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  • Avg. price: ~£260
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  • Battery life: 1 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

Skagen Falster review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best Smartwatches on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

6.3

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

4.9

Health

21.0%

8.5

Fitness

16.0%

5.5

Battery

14.0%

6.9

Smart features

12.0%

4.9

Connectivity

9.0%

7.4

Display & Design

4.0%

4.4

Hardware

Good
6.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.7

User reviews

30.0%

5.3

Popularity

User score:
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3.1
(71)
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2.4
(7)
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4.6
(3)

(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

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    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Skagen Falster

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    4.9

    Health

    21.0%

    8.5

    Fitness

    16.0%

    5.5

    Battery

    14.0%

    6.9

    Smart features

    12.0%

    4.9

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    7.4

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    4.4

    Hardware

    6.2
    Skagen Falster has a technical score of 6.23 points, which is higher than 51.8% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    6.7

    User reviews

    30.0%

    5.3

    Popularity

    User score:
    amazon
    3.6
    (75)
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    3.1
    (71)
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    2.4
    (7)
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    4.6
    (3)

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    6.3
    Skagen Falster has a user score of 6.27 points, which is lower than 91.3% of smartwatches.
    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
    When it matters: When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    5.3
    Skagen Falster has a popularity of 5.3 points, which is higher than 61% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    6.2

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.2

    Price

    7.1
    Skagen Falster has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Skagen
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Skagen Falster includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Skagen Falster supports blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Skagen Falster does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Skagen Falster does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Skagen Falster does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    1 day/s
    Skagen Falster offers a battery life of 1 day/s which is shorter than that of 87.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.6% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    19 h
    Skagen Falster lasts 19 h in training mode which is shorter than 51% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    N/A
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    300 mAh
    Skagen Falster has a battery capacity of 300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 44.6% of smartwatches and equal to those in 6.6% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    60 min
    Skagen Falster charges in 60 min which is faster than 81.2% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.3% of smartwatches.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Wear OS
    Skagen Falster runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 78.9% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.7% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ended
    Skagen Falster has ended software update support which is equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
    Software support appears ended or discontinued.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Skagen Falster does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    0
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Skagen Falster does not support GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Skagen Falster does not support Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    No built-in GPS.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Skagen Falster includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

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    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    Skagen Falster uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    390 x 390
    Skagen Falster has a display resolution of 390 x 390 which is higher than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.1% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    326 ppi
    Skagen Falster has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 46.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.3% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

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    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    Snapdragon Wear 2100
    Skagen Falster uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    1 GB
    Skagen Falster has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 32.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 34.6% of smartwatches.
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    4 GB
    Skagen Falster uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.9% of smartwatches.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Skagen Falster does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Skagen Falster vs the average smartwatch

    • 60 min shorter charge time
      Skagen Falster charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
      Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
      What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=102 min

      Skagen Falster charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.60 min vs 120 min
    • Includes wireless charging
      Skagen Falster supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
      What it is: Support for recharging the watch through a charging pad, puck, or other cable-free method.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • More advanced operating system
      Skagen Falster runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
      What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: HIGH

      Skagen Falster runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
    • Includes maps
      Skagen Falster supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 32.2% of smartwatches support maps.
      Maps via Google Maps app.
      What it is: The ability to view maps, navigation guidance, or route layouts on the watch.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 32.2% of smartwatches support maps.
    • Has barometer
      Skagen Falster includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
      What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Supports third-party apps
      Skagen Falster supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
      What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • Has compass
      Skagen Falster includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
      What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Skagen Falster supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
      What it is: Built-in Wi-Fi that lets the watch connect to wireless networks directly.
      When it matters: When you want the watch to work smoothly with your phone and accessories.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Skagen Falster supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Has barometer
      Skagen Falster includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • 60 min shorter charge time
      Skagen Falster charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Skagen Falster supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • Includes maps
      Skagen Falster supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 32.2% of smartwatches support maps.
    • Has compass
      Skagen Falster includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Skagen Falster supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Better band material
      Skagen Falster uses silicone, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • Better case material
      Skagen Falster uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    • More advanced operating system
      Skagen Falster runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    • Supports third-party apps
      Skagen Falster supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.

