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Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch Silver
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
244
Unverified
87
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Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Yes
WIFI
Yes
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Review Analysis - 668 recent, verified reviews
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Design
75stylish, compliments, bezel, smartwatch, looks great
+95%
-5%
" ... It looked spectacular! ... "
" ... I really liked how I can change the color and the font on the watch face. ... "
" ... Very feature rich, stylish and perfectly sized. ... "
" ... It's unisex, but the sleek face and white band looked great on her . ... "
" ... If your looking for a sports look, this is the one you want. ... "
" ... Everything feels like it's brand-new. ... "
" ... Looks brand new! ... "
" ... I loved the look and function of the watch. ... "
Device Compatibility
74samsung, smart watch, texts, text, bluetooth
+74%
-26%
" ... It is sized like a watch, not a computer. ... "
" ... Works seamlessly with my Galaxy S7. ... Cannot comment on other Android or iOS devices. ... those devices may be less accurate for all you know. ... "
" ... This is my first smart watch. ... "
" ... Switched from Apple Watch when I got a Samsung phone! ... "
" ... I love that I can deal with all of my texts right from my watch. ... "
" ... This watch is everything you'd want from a smart watch. ... "
" ... Along with connecting to my phone. ... "
" ... She can answer texts and emails with out having to pull out her phone and making it obvious. ... "
Band
63watch, wrist, bands, strap, straps
+65%
-35%
" ... The band is a decent quality, but if you want a more professional look, I'd go for something aftermarket. ... "
" ... I would recommend replacing the band with a metal one if you plan on getting wet or sweating. ... "
" ... The straps that came were wore out some what but east swap with my own straps and bam. ... "
" ... Looks great with the white wrist band. ... "
" ... It's unisex, but the sleek face and white band looked great on her . ... "
" ... Comes with two bands for different wrist sizes. ... "
" ... I bought the watch as being used but it came in it's original packaging with all the accessories with no sign of wear at all, not even a single scratch. ... "
" ... My husband prefers the leather band over metal ones, they don't pinch or pull the hair on his arms. ... "
Battery Life
53battery life, hours, charge, watch, day
+58%
-42%
" ... With light use, the battery will last about two days. ... If you are using it a lot you'll get below 30% fairly easily (within 12 hours), however, it takes about 15-20 minutes to get the charge up a good 20 or 30%. ... "
" ... Once it charged for a about an hour or so, I couldn't resist to set it up. ... "
" ... perfect watch for everyday use, battery last about 2 days from fully charged, very simple to use. ... "
" ... Great watch with great features but battery life is not two days. ... I have to charge it every day. ... "
" ... Battery lasts one or two days, maybe 3 depending on your settings. ... "
" ... At the end of 12 hrs of not crazy use I am lucky if there is still 50% remaining. ... Should an update or something - anything - help to improve the battery life to even 2 days I will absolutely update my review to 5 stars. ... Still, bottom line, with the battery issue I love it! ... "
" ... I really like this watch quite a bit, the battery life is pretty nice, it charges fast, the only thing I really am not loving is Samsung's watch operating system. ... "
" ... I will update if the battery performs better over the next few days. ... "
Apps
48app, samsung, gear, android, health
+73%
-27%
" ... Works seamlessly with my Galaxy S7. ... Can receive and respond to messages on various messaging apps ... Stock Samsung messaging app as well as Allo and whatsapp. ... I have received Facebook messenger, but have not attempted to respond, so I can't comment on that. ... You can control your music from various apps including Google Play Music, Spotify (which even has a Gear app), and others ... "
" ... Good tracker with more apps that can be added. ... "
" ... So far I like the amount of apps and functions this smartwatch provides. ... "
" ... You can see every single notification on it like you would on your phone (majority of messenger apps, FaceBook, email, calls . ) ... "
" ... I like the customizable watch faces and the amount of settings available for app notifications that pass through. ... "
" ... I also love the interface--it is much better than Android Wear's navigation--and both the bezel and the touch controls are completely intuitive. ... For folks who are interested in more full interaction between your phone and watch regardless of app choices, this may not be the watch for you. ... "
" ... Tizen OS is the best for smartwatches and the wheel is fun and so easy to use! ... "
" ... He especially likes the apps and the pedometer features. ... "
Comfort
46wrist, wear, wearing, wrists, watches
+76%
-24%
" ... The functionality, styling and smaller size for a women's wrist is great, just thought I would get more than 15 months for an item I payed $400. ... "
