Testseek.com have collected 179 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R600 Gear Sport and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R600 Gear Sport.
December 2017
(77%)
179 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
54 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Super comfy
Bright
Sharp display
Top-notch fitness-tracking features
Handy built-in GPS
Easily swappable bands
Distinctive look. More comfortable than other watches thanks to the compact case. Waterresistant to 50 meters
Highresolution AMOLED and completely round
The rotating bezel is a fantastic
Natural way to navigate a smartwatch UI
Tizen makes for an excel
Battery life
Many guided workouts/multi-week routines with Samsung Health's Programs
Spotify Premium users can save playlists for offline listening
Works on Android and iOS devices
Gear mobile app organizes device settings and fun customizations well
Design
Look and Feel
Interchangeable watch bands – standard 20mm bands
Waterproof
Tracks Swimming
Integrates with a ton of fitness apps – like Endomundo
Map My Run
Etc
Slim
Swim-friendly design
Works with standard watch bands
Good battery life
Solid third-party app selection
Can play offline Spotify playlists
Awesome display and two-day battery
Great fitness tracking
Interoperability with multiple tracking ecosystems
Rotating bezel is a treat
Notably thinner and lighter than Gear S3
50 metres water resistance
Slick design
User interface and controls are still one of the best in the business
Superb AMOLED display
Watch-like design
Vibrant display
Fun interface
Attractive
Durable design
Good fitness-tracking features
Fun assortment of watch faces
Solid set of fitness-related features
Samsung Pay is convenient
Circular touchscreen and scroll wheel easy to use
Standard 20mm straps
Recommends
Bright and beautiful display
Comfortable to wear
Fast and responsive interface
Spotify with offline music support could be useful
Sporty design
Comfortable fit
Responsive screen
Great fitness tracking options and accuracy
Plenty of other apps for normal smartwatch use
Onboard storage for music
Decent battery life
Waterproof to 50M
Onboard GPS
Smaller than the S3
Great for fitness tracking
Attractive case
Useful rotating bezel
Colorful screen
Four-day battery
The editors didn't like
Weak battery life with GPS turned on
No cellular connectivity
The lack of a speaker means phone calls are out
Samsung Pay will only work with NFC terminals without Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST). That's included in the Gear S3 and Samsung phones
Only comes with S Voice. No Bixby and obviously no Google Assista
Sleep tracking can be finicky
Samsung Health doesn't integrate with Google Fit or Apple Health
Limited number of useful Gear apps
No LTE support
Heart Rate Monitor sometimes is unable to measure the heart rate
Unable to customize workouts listed on the watch
To track manually (they can track automatically though)
Battery life
Wrap Up
The Samsung Gear Sport is filling an area of the market tha
Requires multiple phone apps
Mixed fitness tracking performance in testing
Software attempts to do too much
No neutral or women's design option
Setup process can be clunky on non-Samsung phones
No LTE or MST Samsung Pay payments
Needs more storage
No built-in speaker
Bulky dimensions
Few third-party app options
S Voice is useless
Limited features when connected to iPhone
Few apps compared to watchOS
Underwhelming design
No Samsung Pay MST
GPS is a battery hog
Untethered Spotify use can kill the battery quickly. Not the prettiest design. Silicone watch strap feels cheap (but is replaceable). No LTE support. 4GB storage may not be enough if you like to sync a lot of music. S Voice assistant isn't very useful
Not great for tracking actual sports
Vibration feedback could be better
Strap showing signs of wear only after 2 weeks of use
Requires multiple apps installed on some smartphones
Some apps only work if associated app installed on smartphone
Some apps only show last message if sent from same person
Reduced set of smart functions
Unreliable sleep tracking
New calorie tracking feature doesn't feel complete
and PriceIf you do not have an Apple iPhone, there is barely any incentive to go for an Apple Watch. If you are looking for an alternative to the Watch, I would suggest the Gear Sport over the many Android Wear or Wear OS sporting watches out there. Yes...
The Gear Sport is designed for those who are looking for a wearable to track their daily fitness activities and it supports a range of activities, including swimming. However, it is still a fairly bulky smartwatch, so it might not suit those with a slende...
Rotating bezel, Built-in GPS, Super AMOLED screen with always-on mode, Waterproofing, Can track swims
Inaccurate fitness tracking, Lack of apps, Region-locked store,
The Samsung Gear Sport is smaller and more comfortable on the wrist than the Gear S3, but its size and weight are still noticeable if you're used to simple fitness trackers such as the Fitbit Alta or Charge 2. Of course you get lot more features – a Super...
If you are looking out for a sporty smartwatch with a slew of features, Samsung Gear Sport is a right choice. Even though it's not a huge leap forward from its predecessor, it has some good features that do things decently, if not perfectly. The Samsung G...
The Gear Sport is designed for those who are more focused on fitness but would prefer to have something that can be worn on their wrist throughout the day. If you can stay without calling functionality on smartwatch than Samsung Gear Sport is undoubtedly...
Top features, Impressive display, Waterproof, Comfortable fit
Is the Gear Sport worth Rs 22,999? It depends actually on whether you are someone who loves smartwatches. If a smartwatch is a gadget that appeals to you, then the Gear Sport is a solid yet unspectacular watch. The design is a bit dull but that's complete...
We did say at the start of this review that we would focus in greater detail on the fitness aspects of the Gear Sport, after all, Samsung put 'Sport' in its name.Samsung has designed a high quality smart watch that compares well with the smart watch compe...
Abstract: Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy Note8 just a week prior to the IFA in Berlin. It did even spill the beans, accidentally or not, on the Gear Fit2 band. So, what was left for the actual expo then? The Gear Sport, of course, the next-gen cord-free fi...
Amazing Connectivity, Endless Customization, Swapable 20mm Universal Straps, IP68 Certified, Built in Memory and Storage makes a difference, GPS for better tracking
Tizen App is limited, Weird Glitch while Charging, Samsung Pay only works with Samsung Devices, Rotating Bezel feels Fragile-ish
The Samsung Gear Sport is definitely a smartwatch targeted towards people who takes their fitness seriously. But it's also for those who wants to make sure that they don't miss important mails and calls from their work regarding huge projects and sorts. O...
Published: 2018-03-16, Author: Nur , review by: techent.tv
Versatile Design, Good Battery Life, Easy to Set up, Good Sensors, Helps keep track of fitness
Compatibility is limited, Limited selection of watchfaces in Samsung Store, Proprietary OS
Samsung Gear Sport8 Reviewer0 Users (0 votes)ProsVersatile DesignGood Battery LifeEasy to Set upGood SensorsHelps keep track of fitnessConsCompatibility is limitedLimited selection of watchfaces in Samsung StoreProprietary OSFinal ThoughtsOverall, the Sam...