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    Fitness
    Battery
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    • No stress monitoring
      Skagen Falster does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      Availability may vary by model or region.
    • No coaching
      Skagen Falster does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • 6 day/s shorter battery life
      Skagen Falster offers 1 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • No GPS
      Skagen Falster does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • Lower IP rating
      Skagen Falster has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    • 20 m lower waterproof depth
      Skagen Falster has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
      3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    • 55 g heavier weight
      Skagen Falster is heavier than the average smartwatch (100 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
      Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    • No smart alarm
      Skagen Falster does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      Only standard alarm functionality is available.
    • No speaker
      Skagen Falster does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • 3 year/s older release date
      Skagen Falster is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,018 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      January 2,018
    • No GPS
      Skagen Falster does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
      What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: HIGH

      Skagen Falster does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No speaker
      Skagen Falster does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Skagen Falster does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No stress monitoring
      Skagen Falster does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      Availability may vary by model or region.
      What it is: Stress estimates derived from heart rate, HRV, or similar body signals.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Skagen Falster does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • Lower IP rating
      Skagen Falster has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
      What it is: A standardized ingress-protection code showing how well the watch resists dust and water.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch in rain, sweat, or water.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: IP68 or better

      Skagen Falster has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).IP67 vs IP68
    • 6 day/s shorter battery life
      Skagen Falster offers 1 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=7 days

      Skagen Falster offers 1 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.1 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • No coaching
      Skagen Falster does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
      What it is: Guided training or wellness suggestions based on your data and habits.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      Skagen Falster does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No smart alarm
      Skagen Falster does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      Only standard alarm functionality is available.
      What it is: A smart alarm tries to wake you during a lighter sleep phase within a chosen time window instead of at one fixed minute.
      When it matters: It matters if you wear your smartwatch overnight and want a gentler wake-up based on your sleep pattern rather than a standard fixed alarm.

      Importance: LOW

      Skagen Falster does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • 20 m lower waterproof depth
      Skagen Falster has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
      3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
      What it is: The stated depth or water-resistance class the watch is rated to withstand.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch in rain, sweat, or water.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=50 m

      Skagen Falster has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.30 m vs 50 m
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    Fitness
    Battery
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    Hardware

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    Third-party reviews

    amazon
    3.6
    75 Reviews
    amazon
    3.1
    71 Reviews
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    2.4
    7 Reviews
    amazon
    4.6
    3 Reviews

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    What customers like about Skagen Falster?

    • Sleek, minimalist Scandinavian design that is often described as one of the best-looking smartwatches
    • Lightweight and comfortable build quality, suitable for smaller wrists
    • Vibrant and sharp AMOLED display with high pixel density
    • Fast charging capabilities that help mitigate battery longevity issues
    • Smooth performance on newer models like the Gen 6 due to upgraded Qualcomm hardware
    • Tactile physical controls, including a rotating crown for easy navigation

    What customers dislike about Skagen Falster?

    • Short battery life typically lasting only about 24 hours, requiring daily charging
    • Inaccurate health and fitness tracking, particularly with the heart rate monitor and GPS
    • Flimsy or proprietary charging pucks that can be difficult to align correctly
    • Software can feel clunky or buggy, with some users reporting lag on older Wear OS versions
    • Lack of advanced features in earlier models, such as NFC for payments or a built-in speaker
    • Sleep tracking is often unreliable or fails to record data consistently

    Expert reviews

    S
    stuff.tv
    25/10/2021
    Skagen Falster review - Stuff

    The Skagen Falster review from Stuff.tv highlights a smartwatch that prioritises high-end Danish design, offering a minimalist 42mm stainless steel case with a rotatable crown that is described as one of the most comfortable and stylish Wear OS devices available. However, the device is notably lacking in hardware features found in its rivals, such as built-in GPS, a heart-rate...Read more

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    trustedreviews.com
    14/05/2018
    Skagen Falster review: Big on style, lacking in substance

    The original Skagen Falster is praised for its stylish, minimalist Scandinavian design, featuring a comfortable, lightweight stainless steel casing with interchangeable lugs. However, the device is criticized for lacking essential features like NFC, GPS, and a heart rate sensor, making it a poor choice for fitness tracking. Additionally, it suffers from poor battery life and a...Read more

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    pcmag.com
    25/04/2018
    Skagen Falster Review - PCMag

