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Samsung Gear S2 Classic 40mm Wi Fi Stainless Steel Smartwatch Leather Strap Black
Last Updated: November 26, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
Total Reviews
998
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Device Compatibility
116samsung, smart watch, messages, text, bluetooth
+78%
-22%
" ... I could go on and on, great for anyone whether it's for workouts, keeping up with things, or just a companion for your phone, it does it all. ... "
" ... It synced fast with my phone! ... "
" ... My only complaint is that I was able to send audio messages but couldn't get speech to text working perfectly with my SMS client. ... "
" ... I haven't been able to use all the features but I really like the feature of being able to find my phone, change the face of my watch and text ... "
" ... Watch works great! ... "
" ... I couldn't be happier with this watch! ... "
" ... The watch allows me to receive notifications from my phone apps. ... I use Mood and I still receive and send texts on my watch. ... I can change the watch faces straight from the watch instead of always going to the gear app on my phone. ... "
" ... Idk if better than Apple Watch but works with all phones so that’s great by me ... "
Battery Life
103battery life, hours, day, watch, last
+44%
-56%
" ... Also the battery life is horrible! ... "
" ... After I got my S8 and a couple of updates, it wouldn't hold a charge at work. ... It won't last a 10 hour day. ... "
" ... The battery life though is terrible, so going to send it back ... "
" ... This would have been a very nice item however you had to turn off almost every option for the battery to last longer than 16 hours or so. ... "
" ... Once the charge reaches 100%, it doesn't hold long (3.5 hours) ... "
" ... So by the last few day I put up with this battery issue before i had enough and returned it. ... "
" ... Poor battery life ... "
" ... But sadly there us one outlier that trumps everything and that is the battery life. ... The battery will barely last me through school. ... "
Band
91watch, wrist, bands, strap, wearing
+62%
-38%
" ... The band is comfortable to wear and the face of the watch is the perfect size. ... "
" ... Was very easy to pair this watch with my Samsung Galaxy Gear S2 Watch! ... "
" ... I did also buy a black leather band for it, which looks awesome. ... "
" ... It comes with an extra pair of straps, which is good since they are custom for standard S2. ... "
" ... I have a larger wrist and the watch and band fit perfect. ... "
" ... I like the variety of bands available, and have changed mine out often. ... "
" ... The band that's included with the watch is not the most comfortable so I bought the woven wrap around ones found here on Amazon that are way more comfortable. ... "
" ... Super happy and I already have interchangeable bands so I have a different look for what ever I wear. ... "
Design
78looks, bezel, stylish, smartwatch, classy
+96%
-4%
" ... Has a really nice look and feel to it! ... "
" ... Otherwise, the material is great! ... "
" ... I purchased my Gear S2 (silver face) watch over a year ago. ... "
" ... In comparison is better built and looks far better. ... I recommend it like a better looking alternative to an iWatch, but there is a lot to improve in this market yet. ... "
" ... I love everything about it and I get lots of compliments. ... "
" ... All in all, still in 2018, a great smartwatch to buy at the price with the build quality. ... "
" ... No glitches and looks sleek . ... "
" ... Stylish and good value. ... "
Product Reliability
68months, weeks, year, died, years
+28%
-72%
" ... I have had this watch for a few days. ... "
" ... I have stopped using the product. ... "
" ... I ordered a new one - same problem. ... "
" ... The first we bought for our son and he has had it for 10 months. ... Display started flashing and then died. ... "
" ... I purchased this watch this week . ... "
" ... First few days it lasted almost a whole day, then gradually it started dying faster and and faster within a week. ... "
" ... Left it alone and it started to work again. ... "
" ... Stopped working after a month, Samsung tried to blame water damage whennitnwas never in water. ... "
Apps
64app, gear, watch faces, samsung, android
+67%
-33%
" ... The preloaded apps, like the step counter and daily water intake, are interesting and useful. ... "
" ... I recently purchased a Fossil smart watch and returned it due to the size and operating app. ... Great size and easy operating app. ... "
" ... The watch allows me to receive notifications from my phone apps. ... contrary to what your phone may say, you do not need to set your default messaging app to the default phone messaging app. ... I like the bezel since swiping sometimes opens the widget instead of going to the next one. ... I can change the watch faces straight from the watch instead of always going to the gear app on my phone. ... "
