Name: Gear S
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 7836
Rating: 3.9 (36 reviews)

3.3

based on all reviews

looks great and works like a charm
new ways of thinking
new connections

lack of a watch crown and the rectangular physical
Expensive up-front price with an additional monthly cost for wireless service
it lacks a finesse in communication

Touchscreen: yes
Screen size: 2 in
Display technology: OLED (AMOLED)
Screen resolution: 360, 480 px
Type of screen: Colour screen
Case diameter: 39.9 mm
Gps: yes
Heart rate monitor: yes

Samsung Gear S - Pros & Cons

looks great and works like a charm
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
flagship Galaxy Watch is a good smartwatch
watch runs smooth and without any slowdowns throughout the system
It is beautiful and very vivid
s extremely useful and practical as well
quick
easy and the sound was clear at both ends
The display is clear
vibrant and actually a pleasure to look at
Tizen operating system is easy to navigate
has great auto-correct
Voice control is a great fit for wearables
The clamp is stainless steel and is sturdy and reliable
very simple
performance seems perfectly acceptable to us
Durability is an essential feature for a wearable
useful
seamless
and powerful than the Galaxy Watch
The screen is also crystal clear and nicely responsive to use
simple and intuitive
A full day is easy
smaller
simpler
and clearer is better

lack of a watch crown and the rectangular physical
Expensive up-front price with an additional monthly cost for wireless service
it lacks a finesse in communication
are inherently contradictory
It only offers shortcuts to four activities at a time
the Gear S only works with Samsung phones
in direct sunlight it s a bit hard to read
not so noisy
space
smartwatch is somewhat on the larger side
the Gear S is absolutely huge
too expensive
a big lack of additional apps to download for Tizen
Too many plugins are needed to keep it workingThere s also
forgot to close the Uber Gear app
RTX 4090 power adapter and only one is experiencing issues
it s still a smartwatch
bigger than the Gear and the Gear Fit
its lack of apps
Samsung Week - claim a huge discount on your new Galaxy product
third-party apps on the app store
unfortunately only for walking directions
The Gear S can look pretty big on smaller wrists
lack of usable apps
limited to that one function
it s not really standalone
admittedly small and weak
it s costly
and unnecessary
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
Interface is confusing
inconsistent and lacking in actionable notifications
The Gear S will flop
no built-in GPS for turn-by-turn directions
requires a downward swipe from anywhere on the screen
third-party straps are not available
built-in heart rate monitor struggled to keep a consistent lock
Browsing the web is tedious on the small screen
a tiny bit less functionality (and no fancy watch faces)
stands Samsung has hobbled the Gear S s independence
defeats the point of having a phone on your wrist
it too can work when your phone is sitting at home
Gear S is big and ugly in order to shove in
Wrist phone calls are just the worst
Gmail notifications are a bit of a nightmare
Gear S is expensive to start with
it only dropped 1 or 2 percentage points per hour
Slowing down helps a little
No one can activate this feature
gigantic
heavy
and bulky it is
big
clunky
and expensive
adding calendar events is not supported
it requires a Samsung phone to install apps
do far less than Android Wear watches will
user retention rate of wearable devices is quite low
limited Tizen software and dedicated Gear apps
battery life isn't really where the Gear S fails
The Gear app library is still weak compared with Android Wear
even two-finger pinching and zooming feels weird
gigantic - which also probably caught a lot of eyeballs
the screen is still difficult to see
watch standards - is confusing and tough to navigate
The interface is quite a bit busier than that of Android Wear
visual sluggishness is hard not to see
true - clearing notifications on the phone has no effect on the watch
this is a totally proprietary band
Samsung s latest smartphone-watch hybrid

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

Long Term Review: Samsung Gear S on AT&T - The Smartwatch to Beat?

Samsung Gear S - Full Specifications

RAM Memory	512.0 mB
Internal storage space	4.0 GB
CPU cores	Dual Core
CPU speed	1.0 GHz

Built-in camera	no
Accelerometer	yes
Ambient Light Sensor	yes
Barometer	yes
Heart rate monitor	yes
Microphone	yes
Compass	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Phone Functionality	yes
Pedometer	yes
UV meter	yes

Case diameter	1.57 in
Case height	2.29 in
Case thickness	0.49 in
Weight	2.36 oz
Replaceable wrist bands	yes
Watch case material	Black White Plastic Stainless steel
Wrist band material	Black White Silicone Rubber
Colour of bracelet	Black White
Anti scratch lens	yes
Water resistance	yes
Fully waterproof	yes
Dust resistant	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IP67

3G (UMTS)	yes
4G (LTE)	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.1
Wi-Fi	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
NFC	no
USB	yes
Charging connection	microUSB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Built-in navigation system	yes
GPS	yes
GLONASS	yes

Touchscreen	yes
Screen size	2.0 in
Display technology	OLED
Screen resolution	360 x 480 px
Type of screen	Colour screen
Multi touch	yes

Notifications	Alarm Calendar Reminder E-mail Facebook Google Voice Incoming Call Missed Call Text Message Twitter Weather
Incoming notification options	View Content View Icon Only
Methods Of Notification	Backlit Screen Sound Vibration

Operating system	Android 4.3+ Tizen OS
Smartphone remote features	Call Conversation Voice Control

Battery technology	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	300.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)	96.0 h
Battery life (running)	48.0 h

