Name: Gear S2
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 7861
Rating: 4.4 (40 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

vibrant and easy to read and
excellent hardware and design
solid

habit of looking worn with minimal usage
Gear S2 has a GPS antenna and the answer is somewhat complicated
performance lag and poor battery life

Touchscreen: yes
Screen size: 1.2 in
Display technology: OLED (AMOLED)
Screen resolution: 360, 360 px
Type of glass: Gorilla Glass
Type of screen: Colour screen
Case diameter: 42.3 mm
Heart rate monitor: yes

Samsung Gear S2 - Pros & Cons

vibrant and easy to read and
excellent hardware and design
solid
premium feel
S2 feels snappy and responsive in operation
It all works smoothly and intuitively
battery life was better than expected
intuitive and easy to use
well-designed
stylish
innovative
elegant and easy to use
tasteful and well-designed devices
stable
reactive and has the best wearable interface
identical well designed and look and feel identical achieve
combination of two buttons and a rotating bezel to control it works wonderfully
the Gear S2 feels amazingly accomplished
Gear S2 has numerous excellent qualities
tracking
and daily step count was fairly accurate
most comprehensive and well-thought out one
pretty modern and stylish
it actually works quite well for short messages
The display looks stunning with vibrant colors and clear fonts
Gear S2 is actually quite handsome
The straps are comfortable
Battery life is (relatively) excellent
precise
quick
and feels very satisfying to use
elegant interface and purposeful design
all pleasantly simple and fun to use
The rotating control works so well and is so intuitive to use
sleeker design and a new interface
fast
responsive
and genuinely useful
s fast and easy to understand
it makes a pretty decent notifications tool
It feels quick and fluid
platforms are way better-stocked than this one
Smart design and better-than-average battery
The watch is easy to use
It can search and give answers pretty reasonably
understated and looks good
amazing design and functionality and a reasonable size
quite a while and it was a great watch
quick and easy access to information
cradle is well designed
this watch looks better than AW in every way
The hardware is very attractive and well made
compatibility is surprisingly good
Battery life is much better than the motor 360
The screen and interface are very attractive and bright
It is easy to use and very functional
zippy and smooth
The full app screen also has all the apps within easy reach
Samsung Gear S2 is comfortable to wear and use
Gear S2 feels surprisingly accomplished
the Gear S2 feels surprisingly accomplished
stable
responsive and has the best wearable interface
Gear S2 is perfectly usable with the apps it comes with
the Gear S2 is perfectly capable of displaying your app notifications
both watches are very well designed and look and feel very accomplished
brilliantly simple
watch feels solid and well made
The screen is incredibly clear and vibrant
cool
stylish
and interesting
smaller and more stylish than many other smart watches out there
S2 is a good device and it delivers as promised
Pretty good at tracking walks
runs
elliptical and general exercise
centre is also superb and replace belt even just couple of days before
Your feedback is greatly appreciated
Screen is clear and easy to read
Functions are fantastic

habit of looking worn with minimal usage
Gear S2 has a GPS antenna and the answer is somewhat complicated
performance lag and poor battery life
Typing on a small screen is certainly not comfortable
buckle tongue mechanism was much too stiff
little notches on the side of the bezel ring
don't have any physical charging port but rather rely on wireless charging
small-wristed users with a lack of proper options
on-screen keyboard
this feature is hit-or-miss
The screen is not always-on by default
slight on paper
screen shuts off from inactivity
a paltry selection of apps holds it back
no email service can overcome a bad domain name
annoyingly long and frustrating load
it s a worse experience than Apple Maps or Google Maps
The bezel is not oversized
no Endomondo on the Gear app store
He's a bit slow to both appear and react
the Gear S2's app selection is dreadful
the apps selection is pathetic
Gear S2 comes not with the circular display itself
apps will be hard to come by
watch faces seem to offer too few ways to customize
messages sometimes didn't appear on-screen at all
its app selection is still pretty weak
Fewer available apps or seamless connected services than Android Wear and Apple Watch
The Classic is only available with a black leather strap
You could happily wear it in the shower or during torrential rain
no chance of accidentally unlocking the straps
lack of customisation options costs the Gear S2 some design marks
the software still feels a little rough around the edges
there is no perfect smartwatch or platform
lack of them is meaningless
limited support of just its own phones
Samsung Pay are only available on Samsung smartphones
the Music app refused to properly control music playing on the phone
Samsung Gear S2 is not for everyone
Do Not Disturb mode and brightness settings
cannot be fixed without reducing the features or aesthetics of the watch
Tizen s lack of app support by developers
only compatible with a limited library of Gear apps
Samsung Gear watches were limited to just Galaxy phones
are a fiddling bit chunkier
intuitive way to use a smartwatch
flimsy on-screen bezel
the express apps was frustrating
the unreliable connection makes the Gear S2 more harass than it Ã¢ÂÂs
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42 mm dial is not for those with bony wrists
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accurate or easy to use
far too high a premium for the round design
bizarre missing pieces are that much more frustrating
They only have the Gear S2 in stock
currently no Apple Watch or Android Wear watches with integrated 3G
There is definitely a lack of 3rd party apps
the GPS map data was not included
There is no sleep tracking support
lack of GPS and self-contained cellular service
The bezel CANNOT stand up to real world use
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
a little bit chunkier than the Classic in order to house the strap connection mechanism
Garmin watches have this function
the limited apps was frustrating
a huge number of design options
no GPS
there are hardly any apps available to iPhone users in the Gear S app
It was never submerged in water

