Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 942 reviews of Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the performance and design are on the whole positive. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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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 Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 user reviews of Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the comfort and software are on the whole positive. The performance and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive views about the size. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability and price.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Samsung Gear S (SM-R750 / SM-R7500) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and battery. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the size. Reviews are divided on the performance.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Gear S review: Between two worlds

Samsung is knees deep in the latest trend of gearing up your wrist with an extension of your smartphone. The Gear S however walks the extra mile of offering independent 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity along with full telephony support.

2-inch curved Super AMOLED multi-touch screen with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels (300 ppi pixel density) ; Plastic 67 g body, permanently mounted on a proprietary wrist band, available in black or white ; Dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400...

Way to big and clunky for most wrists ; No standard band-replacement options available, and you can only get a black or white one from Samsung

Smartwatches are obviously here to stay. The smart wearable concept has been the object of experimentation for quite some time but it's only now that it really picks up the pace of development. It seems that every major manufacturer is on board this...

Dec, 2014

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Samsung Gear S review: an ambitious and painfully flawed smartwatch

The Samsung Gear S is a smartwatch that's also a phone. But it still needs a phone -- and a Samsung phone, at that -- to be of any use. That, combined with its bulky design, small app selection and $350 asking price, makes the Gear S difficult to...

Works as a standalone phone ; Colorful AMOLED display ; Decent battery life ; Comes with a cradle that's also a portable charger

Still needs a phone for activation and loading apps ; Limited app selection ; Bulky design with proprietary wrist straps ; Expensive

The Samsung Gear S is a device that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Sure, it's great that it can act as a standalone smartwatch and doesn't need a phone to make or receive calls. Except, well, it does. Not only does the Gear S need to be paired with...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Samsung Gear S review: A flawed first step on the road to a wrist phone

It makes phone calls even when it's away from your phone, but Samsung's big, curved, new smartwatch doesn't do all the magical things we'd hoped for.

The Samsung Gear S has a big, bright curved display, decent battery life, comes with its own bonus battery pack and can stay connected away from a phone with its own 3G data or Wi-Fi. It's attractive, albeit rather large. It's a complete on-wrist phone.

It still requires a recent Samsung phone to pair with and install apps, and its standalone features don't work with all apps and notifications. The Gear app library is still weak compared with Android Wear.

The wildly ambitious Samsung Gear S smartwatch doubles as a full standalone smartphone, but the software and apps available don't let it do as much as you'd expect.

Nov, 2014

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Samsung Gear S ( black)

The Samsung Gear S is one of those. This is Samsung's sixth smartwatch in a little over a year, but it has one big difference: it gets its own cell service and data. It even has its own SIM-card slot. It's a watch that's also a phone.

The wildly ambitious Samsung Gear S smartwatch doubles as a full standalone smartphone, but the software and apps available don't let it do as much as you'd expect.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Samsung Gear S review

The dream of a fully standalone wrist gadget that can make phone calls, stay connected and even help you be sounds good, at least on paper. To own a smartwatch usually means having it be perma-paired to a phone in your pocket: it ends up being,...

The wildly ambitious Samsung Gear S smartwatch doubles as a full standalone smartphone, but the software and apps available don't let it do as much as you'd expect.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Eliane Fiolet (ubergizmo.com)

Samsung Gear S Review: Hands-On

Wearables are the hot trend right now and 2014 will certainly be the year of the smartwatch at IFA Samsung has already released an impressive number of Smartwatches in the past year, the original Samsung Gear was announced at IFA 2013, then we saw the...

Wearable Tech.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Gear S available at Verizon Wireless

Samsung Gear S available on Verizon Wireless Network : Up until now, wearables needed to be paired with a smartphone to take full advantage of their features. Today, the Samsung Gear S, first wearable with network connectivity, launches on the Verizon...

With its network connectivity and 2-inch curved display, Gear S allows you to make and receive calls, send texts, check social media, and get GPS directions - all without needing your phone or pulling it out of your pocket. You also have the option of...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Gear S Smartwatch

Sprint launches Gear S Smartwatch : The next generation of connected wearables arrives at Sprint on Friday, Nov. 7, with the launch of Samsung Gear S smartwatch, featuring connectivity in a wrist-worn wearable with a beautiful curved design. The...

The Sprint Family Share Pack is the best value for families with a new shared-data plan that offers double the high-speed data at a lower price than AT&T and Verizon Wireless on nationally available plans. A family with up to 10 lines can get 20GB of...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Gear S with Swarovski crystals

Samsung Gear S Strap Wearable : Samsung Electronics and Swarovski announce the release of the Samsung Gear S Strap, the latest addition to its “Swarovski for Samsung” collection. This exclusive collaboration represents a distinctive union of Swarovski...

This new innovative product integrates the crystals directly into the Strap’s metal mesh making it one of the most exclusive products in the Swarovski assortment. Swarovski’s Crystal Fine Mesh is already being used by top brands in the fashion...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Gear S

Samsung Gear S smart wearable : Samsung Electronics unveiled its next generation smart wearable device, the Samsung Gear S, which is set to deliver the most advanced wearable experience yet - introducing 3G connectivity to meet people's evolving needs...

Samsung is also announcing the new Samsung Gear Circle today. When paired with a smartphone, people can easily receive calls, listen to music and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. The device features a magnetic closure which...

Oct, 2014

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