Gear S2 3Gby Samsung
PROS
- The addition of a cellular connection to the Gear S2 means you don't need your phone nearby to send and receive calls and texts.
- It includes GPS, which is useful for tracking location and mapping runs.
- It's attractive and easy to use.
CONS
- Cellular carriers charge an additional $5 to $10 per month to use the service.
- Battery life is short and gets shorter when you use the watch's cellular connection.
- Notifications beyond calls and texts require that you have a phone nearby.
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LIST PRICE$300
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$234.99Buy
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Name | Gear S2 3G | Apple Watch | LG Watch Urbane | Gear S2 | Gear S |
Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple | LG | Samsung | Samsung |
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List Price | $300 | $349 | $350 | $300 | $200 |
I've been on the hunt for my perfect smartwatch for a couple years. The Apple Watch is close, but the lack of GPS and self-contained cellula…
I've been on the hunt for my perfect smartwatch for a couple years. The Apple Watch is close, but the lack of GPS and self-contained cellular service keep it from perfection. These are both functions that are available in the Samsung Gear S2 and once again Samsung is beating Apple to the punch.
[F]or the most part it works absolutely seamlessly. However, considering most of us now always have our phones with us anyway, I'm not sure …
[F]or the most part it works absolutely seamlessly. However, considering most of us now always have our phones with us anyway, I'm not sure it's worth paying nearly another £300 for unless you're a serious fitness fanatic.
Naturally the whole reason to buy the eSIM-toting 3G version of the Gear S2 is the extra freedom a mobile connection affords you. It’s great…
Naturally the whole reason to buy the eSIM-toting 3G version of the Gear S2 is the extra freedom a mobile connection affords you. It’s great if you need to leave your phone on charge when stepping out of the office for a while, safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss any important calls or notifications,...
See, that's the thing: I always have my phone on me. Why would I ever leave home without it? There's no way I'd rely on my watch as a phone.…
See, that's the thing: I always have my phone on me. Why would I ever leave home without it? There's no way I'd rely on my watch as a phone. And, that, ultimately, is the problem with the Gear S2 -- and maybe the whole idea of a standalone "watch phone."
And, perhaps the biggest issue, the S2’s battery life is deplorably short when it is relying on a cellular connection. Go for a long run and…
And, perhaps the biggest issue, the S2’s battery life is deplorably short when it is relying on a cellular connection. Go for a long run and try to play music, track your activity, and send or receive a few messages and it might not be alive when you’re done.
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