El Samsung Galaxy Gear has already been officially presented, and its market reception and sales figures remain to be seen. However, the possible price tag isn't positive, as it could be $450. It's not likely, but that's all we know.
Anyone could say that the company's new smartwatch will not have that price when it is launched, but the truth is that the first rumors we have about the price The Samsung Galaxy Gear's price is estimated at $450. Obviously, if it ends up being priced at this price, its sales will be disastrous, so let's hope it doesn't cost that much when it hits the market.
Basically, the price that has been leaked is what the watch would have in Korea, in the Won currency, with a cost of 500.000 won, which corresponds to about $450 Americans. This would entail a high price to pay for all users who wanted to buy the new Samsung Galaxy GearThe price in euros would be about 340 Euros, significantly more expensive than the Sony SmartWatch 2. It's true that the South Korean watch is of higher quality, but it's still a really worrying price for anyone who wants to buy this watch, as they'll have to make a large outlay.
For now, however, we will have to wait for Samsung confirm a price for your new smartwatch. If it were around 200 Euros —or even lower—we could understand this as a more understandable price, and its success would be more feasible. Therefore, until we have an official price, it's best not to form an idea about the number of smartwatch units sold. The first real price data for the Samsung Galaxy Gear will soon appear.
Factors that explain the price of the Samsung Galaxy Gear
To understand if that imported It makes sense, it is worth looking at what makes it more expensive a clock.
- Connectivity: LTE/eSIM vs. Bluetooth; the option with LTE add calls without a mobile phone and increase the cost.
- Materials and adjustments: boxes in steel or titanium, more resistant glass and greater watertightness increase the RRP.
- Display and sensors: panels AMOLED bigger/brighter, sensors additional and fast charging also make it more expensive.
Sustainability and carbon footprint: what can influence the cost
In addition to the hardware, some brands communicate the environmental impact of their devices. If a wearable had a label certifying that its emissions of Lifecycle have been measured, reduced and the remaining ones compensated according to programs such as Carbonfree Certified (from ClimeCo), would mean that a comprehensive evaluation of the life cycle, reductions are applied where possible and the remainder is offset in third-party verified projects renewable energy, Energy Efficiency y forestryIt doesn't necessarily mean paying more, but it adds informational value and can influence the perception of the price.
What price would be reasonable for the buyer?
If the final PVP were close to the 200 Euros —or below—, the proposal would gain appeal compared to alternatives. Keep in mind that the exchange rates, impuestos and regional promotions can modify the starting figure and its competitiveness.
The key is to balance price, features and experience: a Galaxy Gear with solid support, competent battery life and genuinely useful features will better justify its cost than an ambitious spec sheet with little impact on everyday use.
