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The editors liked
A more refined
Lightweight design that is dustand waterproof
Interchangeable strapsNavigating the software is very simple
Display is visible even under direct sunlight
Controlling your TV with your smartwatch is a geek's pleasure
Attractive desig
Built-in heart-rate monito
Intuitive user interface
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
Beautiful display. Doubles as an activity tracker. Heart-rate monitor. Works with standard watchbands.
Good call quality
Durable
Attractive design
Colorful display
Loud and clear voice calls
Convenient remote-control app
Packed with features
Works with standard watch bands
Longer battery life
Heart rate monitor and IR Blaster
Excellent build quality and design
Superb Display
Impressive camera
Speaker
And mic quality
Much improved design
Great display
Can change straps
Loads of features on offer
Rugged design
Two to three day battery life
Integrated autofocus camera
New heart rate monitor and IR blaster
Improved design
Slick design
Light weight
Accurate screen despite fat finger syndrome
The editors didn't like
Incompatible with anything other than a Samsung smartphoneSuffers from a very poor app ecosystem
The price premium over competitors makes it hard to justify the little functionality if offers
Heart rate monitor is slow
Quirky
And serves little use
The camera's placement isn't very optimal
Limited app suppor
Short battery lif
Expensive
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
Pricey. Compatible with Samsung devices only. Lacks apps. Camera is mostly superfluous
Screen doesn't stay lit
Few apps
Difficult wrist strap
UI requires too many swipes
Many features require one of 17 Samsung Galaxy phones or tablets. OK but not great looks. No innovative feature that makes you feel you must own one
Abstract: After launching its Galaxy Gear smartwatch last year, Samsung is back with two new smartwatches : the Gear 2 and the cheaper Samsung Gear 2 Neo . Here's our Gear 2 vs Gear 2 Neo comparison. (See also: best smartwatches of 2014 .) Gear 2 vs Gear 2 Neo co...
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Published: 2014-05-07, Author: Scott , review by: CNET.co.uk
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....
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Published: 2014-05-06, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Nice looking premium design, stacked full of features, customisable user interface, great display
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
The Samsung Gear 2 offers a whole range of functionality and it is impressive what Samsung has packed into this wearable device. As a watch we like the design, the slick navigation, and the display is bright, vibrant and responsive. But we're left...
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Abstract: The smartwatch features a slimmer design and a new operating system.Watch the video to find out more about this device and whether it's worth your hard-earned money.Gear 2: Samsung updates smartwatchSamsung smartwatch testedSamsung Galaxy S5, Fit and Gea...
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Published: 2014-04-25, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
The Samsung Gears aren't perfect, but it still presents an exciting step forward for the smartwatch market as a whole...
Published: 2014-04-24, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: SAMSUNG launched its Gear 2 smartwatch in the UK earlier in April with a 1.63in Super AMLOED display and an updated 2MP camera. Although its predecessor the Galaxy Gear failed to catch consumer interest , Samsung is hopin...
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Published: 2014-04-22, Author: Kevin , review by: 3g.co.uk
The Gear 2 features a number of small tweaks that create a better smartwatch – but it is still not great. We like the fitness and health features and S health will be improved after it is simplified. But it doesn’t offer enough for £250. Play with it in the shop...
The Samsung Gear 2 is a stylish smartwatch packed with features but has limited appeal due to small list of compatible devices. It's still too bulky and many of those features don't work well or are unnecessary. Then there's the high price tag which means...
