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Avg. price in UK: ~£180
Avg. price in US: ~$200
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 3.5 days
Screen size: 1.84 inch

Samsung Gear Fit review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.1

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6.8

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Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
9.0
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
1.2
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
1.3
Battery life
6.4
Kids
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30.0%
1.3
Battery life
25.0%
7.0
Weight
20.0%
9.0
ATM rating
15.0%
10
Screen size
10.0%
9.6
Price

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The Samsung Gear Fit is a hybrid fitness tracker and smartwatch featuring a distinctive 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen with a 432x128 resolution and an IP67 dust and water resistance rating. It comes equipped with a built-in optical heart rate monitor, pedometer, and sleep tracking sensors, all housed in a lightweight 27g body powered by a 210mAh battery providing approximately 3 to 4 days of use. Main pros include its vibrant, high-contrast display, comfortable interchangeable rubber bands, and the ability to receive real-time smartphone notifications. However, it is limited by its strict compatibility with only select Samsung Galaxy devices, the lack of an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, and a vertical screen orientation that can sometimes make reading text awkward.

Technical Specifications of Samsung Gear Fit

Overall score

7.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

6.7

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

7.1

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

8.0

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

9.0

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

5.7

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

4.4

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

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Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

7.8

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Design & Durability

6.9

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

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Samsung Gear Fit vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Samsung Gear Fit better than the average fitness tracker?

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0.8 inch larger screen size
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.1.84 inch vs 1.04 inch
90.9% larger battery capacity
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (210 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=100 mAh
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (210 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.210 mAh vs 110 mAh
Touchscreen
Samsung Gear Fit has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Phone finder support
Samsung Gear Fit supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
What it is: Helps locate a connected smartphone.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Color display
Samsung Gear Fit has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
What it is: Displays full color visuals.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
Branded damage-resistant glass
Samsung Gear Fit uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
What it is: Shows whether the display uses a named reinforced glass brand instead of unspecified screen protection.
When it matters: When scratch resistance and long-term display protection matter for everyday wear.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
Low power mode
Samsung Gear Fit supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
What it is: Operates in energy-saving mode.
When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Samsung Gear Fit supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Samsung Gear Fit supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Built-in route tracker
Samsung Gear Fit supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
90.9% larger battery capacity
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (210 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
Low power mode
Samsung Gear Fit supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
0.8 inch larger screen size
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
Touchscreen
Samsung Gear Fit has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Color display
Samsung Gear Fit has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
Branded damage-resistant glass
Samsung Gear Fit uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
Phone finder support
Samsung Gear Fit supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Samsung Gear Fit supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Calendar sync
Samsung Gear Fit supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.8% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
1 more physical buttons
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
Tracks calorie intake
Samsung Gear Fit supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Water intake tracking
Samsung Gear Fit supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

Why is Samsung Gear Fit worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No automatic activity detection
Samsung Gear Fit does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No exercise tagging
Samsung Gear Fit does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
6.5 days shorter battery life
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (3.5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
source range 3-4 days.
0.5 hours longer charging time
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
Lower screen resolution
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (432x128 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
Not compatible with iOS
Samsung Gear Fit is not compatible with iOS, while the average fitness tracker is. 96.7% of fitness trackers are compatible with iOS.
No stopwatch
Samsung Gear Fit does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
49 m lower waterproof depth rating
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (1 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
Limited ip rating
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IP67 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.
16.6 mm greater height
Samsung Gear Fit is taller than the average fitness tracker (57.4 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
8% heavier
Samsung Gear Fit is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
0.95 mm thicker design
Samsung Gear Fit is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
Thermal alerts can begin above 35 C.
Ads in app
Samsung Gear Fit shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
6.5 days shorter battery life
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (3.5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
source range 3-4 days.
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >5 days
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (3.5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.3.5 days vs 10 days
No automatic activity detection
Samsung Gear Fit does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.
Importance: MEDIUM
Samsung Gear Fit does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No exercise tagging
Samsung Gear Fit does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
0.5 hours longer charging time
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full charge.
When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.
Importance: MEDIUM
Samsung Gear Fit has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.2 hours vs 1.5 hours
49 m lower waterproof depth rating
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (1 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
What it is: Maximum depth the device can withstand underwater.
When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=50 m
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (1 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.1 m vs 50 m
Limited ip rating
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IP67 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.
What it is: Dust and water resistance classification according to IP standards.
When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IP67 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.IP67 vs IP68
Not compatible with iOS
Samsung Gear Fit is not compatible with iOS, while the average fitness tracker is. 96.7% of fitness trackers are compatible with iOS.
What it is: Compatible with iOS devices.
When it matters: When the tracker will live with an iPhone and you need to know whether key features work properly in that Apple setup.
Importance: LOW
Samsung Gear Fit is not compatible with iOS, while the average fitness tracker is. 96.7% of fitness trackers are compatible with iOS.
2.57x more expensive
Samsung Gear Fit is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).
Samsung Gear Fit is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).£180 vs £70