" ... It also prompts me to get up and stretch if I sit still too long. ... Comes with two bands for different wrist sizes. ... I have a tiny wrist and this fits well. ... "
" ... It's the right size to look like a real watch rather than a smart device strapped to your wrist. ... "
" ... I LOVE my watch, I wear it practically everyday. ... "
" ... Pros: Looks like an actual watch, feels good to wear, appropriate size for small wrists (hard to find among smart watches! ... "
" ... Things I love: It is not overwhelming on my 6 3/4" wrist, I don't look like I am wearing my husbands watch. ... "
" ... It is beautiful and felt good on my wrist. ... "
" ... I like it, especially since it doesn't look or feel like a mini computer on my wrist. ... "
As Gift
43bought, loves, christmas, wife, birthday
+93%
-7%
" ... Bought this for my boyfriend as a gift and he loves it to no end. ... "
" ... I’m very happy with my purchase I bought this for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift and he loves it and so far it’s in great condition and there has not been any freezing or errors which I’m very happy about because I did order a used watch which was in my budget. ... "
" ... It was the perfect early Christmas gift. ... "
" ... This is what she wanted for her birthday and she loves it. ... "
" ... Birthday gift for the girlfriend. ... "
" ... I love my Samsung Gear S2 so I bought this as a gift for my dad. ... "
" ... Bought this for a gift for my Dad, and he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought for my boyfriend as a birthday present and so far he has positive feedback! ... "
Product Reliability
43months, weeks, stopped working, month, later
+30%
-70%
" ... Hasn't even been a year and it already doesn't work. ... Now, only 7 months later, the watch doesn't come on. ... "
" ... Bluetooth stopped working on it after 3 months ... "
" ... I got this watch at the end of July. ... The watch just all of the sudden stopped giving me my text messages. ... "
" ... I bought this watch a on March 2016. ... Last month it started going crazy and rebooting. ... "
" ... I've only had the watch for 6 months and the back came off. ... "
" ... However on iPhone 8 the watch is rendered useless with constant disconnections. ... "
" ... The bezel is not working fine. ... "
" ... Died Sept 28. ... "
For Kids
37wife, bought, daughter, watch, husband
+100%
" ... This is what she wanted for her birthday and she loves it. ... "
" ... My wife loves the watch. ... "
" ... My husband loves it! ... "
" ... My wife loves the watch. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband who was super skeptical, he loves it. ... "
" ... My wife LOVES it. ... "
" ... I got this for my daughter. ... "
" ... Bought it for Grandson and he really likes it. ... "
Software Platform
33samsung, android, app, android wear, google
+64%
-36%
" ... Cannot comment on other Android or iOS devices. ... Stock Samsung messaging app as well as Allo and whatsapp. ... "
" ... So far I like the amount of apps and functions this smartwatch provides. ... "
" ... Worked great with iPhone 7, and even iPhone 7 when upgraded to iOS 11. ... "
" ... I like the customizable watch faces and the amount of settings available for app notifications that pass through. ... "
" ... Tizen OS is the best for smartwatches and the wheel is fun and so easy to use! ... "
" ... It's a great smart watch for a Samsung user. ... "
" ... It has so many apps to use in conjunction with your phone that you will be figuring out all the ways to customize this for days. ... "
" ... I will be keeping the watch and hoping for an update soon. ... "
Price
33watch, money, worth the money, worth the price, waste of money
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a bargain! ... "
" ... This is a great device and is very useful but you should spend the extra money and buy it brand new. ... "
" ... Overall a great purchase for a price I couldn't pass up. ... "
" ... Love this watch, it was in mint condition and really a great price!! ... "
" ... Definitely worth the buy!! ... "
" ... Great watch for a great price. ... "
" ... Great product with no issues worth the price, high quality, I like it personally, its nice an you can do a lot with it, I bought it a long time ago but just got to review it. ... "
" ... I got this product on sale for $299.99 and I'm glad I did! ... "
Marketplace
32new, expected, watch, seller, brand
+81%
-19%
" ... Nice product, came just as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Came like brand new. ... "
" ... and all of the functions were as expected . ... "
" ... Love this watch, everything is as described. ... "
" ... Watch was as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than I expected! ... "
" ... I just received my "watch" yesterday as expected. ... "
Build Quality
32metal, gear s2, band, straps, strap
+53%
-47%
" ... Build quality is good ... "
" ... Durable as well. ... "
" ... Everything feels like it's brand-new. ... I recommendSamsung Gear S2 Smartwatch - Dark Gray the watch for anyone who is on a budget and like quality build. ... "
" ... All materials inside were original and still in packaging, even the charger. ... "
" ... My husband prefers the leather band over metal ones, they don't pinch or pull the hair on his arms. ... "
