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Samsung Gear S2 Classic

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Pros

  • intuitive and easy to use
  • battery life was better than expected
  • tasteful and well-designed devices

Cons

  • no GPS
  • messages sometimes didn't appear on-screen at all
  • watch faces seem to offer too few ways to customize

Key specs

  • yes
  • 1.2 in
  • OLED (AMOLED)
  • 360, 360 px
  • 39 mm
  • yes

Samsung Gear S2 Classic - Pros & Cons

Samsung Gear S2 Classic

Pros

  • intuitive and easy to use
  • battery life was better than expected
  • tasteful and well-designed devices
  • well-designed
  • stylish
  • innovative
  • elegant and easy to use
  • The watch is easy to use
  • the Gear S2 is perfectly capable of displaying your app notifications
  • the Gear S2 feels surprisingly accomplished
  • stable

Cons

  • no GPS
  • messages sometimes didn't appear on-screen at all
  • watch faces seem to offer too few ways to customize
  • Fewer available apps or seamless connected services than Android Wear and Apple Watch
  • apps will be hard to come by
  • its app selection is still pretty weak
  • The bezel is not oversized
  • He's a bit slow to both appear and react
  • the apps selection is pathetic
  • no Endomondo on the Gear app store
  • the Gear S2's app selection is dreadful

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic - Full Specifications

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Hardware
RAM Memory512.0 mB
CPU coresDual Core
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Ambient Light Sensoryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Pedometeryes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.54 in
Case thickness0.43 in
Weight1.48 oz
Watch case material
  • Platinium
  • Rose Gold
  • Black
  • Stainless steel
Wrist band materialSilicone
Fully waterproofyes
Dust resistantyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Wi-Fiyes
NFCyes
Charging connectionWireless
Headphone connectionBluetooth
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Display
Touchscreenyes
Screen size1.2 in
Display technology
OLED
Screen resolution360 x 360 px
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Apps
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • Listen to Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
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Platform
Operating systemAndroid 4.4+
Smartphone remote features
  • Call Conversation
  • Find My Phone
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications
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Power
Battery technologyLi-Ion
Battery capacity250.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)48.0 h

Samsung Gear S2 Classic - Q&A (13)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Gear S2 still good in 2021?
    ramona
    over 1 year ago
    Those still rocking the likes of the Galaxy Gear 3 Neo and the Gear S2 remain unscathed. It's not all doom and gloom, though. If you still own an older smartphone, “released in 2020 or earlier,” that device will still support the wearables next year.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between Gear S2 and gear S2 Classic?
    laverne
    over 1 year ago
    The Gear S2 is thinner than the Gear S2 classic, but both of them have similar connectivity options and battery capacity. Also, the Gear S2 is targeted towards those who like minimalistic design, while the Gear S2 classic is targeted towards consumers who like traditional watch-like smartwatch designs.
    Helpful?
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does Gear S2 watch battery last?
    jalisa
    over 1 year ago
    Note: This device has a standby time up to 72 hours when on a 3G connection and 96 hours on a Bluetooth connection. The device has a talk time up to 3 hours on a 3G connection and 6.5 hours on a Bluetooth connection.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can you answer calls on Samsung gear S2 Classic?
    porter
    over 1 year ago
    the gear s2 and s2 classic do not have a speaker, and therefore cannot be used to take/make calls.
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    kenton
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung gear s2 classic have gps?
    golda.wolff
    almost 2 years ago
    The S2 isn't going to replace your sports watch, especially as neither the regular nor Classic models have GPS, but there are some attempts to give you that option.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between Samsung Gear S2 and classic?
    hisako
    over 1 year ago
    The basil's on the s2. Are matte finished they look more subtle compared to the s2 classic which
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Samsung Gear S2 outdated?
    elidia_wisoky
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung's older Gear wearables will not be supported by its 2021 smartphones. The devices affected include the Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, and Gear S.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between Samsung gear S2 and classic?
    ashley
    over 1 year ago
    Design. The way they look is a key differentiating factor between the Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic. The former is a futuristic-looking device with minimalist design and rather sporty feel, while the latter sticks closer to what a traditional watch looks like.
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    jack
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung gear s2 classic waterproof?
    sherill
    almost 2 years ago
    Officially, the IP68 rating means the Gear S2 is able to withstand a water depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I use Samsung Gear S2 without phone?
    tina
    over 1 year ago
    The Bottom Line The Samsung Gear S2 3G is a smartwatch that has its own cell service. It can work without any phone at all.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Samsung gear S2 Classic?
    leon.gottlieb
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Gear S2 is a smartwatch developed by Samsung Electronics running Samsung's Tizen operating system. It was unveiled at IFA in 2015. Its successor, the Samsung Gear S3, was released on November 18, 2016.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can Samsung Gear S2 work without phone?
    gabrielle
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Gear S2 3G is a smartwatch that has its own cell service. It can work without any phone at all.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic?
    jannet
    over 1 year ago
    The Gear S2 is thinner than the Gear S2 classic, but both of them have similar connectivity options and battery capacity. Also, the Gear S2 is targeted towards those who like minimalistic design, while the Gear S2 classic is targeted towards consumers who like traditional watch-like smartwatch designs.
    Helpful?
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Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic Gear S2 3G review: Samsung's best smartwatch offers more than the Apple Watch
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ZDNet
Published: 15.12.2015
Gear S2 3G review: Samsung's best smartwatch offers more than the Apple Watch

