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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
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 -
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
With the Gear 2, Samsung has improved on its original Gear smartwatch, refining the design and switching over the OS to improve its battery - but it still feels unconvincing, unnecessary and flawed. There's a few aspects to like, such as it automatical...
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Published: 2014-04-15, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Good improvements on original Gear, including style, speed, camera and much better battery life
Not many apps available yet, needs a dock to charge, accelerator doesn't always activate screen when you move
It's getting there. The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 improves on its predecessor in almost every significant way -- it's slimmer and lighter, the camera's better and it's faster too. The screen's the same, but it's more than good enough for this size and thoug...
The Samsung Gear 2 is without a doubt a big improvement on the original Galaxy Gear. While still somewhat bulky, it's much sleeker than the previous model, it has a more impressive set of features and, if Samsung's claims are to be believed, its battery w...
Abstract: Samsung seems to have gone back to the drawing board with the second iteration. We managed to get a substantial amount of hands on time with the device at Mobile World Congress and what follows are our initial impressions.You may have noticed with all the...
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Published: 2014-02-25, Author: Luke , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The Galaxy in the original Galaxy Gear smartwatch name is gone, as Samsung's Gear 2 ditches Android for Tizen OS. This means a new fast, simple and now - with a heart rate sensor - more comprehensive menu than before. But is it enough to let this smartwat...
Published: 2014-02-25, Author: Mark , review by: T3.com
The main problem we had with the original Galaxy Gear is that we never felt like we needed it, the new Gear 2 has changed that. It works as a watch, it works as a fitness tracker, it looks good and it comes with extras that other smart watches don't.It's...
Expensive, Unnecessary features with poor applications, Pointless camera, So-so battery life
Samsung has made numerous improvements, but the Gear 2 remains an unconvincing smartwatch, doubly so considering Android Wear watches are due later this year....
The new Samsung Gear 2 is the watch that we were all expecting to happen at MWC, but it came with a few surprises along the way. The biggest one is the fact it's running Tizen; or, as Samsung tells us, a Tizen-based OS for smartwatches. The distinction is...
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...