" ... apps are decent - I don't need a lot - will probably never use for games. ... "
" ... Very easy to scroll thru apps with a twist of the bezel and you can arrange apps as you like. ... "
" ... Is easy to navigate and the Gear app makes updates and settings easy. ... "
" ... I do have few watches smart watches including Apple Pebble Fossils. ... "
" ... I have access to my Google Hangouts, can read emails, see my calendar, etc. ... "
Comfort
64watch, wear, wearing, wrists, small wrist
+70%
-30%
" ... The band is comfortable to wear and the face of the watch is the perfect size. ... "
" ... My husband bought for me 2 Christmases ago and I wear it everyday. ... "
" ... My grandson was SO pleased and is still wearing this watch daily. ... "
" ... Great second hand smart watch works like new ... "
" ... I got this watch because I don't always have my phone on me and this is convenient because I always wear a watch and now it's combined with watch and phone and it's easy to use and very convenient especially if you can't get to your phone right away ... "
" ... Super happy and I already have interchangeable bands so I have a different look for what ever I wear. ... "
" ... I ended up getting this instead of the Gear S3 because it matches my small wrists better and it's quite a bit cheaper. ... After turning off all the health features the battery life is solid, unless you use features like the stopwatch for extended periods of time, which keeps the screen on. ... "
" ... It's been a reliable watch that has held up over daily use. ... "
Charging
60watch, charger, charging, hours, charged
+45%
-55%
" ... The watch will not charge properly and drains in 4 hours even while on power saving mode. ... "
" ... After I got my S8 and a couple of updates, it wouldn't hold a charge at work. ... "
" ... It gets HOT when on the charger! ... The watch doesn't charge unless I turn it off! ... Once the charge reaches 100%, it doesn't hold long (3.5 hours) ... "
" ... Has a hard time staying charged. ... "
" ... We tried a full charge for the next day and it was dead at 11. ... "
" ... it wouldn't charge. ... "
" ... My fitbit charge 2 died. ... "
" ... Had this long enough to charge it and then noticed the black blobs on the left part of the screen where it was bad. ... "
Price
47watch, money, worth, worth the money, waste your money
+77%
-23%
" ... It is worth the $150 ... "
" ... Great watch for a great price. ... "
" ... Got here fast and got it for a decent price. ... "
" ... Very good deal. ... "
" ... As advertised, great value!! ... "
" ... Overall very good for the price range ... "
" ... and fabulous price. ... "
" ... the price was fantastic . ... "
Ease of Use
42easy, watch, easy to navigate, setup, features
+95%
-5%
" ... I really like this watch because the build quality is very good and the software is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, minor connection issues at times but does well otherwise. ... "
" ... Is easy to navigate and the Gear app makes updates and settings easy. ... "
" ... Great watch, easy to use, still learning all tricks but very happy with my purchase! ... "
" ... the watch has been easy to setup & operate no complains at all . ... "
" ... It's quite simple to use and quite convenient ... "
" ... The UI is great and easy to work with. ... "
" ... I wish it was easier to rotate. ... "
Build Quality
42band, gear s2, smartwatch, leather band, gear
+71%
-29%
" ... Otherwise, the material is great! ... "
" ... I really like this watch because the build quality is very good and the software is easy to use. ... "
" ... I find it very nicely made. ... "
" ... I purchased my Gear S2 (silver face) watch over a year ago. ... "
" ... The band that's included with the watch is not the most comfortable so I bought the woven wrap around ones found here on Amazon that are way more comfortable. ... "
" ... All in all, still in 2018, a great smartwatch to buy at the price with the build quality. ... "
" ... I love the gear ring as a control and the watch is solid overall. ... "
" ... I love the band since it's plastic & the back of the watch is glass. ... "
As Gift
40birthday, boyfriend, watch, loves, christmas
+93%
-8%
" ... Early Christmas gift to myself! ... "
" ... I got this as a Father's Day Gift and my dad loved it. ... "
" ... Received this as a Birthday gift and I am so excited. ... "
" ... I gave it as a Birthday gift. ... "
" ... Got one for my boyfriends birthday in February (its June now) and it’s great he loves it !!! ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for my mom as she loves my Apple Watch and doesn’t have an iPhone. ... "
" ... Gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought it for my daughter for her birthday and ended up buying another for myself! ... "
Software Platform
40samsung, app, android, watch faces, google
+70%
-30%
" ... I recently purchased a Fossil smart watch and returned it due to the size and operating app. ... "