You have to give Samsung credit for not giving up on smartwatches and I'm pleased to see its latest model rises to the top of the smartwatch offerings.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic 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 S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 review: Revolutionary and intuitive
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The Economic Times
Published: 17.02.2016
Samsung Gear S2 review: Revolutionary and intuitive

The Gear S2 is a big jump over everything else in terms of a couple of things you will use the most: the screen and the way you control it.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 review: a giant leap in smartwatch design
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T3
Published: 09.11.2015
Samsung Gear S2 review: a giant leap in smartwatch design
4.0

Can Samsung challenge Apple for smartwatch dominance?

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Gear S2 follow up review
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Android Authority
Published: 01.02.2016
Gear S2 follow up review

Samsung's round smartwatch aims to make a splash with an unique bezel and after a month with it, we're asking - is the Gear S2 the best smartwatch ever?

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Hands on: Samsung Gear S2 Classic review
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TechRadar
Published: 05.01.2016
Hands on: Samsung Gear S2 Classic review

And now, new colors to get excited about...

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 Classic Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.01.2016
Samsung Gear S2 Classic Review
3.5

The Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch upgrades the original with a sleek stainless steel case and a leather wristband, but the same drawbacks remain.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 review | Stuff
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Samsung Gear S2 review | Stuff

It’s all about the bezel with Samsung's latest smartwatch

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 21.12.2015
Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch review - The Gadgeteer

The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch is an Android-compatible smartwatch that does not use the Android Wear operating system like the majority of the Android

Samsung Gear S2 Classic A new spin on smartwatches
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CNET
Published: 04.08.2016
A new spin on smartwatches

A great design and a clever rotating bezel make this one of the best-looking Android watches ever -- but it doesn't run Android Wear.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 and S2 Classic Review: This is how you make a round smartwatch
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 03.11.2015
Samsung Gear S2 and S2 Classic Review: This is how you make a round smartwatch
4.3

There are plenty of round smartwatches on the market. But what makes them different from square watches? Nothing, the round face is all for show. The Gear S2 is different. It fully embraces its round design, from its rotating bezel all the way through the UI. This is how you make a round smartwatch.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 Classic review: Good looks come (relatively) cheap
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New Atlas
Published: 19.11.2015
Samsung Gear S2 Classic review: Good looks come (relatively) cheap

We reviewed the Samsung Gear S2 soon after it launched, but we now have its better-looking fraternal twin, the Gear S2 Classic, in house. Let's take a quick look at Samsung's US$50 more expensive smartwatch that looks like a real watch.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 14.11.2019
Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Gear S2 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 56 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Samsung Gear S2 classic review
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Samsung Gear S2 classic review

In het Samsung Gear S2 classic productdossier lees je alles over de Gear S2 classic. Lees wat de Gear S2 classic allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic ​Samsung Gear S2 review
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Wareable
Published: 27.05.2017
​Samsung Gear S2 review
4.0

(We first tested the Samsung Gear s2 in November 2015 when it launched. Recently, we've spent more time with the device and added our thoughts on how it hol...

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