Name: Gear
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 40763
Rating: 4.3 (31 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

customisable built-in watch faces is excellent too
Battery life never was better than two days
looks great

Gradients between colours are slightly blocky
The watch looks bulky when compared with a standard timepiece
Google Assistant is not yet available

Screen size: 1.63 in
Display technology: OLED (AMOLED)
Screen resolution: 320, 320 px
Type of screen: Colour screen
Case diameter: 36.8 mm

Samsung Gear - Pros & Cons

customisable built-in watch faces is excellent too
Battery life never was better than two days
looks great
bright and crisp and colorful
Watch 4 s accuracy was fairly good
so simple
fast and intuitive
cool
stylish
and interesting
improves the accuracy of the swim tracking
features and functionality are surprisingly robust
timelessly sporty design and reliable software make
larger design
more durable design and longer battery life
greater battery life and performance
it s a fantastic experience
It s also fantastic for fitness tracking
watch is fast
fluid and has a good catalogue of applications
added improved accessibility features and a full QWERTY keyboard
flagship Galaxy Watch is a good smartwatch
the best Wear OS has ever run
look and feel of the watch and the available apps
solid and tested and feature rich
all of this stuff runs really well on the watch
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
both sizes are sharper than their predecessors
comfort
durability
and user-friendliness
Battery life is also quite solid
They are both great for exercise tracking
Apple Fitness is good way to use your wearable
s also a wide selection of excellent free watch faces as well
the screen is of very good quality
the brightness is good and the contrasts are excellent
The menus are well designed and quick to access
performance and progress
sharp design
smart software and standout health sensor
body composition measurement tool is an excellent health feature addition
as well as the unique and great look paired
both a pretty great smart interface and looks nice
sharper and more sophisticated
the band is superb
Both are comfortable to wear
Sleep data was also very accurate
Launching apps is fast and smooth
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
The display looks stunning with vibrant colors and clear fonts
Accurate health and fitness tracking features
excellent and well-priced smartwatches
leagues faster and more accurate than Samsung's
it actually works quite well for short messages

Gradients between colours are slightly blocky
The watch looks bulky when compared with a standard timepiece
Google Assistant is not yet available
Galaxy phones run Samsung apps right next to Google apps
have any Wear OS apps yet
still missing a few pieces
in the red part of a green-to-red scale)
the always-on watch face turned off
only available with Telstra
the screen is slow to update when
more expensive than its now-discounted predecessor
price has dropped since it was superseded by the Galaxy Watch 3
third-party apps are lacking and its iOS support is limited
the watch now has Google Maps preinstalled
little-to-non-existant third party support
the watch too uncomfortable and bulky to wear while sleeping
Apple is too far ahead in the smartwatch arms race
Galaxy Watch doesn't live up to its true potential
the Galaxy Watch is simply an inferior imitation of traditional watches
it is lacking in other third-party app integrations
it s not a diagnostic tool
sensors are unreliable
lack of rotating bezel
have an LTE option
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a little too cumbersome and tight at times
it s not as comfortable as its predecessor
restricting the screen to only displaying black and white colors
Does the Watch 4 support custom watch bands
newer Galaxy Watch 5 has the same pixels per inch
the tool is mainly useless
are inherently contradictory
The lugs are shaped a little awkwardly
It only offers shortcuts to four activities at a time
it lacks a finesse in communication
it takes nearly two hours to charge from dead to full
Phantom Voice message notifications appear (LTE version) and cannot be
Garmin have not had a consistent schedule or product line
it can also feel clunky and unintuitive to use
is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
no garantuee it will keep working
requires a GPS connection to operate
it does feel a little precarious
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a bad watch
feature is not yet enabled on the watch in the UK
Gear S3 Frontier comes up short and also steeper in price
Bigger Wear OS watches tend to last longer
it was never an apps and features powerhouse
it still has the Wear OS app ecosystem
battery drained to 10% in just a day and a half
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
This app is not available for iPhone
heavy hitters on board
s rising or falling and predict coming storms
The Gear Sport only has a 300mAh battery on board
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
has slowed markedly
the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic was a slow process
the use of a dial is not always very practical
analysis requires you to touch and hold the two buttons on the side
tracking and snoring detection were disabled by default
Galaxy Watch 4 can only pair with Android smartphones running Android 6
Assistant makes its way onto this watch with a future software update
there are not many brands offering premium watches
The scores are not static
unfortunately the Pack is not activated
this takes a lot of time
a little awkward
accurate this measurement method is compared to a medical scan
Samsung Galaxy Watches and Apple Watches
OS 3 devices could not pair with iPhones
commentary on line about inability for battery to hold charge
flaw with the design as its glued and the adhesive was not holding
Only the screen remained as original
poor quality and even worth after service
Battery is difficult to procure and replace
the results may be slightly inaccurate but not too far away from the actual data
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
Body composition feature is tricky
No LikeBattery life is a little disappointing
consumer options can be incredibly inaccurate
App downloads aren t a total nightmare
It s a little weird at first
seen has only showed rubber/leather bands
intermittent outages of bodily sensors began throughout the day
4 the Wear OS faces are not compatible yet
the GPS map data was not included
automatically tracks cycling
tactile click as you wheel through menus
only available in a few countries
Battery life on smaller sizes is disappointing
ECG is limited to Samsung phones
currently no Apple Watch or Android Wear watches with integrated 3G
There is no sleep tracking support
There is definitely a lack of 3rd party apps
lack of GPS and self-contained cellular service

