Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi

Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi

Brand : Samsung
Product name : SM-R720
Product code : SM-R7200ZWAITV
GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 8806088112121
Category : Smartwatches & Sport Watches
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Long product name Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi :
1.2" 360 x 360 Super AMOLED, 1GHz Dual-Core, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IP68, Tizen
Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi :
Design
Gear S2 comes full circle with a durable stainless steel body that sits slim and sleek on your wrist. Customizing the watch face and changing watch bands is so easy, it's a device for all occasions.

Gear S2 X ATELIER MENDINI
In a beautiful partnership, Alessandro Mendini brings his taste, humor and sense of color to the Gear S2. The result is a range of watch faces and watch bands that completes your personal style.

Movement
Things you need most from your smartphone are available with a simple twist on Gear S2. Gently turn the Bezel to scroll through long emails, zoom into a map and play the next track. Life keeps getting better with every turn.

S Health
Taking charge of your health is easy with Gear S2. Track your daily activity levels, heart rate and water vs. caffeine intake. Continue to stay fit with timely motivational messages.

- Monitor daily activity levels
- Track water vs. caffeine intake
- Measure your pulse
- Select type of exercise
- Count your steps

Power
Stay in the loop, keep fit and even buy a latte with Gear S2. And when it's time for a recharge, simply place it on the wireless charging dock.

Partners
We've partnered up with a growing portfolio of amazing apps to make Gear S2 work for you. From going the distance to keeping your home secure, everything is possible.

Nike+ Running
The Nike+ Running App tracks your runs and helps you reach your goals.

Twitter Trends
Stay up to date on top local trends and Tweets from popular accounts.

LINE
Enrich your mobile life with LINE, a global messaging app that's both fast and easy to use.

Yelp for Gear
Browse reviews to find the most highly recommended local businesses including restaurants, bars, shops and more.

Volkswagen
The Car-Net(US)/e-Remote(EU) app gives you access to useful features for your connected vehicle -- no matter where you are.

SmartThings
No more worries about lights left on and doors unlocked. Control your home when you're away.

Samsung Pay
Pay for your coffee or grab a quick bite with a wave of your arm. Hold your wrist near the NFC reader and you're done.

Connectivity
With enough space to store 300 songs synced seamlessly from your phone, your favorite playlists go where you go. Even when you leave your phone at home to go for a run. Gear S2 and Level U Bluetooth headphones are all you need.
Short summary description Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi :
Samsung SM-R720, 3.05 cm (1.2"), OLED, Touchscreen, 4 GB, Wi-Fi, 47 g
Long summary description Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi :
Samsung SM-R720. Display diagonal: 3.05 cm (1.2"), Display technology: OLED, Display resolution: 360 x 360 pixels, Touchscreen. Processor frequency: 1000 MHz, RAM capacity: 512 MB, Flash memory: 4 GB. Wi-Fi. Battery capacity: 250 mAh. Weight: 47 g. Band colour: White

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Specs

Display
Display diagonal	3.05 cm (1.2")
Display technology	OLED
Display technology marketing name	Super AMOLED
Pixel density	302 ppi
Display type	Digital
Display resolution	360 x 360 pixels
Touchscreen

Design
Shape	Round
Market positioning	Smartwatch
Watch case size	42 mm
Watch case colour	White
Band colour	White
Protection features	-, Dust resistant, Waterproof
International Protection (IP) code	IP68

Performance
RAM capacity	512 MB
Flash memory	4 GB
Processor frequency	1000 MHz

Performance
Processor cores	2

Features
Heart rate monitor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Audio formats supported	AAC, M4A, MP3, OGG
Ambient light sensor

Ports & interfaces
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
USB port
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version	4.1

Power
Battery capacity	250 mAh

Weight & dimensions
Width	42.3 mm
Depth	49.8 mm
Thickness	1.14 cm
Weight	47 g

Reviews

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:79

Uk has collected 277 expert reviews for Samsung SM-R720 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 42 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen White Wi-Fi and the average expert rating is 79 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:29

Average rating:80

It’s all about the bezel. Forget the sleek design, the Tizen operating system and the comfortable fit; it’s the rotating bezel that really makes the Samsung Gear S2 immediately impressive."What rotating bezel?" you may say, expecting the kind of bling-wor...

The clever bezel is just part of the Gear S2's great design but we're not sold on Tizen yet...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:29

Average rating:60

Samsung gets it so close with the Gear S2 it's not funny. It's a well-designed smartwatch with a truly unique feature, and pretty good battery life. Whereas most watches need daily charging, we were able to get a couple of days on a single charge. The swi...

"So close, Samsung, and yet. so far."...

mobilesyrup.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

I have a confession to make: for someone that writes for a website dedicated to mobile technology, I am, in fact, a Luddite. I'm often less enthusiastic than my colleagues about new devices and apps.When the first few smartwatches made their way into the...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

During IFA 2015 in Berlin, Samsung unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S2 . The circular smartwatch is the first of its kind from Samsung, and is following in the steps of other circular smartwatches like the Moto 360 and, more recently, the...

Based on our time with the Samsung Gear S2, we think it's a sleek smartwatch with an attractive design. It offers fairly standard smartwatch features like fitness tracking, but also includes some rather interesting features including a rotating bezel used...

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itwire.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Samsung's new Gear S2 is closer to a good smartwatch than most. It functions with or without a smartphone and looks like a watch should – round.Samsung has created almost the perfect smartwatch. Critics point to the Tizen operation system (lack of apps)...

I really like it as an extension of the smartphone. It allows certain features to conveniently come to your wrist. But – and here is the biggie – everything you can do on it can be done easier, faster and more effectively on a phone.This is perhaps the cl...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

WE'LL ADMIT off the bat that the Samsung Gear S2 has been one of our more highly anticipated smartwatches, owing largely to a single quirk: besides replacing the first Gear's rectangular shape with a new, more attractive circular design, Samsung had the b...

Slick bezel controls, lovely display, light but well built, mostly fast performance...
Tizen needs better third-party app support, not quite 4GB storage...
The smartwatch market is getting very competitive, and Samsung has added yet another quality timepiece to a growing list of viable options. Tizen currently lacks killer apps, but it does feel like a more complete package than the ultra-simple Android Wear...

mobilesyrup.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

It's no secret Samsung is doing its best to make Tizen a force in the platform wars currently controlled by Apple and Google. For years, Samsung's hardware has paired with an operating system over which it has diminishing control, and despite its incredib...

Beautiful display, High-quality construction, Comfortable and minimal design, Bezel navigation is intuitive, Extended battery life...
Poor app quality and selection, Voice commands pale to Siri and Google Now, Unclear how long Samsung will support it, Purchase the Gear S2 from the SyrupShop here...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Samsung was one of the first major manufacturers to try its luck in the smartwatch space with the Galaxy Gear way back in 2013, and since then it hasn't let up. Since entering the market, it's released the Gear 2, the Gear Fit, the Gear 2 Neo, the Gear Li...

It's great to see Samsung injecting a bit of variety into the smartwatch market, and it's also good to see that it recognises it needs to be a bit more open if its Tizen wearables OS is to gain a foothold.The Gear S2's rotating bezel is genuinely brillian...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:50

I was blown away by the Gear S2 watch at the IFA trade show this year. Maybe I had Berlin goggles, but Samsung unveiled its new watch flawlessly, and it was the best-looking, easiest-to-use watch I had ever seen, from an interface standpoint. I stand by m...

Beautiful round design, Elegant, fluid user interface, Rotating bezel is a true innovation, 2-3 day battery life...
Barely any usable apps, Reactivation Lock is buggy, Fitness functions are very limited...
I love most everything about the Gear S2, but I absolutely cannot recommend it — not at all. I had severe connectivity issues, and it appears that I'm not the only person. Aside from losing connection or slow connection, if the watch ever dies completel...

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techguide.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Samsung's re-designed Gear S2 smartwatch was released a few weeks ago and it is the company's latest attempt to hit the sweet spot in a category that's really gaining momentum.Samsung was one of the first to release a smartwatch and a few devices later it...

Sleek, simple design, rotating bezel, impressive activity tracker, good battery life...
Not many third party apps, no speakerphone capability, won't pair with iPhone...
The Samsung Gear S2 is one of the most impressive smartwatches on the market. It is stylish, simple, packed with features and provides a handy shortcut to your smartphone right there on your wrist. There are areas which can be improved and it has the pot...

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T3.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

In the past, the quality of Samsung's wearables was questionable, just look at the Gear 2 , Gear Live, and hideous Gear S .But when the Korean company unveiled the Gear S2 just before IFA 2015, it surprised us with a smartwatch which actually looked weara...

Excellent screen, Innovative rotating bezel, Slick Tizen UI...
Limited number of apps, Lacking customisation options, Poor voice control...
The Samsung Gear S2 is without doubt one of the best smartwatches I've ever used. The innovations that Samsung introduced with the device are meaningful, and change the way I interact with smartwatches. It's a well-made device, the rotating bezel i...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:70

You may know Samsung as the lead manufacturer for Android, with its smartphone sales decimating those of the official Nexus series. However, it also has a habit of going off on a tangent, in the occasional bid for world domination. The Samsung Gear S2 is...

Well implemented bezel control, good build quality, always-on screen option...
Expensive, poor third-party app support, Huawei Watch aces design...
The Samsung Gear S2 makes a pretty good first impression. It looks much less embarrassing than the Gear S and the rotary dial on the front feels good and is properly integrated into the software. With at least two days of light use, it's also on-pa...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:70

Smartwatches are in a bit of a lull at the moment. The initial wow factor has worn off, whether you're a fan of the Apple Watch , Android Wear competitors such as the Motorola Moto 360 , LG Watch Urbane , Asus Zenwatch or even the humble Pebble.Samsung is...

Spinning bezel is ridiculously fun, Fast notifications, Excellent AMOLED screen, Works with most Android devices...
Can't take calls, Tizen rather than Android Wear, Regular S2 model can't take a standard watch band...
Read more Countdown to Click Frenzy 2015 beginsThe Gear S2 is easily Samsung's smartest and best smartwatch to date in most respects, but it's still far from being an absolute must-buy prospect. Partially that's down to the missing features, such as easil...

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pcworld.co.nz

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:70

Smartwatches are in a bit of a lull at the moment. The initial wow factor has worn off, whether you're a fan of the Apple Watch, Android Wear competitors such as the Motorola Moto 360, LG Watch Urbane, Asus Zenwatch or even the humble Pebble.Samsung is no...

Spinning bezel is ridiculously fun, Fast notifications, Excellent AMOLED screen, Works with most Android devices...
Can't take calls, Tizen rather than Android Wear, Regular S2 model can't take a standard watch band...

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wareable.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

The Gear S2 is a Samsung smartwatch. It's also a desirable, intuitive, just about reasonably priced smartwatch that comes in a range of models, all of which are compatible with rival Android phones.Samsung has done a spectacular U-turn and it's a great th...

Rotating bezel FTW, Simple, speedy to use OS, Good battery life...
Tizen apps are limited, Software extras aren't perfect, Not as customisable as rivals...
As easy to get on with as a Pebble, as stylish as an Apple Watch and with that tactile, rotating bezel as its secret weapon, the Gear S2 is the kind of smartwatch you'd kick yourself for leaving at home. It's not perfect - this isn't that dream hybrid of...

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ausdroid.net

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

This isn't Samsung 's first rodeo when it comes to smartwatches, and after some interesting creations in the past, Samsung has taken a clear leaf out of Android Wear's book (and probably a bit from Apple Watch's book too) in designing the Gear S2 . Gone a...

Between those of us at Ausdroid, we've used every Android Wear device that's been released, as well as a few other platforms and they all have their quirks. The Moto 360, for example, had rubbish battery life when it was first released, though this was la...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Samsung's been chiselling away at the wearables market for years now... but without much success. With one simple product, the Apple Watch became the number one smartwatch in the world, wiping out the slight momentum the South Koreans had been building.Th...

Smarter round design, Clever rotating bezel, Works with many Android 4.4 phones...
Certain features still Samsung, only, Looks too gadgety...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device than a watch destined for the masses...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Before even getting into the nitty gritty, let me answer what's undoubtedly on many of your minds: if you've been holding out for the right Samsung smartwatch to buy, you may well have just found it.The Samsung Gear S2 may be the first of the Korean firm'...

Classy, understated design, Unique, clever rotating bezel, Works with all Android 4.4 phones...
Some features still Samsung, only...
Where the Samsung Gear S2 proper proves the concept for the firm's impressive sixth – yes, its sixth – take on the smartwatch, the Gear S2 Classic proves it can make a chic watch you'll honestly want to buy...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:60

Bring on the smartwatches. We've been saying that for a few years now, as we've been waiting for a true smash to turn up.The Samsung Gear S2 is a bit different to most others. It doesn't run Android Wear, instead rocking the Samsung-owned Tizen OS. It wav...

Rotating bezel feels great, Well-made, Interesting, fairly intuitive UI...
Very expensive, Very poor apps selection, Battery life just OK with always-on screen, Slow voice commands, No iPhone support...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Samsung's been chiselling away at the wearables market for years now... but without much success. With one simple product, the Apple Watch became the number one smartwatch in the world, wiping out the slight momentum the South Koreans had been building...

Smarter round design, Clever rotating bezel, Works with many Android 4.4 phones...
Certain features still Samsungonly, Looks too gadgety...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device than a watch destined for the masses...

Read the full review

trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Hands-on with the new Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch Samsung shows off three new smartwatches called the Gear S2, S2 Classic and S2 3G Samsung Gear S2 UK release date and price yet to be confirmed Samsung Gear S2 will work with non-Samsung Android phones We'v...

Bright, sharp display, Rotating bezel is the best wearable feature yet, Not limited to Samsung handsets...
Tizen is limiting, Expensive for what you get, Poor, slow voice search...
A well-built smartwatch with a great screen, but it's let down by a lack of support and the half-baked Tizen operating system...

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digitalspy.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Having applied a scatter gun approach to the early days of the smartwatch space, Samsung has taken a step back over the past year, reassessed its efforts and, well, taken a long hard look at what the Apple Watch has done.The result of this wearable soul-s...

The Gear S2 is arguably the most well-rounded smartwatch we've seen so far. Like any wearable though, it's far from faultless. At times it feels like it's finally cracked what smartwatches should be. At others it feels just as lost and confused as many of...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2016-11-10 07:25:47

Average rating:80

If you're interested in what's new, both the Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier feature built-in GPS and increased battery life.We're currently getting cozy with the latest wearable from Samsung, but until then, the Gear S2 is the best...

Smart round design, Innovative rotating bezel, Tizen OS is polished, Works with many Android phones...
Slow voice control, Too few high quality apps, Lacks customisation options...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device, and lacks a developer community...

liveatpc.com

Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36

Average rating:86

IDC reckons the wearable market will grow at a compounded rate of 28% annually. Among the main contributors to the growth will be smartwatches which made up for 34 million units shipped this year and the forecast is to reach 80 million in the next five ye...

Cleverly thought out and designed smartwatch, a fitting choice for anyone.Value: 8.5Performance: 9Features: 8Design: 8.5Usability: 9...

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hardwarezone.com.ph

Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36

Average rating:0

There are plenty of round-faced smartwatches already on the market: Motorola Moto 360 , Huawei Watch, the LG G Watch R and so on. But what makes them different from square-faced watches? Nothing, the round-face is all for show. Sure, they look nicer, but...

The Gear S2 is well-designed, stylish, innovative, elegant and easy to use. It has the best display I've seen on a smartwatch and it has, by far, the most natural and intuitive way of interacting with your smartwatch so far. It's the best round-faced smar...

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unbox.ph

Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36

Average rating:0

Samsung's original Gear S released last year was met with a thundering “meh” from consumers. It was an overly ambitious product, trying to be a jack-of-all-trades and predictably, ended up as a master of none. It's also not the prettiest wearable around...

After all's been said and done, Samsung has more than redeemed themselves with the Gear S2. While smartwatches has still ways to go before they're as ubiquitous as the smartphone, Samsung's Gear S2 is a great move in the right direction. While the dearth...

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thestar.com.my

Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:37

Average rating:80

The latest smartwatch from Samsung is also its best.Samsung is no stranger to smartwatches and it shows – the company's latest model, the Gear S2, is its nicest yet.The smartwatch comes in two flavours – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic – and they only differ...

Smart and sleek design, Tizen is fast and smooth, featurepacked, bezel makes it easy to access features and apps, decent battery life and comes with wireless charger...
Not for Android Wear fans...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:37

Average rating:80

Bring on the smartwatches. We've been saying that for a few years now, as we've been waiting for a true smash to turn up.The Samsung Gear S2 is a bit different to most others. It doesn't run Android Wear, instead rocking the Samsung-owned Tizen OS. It wav...

Rotating bezel feels great, Well-made, Interesting, fairly intuitive UI...
Very expensive, Very poor apps selection, Battery life just OK with always-on screen, Slow voice commands, No iPhone support...
The Samsung Gear S2 is a nice enough watch. Its rotating bezel is genius and runs the show, having been near-on fully integrated into the software.However, as a platform Gear's Tizen feels like a dead zone. It's caught in a vicious circle: why would devs...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2017-02-05 03:33:20

Average rating:80

Granted, the flow of smartwatch releases has slowed in 2016/17 but that doesn't mean there aren't some excellent options about.The Samsung Gear S2 is one of Samsung's best smartwatches, and today we're going to be taking a detailed look at what makes it...

Great Design, Solid Build Materials, Excellent Display, Super-Good Battery Life, Tons of Sensors and Features...
TizenOS is a little rough around the edges, No Google Apps...
I really, really like the Samsung Gear S2. I like it because it looks and feels like a proper watch and you don't have to fanny around poking the screen to do stuff on it. I mainly use smartwatches to see who's messaging or emailing me and for tracking...

androidauthority.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:29

Average rating:86

Smartwatches aren't a new concept but, similar to tablets , they experienced a period of growth before the market stalled as other technology endeavours – Virtual Reality and Drones come to mind – came to the forefront. For wearable OEMs, building an Andr...

Durable and sleek design, Multiple options to meet different needs, A size that's suitable for most users, Market-leading battery life is impressive, Unique rotating bezel stands out from the crowd, Good display with clever brightness management, Smooth...
Limited application support for the foreseeable future, No auto-brightness, No GPS or speaker on the Wi-Fi only variant...
Samsung's first round face smartwatch ticks a lot of boxes and despite a lack of third-party apps, the Korean OEM has delivered what I believe to be one of the best smartwatches ever...

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laptopmedia.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:29

Average rating:0

Even though smartwatches have now found their place in the mobile market, there's still a lot of room for improvement. It's only logical that all the major manufacturers want a bigger cut. Samsung is one of the companies that has already showed their inte...

Sleek, premium design and circular shape, A stylish leather band, plus an additional one in the box, Relatively long battery life, Neat Samsung Gear app, Super AMOLED screen with high brightness and contrast ratio, Supports voice commands, Hear-rate senso...
Lack of loudspeaker, Lack of built-in GPS...
With Gear S2, Samsung proved that they know how to make a combination of premium appearance and heavy on feature software fit in a wearable. The model looks very stylish thanks to its round shape, stainless steel body and leather band. We're also very ple...

hothardware.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:95

The nascent smartwatch market has delivered a number of near-winners thus far. The Apple Watch and Microsoft Band, for example, are better-than-average fitness trackers and smart timepieces. The 2nd generation Moto 360 is impressive from an aesthetics sta...

Brilliant spinning bezel, Tizen is wicked fast, Best-in-class circular display, Two-day battery life...
Fledgling app ecosystem, Proprietary watchband connector...
Samsung's decision to outfit the Gear S2 with the Tizen OS rather than Android Wear was no doubt risky, but it was a highly calculated move that we think has paid off. The Gear S2 works with a broad array of phones (Android 4.4 or later), it's a great loo...

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musicphotolife.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Smartwatch lovers would not have missed this: the Samsung Gear S2 is designed to look just like a normal roundface timepiece. And this time, Samsung has got it right in so many ways, while having a handful of misses too.The Gear S2 and S2 Classic can work...

Samsung Gear S2 feels and works great, a solid timepiece that many will appreciate, with refreshing user interface and unique rotating bezel to navigate. What they lack are apps to extend its usefulness to just pretty watch face or S Health activity widge...

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androidheadlines.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Samsung is a familiar name when it comes to smartwatches. They weren't the first to the table with such a device but they were the first big name to jump in the pool, and their presence was immediately felt throughout the niche but important market. Since...

Samsung's Gear line has always been a pretty good lineup of smartwatches, but nothing really stellar. That changes with the Gear S2 where Samsung clearly went back to the drawing board in every way and looked to not just provide what they thought was t...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:80

Samsung is no stranger to making wearable gadgets. About two years ago, it brought us the Galaxy Gear, which was the company's first attempt at making a modern smartwatch. Then came the Gear 2, which filled many of the gaps its predecessor missed, all wh...

Modern, genderneutral design, Rotating bezel is both cool and convenient, Good performance, responsive UI, Decent battery life, even with alwayson display enabled, Can store music and play it over Bluetooth, Optional 3G connectivity, Compatible with most...
Screen becomes somewhat unresponsive when wet, Proprietary wrist bands, standard 20mm ones are incompatible (does not apply to Gear S2 Classic), Selection of apps and watchfaces feels limited, Voice commands fail to work on rare occasions...
If the Gear S2 is any indication of where Samsung is headed with its Gear series, then we'd say that the lineup is on the right track. Finally, we have a Samsung smartwatch with the potential to appeal to a broad audience -- both men and women who aren't...

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Pocketnow.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

When we took Samsung's first smartwatch flagship , we pinned the thing as a smartphone that tried to be everything it could on a chunky wrist lump. It did so much, maybe too much for a watch.The company took the reins of a fluorescent excitement around we...

So, will the Gear S2 be the smartwatch you turn to? By itself, there's a whole lot of Swiss army knife on the table, but the phone compatibility issues and some overbearing cruft on the software might tempt you to compare and contrast with other platfo...

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androidauthority.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:82

Samsung has been in the smartwatch game for a while now, long before the introduction of Android Wear even, though these earlier devices were compatible only with the company's flagship smartphones of the time. The only exception to this was Samsung's onl...

Accessible and durable design, Premium version available for those who want it, at a price, Manageable size makes it suitable for most wrists, Unique input method with rotating bezel is useful, Battery life is quite impressive, Good display experience, Sm...
Limited application support is a let down, No auto brightness setting with the display...
Samsung gets a lot right with their first round face smartwatch, including a unique and useful input method, but the limited applications that currently support the Samsung Gear S2 is what may ultimately give the edge to the competition...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

When you can do so much with your smartphone, it's easy to assume that your smartwatch needs to be equally capable in order to make it worthwhile on your wrist. Problem is, all those talents can turn the wearable experience into a confusing morass of tapp...

I'm quietly impressed by the Gear S2. Samsung has created something which actually feels like a watch on your wrist, not a clunky smartwatch, and its deep control over Tizen makes many of the regular interactions you have with it a pleasure. That often ca...

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engadget.com

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2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:77

Samsung is learning. After a string of smartwatches that failed to became bestsellers, the Korean company decided to reshape its vision of wearables -- and I mean literally reshape. Its latest, the Gear S2, is a Tizen-powered watch that finally has a roun...

Spinning bezel interface is brilliant, Solid battery life, Sleek, minimal looks, Works with non-Samsung phones...
Limited app selection, S Voice is hit-or-miss, Vibrations feel a little weak...
Samsung's latest smartwatch packs a thoughtful, elegant interface made possible by a rotating bezel, with respectable battery life and a great screen rounding out the feature list. Alas, the sort of end-to-end control over hardware and software that made...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:70

A clinic on what a smartwatch should beWe figured out smartphones a long time ago. It's been nearly a decade since the iPhone hit the market, and now every one of the millions of smartphones sold each year is a variation of a rectangular slab of glass, pl...

Attractive design, Great display, Great interface...
Proprietary strap mounts (on standard model), Limited third-party apps, Voice controls are slow and limited...
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pcmag.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:70

Farwell, Android Wear. Hello, Tizen. Samsung's latest smartwatch abandons the Android Wear OS in favor of the company's homegrown Tizen OS, which proves to be a smart choice indeed. The Samsung Gear S2 ($299.99) has a user-friendly interface that's worlds...

Sleek design. Nice display. Useful rotating bezel. Intuitive user interface. Good battery life.
Weak app selection. Spotty voice recognition. Pricey...
The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch has great software and a thoughtful design going for it, but a paltry app selection and finicky voice recognition hold it back...

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mashable.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

It's finally happening. The smartwatch market is growing up. Manufacturers are learning from their own mistakes and those of others. They're listening to customers and paying attention to fashion and watch history. And with the arrival of Samsung's wholly...

Beautiful, simple design, Comfortable, Excellent display and interface, Responsive, Full-featured, The bezel...
Wish the back had more metal...
The good-looking Samsung Gear S2 is the answer to the question, 'Which smartwatch should I get to pair with my Android phone?'...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30

Average rating:0

Samsung Gear S2 Hands-On Review at IFA 2015: We'd seen the press images, been given all the hardware details and Samsung's IFA showcase gave us the opportunity to go hands-on with the new Gear S2 smartwatch.You have to hand it to Samsung, its design team...

Attractive design, Feature rich...
Confusing UI, Proprietary charger...
Samsung's has clearly laboured over the creation of the Gear S2 and from where we stand this smartwatch isn't just a one-trick pony or an experiment. Samsung is looking to expand its already strong presence in the wearables market and what's more do it wi...

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