" ... It's built very well, comes with a nice leather band, and the functionality of it is great! ... "
" ... I would suggest buying metal band for additional 20 bucks. ... "
" ... I love the Samsung gear, quality build, looks more like a classic watch instead the rectangular Apple watch. ... "
Display Clarity
31watch, face, screen protector, display, bezel
+77%
-23%
" ... screen looks good and a decent size ... "
" ... The screen and bezel feature worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... So many features, the screen is so vibrant, I'm just in awe with this product! ... "
" ... I really love the rotateable dial that borders the screen. ... "
" ... A wonderful smartwatch but was disappointed that the only part that is silver is the face/bezel. ... "
" ... I can turn alarms off by swiping on my watch screen. ... "
" ... Unlike the Fitbit, the Gear has digital face watches with a seconds display. ... There is a setting where you can adjust how long the face of the watch, time and even seconds displays. ... "
" ... Bezel a little awkward to turn but love the watch. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy, user friendly, setup, intuitive, easy to navigate
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to pair and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use. ... Just don't expect it to be a breeze. ... "
" ... Setting it up was fast and easy as well. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, great features for the price. ... "
" ... It makes navigating around the watch a breeze! ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
" ... Has a lot of features and is easy to use. ... "
" ... it's made things easier for me. ... "
Charging
29charge, watch, charged, charging, battery
+52%
-48%
" ... Immediately I put it on the charger before setting it up while I was getting ready for bed. ... Once it charged for a about an hour or so, I couldn't resist to set it up. ... "
" ... perfect watch for everyday use, battery last about 2 days from fully charged, very simple to use. ... "
" ... I have to charge it every day. ... "
" ... All materials inside were original and still in packaging, even the charger. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my husband after his original Samsung Gear stopped charging. ... It charges quickly and easily and has tons of features that are easily accessible. ... "
" ... I really like this watch quite a bit, the battery life is pretty nice, it charges fast, the only thing I really am not loving is Samsung's watch operating system. ... "
" ... It charges really quickly and has yet to lose a charge in less than 24 hrs. ... "
" ... Easy to use and so far I've gotten about 2 days out of 1 charge. ... "
Delivery
25arrived, came, shipping, delivery, condition
+84%
-16%
" ... I received the watch on time and in great condition. ... "
" ... The product just arrived yesterday for me. ... "
" ... So I just recently purchased this before cyber monday for a really awesome deal and the delivery came fast. ... "
" ... I am quite happy with the purchase and shipping, it was done in a timely manner, and I have enjoyed it. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
" ... everything I expected, arrived in a timely manner ... "
" ... Everything was as advertised and arrived on time and Now time to order one for myself. ... "
" ... It came packaged beautifully! ... "
Call quality
23watch, answer, call, voice, text
+57%
-43%
" ... It's not great for taking phone calls, but all the other features are great. ... "
" ... She can answer texts and emails with out having to pull out her phone and making it obvious. ... "
" ... Now all he does is talk about how he has a phone on his wrist, of course it doesn't make or receive phone calls like my Apple Watch does but I knew that😎😎😎 ... "
" ... I can receive calls, texts etc. ... I can also speak into the mic to make calls etc. ... "
" ... I think his favorite feature is the text to speak reply to texts option. ... "
" ... Having the ability to text, call, and get all my notifications while I am on the go is great! ... "
" ... I answer my calls and txt on it and I keep changing the clock face to something unusual. ... "
" ... - Voice to text can be handy when it's working ... "
Bluetooth
20watch, connect, calls, samsung, via bluetooth
+60%
-40%
" ... music can also be stored directly on the phone and paired with bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... It connects to his Samsung phone through Bluetooth. ... "
" ... - Easy syncing with my Samsung phone. ... "
" ... Connects easy to your phone. ... "
" ... I just use the bluetooth connection to my phone. ... "
" ... Also, you can store songs and media directly on the watch and connect Bluetooth headphones to it, which is a lovely surprise (and means this alone can act as a jogging buddy!) ... "
" ... I also found that I can connect a bluetooth headset to the watch itself, which would be handy if I ever found a reason on God's green Earth to walk away from my phone. ... "
" ... There were no issues pairing it with her Samsung Galaxy phone. ... "
Features
17watch, many, functions, faces, customize
+88%
-12%
" ... Very feature rich, stylish and perfectly sized. ... "
" ... There are so many different functions that are built into the Gear S2. ... "
