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The editors liked
The Gear Live—or more specifically
Android Wear—is already capable of doing more (and looking good doing it) than any other smartwatch out there. The software has tremendous potential
And it's actually useful
Rather than just a novelty. Being able to q
Beautifu
Always-on displa
Built-in heart-rate monito
Accurate and fairly fast voice recognition
A fun gadget
The Gear Live has a clean metal body
More features for the price than the LG watch
Works with many Android phones (4.3 or later)
Has impressive Google Voice recognition
And could have an interesting variety of apps sooner than later
Nifty Google Now functionality. Heart-rate monitor. Works with standard watchbands.
The right price
More interesting industrial design than the G Watch
Better display specs than G Watch
Slick design
Growing number of supported apps
Changeable wrist band
An efficient way to deal with notifications. Raises voice commands to a new high—especially sending text messages or asking Google Now for something. Not unpretty. I expect appmakers to figure out some cool new interactions down the road
Durable build quality
Display decent in standard light
Comfortable to wear
Always on Google Now access
Material design gives the platform a flowy look & feel
Sophisticated design that mimics a premium timepiece
Uses the same interchangeable bands as the Gear 2
Great display
Comfortable
Works with any Android Smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher
Excellent voice accuracy despite background noise
The longer you use it the better it gets
The editors didn't like
It feels like a beta. Some of the flaws we've already mentioned just seem so obvious that it makes you feel like the product was rushed out the door
Which it probably was. Android Wear needs more consistency and speed in voice recognition
And an Undo po
Bulky desig
Unwieldy wrist stra
Android Wear still needs wor
Screen hard to read in sunlight
Short battery life
Lack of features
Terrible battery life
A display that doesn't work in bright sunlight
A strange card-based notification system that doesn't always pop up with the info you want
Annoying snap-on charger that's not easy to attach
Short battery life. Few apps available. Bulky. Android Wear lacks a Back button. Not a particularly comfortable fit
Almost illegible display in sunlight
Annoying strap and charging adapter
Poor battery life
Average battery life
Annoying charging dock
No IR blaster
Terrible battery life. Crummy charger. It listens well
But it can't play audio. Nor can it take a picture or run a video chat. Screen is too dim for sunny days. Blips on and off awkwardly in the dark if you forget to mute it
Near impossible to see in bright sun
No light sensor for automatic display brightness adjustments
Heart rate sensor near usele
Android Wear lacks depth beyond Google Now integration
Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Chris , review by: techworld.com
While the LG G Watch is the cheapest, the Samsung Gear Live is a little thinner and lighter. It also has a heart rate monitor and a higher resolution screen which might make it worth an extra tenner from your wallet. Although it's likely to be more expens...
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Published: 2014-07-05, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Android Wear is a truly compelling wearable platform that engages both users and developers. Existing Android users will discover catharsis in performing notification triage, and learn to appreciate the simple voice- and touch-based actions developers hav...
High contrast, power efficient display, Good quality materials in a sporty design, Comfortable rounded watch rear & band, Android Wear is a stable platform with potential, Notifications & gestures are cool and useful
Design doesn't compliment formal/professional attire, Display lacks the sharpness of a 330+ PPI phone, Large bezels reduce screen size potential, Battery life is more like a phone than a watch, Difficult to see in bright direct sunlight
So, you may have figured out by now that I quite like the Gear Live. Due to a delay in receiving Ausdroid's review unit, my own Gear Live has been used for this review. The fitness extras are useful to me and the comfortable way in which it has been desig...
Android Wear on board, Heart rate monitor included, Sleeker than the G Watch, Makes up for large phone size
Design isn't very original, Clasp hard to fasten, Software needs tuning, Battery life is awful
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Published: 2014-07-04, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Gear Live has a clean metal body, more features for the price than the LG watch, works with many Android phones (4.3 or later), has impressive Google Voice recognition, and could have an interesting variety of apps sooner than later
Terrible battery life; a display that doesn't work in bright sunlight; a strange card-based notification system that doesn't always pop up with the info you want; annoying snap-on charger that's not easy to attach
Samsung's new smartwatch feels like its other Gears, but injected with Google's new Android Wear software. The makeover means better Google phone connectedness, but it's not a killer smartwatch....
Published: 2014-07-03, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Gear Live has a clean metal body, more features for the price than the LG watch, works with many Android phones (4.3 or later), has impressive Google Voice recognition, and could have an interesting variety of apps sooner than later
Terrible battery life; a display that doesn't work in bright sunlight; a strange card-based notification system that doesn't always pop up with the info you want; annoying snap-on charger that's not easy to attach
Samsung's new smartwatch feels like its other Gears, but injected with Google's new Android Wear software. The makeover means better Google phone connectedness, but it's not a killer smartwatch....
Beautiful design, Excellent screen, Good fitness features
Software issues, Android Wear still imperfect, Strong competition
Every smartwatch I've tested I've removed from my wrist the instant I finished writing it up, and I've never looked back. The Gear Live will be the first time that I continue wearing it, and pretty enthusiastically. It's very exciting, and $250 is really...
I don't want to be hard on the Gear Live because it is a decent smartwatch at a reasonable price. It's well built and most comfortable, albeit I could live with a better watch strap. But, ultimately, I wouldn't buy the Gear Live, principally because I wou...
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Published: 2014-09-30, Author: Luke , review by: pocket-lint.com
Comfortable, well-sized, excellent screen, works with most Android devices, built-in heart rate sensor
Battery lasts a day at best, not enough watch faces, app access can be awkward, voice-centric control, Android Wear not the vision it could (and hopefully will) be
Of all the current Android Wear smartwatches on the market the Samsung Gear Live has the best design of the bunch. We like the idea of the Moto 360's round face, but some design blips on its behalf see the Samsung take top spot in the design ranks f...