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

Samsung Gear S2 - 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
Gyroscope	yes
Pedometer	yes

Case diameter	1.67 in
Case height	1.96 in
Case thickness	0.45 in
Weight	1.66 oz
Watch case material	Stainless steel
Wrist band material	Silicone Leather Steel
Colour of bracelet	Grey White Black
Water resistance	yes
Fully waterproof	yes
Dust resistant	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IP68

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

Touchscreen	yes
Screen size	1.2 in
Display technology	OLED
Screen resolution	360 x 360 px
Type of glass	Gorilla Glass
Type of screen	Colour screen

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

Operating system	Android 4.4+ Tizen OS
Smartphone remote features	Call Conversation Find My Phone Music Control Voice Control Respond to Notifications

Wireless charging	yes
Battery technology	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	250.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)	24.0 h
Battery life (running)	24.0 h

Samsung Gear S2 - Q&A (32)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Gear S2 still good in 2021?
rosanna_blanda
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 can you do with the Samsung gear S2?
jude.wolf
over 1 year ago
Samsung Gear S2 is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones (1) Get calendar notifications, texts, and news from your phone right on your wrist (2) Wireless charging dock included.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I shower with my Gear S2?
tina
over 1 year ago
Swim-proof and ready for anything, your watch will work in the pool, the rain, and even in the shower.
Helpful?
wanda.heller
over 1 year ago
For all intents and purposes though, both the Gear S and the newer Gear S2 are “waterproof” enough for you to wear them when you take a bath, swim or even go snorkelling.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I use Samsung gear S2 without phone?
walton
over 1 year ago
The new Samsung Gear S2 is indeed round, the bezel rotates like a little steering wheel to navigate apps, and one version of the watch has its own embedded 3G e-SIM card that can make calls and slurp data without a phone.
Helpful?
davis_bartoletti
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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weldon_toy
about 2 years ago
Can you connect a samsung gear s2 watch to an iphone?
darren.vandervort
about 2 years ago
Compatible Gear S2 pairs with smartphones running Android 4.4 and higher with over 1.5GB RAM, iOS 9.0 and later, and smartphones iPhone 5 and newer. (For iPhone 6S and 6S+ running iOS 10 and later, connection to Gear may be unstable.)
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0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on Samsung gear S2?
hyacinth_reilly
over 1 year ago
the gear s2 and s2 classic do not have a speaker, and therefore cannot be used to take/make calls.
Helpful?
fredric.predovic
over 1 year ago
Use the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone to connect your watch. If your hands are full, you can make and answer phone calls using your watch, and then continue the conversation on your phone.
Helpful?
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karolyn_herzog
over 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 have sleep tracker?
spencer_crona
about 2 years ago
The latest Gear S2 software update brings compatibility for sleep tracking.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you wear the Gear S2 in the shower?
junior
over 1 year ago
The earlier Gear S smartwatch was only IP67-certified, which means it is only rated to a shallower water depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. For all intents and purposes though, both the Gear S and the newer Gear S2 are “waterproof” enough for you to wear them when you take a bath, swim or even go snorkelling.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Samsung gear S2 outdated?
joaquin_lehner
over 1 year ago
So far, there's no news of Samsung ending support for the Gear S2 or Gear S3 smartwatches. However, this is the first time Samsung is pulling the plug completely on older wearables. It's reasonable to expect that the company's other watches may eventually follow suit.
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0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How long does the Gear S2 battery last?
leandro_goodwin
over 1 year ago
The battery level will be displayed in the Moment bar. 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.
Helpful?
mary_koch
over 1 year ago
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.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Samsung gear S2 still supported?
nerissa_oberbrunner
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.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can Samsung Gear 2 work with any phone?
junior
over 1 year ago
Gear Live, Gear S2, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear S3, Gear Sport: Phones with Android 4.4 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported. Gear, Gear 2, Gear S, Gear Fit: These watches are not supported on non-Samsung Android devices.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Samsung gear s2 outdated?
derrick
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.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on Samsung gear s2?
gregg.heathcote
over 1 year ago
Use the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone to connect your watch. If your hands are full, you can make and answer phone calls using your watch, and then continue the conversation on your phone.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I use Samsung gear s2 without phone?
mai.johnson
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.
Helpful?
0
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gil_auer
over 2 years ago
Is samsung gear s2 waterproof?
lezlie
about 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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0
