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June 2016
(80%)
195 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Samsung's originally Gear Fit felt like a half-baked, half-finished device, but the Gear Fit 2 corrects nearly all of the faults of its predecessor. Stronger battery life would be nice, but that's a necessary trade-off to get a device that handles fitness...
Published: 2016-07-15, Author: Jennifer , review by: hothardware.com
Standalone music player, GPS, Vibrant and responsive screen, Good price/feature balance, Bluetooth audio connectivity, Available in two sizes
Auto-activity type tracking not always reliable, Relatively small app store, Limited ability to reply to text messages
From a fitness perspective, the Gear Fit2 has a lot to offer. The fact that the device can act as a standalone music player is an attractive feature since it lets you leave your smartphone at home. The Gear Fit2 also has the top fitness-minded features li...
Band still isn't very attractive, Display not visible in sunlight, Android only
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Easy to wear. able (ha), Screen is well sized and easy to use, 4GB onboard storage for local music files, Can play music to Bluetooth headsets, Plenty of tools to track more than just workouts, Automatic tracking of activity and sleep
Battery life largely varies depending on usage, Lack of apps in Tizen ecosystem, Heart rate tracking inaccurate during more intense workouts, Heart rate monitoring off for all but cardio activities, Replying to notifications is severely limited, No alarm
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is a proper evolution of Samsung's fitness tracker - and, in conjunction, their S Health tracking system. However, it doesn't do enough to replace more focused trackers that fitness enthusiasts may already wear...
Published: 2016-07-11, Author: Simon , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: The Gear Fit 2 is Samsung's second fitness-focused watch, and one it hopes will emerge from the shadows and give the likes of Fitbit and Garmin a run for their money. The updated model adds GPS tracking and built-in music storage to its already impressive...
Published: 2016-06-28, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Really comfortable, Smart, intuitive interface, Accurate activity tracking, Charges easily on magnetic dock, Internal storage for local music playback
Weaker than expected battery life, Auto-activity mode is hit-or-miss
Samsung Gear Fit 2The GoodReally comfortable • Smart, intuitive interface • Accurate activity tracking • Charges easily on magnetic dock • Internal storage for local music playbackThe BadWeaker than expected battery life • Auto-activity mode is hit-or-mis...
I didn't think I would ever end up saying this about a Samsung Gear Fit device, but the Gear Fit 2 seems like a no-brainer recommendation for anyone looking for their first fitness tracker or as an upgrade over an older Fitbit or Jawbone or Misfit. It p...
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Published: 2016-06-17, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: We were wolfing down lunch in a dank Austin chili parlor, and I flicked my wrist. The time flashed, blue and bright on the OLED screen, and my friends eyes darted to the wearable. “What is that,” she asked—her interest piqued—her need for some perfect bl...
Attractive design, Lightweight and comfortable, Gorgeous curved screen, 3-day or longer battery life, Significant additional functionality versus other fitness trackers, Comfortable band, S-Health integration is phenomenal, Automatic tracking is incredibl
App support is lacking at launch, Only a few watch faces to choose from, Always-on display drains too much battery, Clasp comes loose too easily, Final Thoughts, At this point in time, for $180, I would have to recommend the Samsung Gear Fit2 over any oth
At this point in time, for $180, I would have to recommend the Samsung Gear Fit2 over any other fitness tracker on the market. The value offered by Samsung's latest here, in addition to the design and feature set, is unmatched by other products. It's n...