" ... The watch allows me to receive notifications from my phone apps. ... I can change the watch faces straight from the watch instead of always going to the gear app on my phone. ... "
" ... It was easy to pair with my Android Samsung galaxy note 5. ... "
" ... Is easy to navigate and the Gear app makes updates and settings easy. ... "
" ... I have access to my Google Hangouts, can read emails, see my calendar, etc. ... "
" ... Not to impressed with the timer feature which I use a lot in my work but the apps like map my run is great and this has GPS so you don't need your phone. ... "
" ... It connects with the phone via bluetooth and the samsung gear app. ... "
" ... Apple has more built in features, but I'm an android fan. ... "
Delivery
39shipping, delivery, came, received, condition
+82%
-18%
" ... The shipping came incredibly faster than the date I was given. ... "
" ... The seller gets 5 stars for quick delivery and a product just as advertised. ... "
" ... quick to ship and arrived in 2 days when order over the weekend. ... "
" ... Arrived a day later than original delivery date at time of order. ... "
" ... Arrived in time, good for the price ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and was as described. ... "
" ... Delivered on schedule. ... "
" ... and fast shipping! ... "
Call quality
39answer, text, call, texts, watch
+67%
-33%
" ... I really like the ability to make phone calls and be able to speak and hear clearly (via Bluetooth). ... "
" ... answer texts, and phonecalls with it as well as set reminders. ... "
" ... Allows phone calls through my iPhone and I can read text messages too. ... "
" ... I like being able to see who's calling or texting without having to reach for my phone. ... "
" ... Texting is a breeze. ... "
" ... Was a greater starter smart watch, could see text messages and phone calls. ... "
" ... I liked the messaging and incoming call features. ... "
" ... It is a very good watch because you can get your text messages from your phone, receive calls (you can only answer it on your phone or just send them a message through it), has health reminders (drinking water, pedometer, gps map, etc), it even has a caluclator! ... "
Marketplace
38expected, seller, watch, came, sold
+76%
-24%
" ... Bery swift transaction/delvery . ... "
" ... I'll admit, I haven't read a whole lot of the reviews on Amazon, but I did do my research on other sites and trusted Youtube channels. ... "
" ... exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... The seller gets 5 stars for quick delivery and a product just as advertised. ... "
" ... Of course not sold in stores. ... So Amazon to the rescue. ... "
" ... It does so much more than I expected. ... "
" ... Sold that and ordered this and love it. ... "
" ... More than I expected. ... "
For Kids
35wife, bought, son, husband, watch
+100%
" ... I brought this for my father and he loves this watch. ... "
" ... My husband loves it . ... "
" ... Works so good, I'm getting my son one. ... "
" ... I even bought one for my son. ... "
" ... Loves it and uses it every day! ... "
" ... Bought this for my techie-appreciative daughter and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Bought it for my daughter for her birthday and ended up buying another for myself! ... "
" ... Made his Christmas. ... "
Notifications
28text, texts, messages, emails, watch
+79%
-21%
" ... answer texts, and phonecalls with it as well as set reminders. ... "
" ... I use Mood and I still receive and send texts on my watch. ... "
" ... I have access to my Google Hangouts, can read emails, see my calendar, etc. ... "
" ... Also, helps manages notifications from my phone. ... "
" ... Love how it looks and like how i could recieve notifications from my phone on it. ... "
" ... I get my notifications, it's a good fitness tracker and I can quickly respond to messages and quickly dismiss alarms and notifications from the watch. ... "
" ... Email and text notification. ... "
" ... I love being able to get messages and emails on my watch! ... "
Display Clarity
27watch, display, bezel, dial, beautiful
+74%
-26%
" ... Just got the watch it's really beautiful and the display is awesome . ... "
" ... The watch itself being round is a bit big on smaller hands but makes for a nice display. ... "
" ... I also bought the protective screen and to this day, it still looks like brand new and no scratches on the screen. ... "
" ... Not only that but the display itself looks a bit more crisp on the Samsung gear. ... "
" ... I love this watch, it’s super comfortable and the screen resolution is amazing while still keeping that round classic watch look to it with hundreds of customizable faces. ... "
" ... screen looks good and a decent size ... "
" ... The rotating bezel is very awesome and very useful, it lets you see the full screen instead of your finger being in the way. ... The display is amazing and runs very smooth with no lag. ... "
" ... The screen and bezel feature worked flawlessly. ... "
Pedometer
25tracking, count, accurate, step, rewards
+88%
-12%