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What customers like about Samsung Gear Fit?

Sleek and stylish curved Super AMOLED display that offers vibrant colors and deep blacks
Lightweight and comfortable design that is often unnoticed after half an hour of wear
Effective integration of smartwatch notifications (calls, texts, and alerts)
Includes a built-in heart rate monitor and basic coaching tips for a healthy lifestyle
Dust and water-resistant (IP67) for basic protection against the elements
Interchangeable straps allowing for color customization

What customers dislike about Samsung Gear Fit?

Software requires managing multiple apps (Gear Fit Manager and S Health) for full data viewing
Inconsistent tracking accuracy, particularly with the pedometer and sleep monitor, which often require manual activation
The vertical screen orientation can make reading longer notifications awkward on the wrist
Lack of an ambient light sensor, requiring manual brightness adjustments for outdoor use
Higher price point compared to dedicated fitness trackers with similar or better sensor accuracy

Expert reviews

hardwarezone.com.sg

06/05/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review - Pretty Face | HardwareZone Singapore

Samsung Gear Fit Review Summary The Samsung Gear Fit is a lightweight, stylish wearable device featuring a gorgeous 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display that naturally wraps around the wrist. It is comfortable to wear due to its pliable rubber strap, 27g overall weight, and IP67 water and dust resistance. Running on a dedicated real-time operating system (RTOS), the device provides...Read more

phonearena.com

02/05/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review - PhoneArena

The Samsung Gear Fit is a lightweight, futuristic crossover device between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker that features an impressive 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display, offering rich colors and deep contrast. Operating on a barebones real-time operating system (RTOS), the device achieves a highly efficient 3-to-4-day battery life and supports a robust notification system...Read more

uk.pcmag.com

04/04/2014

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The review highlights several significant drawbacks, including a short battery life of roughly three days and a cumbersome software experience that requires two separate apps (Gear Fit Manager and S Health) to operate. Navigating the highly sensitive touch screen while in motion is difficult, often requiring users to stop their activity to adjust settings. Additionally, key fitness...Read more

pocket-lint.com

10/07/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review

The Samsung Gear Fit is a hybrid device that successfully balances the features of a notifications-focused smartwatch with a compact fitness tracker, wrapped in a premium design with a metal frame and a vibrant, 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen display. Operating on Samsung's Real Time OS (RTOS), it provides a smooth, fluid, and highly customizable interface that allows...Read more

forbes.com

22/06/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review: A Combined Fitness Band And Stylish Smartwatch For Your Galaxy Smartphones

Ewan Spence's Forbes review defines the Samsung Gear Fit as a successful, stylish hybrid blending fitness tracking with smartwatch functionality, featuring a curved Super AMOLED screen and an accurate, yet non-continuous, heart rate monitor. Key advantages include its accelerometer-based movement tracking, superior heart rate sensor over the Galaxy S5, and its role as a functional...Read more

slashgear.com

13/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review

The Samsung Gear Fit is an eye-catching smartwatch/fitness band hybrid featuring a unique, beautiful 1.84-inch curved full-color AMOLED touchscreen display that makes traditional smartwatches look pedestrian. It features an IP67 water- and dust-resistant body, a discreet vibration motor for wrist notifications, and an interchangeable rubber strap system. The device effectively...Read more

cnet.com

07/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review: Curved-screen fitness smartwatch one step short

