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Samsung Gear Live vs Samsung Gear S

Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch
Samsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear S Smartwatch
Samsung Gear S
Editiorial reviews
7
3.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
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19
2.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
28 %
3 stars
42 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
14 %
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User rating
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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36
3.9 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
0 %
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Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
RAM Memory512.0 mB512.0 mB
Internal storage space4.0 GB4.0 GB
CPU coresQuad CoreDual Core
CPU speed1.2 GHz1.0 GHz

Display

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Touchscreenyesyes
Screen size1.63 in2.0 in
Display technology
OLED
OLED
Screen resolution320 x 320 px360 x 480 px
Type of screenColour screenColour screen
Multi touchyesyes

Features

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Accelerometeryesyes
Heart rate monitoryesyes
Microphoneyesyes
Compassyesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes
Pedometeryesyes

Notifications

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Notifications
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Google Hangout
  • Google Voice
  • Incoming Call
  • Instagram
  • Link Loss Alert
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Twitter
  • Weather
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Google Voice
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Twitter
  • Weather
Incoming notification optionsView Content
  • View Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Vibration
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
  • Vibration

Dimensions

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Case diameter1.49 in1.57 in
Case height2.22 in2.29 in
Case thickness0.35 in0.49 in
Weight2.08 oz2.36 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyesyes
Watch case materialStainless steel
  • Black
  • White
  • Plastic
  • Stainless steel
Wrist band materialRubber
  • Black
  • White
  • Silicone
  • Rubber
Colour of bracelet
  • Black
  • Red
  • Black
  • White
Anti scratch lensyesyes
Water resistanceyesyes
Fully waterproofyesyes
Dust resistantyesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IP67IP67

Platform

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Operating system
  • Android 4.3+
  • Android Wear 1.0
  • Android 4.3+
  • Tizen OS
Smartphone remote features
  • Auto Reconnection
  • Camera Shutter Control
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications
  • Call Conversation
  • Voice Control

Connectivity

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
4G (LTE)nono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Wi-Finoyes
Charging connectionProprietary USB CablemicroUSB
Headphone connectionBluetooth3.5 mm

Power

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Samsung Gear SSamsung Gear S
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery capacity300.0 mAh300.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)24.0 h96.0 h
Battery life (running)24.0 h48.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Gear Live