" ... Pros- works great for messaging,talking, workouts steps/miles/heart rate Ect . ... "
" ... Not very accurate and you have to tell it to start tracking (unlike fitbit's highly accurate and always-on tracker). ... "
" ... I enjoy it, and it's been easy to figure out how to use it for the purposes I wanted it for -- step counting, heart rate, text and other notifications, and time, of course. ... "
" ... Also helps track my steps through out the day. ... "
" ... Also tracks steps which I found interesting to see that I walk over 3 miles a day at the factory where I work. ... "
" ... Also recorded my steps and exercise. ... "
" ... Very useful with my fitness goals. ... "
" ... It is a fitness tracker. ... "
Returns
24returning, back, item, sending, refund
+8%
-92%
" ... We called to find out the story and were told they would try again and they would call back to give us return information in 3-5 days. ... "
" ... Will be returning when I get home. ... "
" ... Started a return 30 minutes later. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... It isn't holding a charge and now I have to return again. ... "
" ... I'm in the process of sending back. ... "
" ... My saving grace was that Amazon did return my money since I do believe this was not advertised honestly. ... "
" ... had to return this product, was not working properly. ... "
Screen Protection
24scratches, screen protector, s7, protector, dial
+67%
-33%
" ... I wear this everyday (with screen protectors) and it's waaay more useful that I originally thought it'd be. ... "
" ... I love the band since it's plastic & the back of the watch is glass. ... "
" ... I also bought the protective screen and to this day, it still looks like brand new and no scratches on the screen. ... "
" ... I use with a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. ... "
" ... Works great on my Galaxy S7 Edge. ... "
" ... Works great on my Galaxy S7 Edge. ... "
" ... No scratches, or scuffs . ... "
" ... No scratches, or scuffs . ... "
Bluetooth
24watch, samsung, via bluetooth, connected, phone calls
+50%
-50%
" ... The only slight downside to this watch is that the battery quickly goes down when it's connected to your device by Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Phone would track and watch would not, though they paired. ... "
" ... Seems to lose the Bluetooth connection regularly -just not reliable to know that a phone will buzz or a message will buzz on the watch. ... "
" ... Bluetooth stopped working on it after 3 months ... "
" ... Constant Bluetooth disconnections on IPHONE 8. ... "
" ... Constant Bluetooth disconnections on IPHONE 8. ... "
" ... The only problem is the blue tooth died in one week. ... "
" ... The only problem is the blue tooth died in one week. ... "
Heartrate
20heart rate monitor, steps, monitor, heart rate monitoring, workouts
+80%
-20%
" ... Pros- works great for messaging,talking, workouts steps/miles/heart rate Ect . ... "
" ... I enjoy it, and it's been easy to figure out how to use it for the purposes I wanted it for -- step counting, heart rate, text and other notifications, and time, of course. ... "
" ... Keeps track of steps and heart rate. ... "
" ... during the day), on flight mode during night, brightness always set to 3 (with the dark digital watch face) and some exercising (having heart rate monitor on). ... "
" ... As an athlete I like that it tracks my workouts and heart rate. ... "
" ... Very acurate pedometer and heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... I have yet to get it to continuously monitor my heart rate while exercising. ... I cannot even manually monitor my heart rate during a workout session. ... "
" ... Exercise and heart rate tracking works great. ... "
Setup
18repair, samsung, easy, setup, new
+67%
-33%
" ... the watch has been easy to setup & operate no complains at all . ... "
" ... Easy to set up, takes a little to get used to. ... "
" ... No questions asked. ... "
" ... Was very surprised that it came early. ... "
" ... Setting it up was fast and easy as well. ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
Features
17many, watch, lots, like, good
+94%
-6%
" ... Like the health features. ... "
" ... It has many great features. ... "
" ... Love all the features too. ... "
" ... Brand new with all the features I wanted. ... "
" ... It is so convenient not having to check the phone and the updates have added many good features. ... "
" ... awesome watch with tons of features!! ... "
" ... I liked the messaging and incoming call features. ... "
" ... Very feature rich, stylish and perfectly sized. ... "
Product As Described
16watch, everything, described, exactly, came
+100%
" ... exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... It does so much more than I expected. ... "
" ... More than I expected. ... "
" ... Watches are exactly as stated and perfect! ... "
" ... Everything came in as description mentioned. ... "
" ... Nice product, came just as described. ... "
