Samsung Gear S2 Classic

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1201 reviews of Samsung Gear S2 Classic. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the performance and battery. The design and size are also appreciated, but there are some mixed reviews about the software.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Gear S2 Classic

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Samsung Gear S2 Classic from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

25% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic

The Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch upgrades the original with a sleek stainless steel case and a leather wristband, but the same drawbacks remain.

Sleek design. Sharp display. Unique rotating bezel. Intuitive UI.

Mediocre app selection. Weak voice recognition.

Conclusions The Samsung Gear S2 Classic is simply a sleeker version of the rubbery original. It looks and feels nice, and Tizen is easier to navigate than any other smartwatch OS. Unfortunately, the Classic also suffers from the same issues as its...

Jan, 2016

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic (black)

Samsung's Gear S2 debuted last year at at the IFA show in late August. It's a safe bet that the Gear S3 unveiling could happen at the same show this year. In the meantime, earlier this year, Samsung introduced the Samsung Gear S2 3G -- a close copy of...

The Gear S2 has an eye-catching design, a clever rotating bezel that's actually useful, beautiful display, solid health tracking and slightly better battery life than other high-end smartwatches. Plus, it works with a variety of Android phones.

Fewer available apps or seamless connected services than Android Wear and Apple Watch; no speakerphone; S-Voice commands work, but not as well as they could; not compatible with iPhone.

Samsung's newest smartwatch reinvents itself with a whole new look and feel to create one of the best-designed wrist gadgets around -- but it still lacks the apps to set it above the competition.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic

IFA 2015 Show News - Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatches : Samsung Electronics announced the Gear S2 smartwatch collection, the company's latest offering as a result of many years of progressive innovation in the wearables category. Introduced in two...

A variety of apps optimized for the Gear S2’s circular user interface will be available at launch. Through open collaboration with developers and partners, Samsung is continuing to enrich its wearable ecosystem and provide users with a more optimized...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Liu Hongzuo (hardwarezone.com)

In pictures: Samsung Gear S2 Classic in 18K Rose Gold

We check out if the Rose Gold smartwatch is a worthy smart timepiece with premium build quality, or if it's a dud chasing the Rose Gold trend. What do you think?

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Sayan (gizbot_com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic First Impression: A Time Wear that looks Premium and works smarter

Is the Samsung Gear S2 Classic the perfect smartwatch available in the market? Let's find out!

Traditonal Watch Like Look ; premium Build ; Rotatable Bezel Interface ; Samsung Pay support

No Support for iOS and Windows ; Not So Premium Leather Band ; Tad Smaller Display

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : James Lu (hardwarezone.com)

Samsung Gear S2 and S2 Classic Review: This is how you make a round smartwatch

There are plenty of round smartwatches on the market. But what makes them different from square watches? Nothing, the round face is all for show. The Gear S2 is different. It fully embraces its round design, from its rotating bezel all the way through...

Stylish and elegant design ; Good build quality ; Intuitive rotating bezel for UI navigation ; Gorgeous Super AMOLED display ; Good battery life

Limited number of apps ; Some voice control issues

The Gear S2 is well-designed, stylish, innovative, elegant and easy to use. It has the best display I've seen on a smartwatch and it has, by far, the most natural and intuitive way of interacting with your smartwatch so far. It's the best round-faced...

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Joe Osborne Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic review

And now, new colors to get excited about...

Classy, understated design ; Unique, clever rotating bezel ; Works with all Android 4.4 phones

Some features still Samsung-only ; Lack of apps

Where the Samsung Gear S2 proper proves the concept for the firm's impressive sixth – yes, its sixth – take on the smartwatch, the Gear S2 Classic proves it can make a chic watch you'll honestly want to buy.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic now comes in real rose gold or platinum, and here they are - Pocket-lint

Samsung has introduced two new models to its Gear S2 Classic smartwatch range and we managed to get some hands-on fondling time with them both ahead of

As smartwatches go, the Gear S2 Classic devices have always been lookers, but the new special edition models take that up a notch and genuinely look at feel expensive.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic hands-on: Ultimate style with all the smarts

Samsung has ramped up its design game for the Galaxy S6 already, now it's doing the same with its smartwatches. The Gear S2 Classic is the premium version of its latest Gear S2 smartwatch. The Samsung Gear S2 Classic is a giant leap forward for...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Review: In Depth

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Review: We review this smart and unique Tizen smartwatch, which boasts an intuitive dial interface and a vibrant Super AMOLED screen....

Bright, brilliant sAMOLED screen ; Slick interface ; Bezel control ; Decent battery life

Maps glitches ; Expensive

Samsung’s Gear S2 Classic is one of the best wearables of 2015, boasting slick design, a smart and intuitive interface and perfectly tuned controls. Aside from a couple of little issues such as frustrating mapping, the Tizen OS is a solid alternative...

Nov, 2015

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