Samsung Gear S2 and S2 classic hands-on: Samsung at IFA 2015

03 September, 2015
Samsung’s freshly announced Gear S2 smartwatch has piqued our interest ever since we caught a first glimpse of its circular display and sleek UI several months ago. The Tizen OS wearable device made made a brief cameo at the Samsung Galaxy Note5 launch event last month, followed by its official debut a couple of days ago.

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  • Not a fanboy
  • Ibx
  • 12 Sep 2015

In the video at 1.20 the watch lags

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    • AnonD-213026
    • t7X
    • 09 Sep 2015

    Seriously considering buying this thing. But... next year lol

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      • AnonD-438302
      • nFI
      • 08 Sep 2015

      I'm already the proud owner of a steel/sapphire Apple Watch, but this new Samsung looks like a worthy contender. Since the S6 phones, Samsung's design department have been really going for it. Only caveat with the Gear S2 is apps on Tizen. Maybe the one to watch (no pun intended!)

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        • Anonymous
        • FMY
        • 08 Sep 2015

        JD, 07 Sep 2015"But this is far better than the Apple crap." hah... morereally, have you seen the apple watch, it looks like one of those walt disney watches you used to get when you went to disney world. obviously targeted towards tweens.

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          • Anonymous
          • kt2
          • 08 Sep 2015

          JD, 07 Sep 2015"But this is far better than the Apple crap." hah... moreThis is so much nicer looking that the fugly iWatch that it's hilarious.

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            • JD
            • QJq
            • 07 Sep 2015

            techmad, 04 Sep 2015IMO, S2 Classic is the best looking smartwatch as of this d... more"S2 Classic is the best looking smartwatch as of this date." Ur sense of taste must be terrible then.....

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              • JD
              • QJq
              • 07 Sep 2015

              TheNeighbor, 04 Sep 2015Oh, wow!! Now, that's a smartwatch! Super AMOLED screen is ... more"But this is far better than the Apple crap." hahahahaha..... are u blind? Comparing all those perfectly crafted bands, general design, force touch screen and soooo on, sooo on of the Apple Watch with this smartwatch is like comparing Tag Heuer (Apple Watch) with G-Shock (Gear S2).... 2 different worlds.... Apple Watch is a design statement and jewelery where Gear S2 is still geeky looking accessory, even Classic version... Grow Up!

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                • Anonymous
                • 3Jn
                • 07 Sep 2015

                Anonymous, 03 Sep 2015lol, always on screen is nice for first 6 months, after tha... moreHello? The 2000s called, they want their burning plasma displays back...

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                  • Anonymous
                  • IWN
                  • 06 Sep 2015

                  Anonymous, 04 Sep 2015my watch has 3 years battery life. and doesn't need to be c... moreNokia phone also have 1 week battery life. U should be using that.

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                    • Abdelhakim
                    • fvJ
                    • 05 Sep 2015

                    Unless I have the option to attach a compatible silver metal strap to the silver watch, I'm not buying it.
                    The silicon straps looks awkward to me and the classic one looks like cheapo Chinese watches.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • XMF
                      • 05 Sep 2015

                      Anonymous, 04 Sep 2015my watch has 3 years battery life. and doesn't need to be c... moreyours is dumb watch... lol


                      if u havent any experience with smartwatch, just try once.... u ll love it

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                        • pt020
                        • n%g
                        • 05 Sep 2015

                        Rotating bezel is better idea than Apples crown...
                        But both watches are not my taste.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 4Jk
                          • 05 Sep 2015

                          I love the S2 classic! My only concern is that I hope it has 3g capabilities as well.

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                            • AnonD-222770
                            • p2P
                            • 05 Sep 2015

                            I'm in love with S2 classic !!

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                              • Question Boy
                              • LE{
                              • 04 Sep 2015

                              So using the E-SIM card can this watch be used as a stand alone device, without the need of a phone?

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                                • techmad
                                • Q18
                                • 04 Sep 2015

                                IMO, S2 Classic is the best looking smartwatch as of this date. The UI with the rotating bezel concept is simple, yet brilliant. Will eagerly wait to see performance and battery results.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 9xx
                                  • 04 Sep 2015

                                  Anonymous, 04 Sep 2015my gear fit has 3 days battery life, if this gear s2 has 2... moremy watch has 3 years battery life. and doesn't need to be charged. smart watch is just a kid's toy.

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                                    • AnonD-337028
                                    • 3p1
                                    • 04 Sep 2015

                                    ok thanks for coming bye to you too

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                                      • p-chan
                                      • U}}
                                      • 04 Sep 2015

                                      Best looking smartwatch so far imo, nice move samsung, like its design n ui, cool.

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                                        • DonT
                                        • 3Jn
                                        • 04 Sep 2015

                                        My god...this is ugly..... Sales will be extremely poor.... Bye bye Samsung