" ... and all of the functions were as expected . ... "
" ... and all of the functions were as expected . ... "
Sleep Tracking
12track, steps, tracks, tracker, sleep tracking
+58%
-42%
" ... It tracks how well you slept, your steps, heart rate, sets reminders, alarms, sends texts, you can even pay at cash registers, and you can do it all from your wrist. ... "
" ... It knew how to improve my sleep and calculated how well I slept if I wore it to bed. ... "
" ... It calculate my daily activity by itself but you can schedule a specific indoor or outdoor exercise. ... "
" ... Love that it tracks sleep and steps as well as notifications and answer calls. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for days, can sync all my apps, tracks sleep/steps/heart rate. ... "
" ... Also, like to keep track of my sleeping. ... "
" ... Also, like to keep track of my sleeping. ... "
Accuracy
12accurate, moving, heart rate, tracking, track
+83%
-17%
" ... Not very accurate and you have to tell it to start tracking (unlike fitbit's highly accurate and always-on tracker). ... "
" ... I enjoy it, and it's been easy to figure out how to use it for the purposes I wanted it for -- step counting, heart rate, text and other notifications, and time, of course. ... "
" ... Also tracks steps which I found interesting to see that I walk over 3 miles a day at the factory where I work. ... "
" ... Also recorded my steps and exercise. ... "
" ... The active mode is decent I used it on a treadmill and it wasn't very accurate in regards to distance, I'm sure it will be super accurate on outdoor runs. ... "
" ... The important thing is you have some relatively consistent form of measurement to keep you motivated to get moving. ... "
" ... - Accurate step count (as far as I can tell) ... (2-3 days is accurate as long as you do some battery optimization steps) ... "
" ... - Accurate step count (as far as I can tell) ... (2-3 days is accurate as long as you do some battery optimization steps) ... "
ISP
12verizon, carrier, use
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as it should!! ... "
" ... Works like it is the lastest model. ... "
" ... Works great for me. ... "
" ... Works great for me. ... "
" ... I use the NFC for payments . ... "
" ... Just be aware to check if it is compatible with your cellular network provider. ... "
" ... Just be aware to check if it is compatible with your cellular network provider. ... "
" ... No prob working with my s7 on tmobile. ... "
Fit
12watch, fit, well, straps, wrist
+83%
-17%
" ... phone can stay in holster . ... "
" ... I have had an apple watch, fit bit blaze, and now this. ... "
" ... I had the Samsung Gear Fit and it was ok. ... "
" ... Fits comfortably and looks great for any situation. ... "
" ... I have a tiny wrist and this fits well. ... "
" ... I have a tiny wrist and this fits well. ... "
" ... It fits wonderfully and the rotating bezel is a nice touch. ... "
" ... It fits wonderfully and the rotating bezel is a nice touch. ... "
Defective Delivery
11box, received, condition, open, scratches
+73%
-27%
" ... Came in perfect condition, looked brand new and works perfect ... "
" ... I received the watch on time and in great condition. ... "
" ... I have had a good experience buying this product, however, when I purchased it as new, I got an Open-Box device - or at least the seal had been broken from the box. ... "
" ... I have had a good experience buying this product, however, when I purchased it as new, I got an Open-Box device - or at least the seal had been broken from the box. ... "
" ... No scratches, or scuffs . ... "
" ... No scratches, or scuffs . ... "
" ... I did buy a refurbished model that came in pristine condition, but was nearly $100 cheaper than a new one. ... "
" ... I did buy a refurbished model that came in pristine condition, but was nearly $100 cheaper than a new one. ... "
Overall performance
10fast, works
+100%
" ... After all I did buy it like new, but it preformes fast ... "
" ... Fast and snappy. ... "
" ... It works awesome, is fast and gestures work 95% of the time. ... "
" ... It works awesome, is fast and gestures work 95% of the time. ... "
" ... It does all the tasks I expected and even a little more. ... "
" ... It does all the tasks I expected and even a little more. ... "
" ... Does its job very well. ... "
" ... Does its job very well. ... "
Water Resistance
10pool, watch, get, dishes, 30 minutes
+40%
-60%
" ... My husband NEVER wore it in the shower or swimming or anything like that. ... The only water this watch was exposed to was sweat from working out. ... "
" ... Light exercise was the extent of water exposure and the watch is advertised as water resistant. ... "
" ... BUT if you should actually get the thing wet and have water get inside ... "
" ... BUT if you should actually get the thing wet and have water get inside ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Dual Core
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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