Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Gear S2

Good

• ✓Extremely well made
• ✓Intuitive interface
• ✓Rotating bezel ring for navigation
• ✓IP68 dust and waterproof rating
• ✓Excellent display

Bad

• ✕Connectivity issues
• ✕Limited Tizen apps

Release date and Price

The Samsung Gear S2 release date in the US was October 2, 2015. The Gear S2 price depends on the model: the basic model (Gear S2) costs US$299, the Gear S2 Classic sits at US$349.

Samsung Gear S2 design and build quality

The Samsung Gear S2 actually comes in three different versions: the standard Gear S2, the Gear S2 Classic and the Gear S2 3G. Our Gear S2 review focuses on the regular, sporty-looking Gear S2, and the more traditional-looking Gear S2 Classic. The Gear S2 3G looks the same as the standard Gear S2. On the inside, all three devices are basically identical, except that the Gear S2 3G has an e-SIM and speaker for making calls, GPS, and a 20 percent larger battery than the others (300 mAh vs 250 mAh).