The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is so much better — thanks to this one upgrade

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I'm finally a believer in the physical rotating bezel

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic sees the return of the physical rotating bezel, a feature that both enhances navigation and lends the effect of a traditional timepiece. I haven't always shared an appreciation for the bezel until this year, when Samsung made a meaningful change that might've won me over.

Compared to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has a 15% slimmer bezel. Having seen the watches side-by-side, the difference is obvious — on Samsung's latest smartwatch, the bezel doesn't protrude as much above the display.

Available in 43mm and 47mm configurations, there's still a noticeable size difference between the Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. I would say the standard Galaxy Watch 6 is the best smartwatch between the two for a sporty, minimalistic vibe. 

Is the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic the one to get?

There are distinct customers for both the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. I think the Classic is best suited for folks who want a smartwatch that doesn't scream "smartwatch." The raised bezel lets the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic pass as a normal wristwatch a glance, especially when paired with a premium watch band.

Starting at $399, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is $100 more than the Galaxy Watch 6, but the price matches the Apple Watch Series 8. That's my way of saying that the cost isn't out of the ordinary when you consider the other top smartwatches on the market.

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Kate Kozuch
Kate Kozuch

Kate Kozuch is the managing editor of social and video at Tom’s Guide. She writes about smartwatches, TVs, audio devices, and some cooking appliances, too. Kate appears on Fox News to talk tech trends and runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account, which you should be following if you don't already. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef.