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The editors liked
Cool design
Swappable bands
Longer battery
Comes in a variety of cool colours
Wristband is replaceable
Unlike last year's version
The bulky charging cradle is replaced with one a little less complex
Runs Tizen
Instead of Android
Meaning it's faster
Setup is easy
And as a bonus
You can eve
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
Feature rich
Great screen
Remote control built in
Decent battery life equates to around four days
Bright and colourful screen with great viewing angles
More comfortable wristband than previous generation
The editors didn't like
Still chunky
Likely expensive
Battery life isn't too good. Maybe a day (or two) if you hardly use it
Wristband supplied is horribly uncomfortable. Sensitive skin wearers will dislike it intensely
Designed for small wrists
And we do mean small
No obvious way to silence notification
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
Unattractive
Not enough apps available
More clockfaces needed
Media controller needs to do link up with more media players
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...
Abstract: After launching its Galaxy Gear smartwatch last year, Samsung is back with the Gear 2. Read : Samsung Gear 2 review: Classy Tizen smartwatch is too expensive The Galaxy part of its title has been dropped because the device runs on Samsung's own Tizen op...
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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...
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...
