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The editors liked
Cool design
Swappable bands
Longer battery
Waterproof and feels and wellmade Battery will last a full weekend Screen is bright and sharp
The original Galaxy Gear smartwatch was by no means a looker
As it was rather bulky and unsightly - thankfully
Samsung has streamlined its successor
And it's a much slicker item of wrist wear that actually looks like a proper watch. Gone from the strap is the watch's camera - instead
It's been integrated into the top of the watch's upper edge
Meaning you can swap in different watch straps -
The Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch delivers an improved design
Better notifications
A heart rate monitor
And basic fitness tracking offer a lot of extras. It's water-resistant
Too
Sharp display
Battery lasts 48 hours
Quality build
Nice looking premium design
Stacked full of features
Customisable user interface
Great display
Great for notifications
Heart rate monitor built in
Lots of apps
Super AMOLED display
Improved
Premium design
Simple
Intuative interface
Comfortable
Improved notifications
The addition of a music player
Solid fitness tracking functions
High end design and build quality
Good screen
Fun to use
Bursting with fitness features
Improved battery life
Updated camera position
Good improvements on original Gear
Including style
Speed
Camera and much better battery life
The editors didn't like
Still chunky
Likely expensive
Software can be fiddly to navigate Camera is low quality and feels unnecessary Accelerometer needs work Far too expensive
Unfortunately
While Samsung has steadily improved the overall smartwatch package
It still falls short on both being a watch
And frankly
Being smart. While its battery life has been improved
It still only lasts around three days
Meaning you'll have to charge it up at least twice a week - not ideal when you want to rely on your timepiece for
Well
The time. The switch to Tizen has meant that
Limited number of apps
Poor S-Health fitness app syncing
Can only be paired to Samsung phones
Camera is an unnecessary extra for the $100 it costs over the Gear 2 Neo
Disapointting snapper
Fiddly software
Pricey
Unreliable accelerometer
Locked to Samsung devices
Battery life isn't great
Gear 2 Neo undercuts price
Might be obsolete due to Android Wear devices
Sports features aren't executed as well as sports watches
Poor sleep tracking
Questionable camera skills
Hefty price tag
Only Samsung compatible
Expensive
Unnecessary features with poor applications
Pointless camera
So-so battery life
Bulky watch face
Lack of thirdparty apps
Minor software glitches
Limited to working with only Samsung Galaxy devices
Not many apps available yet
Needs a dock to charge
Accelerator doesn't always activate screen when you move
The Gear 2 is at best a second-generation experiment in the nascent wearable category. The design is off-putting — we tried to hide the watch in public — and although it has a suite of features, none of them satisfy a clear need. Some people might value o...
3.5/5 If Samsung hadn't jumped the gun with the Gear 1 then it would have avoided the bad reputation against which it is now forced to struggle. The Galaxy Gear 2 is the smartwatch that Samsung needed to lead with. It works, it's not too bulky, and it'...
Abstract: Samsung Gear ‘smartwatch' has definitely matured since its first launched in 2013. The recently launched Samsung Gear 2 had addressed many of the expected features from its predecessor, as well as adding new things to its horizon.There are some noticeable...
Published: 2014-05-08, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch delivers an improved design, better notifications, a heart rate monitor, and basic fitness tracking offer a lot of extras. It's water-resistant, too
Limited number of apps; poor S-Health fitness app syncing; can only be paired to Samsung phones; camera is an unnecessary extra for the $100 it costs over the Gear 2 Neo
Samsung has made strides with the Gear 2, but this smartwatch is on its own island with few apps and Samsung-only device compatibility. At this point, you're better off waiting for Android Wear....
Remote control built in; Decent battery life equates to around four days; Bright and colourful screen with great viewing angles; More comfortable wristband than previous generation;
Not enough apps available; More clockfaces needed; Media controller needs to do link up with more media players; Requires a Samsung smartphone to use;
A second attempt at a smartwatch reveals better battery life and a more comfortable fit, but Samsung's Gear watches still need more in them.Sure, they work, and the screen is one of the best examples of any wearable we've ever seen, but unless you rely so...
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Published: 2014-04-17, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
Comes in a variety of cool colours, Wristband is replaceable, unlike last year's version, The bulky charging cradle is replaced with one a little less complex, Runs Tizen, instead of Android, meaning it's faster, Setup is easy, and as a bonus, you can eve
Battery life isn't too good. Maybe a day (or two) if you hardly use it, Wristband supplied is horribly uncomfortable. Sensitive skin wearers will dislike it intensely, Designed for small wrists, and we do mean small, No obvious way to silence notification
Having never before used a Galaxy Gear, and having little idea what to expect about the new range of Gear devices, I really didn't know how I'd find the Gear 2 in actual use. Truth be told, I didn't really want to review it, because the Pebble left a pret...
The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 is a good device - but not a great one. The improved 3 day battery life (6 if you really want to push it) is a good enough number for now , as charging is becoming expected - although the real winner is going to be able to make ...
Abstract: It used to be a simple idea when it came to keeping time. You'd strap on a watch, flick your wrist and you'd be informed.These days however, people want more out of their gadgets. A stop-watch and a primitive liquid crystal display isn't going to cut it a...
Published: 2015-01-02, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on January 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Wearable devices are still a new category which is trying to make its place among tablets , laptops and smartphones. The new breed of wearables are capable...
