Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2386 reviews of Samsung Gear S3 Frontier. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the performance and reliability are generally positive. The usability and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative views about the software.

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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 S3 Frontier is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review: Lots of features, not enough apps

Samsung tried to squeeze a lot into the new Gear S3 Frontier, from an LTE radio to automatic fitness tracking to a form of Samsung Pay that works almost anywhere. In general, these whiz-bang features work well, while an excellent user interface makes...

Still has the best smartwatch interface ; Excellent performance ; Respectable battery life ; OLED display is bright and crisp

Not many good Tizen apps ; Automatic exercise tracking can be weird ; Will be too big for some

With the Gear S3 Frontier, Samsung did a commendable job building a wearable with a little something for everyone. The device still falls short in a lot of ways, including its overzealous automatic fitness tracking and a limited app selection, even...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Nick T. (phonearena.com)

Samsung Gear S3 frontier smartwatch review

I have a confession to make – I don't like watches. I don't like how they get bumped against doors and get caught in my clothes, I don't like how they remind me of school, where I had to instantly get from one class to another, I don't like the idea...

Battery can last several days per charge ; Resists water, dust, and shock ; Bright and good-looking display ; Standard 22-mm wrist band can be easily exchanged ; Simple, easy to use interface with convenient rotating bezel ; Samsung Pay support

Activity tracking capabilities could be improved ; Limited selection of third-party apps ; Limited compatibility with non-Samsung phones, still no iPhone support ; Samsung Gear companion app can be buggy

Last year’s Gear S2 was already a great smartwatch. While a little rough around the edges, it set the bar high for what was expected out of a wearable – great performance, ease of use, long battery life, to name a few examples. Because of this, the...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Review: Why It's (Almost) the Best Smartwatch

With its slick and durable design, GPS and optional LTE, the Gear S3 Frontier has all the makings of the best smartwatch ever — if only it had more apps.

, Gear S3 Frontier's biggest downside is that there simply aren't enough apps. Plus, the inability to check even sports scores or Facebook messages without your phone makes the S3 Frontier more frustrating than it should be. This is the best Android...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Review: Samsung’s best smartwatch, just got better

When I reviewed the Gear S2 last year, I thought it was one of the better smartwatches on the market. Partly because Samsung design their Tizen OS to be a great operating system for smartwatches and wearables. And the same holds true that the Gear S3...

The display on the Gear S3 looks great, it is bright enough to look at when outside. It has a 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 and 278 ppi. It has the option to be Always On and is being protected by Corning Gorilla...

If you are looking for one of best Tizen smartwatches or even just the best Samsung smartwatch, then look no further than the Gear S3. I would recommend getting the Gear S3 Frontier, it looks much nicer and has a better feel. For some, the Gear S3...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : By Michael Simon (greenbot.com)

Gear S3 Frontier review: A big, bold move to establish smartwatch dominance

Samsung has always wanted to put a smartphone on your wrist. With its latest effort, it mostly succeeds.

Rotating bezel looks good and works great ; Built-in LTE makes it phone independent ; Samsung Pay works at MST terminals

Size will be too big for some wrists ; App support lacking ; Battery life could be an issue for some users

The Gear S3 Frontier is a great-looking smartwatch that truly lets you leave your phone at home.

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Joe Osborne (techradar.com)

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review

Well connected for the sporty types

Rugged, waterproof design ; LTE radio ; Always-on display ; Strong battery life

May be too large for some

The Gear S3 Frontier looks to be Samsung's best active wearable yet, but also its biggest. The size may be divisive, but no one will question this smartwatch's style and capability.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review

We were at IFA 2016 in Berlin to go hands-on with the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier. Does Korea's finest manage to improve its Gear range with a larger screen and 4G? Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review.

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)

Samsung Gear S3 review: A chunky but top-notch smartwatch

A brilliant smartwatch with seriously impressive battery life, great design and software; the best alternative to the Apple Watch Series 2

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

No other smart watch manufacturer has risked more to create and iterate new features and functionality than Samsung. Since it introduced the Galaxy Gear years ago it has gone from supporting Google android Wear to it's proprietary Tizen OS. Through the...

Battery life is above average for a multi-functional smart watch and, after a week of use, I found that the Gear S3 Frontier could last a day and a half on a full-charge, not shabby at all for a smart watch that also features a GPS and a heart rate...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Lance Ulanoff (mashable.com)