisfaction among users due to problems with quality workmanship, including oddly shaped speaker holes and peeling paint.
Galaxy Watch problems
Unexpected defects
Samsung recently introduced new items in its line of smart watches - Galaxy Watch7 and Ultra. However, soon after the start of sales, some buyers encountered unpleasant surprises in the quality of the devices.
Unusual holes
Strange holes on the side of the Galaxy Watch Ultra attracted particular attention. Users have noticed that these holes, designed for speakers, look sloppy and don't completely cover the outline.
Numerous complaints appeared on social media, including Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) , accompanied by photos of the defects.
Various guesses
Online discussions have generated many theories about the purpose of these holes. Speculations ranged from a built-in breathalyzer to a vent for the battery and speaker. Some users believe that this is not a cause for concern.
One commenter quipped, "For $650, you get a Galaxy Watch Ultra with the finishing quality of a $10 knockoff Apple Watch with Temu."
Additional problems
In addition to strange holes, Galaxy Watch Ultra owners have experienced paint peeling on some models. This defect appeared after just a few days of use, especially on the Titanium Gray versions, which are the only ones with a coating on the back.
Galaxy Watch7 also has problems - users complain about the battery draining quickly. Similar messages are coming from owners of the Ultra model.
Similarity with competitor
The external similarity of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra to the Apple Watch Ultra has also been criticized. According to unconfirmed information, even Samsung executive chairman Lee Jae-yong expressed dissatisfaction with this fact.
Glossary
- Samsung is a South Korean company, one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world
- Galaxy Watch - a line of smart watches from Samsung
- Apple Watch - a line of smart watches from Apple, Samsung's main competitor
- Reddit - popular web forum and social network
- Temu - Chinese online shopping platform
Links
- Post on X (Twitter) complaining about Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Cybernews article about Galaxy Watch Ultra problems
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What problems were found on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Ultra smartwatches?
What sparked the controversy over the holes on the Galaxy Watch Ultra?
What battery problems have been observed with the new Galaxy Watch models?
What complaints has Samsung faced regarding the design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra?
What is the problem with the Galaxy Watch Ultra coating?
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The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatch has caused dissatisfaction among users due to the poor quality of the speaker holes, which does not meet expectations for a premium device costing $650.
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Isabella
Wow, did Samsung really screw this up with the new Galaxy Watch? 🤔 I thought they were more careful about quality. Especially with the Ultra version for 650 bucks!
Hans
Yeah, Isabella, it looks like something went wrong. But maybe this was done on purpose? What if this is some kind of tricky function that we don’t know about yet? 🧐
Pierre
Guys, I saw the pictures on Reddit. Looks really weird. Someone even suggested that it was a built-in breathalyzer! 😂 Although, seriously, this is most likely just a manufacturing defect.
Sofia
Pierre, a breathalyzer in a watch - that would be cool! 🍻 But seriously, I'm more worried about the battery problem. Fast discharge is a real problem for smartwatches.
Günter
Ugh, these newfangled toys again! I don’t understand why these smart watches are needed at all. Conventional mechanical ones last for decades without problems. And here every year there is a new model with a bunch of bugs.
Lucia
Günter, don't be such a grump! 😄 A smart watch is not just a watch, but a whole mini-computer on your wrist. Although I agree that Samsung let us down a little with quality this time.
Oleksandr
And it seems to me that we are being too picky. Yes, there are shortcomings, but technology is constantly evolving. I'm sure Samsung will fix these issues in future firmware updates or a new model. 👨💻
Isabella
Oleksandr, I hope you're right. But still, for such a price, you want to get the perfect product right away. And yes, the resemblance to the Apple Watch Ultra is also a little confusing. I would like more originality from Samsung. 🤷♀️