Samsung Gear S - Q&A (9)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does Samsung Gear S need a SIM card?
karly.heidenreich
over 1 year ago
The Gear S can work by itself because it has a SIM-card slot, however, you'll need a Samsung device to set it up initially (see software). With its own SIM, the Gear S can do everything your smartphone can do like make calls (it has a tiny speaker), send texts and connect to 3G networks – no 4G here.
Helpful?
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Samsung Gear S watch waterproof?
orville
over 1 year ago
Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes. Do not expose the device to water moving with force, such as water running from a tap, ocean waves, or waterfalls. If the device or your hands are wet, dry them thoroughly before handling the device.
Helpful?
sheilah.koss
over 1 year ago
Even though Gear S has the Water-resistance feature of IP67 level, the device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How do I reset my gear S?
winifred.heidenreich
over 1 year ago
The power key and then repeatedly press the power key until you see the reboot select mode.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Samsung Gear S discontinued?
cesar.wuckert
over 1 year ago
GalaxyClub reports that Samsung will stop supporting five of its older smartwatches and fitness trackers starting in 2021, specifically with the company's new smartphones. The affected models include: Samsung Galaxy Gear.
Helpful?
angeline
over 1 year ago
Gear S support ends in 2021
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Samsung gear still supported?
chauncey
over 1 year ago
“Since you're an owner and active user of Gear VR, we wanted to inform you of some upcoming changes for the product. Android 12 for the Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G will begin rolling out in December, 2021, and Gear VR will no longer be supported on devices that update to Android 12.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on Samsung gear sport?
jc
over 1 year ago
Press and drag the accept call icon right to answer the call on your phone. To answer a call, your smartwatch needs to be connected to your phone. The call is automatically transferred to your phone. On your phone: Press the end call icon.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Samsung gear S2 still worth buying?
ben_greenfelder
over 1 year ago
The Samsung Gear S2 is still a fine choice if you're an Android user, but there are a few reasons that you may want to consider the Samsung Gear S3. The Gear S3 features a larger battery, has GPS built-in and offers a bit more RAM than the Gear S2.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How do I hard reset my Samsung Gear S?
kory_witting
over 1 year ago
The power key and then repeatedly press the power key until you see the reboot select mode.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Samsung Gear S waterproof?
lesley.hodkiewicz
over 1 year ago
Even though Gear S has the Water-resistance feature of IP67 level, the device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device.
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Samsung Gear S Samsung - Editorial Reviews (19)

2.7

Based on 19 reviews

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S review: Bigger and badder, but not in a good way

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 26.11.2014

Samsung Gear S review: Bigger and badder, but not in a good way

0.8

The Gear S is the first major-brand smartwatch with its own voice, text and data connection. Unfortunately, the software is fundamentally broken.

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S Review: But I Don't Wanna Be Dick Tracy

Gizmodo

Published: 14.11.2014

Samsung Gear S Review: But I Don't Wanna Be Dick Tracy

Samsung started the smartwatch push in earnest with its over-the-top Galaxy Gear just last year. Now, some six smartwatches later, Samsung is releasing one that can make its own calls. The Gear S is a tiny phone on your wrist. But is that really a good idea?

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S review: Between two worlds

GSMArena.com

Published: 20.12.2014

Samsung Gear S review: Between two worlds

Samsung is knees deep in the latest trend of gearing up your wrist with an extension of your smartphone. The Gear S however walks the extra mile of...

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S review: more smartphone than smartwatch (Video)

Pocketnow

Published: 24.12.2014

Samsung Gear S review: more smartphone than smartwatch (Video)

Samsung's massive new wearable is more communicator-bracelet than connected-smartwatch. Is it worth your time (and money)? Find out in our Gear S review!

Wareable

Published: 13.01.2015

Samsung Gear S review

3.0

The Samsung Gear S was the Korean giant's flagship 2104 smartwatch that, unlike the latest Sony and Asus efforts, shuns Google's Android Wear OS in favour o...

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S review: Hands-on

Published: 03.09.2014

Samsung Gear S review: Hands-on

The new 3G-toting Samsung Gear S has it all in fits and smarts

Android Central

Published: 26.11.2014

Samsung Gear S review

Samsung didn't just make another smartwatch — it made a really small phone for your wrist.

Samsung Gear S The smartwatch that's also a smartphone

CNET

Published: 26.11.2014

The smartwatch that's also a smartphone

It makes phone calls even when it's away from your phone, but Samsung's big, curved, new smartwatch doesn't do all the magical things we'd hoped for.

TechRadar

Published: 22.12.2014

Samsung Gear S review

3.5

The Samsung Gear S is a standalone smartwatch ... with some caveats

Samsung Gear S Review: Samsung Gear S (SM-R750)

SamMobile

Published: 05.12.2014

Review: Samsung Gear S (SM-R750)

Samsung isn’t exactly new to the wearables market, having released six wearables till date. While the Gear S is the ...

Samsung Gear S Samsung Galaxy Watch Review: Function, But No Finesse

WIRED

Published: 30.09.2018

Samsung Galaxy Watch Review: Function, But No Finesse

3.5

Samsung's Galaxy Watch puts old features in a new smartwatch.

Samsung Gear S Samsung Gear S review: This smartwatch can fly solo

New Atlas

Published: 11.11.2014

Samsung Gear S review: This smartwatch can fly solo

Samsung has released so many smartwatches in the last year that it's easy to start tuning them out. But no matter what you think of the Gear S, it certainly isn't forgettable. Read on, as Gizmag reviews the most forward-thinking smartwatch you can buy.