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Samsung Gear A

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3.9
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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
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2 stars
16 %
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Pros

  • customisable built-in watch faces is excellent too
  • connected watches are best kept simple
  • feels really well built and looks high-end

Cons

  • little-to-non-existant third party support
  • third-party apps are lacking and its iOS support is limited
  • Google Assistant is not yet available

Key specs

  • yes
  • 1.65 in
  • 360, 360 px
  • yes
  • yes

Samsung Gear A - Pros & Cons

Samsung Gear A

Pros

  • customisable built-in watch faces is excellent too
  • connected watches are best kept simple
  • feels really well built and looks high-end
  • satisfyingly sharp and clear
  • boosts the brightness and makes it easily readable under direct sunlight
  • the Gear feels sturdy and reliable
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • sharp design
  • smart software and standout health sensor
  • the band is superb

Cons

  • little-to-non-existant third party support
  • third-party apps are lacking and its iOS support is limited
  • Google Assistant is not yet available
  • for Gear watches has trickled to a near standstill
  • gotten any easier to use
  • rather download tracks and save data
  • Too much dial-spinning
  • It lacks a speakerphone
  • frightfully limited functionality
  • unintuitive
  • oversized

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Samsung Gear A - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Screen size1.65 in
Screen resolution360 x 360 px
Multi touchyes
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Apps
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
  • Vibration
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Platform
Smartphone remote features
  • Call Conversation
  • Location Tag
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Phone Functionalityyes
Magnetometeryes
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Dimensions
Watch case materialMetal
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Wi-Fiyes
GPSyes

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Samsung Gear A Samsung - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.6
Based on 8 reviews
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Samsung Gear A Galaxy Watch 4 review: welcome to Samsung’s garden
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The Verge
Published: 18.08.2021
Galaxy Watch 4 review: welcome to Samsung’s garden
3.5

It works on any Android phone, but it’s designed for Galaxy.

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: The first take of a great future idea
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CNET
Published: 26.08.2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: The first take of a great future idea
4.0

This might be the best Android watch right now, but it's still missing a few pieces.

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Watch review: the best smartwatch for Android users?
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T3
Published: 24.03.2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch review: the best smartwatch for Android users?
4.0

The updates to the Gear Sport are incremental, but it's still the best smartwatch for Android users

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Watch review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.06.2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch review
4.0

A bold design, an iconic rotating dial, and a five-day battery life

Samsung Gear A Samsung tries to throw it all on a watch, but it doesn't all stick
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CNET
Published: 25.01.2017
Samsung tries to throw it all on a watch, but it doesn't all stick

The Gear S3 has tons of features, and it's even a phone. But it isn't the best.

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Gear review
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The Verge
Published: 01.10.2013
Samsung Galaxy Gear review
2.0

The perfect companion for your life companion?

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: Google smartwatch raises bar
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the Guardian
Published: 06.09.2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: Google smartwatch raises bar

Wear OS 3 watch ups ante for Android wearables, now faster and feature-packed with body-fat scanner

Samsung Gear A Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 23.05.2022
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review
4.0

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4’s sharp design, smart software and standout health sensor make for a promising upgrade that somehow costs less than last year’s version.

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