    The Skagen Falster is recognized for its minimalist, lightweight design featuring a 42mm stainless steel case and a crisp 390-by-390-pixel AMOLED display. Despite its aesthetic appeal, the watch lacks critical hardware for its price point, including GPS, NFC for payments, and a heart rate monitor, limiting its functionality as a fitness tracker. Running on Wear OS, the device...Read more

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    techcrunch.com
    16/04/2018
    The Skagen Falster is a high fashion Android wearable

    The TechCrunch review of the April 2018 Skagen Falster highlights its high-fashion, minimalist design, emphasizing a compact 42mm case that avoids the bulky, "gadgety" look of many competitors. It serves as a stylish, functional notification hub compatible with both Android and iOS, making it ideal for users prioritizing aesthetic appeal over heavy tech specs. Key advantages include...Read more

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    techaeris.com
    01/04/2018
    Skagen Falster Smartwatch review - Minimal design Wear OS smartwatch

    The Skagen Falster (Gen 1) features a minimalist Danish design, offering a 42mm stainless steel case with a, crisp, fully round OLED display that functions well for basic Wear OS notifications. Pros include a comfortable, lightweight design with custom, stylish watch faces and responsive, easy, setup. However, the device lacks advanced hardware, missing a heart rate sensor, GPS, and...Read more

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    recombu.com
    23/03/2018
    Skagen Falster Review: Fossil’s latest smartwatch is stylish yet shallow

    The Skagen Falster is praised in the Recombu review for its minimalist Scandinavian design, featuring a slim, lightweight stainless steel body and a crisp 1.2-inch OLED display. It excels as a fashionable accessory, blending a traditional look with a smooth Wear OS interface that is comfortable for daily wear. However, the device lacks essential features like a heart rate monitor,...Read more

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    wareable.com
    28/02/2018
    Skagen Falster review

    The Skagen Falster, reviewed by Wareable, is lauded for its 42mm stainless steel case and exceptional comfort, presenting one of the most stylish Wear OS designs available. However, this aesthetic focus comes at the cost of functionality, as the device lacks essential features like NFC, GPS, and a heart rate sensor. WareablePowered by the older Snapdragon Wear 2100, the watch offers...Read more

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    techradar.com
    13/02/2018
    Skagen Falster review - TechRadar

    The TechRadar review of the original Skagen Falster (2018) highlights its focus on Danish minimalism, offering an exceptionally thin stainless steel design and a high-contrast AMOLED display. While praised for aesthetics, the smartwatch lacks key modern features, including a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC for payments. Powered by the aging Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, the device...Read more

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    chip.de
    17/04/2018
    Skagen Connected Falster Review - CHIP

    The Skagen Connected Falster is characterized as a fashion-focused Wear OS device, prioritizing a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic, slim, lightweight design, and high-quality build. While it features a sharp, vibrant OLED display, it lacks essential modern functionalities like a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC for payments. Consequently, the device is considered more of an...Read more

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    curved.de
    07/03/2018
    Skagen Falster Review: The Minimalist and Chic Wear OS Smartwatch

    The Skagen Falster Gen 6 distinguishes itself with a minimalist 42mm stainless steel design, offering a fashionable alternative to bulkier competitors. Its 1.28-inch AMOLED display is highly vibrant, while the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset provides a smooth, fast user experience. However, the watch is hampered by a 24-hour battery life and, at launch, clunky, older software. While...Read more

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    heise.de
    16/04/2026
    Skagen Falster Smartwatch Review: Sexy and Capable

    The Heise.de review highlights the first-generation Skagen Falster as a highly aesthetic, minimalist smartwatch, praised for its 42mm stainless steel case and high-quality OLED display. Functionally, it operates as a basic, stylish Wear OS device, though the interface can occasionally feel sluggish. Key drawbacks include lacking essential, modern features like GPS, NFC, and a heart...Read more

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    pocketpc.ch
    28/03/2018
    Gadget Review: Skagen Falster Smartwatch Tested

    The Skagen Falster is praised for its elegant, minimalist Danish design featuring a 42mm stainless steel case, offering a premium and lightweight aesthetic that is ideal for formal wear. It features a sharp, bright OLED display and utilizes Wear OS for seamless, if basic, smartwatch functionality. However, the device lacks advanced fitness features like a heart rate sensor and GPS,...Read more

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    computerbase.de
    26/04/2018
    Skagen Falster Smartwatch Review - ComputerBase

