Samsung s gear 2 classic
It’s responsive to every poke and swipe and still big enough to make mis-taps a rare thing. You don’t have to worry about sunny days either, as the screen is brilliantly bright, even on lower settings.Īs a touchscreen, the Gear S2’s display works perfectly too. You don’t need to twist your arm to see the watch face head-on. I also love the screen’s super-wide viewing angles, which means you can quickly glance at the watch as you’re typing or clutching a coffee to see the time or your latest notification. And as it’s a Super AMOLED panel, it’s also incredibly vibrant with strong contrast levels. The Gear S2’s 1.2-inch screen may be a bit more compact than rival displays (Moto 360 and Huawei Watch included), but that makes it all the sharper with a very crisp 301 pixels-per-inch. And both watches pack the same specs, so your preference will be dictated by the look and feel – or the fact that the Classic is £50 more expensive than the standard Gear. While the Gear S2 looks like your typical smartwatch, with a joined-on strap and rather plain design, the Gear S2 Classic stands out with a more traditional appearance. Personally, I prefer the design of the Gear S2 Classic compared with Samsung’s Gear S2. So if you want to add a splash of colour, it’s easy enough to do.
That strap adds an extra air of class to Samsung’s watch, but can also be quickly and easily removed (provided you don’t bite all of your fingernails to bits) and swapped for any standard 20mm affair. The screen is tough enough to take some abuse too, while the Gear S2’s water resistance means you can keep it on in the shower or pool – although the leather strap may spoil. Despite taking a bit of a battering, the glossy surfaces are still scratch-free and looking pretty (although they do get smudged quite easily with finger grease). And while it’s still quite chunky, the Gear S2 is light enough (42g) that you’ll barely feel it on your wrist.Īfter a solid week of wear, that stainless steel body and the circular screen still aren’t showing any signs of fatigue.
Samsung’s wearable is one of the smallest of recent times with a dinky 1.2-inch screen, which means it looks good even on dainty wrists.
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Like other big smartwatches right now (check out our full Moto 360 and Huawei Watch reviews), the Gear S2 Classic sports a shiny stainless steel finish. Well, after a week of rocking the Gear S2 Classic, I can happily say that it’s one of the best watches I’ve tested in those two years, standing up well to rivals like the Moto 360 as well as Apple’s Watch – although it isn’t perfect. Samsung was one of the first manufacturers to start churning out smartwatches, over two years ago now, which means that the Korean giant has had plenty of time to perfect its wearable tech.