When comparing Qualcomm Toq vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, the Slant community recommends Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is ranked 7th while Qualcomm Toq is ranked 29th. The most important reason people chose Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is:
The automatic workout tracking on the Galaxy Watch 5 is super accurate, pausing and resuming within seconds of you starting/stopping.
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Pros
Pro Compatible with Android Devices
Although there is no support for iOS devices.
Pro Power efficient touchscreen
The Mirasol display combines the always on capability, efficiency, and outdoor visibility of the Pebble with the color touchscreen of the Gear 2.
Pro Auto without tracking
The automatic workout tracking on the Galaxy Watch 5 is super accurate, pausing and resuming within seconds of you starting/stopping.
Pro Health tracking
The Galaxy Watch 5 comes with all the health tracking you could want - heart rate, ECG, as well as body composition and continuous stress measurement.
Cons
Con Unfinished
The Qualcomm Toq has been considered a great showcase for Mirasol technology but many say it is not consumer ready.
Con Low Quality Watchband
The Toq requires that you physically cut the watch to fit your wrist. Therefore sharing your Toq won't be possible and you better hope you get it right the first time.
Con Price
The Toq costs $249 which is pricey, especially considering that it doesn't run a major OS and the future of the software is doubtful at best.
Con No Microphone, Camera, or Speaker
Like the Pebble Steel, no camera, microphone, or speaker eliminates a lot of possibilities like talking to your smartwatch or videochatting on your watch.
Con Very large
Even the smaller size (40mm) ends up looking pretty big, especially on smaller wrists.