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

Galaxy Gear Review (After one month of use)

Samsung Gear - Full Specifications

RAM Memory	512.0 mB
Internal storage space	4.0 GB
CPU cores	Single Core
CPU speed	0.8 GHz

Built-in camera	yes
Microphone	yes
Gyroscope	yes

3G (UMTS)	no
4G (LTE)	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Wi-Fi	no
NFC	yes
USB	yes
Built-in navigation system	no

Screen size	1.63 in
Display technology	OLED
Screen resolution	320 x 320 px
Type of screen	Colour screen

Case diameter	1.45 in
Case height	2.23 in
Case thickness	0.44 in
Weight	2.6 oz
Watch case material	Stainless steel
Wrist band material	Rubber

Battery technology	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	315.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)	150.0 h
Battery life (running)	25.0 h

Samsung Gear - Q&A (6)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I leave my phone at home and use my Samsung watch?
lakeisha
over 1 year ago
Stay Connected – No Matter Where Your Day Takes You And with LTE connectivity, Samsung Galaxy Watch users can enjoy a true standalone experience. They can answer calls, respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music, and more, all from their wrist, and all without a smartphone in their pocket.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on Samsung gear S3 frontier?
francis_hoppe
over 1 year ago
Handle an incoming call with one of the following options: Touch. and swipe to the right to answer the call.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you use Samsung gear without phone?
clifton_casper
over 1 year ago
You can use your Galaxy Watch Active without connecting to a mobile device, making it easier to use with outdoor activities like running, hiking and mountain climbing. You can setup the Galaxy Watch Active without a mobile device when it is turned on for the first time or after it has been reset.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you use Samsung watch without phone?
gabrielle
over 1 year ago
You can use your Galaxy Watch Active without connecting to a mobile device, making it easier to use with outdoor activities like running, hiking and mountain climbing. You can setup the Galaxy Watch Active without a mobile device when it is turned on for the first time or after it has been reset.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you make calls on Samsung gear sport watch?
van.predovic
over 1 year ago
Make a call from your watch On your watch, navigate to and select Phone. Tap the Keypad icon to dial a number, or tap the Contacts icon to select a specific contact. When you're ready, tap the green phone icon to make a call.
Helpful?
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can you answer calls on gear sport?
dario.yost
over 1 year ago
Press and drag the accept call icon right to answer the call on your phone.
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Samsung Gear Samsung - Editorial Reviews (22)

3.8

Based on 22 reviews

Trusted Reviews

Published: 03.09.2013

Samsung Galaxy Gear

2.0

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Samsung Gear Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: Google smartwatch raises bar

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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: The first take of a great future idea

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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review | Stuff

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review | Stuff

A bite out of the Apple?

Samsung Gear Samsung Gear Sport review: One for the fitness fanatics | Finder

finder.com.au

Published: 27.12.2017

Samsung Gear Sport review: One for the fitness fanatics | Finder

Samsung's latest smartwatch is geared towards fitness fanatics and especially swimmers, although its app selection lacks real muscle.

Samsung Gear Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch Review

Gadget Review

Published: 05.08.2020

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch Review

4.5

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch ReviewPerformanceDesignValueSamsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch Review Wrap Up Reader Rating6 Votes4.59Expert RatingHaving come down to a pretty affordable price tag right now, the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier may stand out with the qualities of the best smartwatch out there despite the shortage of apps with it’s great control, vivid display and well built design. It adds a pretty nice aesthetic to your outfit, and while the Tizen platform […]

Samsung Gear Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: Reassuringly familiar

Wareable

Published: 03.09.2021

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review: Reassuringly familiar

4.0

Our full and in-depth review of the Galaxy Watch 4. We find out how much Google Wear OS has changed the Galaxy Watch

Samsung Gear 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Review

Forbes

Published: 02.10.2021

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Review

#1-Ranked Industry Analyst Patrick Moorhead reviews Samsung's newest iteration of Galaxy Watches with a new naming schema, health measurement tools, and UI with Wear OS 3.

Samsung Gear The Galaxy Watch 4 Is the First Good Android Smartwatch

Gizmodo

Published: 27.08.2021

The Galaxy Watch 4 Is the First Good Android Smartwatch

Good news, everyone: Wear OS is finally starting to live up to its promise.

Tom's Guide

Published: 12.09.2022

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.