Votes
edmund
over 2 years ago
Is samsung gear s2 compatible with iphone?
natividad.collier
about 2 years ago
Gear S2 pairs with smartphones running Android 4.4 and higher with over 1.5GB RAM, iOS 9.0 and later, and smartphones iPhone 5 and newer. (For iPhone 6S and 6S+ running iOS 10 and later, connection to Gear may be unstable.)
Helpful?
0
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everette
about 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 work with iphone?
donetta_bergstrom
about 2 years ago
Gear S2 pairs with iOS 9.0 and later, and smartphones iPhone 5 and newer. (For iPhone 6S and 6S+ running iOS 10 and later, connection to Gear may be unstable.)
Helpful?
0
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maximo
about 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 have gps?
fransisca
about 2 years ago
Find your way using the Maps application on your Gear S2. Maps uses the data connection and location services (GPS) on your mobile device to find your location and provide directions to the location you choose.
Helpful?
0
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petra
over 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 track sleep?
christian
about 2 years ago
Yes. It does track sleep
Helpful?
0
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thomas
over 2 years ago
Does samsung gear fit 2 track sleep?
adrienne
about 2 years ago
Turning on sleep tracking While it might not make it obvious, the Gear Fit2 does actually monitor sleep automatically.
Helpful?
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luciano.lehner
over 2 years ago
How does samsung gear fit 2 track steps?
silas.miller
about 2 years ago
Yes
Helpful?
0
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lita
about 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 monitor sleep?
bernie
about 2 years ago
The service utilizes the device's integrated heart rate sensor to detect three different stages of sleep
Helpful?
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lovetta.hayes
over 2 years ago
Samsung gear s2 can you answer calls?
damian
about 2 years ago
You can use the watch to make and answer calls... on your phone. it is really lame. the gear s2 and s2 classic do not have a speaker, and therefore cannot be used to take/make calls. the 3g version will have that capability.
Helpful?
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destiny_kuhn
about 2 years ago
Can samsung gear s2 make calls?
penney_batz
about 2 years ago
The Gear S2 3G makes phone calls. It also gets messages, texts and checks the weather while using a 3G network or Wi-Fi to connect.
Helpful?
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ettie.altenwerth
over 2 years ago
Can i swim with my samsung gear s2?
conrad
about 2 years ago
For all intents and purposes though, both the Gear S and the newer Gear S2 are “waterproof” enough for you to wear them when you take a bath, swim or even go snorkelling.
Helpful?
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leigh_harber
over 2 years ago
Does samsung gear s2 have cellular?
rivka
about 2 years ago
The 3G model of the Gear S2, which is available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile (I've been using the AT&T version), is much like the standard model; it just happens to have a cellular radio inside that lets it do a few things other smartwatches can't.
Helpful?
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What features does the Samsung Gear S2 have?
rachell_cronin
over 1 year ago
At a Glance:. Circular touchscreen and rotational bezel navigation.Customizable watch faces (3)Samsung Gear S2 is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones (1)Get calendar notifications, texts, and news from your phone right on your wrist (2)Wireless charging dock included.Built-in fitness tracking.
Helpful?
0
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Samsung Gear S2 still supported?
emmitt.kautzer
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.
Helpful?
0
Votes
Productz
over 1 year ago
What features does the Samsung gear S2 have?
troy
over 1 year ago
At a Glance:. Circular touchscreen and rotational bezel navigation.Customizable watch faces (3)Samsung Gear S2 is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones (1)Get calendar notifications, texts, and news from your phone right on your wrist (2)Wireless charging dock included.Built-in fitness tracking.
Helpful?
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Gear S2 discontinued?
alonso
over 1 year ago
In what might come across as good news for consumers, Samsung has confirmed that it will not discontinue its smartwatches Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic post the launch of Gear S3.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can Samsung Gear S2 make calls?
zachariah
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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3.9

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Published: 01.02.2016

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4.3

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?

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Published: 29.03.2018

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4.0

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Published: 09.11.2015

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Latest Android-compatible Tizen watch is comfortable to wear, has a crisp round screen and great rotating bezel, making it Samsung’s best by a mile

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Published: 07.10.2015

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The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch has great software and a thoughtful design going for it, but a paltry app selection and finicky voice recognition hold it back.

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Published: 04.08.2016

A new spin on smartwatches

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Published: 13.10.2015

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