    The ComputerBase review of the original Skagen Falster praises its minimalist, 42mm stainless steel design as one of the most stylish and comfortable Wear OS devices, featuring a crisp OLED display. However, the device is criticized for lacking essential features like a heart rate sensor, built-in GPS, and NFC for payments, making it unsuitable for serious fitness tracking....Read more

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    stadt-bremerhaven.de
    25/03/2018
    Skagen Falster review: Skagen's first Wear OS smartwatch

    The Skagen Falster Gen 1 is defined as a masterpiece of minimalist design, featuring a slim stainless steel case and "floating" lugs that prioritize aesthetics over a packed feature list. Despite its stylish appearance, the device lacks essential modern hardware, including GPS, a heart rate monitor, and NFC for contactless payments, positioning it primarily as a notification hub...Read more

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    lemondenumerique.ouest-france.fr
    19/03/2018
    Skagen Falster - The Digital World

    The Skagen Falster Gen 6 is highlighted as a masterclass in Scandinavian minimalism, featuring a sleek 41mm stainless steel case, a vibrant 1.28-inch AMOLED display, and a rotating crown for efficient navigation. Pros include a sophisticated design, very fast charging (80% in 30 minutes), and a smooth user experience powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset. However, the device...Read more

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    presse-citron.net
    08/02/2018
    Skagen Falster review: the Android Wear smartwatch from the cold

    The Skagen Falster is praised for its minimalist Danish design, featuring a sleek, lightweight circular stainless steel case and a high-quality, fully round OLED display. The device is lauded for its aesthetic appeal, including exclusive, elegant watch faces, but is criticized for lacking key features like GPS, NFC, and a heart rate sensor. Performance is hampered by a stiff,...Read more

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    leclaireur.fnac.com
    02/04/2018
    Skagen Falster Review: Design First

    The Skagen Falster review on L'Eclaireur Fnac highlights a device prioritizing minimalist aesthetic appeal, featuring a 42mm stainless steel case and a sharp 1.19-inch AMOLED display. While it offers smooth performance via Wear OS and a responsive touchscreen, the watch acts primarily as a notification-focused "second screen" rather than a fully standalone device. Key functional...Read more

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    vonguru.fr
    07/05/2018
    Skagen Falster Review: A smartwatch that has it all

    The Skagen Falster (2018) review highlights the smartwatch for its exceptional minimalist design, featuring a 42mm stainless steel case and a crisp, fully round OLED display. Its thin, lightweight construction makes it highly comfortable for daily wear. However, the device lacks essential modern hardware, including GPS, a heart-rate monitor, and NFC for payments, limiting its...Read more

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    macitynet.it
    02/06/2018
    Skagen Falster review: a classy smartwatch

    The Macitynet review highlights the Skagen Falster as a stylish, minimalist smartwatch featuring a 42mm stainless steel case, a bright OLED display, and a comfortable, lightweight design. Its aesthetic-driven approach is praised, offering a "classy" alternative to bulkier, tech-focused wearables. However, the device lacks essential features like GPS, NFC, and a heart rate monitor,...Read more

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    androidworld.nl
    06/05/2020
    Skagen Falster 3 review: style and minimalism at the core

    The Skagen Falster 3, as detailed in the AndroidWorld review, is a significant upgrade featuring a 42mm stainless steel, minimalist design that improves performance with 1GB of RAM and a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor. Key pros include a sharp 1.3-inch AMOLED display, a functional rotating crown for navigation, a built-in speaker, GPS, and 3ATM water resistance. However, the device...Read more

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    want.nl
    23/04/2020
    Skagen Falster 3: Beautiful and practical, but not for everyone

    The Skagen Falster 3 is praised by WANT.nl for its superior, minimalist Scandinavian design, featuring a crisp 1.3-inch OLED display and versatile 22mm bands. Internally, the smartwatch is upgraded with a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and 1GB of RAM, addressing previous performance issues. Key features include a built-in speaker for calls and NFC for Google Pay. While praised for its...Read more

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    androidworld.nl
    22/07/2018
    Skagen Falster Review: The Smartwatch for Minimalists

    The original Skagen Falster is praised for its elegant, minimalist design featuring a sleek stainless steel casing and a crisp, fully round OLED display. It stands out as a stylish accessory, offering a comfortable fit and a user-friendly interface that mimics a traditional watch, making it ideal for design-conscious users. However, the watch suffers from significant functional...Read more

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