Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000)

1104 reviews

Apr, 2024

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size (334)
usability (286)
performance (206)
design (115)
portability (59)

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water proof (2)
apps (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1104 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000). The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the price and design are on the whole positive. The performance and usability are also appreciated. The software and portability get mixed opinions. There are some less positive opinions about the apps and water proof.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the battery and performance are on the whole positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700, SM-V7000) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear review

The Galaxy Gear is a fine smartwatch, but it's just like any other first-generation Samsung device: it's a good concept, but it needs more TLC, device compatibility and third-party support.

Smooth and responsive ; Comfortable

New ecosystem and limited compatibility ; No touchless controls ; S Voice is hit and miss ; Notifications are a mess

The Galaxy Gear is a solid effort from Samsung, but it needs time to grow and develop. The things it does, it does well, and it's certainly more feature-rich and involved than any other smartwatch we've used so far. But it's the shortcomings that cause...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Matt Safford (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear review

Samsung's Galaxy Gear is a nice-enough proof of the smartwatch concept, and excels as a wrist-mounted speakerphone. But its notification system is broken beyond text messages, and the screen is too slow to switch on when you raise it to your wrist.

The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a ‘nice-enough’ piece of hardware that’s comfortable to wear and delivers enough battery life to get you through the day. Its core apps look good, feel stable, and prove that getting notifications on your wrist is a feature...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Christina Bonnington (wired.com)

Review: Samsung Galaxy Gear

The Galaxy Gear is an impressive push in mobile technology, but the execution -- both on the hardware and software side -- isn't enough to...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear

Samsung's Galaxy Gear advances the smartwatch concept, but it's too expensive, limited, and difficult to use in its current form.

Vibrant, colorful AMOLED display. Makes calls (via your smartphone). Snaps usable photos and (short) video clips.

Expensive. Short battery life. Baffling UI. No email send support. Camcorder is limited to 15-second videos. Currently only works with the Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1. Lacks killer apps. Bulky style isn't for everyone.

Once powered up, the watch face default is to show the time, day, date, current temperature and weather conditions. There are plenty of custom clocks in the Settings menu, and you can download additional ones from Samsung's App Store (more on this...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear review

The perfect companion for your life companion?

Phone calls on your wrist ; Surprisingly good camera ; Built to last

Uninformative notifications ; Apps are either buggy or substandard ; Insipid, cumbersome design ; Has the battery life of a phone, not a watch ; Extravagantly overpriced

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Samsung's Galaxy Gear is not the smartwatch you've been dreaming of

The Samsung Galaxy Gear has an attractive design, but its smartwatch credentials don't hold up to close scrutiny.

The ; is attractive, comfortable, and makes it easy to see incoming calls

A lack of e-mail and social network support, limited compatibility with other devices, the external charging case, and hit-and-miss voice control seriously limit its usefulness.

Samsung's take on the smartwatch has some potential, and it does get some things right, but its inability to perform truly "smart" functions means it falls far short of expectations.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

The Gear has no SIM card or data connection of its own. Instead, it links to your phone over Bluetooth, acting more as an external display so you don't have to fish your phone out every time it rings.

The Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is attractive, comfortable, and makes it easy to see incoming calls

A lack of e-mail and social network support, limited compatibility with other devices, the external charging case, and hit-and-miss voice control seriously limit its usefulness.

Samsung's take on the smartwatch has some potential, and it does get some things right, but its inability to perform truly "smart" functions means it falls far short of expectations.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Klug (anandtech.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear Review

Wearables are a hot buzzword right now, and that's putting it lightly. As the smartphone and tablet markets mature, device manufacturers are looking toward other markets to continue growth and drive shoppers towards their offerings. I've been coming to...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

The Galaxy Gear Preview: Samsung's First Wearable

As the smartphone and tablet markets shift from high growth to the early stages of maturity, forward looking companies are looking at other adjacent markets for continued growth. Wearable computing is one of those markets. The fit makes a lot of sense....

The Galaxy Gear will ship in October for $299. It's a pricey device most definitely in its infancy, but one thing all companies learned from living through the most recent mobile revolution is that it's very painful to be late to a new market. Just as...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Samsung Galaxy Gear Review

In the Samsung Galaxy Gear , the company has created a device custom-fitted for the Galaxy Note 3 . While it may seem that this device is the first in a long line of smartwatches made for the greater world of Android, it would appear here that Samsung...

As it stands, the Samsung Galaxy Gear is an interesting device – a rather unique device at that, and a high-quality addition to the Galaxy collection of Samsung smartphones, cameras, and future line of wearable devices. Samsung proves here in the...

Oct, 2013

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