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University of Michigan Study Reveals Galaxy Watch Health Measurements Are Impressively Accurate

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Galaxy Watch Health Measurements are Accurate

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04 September, 2024

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Proves Highly Reliable in Recent Performance Research

Samsung's Galaxy Watch has been validated for its precision in health measurements through a recent study conducted in collaboration with the University of Michigan's Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR). This study has revealed that the health metrics provided by the Galaxy Watch align impressively well with established sport science reference devices.

The research focused on several key health indicators, demonstrating the Galaxy Watch's robust accuracy:

Heart Rate: One of the most frequently used features, the Galaxy Watch showed a 90% correlation with electrocardiogram equipment during running—a challenging task due to the watch's constant movement.
Body Fat Percentage: The watches excelled in this area, achieving a 95% correlation with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), the standard diagnostic method.
Sweat Loss: For measuring hydration needs post-run, the Galaxy Watch reached a 95% correlation with reference measurements over distances ranging from 2.5km to 20km (1.5-12 miles).
VO2 Max: This metric, which assesses oxygen consumption during exercise, showed an 82% correlation with clinical-grade equipment.

Kenneth Kozloff, co-director of HPSSC, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing partnership with Samsung, highlighting the commitment to making innovations in wearable technology both accessible and accurate. "We are excited to continue our partnership with Samsung to ensure that innovations in wearable technology are accessible and accurate across all segments of the population. The outstanding outcomes of this study reaffirm our dedication to advancing heart rate and health monitoring technologies, and we look forward to future collaborations," said Kozloff.