" ... Looks and feels like a regular watch with premium features. ... "
" ... I love that there are so many different watch faces to chose from and each have different features. ... "
" ... Major update to Gear S3 features and faces. ... "
" ... And the features are awesome. ... "
" ... It had similar functions but more. ... "
" ... Love it so far - but I am still learning all of the features. ... "
Screen Protection
17scratches, protector, screen protector, s7 edge, watch
+59%
-41%
" ... I use with a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. ... "
" ... Works great on my Galaxy S7 Edge. ... "
" ... No scratches, or scuffs . ... "
" ... I recommend a screen protector. ... "
" ... I really love the rotateable dial that borders the screen. ... "
" ... I do recommend buying a new band and a screen protector. ... "
" ... I highly advise buying a screen protector. ... "
" ... I recommend getting a screen protector, but those are inexpensive. ... "
Pedometer
16count, track, step, fitness tracker, tracking
+88%
-13%
" ... It is a fitness tracker. ... "
" ... I use it to count steps, see quick notification alerts, talk with my wife on the way home, etc. ... "
" ... however when we walked her mile count was off by 2-5 miles (depending on how much we walked per day), while my S3 was pretty spot on. ... "
" ... I always wanted to track my steps but I don't always carry my phone but I do always were a watch. ... "
" ... Watch faces that show you the weather, step count, etc. ... - Accurate step count (as far as I can tell) ... (2-3 days is accurate as long as you do some battery optimization steps) ... "
" ... I knows if you are actually riding a bike, it does not add steps for moving your hands a lot it actually records the steps, and it has built in reminders to get moving. ... "
" ... She specially wanted it for the fitness tracker. ... "
" ... does track steps well. ... "
Notifications
15text, watch, texts, text messages, emails
+67%
-33%
" ... She can answer texts and emails with out having to pull out her phone and making it obvious. ... "
" ... It does everything I need and want it to do as far as alerts, reminders, notifications that I can choose to use, etc. ... "
" ... I think his favorite feature is the text to speak reply to texts option. ... "
" ... Having the ability to text, call, and get all my notifications while I am on the go is great! ... "
" ... It does the necessary things, you can set alarms, get all your social communications through here, You can not actually have a phone conversation but i'm not one of those people who use speaker phone so i can't imagine conversing through my watch. ... "
" ... While I was dinking around with it, two texts and an email popped up, and I accessed them easily. ... "
" ... The capability of responding to text messages is a plus. ... "
" ... Excellent status notifications. ... "
Returns
13back, watch, returning, refund, sending
-100%
" ... I will be sending this watch back. ... "
" ... I'm trying to return it. ... "
" ... I want to return this and get a refund but it looks like I will not be able to. ... "
" ... Cuz I'll be returning it :-( ... "
" ... Just because It says it was certified Refurbished doesn't mean they checked to see if it had Reactivation lock enabled when it was returned to them. ... "
" ... They told me it'll take 2-3 days to ship there, 5-7 to process and 2-3 more to ship back. ... "
" ... So i sunt the 1st one back . ... "
" ... There is no replacement for the international version, only refund. ... "
Product As Described
13watch, product, exactly as described, everything, described
+92%
-8%
" ... Nice product, came just as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... and all of the functions were as expected . ... "
" ... Love this watch, everything is as described. ... "
" ... Watch was as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than I expected! ... "
" ... I just received my "watch" yesterday as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted and expected. ... "
Heartrate
10heart rate monitoring, heart rate monitor, exercise, track, texts
+80%
-20%
" ... Exercise and heart rate tracking works great. ... "
" ... Seems to do great counting steps and measuring heart rate ... "
" ... It has a heart rate monitor, and great fitness tracker. ... "
" ... I had been tossing around the idea of a getting a Fitbit or something similar because she liked keeping track of her steps and heart rate, etc. ... "
" ... How easy to simply tap on the screen and monitor your Heart Rate! ... "
Fit
10watch, fit, hold, gear fit, wrist
+80%
-20%
" ... I have a tiny wrist and this fits well. ... "
" ... It fits wonderfully and the rotating bezel is a nice touch. ... "
" ... It fits well. ... I have bought different straps for this watch and they all fit perfectly. ... "
" ... I had a gear fit previously, and saw most other smart watches seemed the match a similar profile I didn't really care for. ... "
" ... they are metal and hold the strap very securely. ... "
" ... Still have not found the model that fits my needs. ... "
" ... Upgraded from the Gear Fit. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Dual Core
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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