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trustedreviews.com

25/02/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review

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irishtimes.com

02/05/2014

Review: Samsung Gear Fit

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livescience.com

28/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit: Smartwatch Review | Live Science

The Live Science review of the Samsung Gear Fit highlights a device that effectively bridges the gap between a standalone fitness tracker and a mini-smartphone companion, praised for its sleek design, vibrant curved AMOLED screen, and customizability. However, the device is restricted to Samsung Galaxy devices, and the review notes a counterintuitive user experience and a need for...Read more

dcrainmaker.com

16/04/2014

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t3.com

15/04/2014

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The T3 Samsung Gear Fit review highlights the wearable as an innovative hybrid device that attempts to bridge the gap between a standard fitness band and a smartwatch. Its absolute standout feature is the gorgeous 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen, which provides vibrant color, exceptional brightness in direct sunlight, and a customizable interface. Weighing a mere 27 grams...Read more

expertreviews.co.uk

14/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review

The Samsung Gear Fit is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness band featuring a gorgeous, curved 1.84-inch OLED touchscreen display that is sharp and easily readable in bright sunlight. Running on Samsung's simplified custom operating system, the device excels at core smart functionalities, offering seamless music controls and a highly comprehensive notification system that pushes...Read more

theguardian.com

11/04/2014

Samsung Gear 2 and Gear Fit review: smartwatches on the up

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pcmag.com

08/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review

The PCMag review characterizes the Samsung Gear Fit as a hybrid device featuring a vibrant, curved AMOLED screen and excellent smartwatch notification implementation, though it suffers from a, short battery life and high screen sensitivity. While praised for its attractive design and functional activity tracking, the wearable is limited by its strict requirement for a Samsung Galaxy...Read more

futurezone.at

22/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review: More Fashion Than Fitness

The Samsung Gear Fit is a sleek hybrid wearable priced at €199 that blends the aesthetics of a fashion accessory with basic smartwatch and fitness tracker functions. It stands out for its lightweight 27-gram design, comfortable curved form factor, and a brilliant 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display that remains easily readable under direct sunlight. Operating on a real-time...Read more

computerbild.de

26/02/2014

Samsung Gear Fit: Colorful smartwatch - COMPUTER BILD

The Samsung Gear Fit is a colorful fitness smartwatch that balances health tracking with smartphone connectivity. The wearable stands out positively for its vibrant, curved Super AMOLED display, which offers an eye-catching design that fits naturally around the wrist. Users can smoothly swipe through menus to check emails, view digital notifications, control music, and read the...Read more

chip.de

25/08/2014

Samsung Gear Fit (Fitness Tracker) Review - CHIP", "Samsung Gear Fit (Fitness Tracker) Test - CHIP

The Samsung Gear Fit stands out as a highly accurate fitness tracker featuring a vibrant, curved AMOLED display with a sharp 128 x 432 pixel resolution that supports both portrait and landscape modes. In laboratory testing, its step-counting precision is exceptional, showing a deviation of fewer than four steps over a fixed distance]. Priced around 170 Euros, it offers robust...Read more

frandroid.com

10/07/2015

Samsung Gear Fit review: A smart band like no other

The Samsung Gear Fit is a hybrid smartwatch and fitness tracker that features a highly impressive 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen display (432x128 pixels). Operating on a smooth, proprietary RTOS system with an ARM Cortex M4 processor, the device offers excellent software stability and responsive performance without any noticeable lag. Key design advantages include its...Read more

lemondenumerique.ouest-france.fr

02/09/2014

Samsung Gear Fit – Screen, apps and conclusion

The Samsung Gear Fit is described as a hybrid device featuring a, high-quality, curved Super AMOLED touchscreen that offers excellent visibility, comfort, and IP67 water resistance. It provides real-time notifications, media controls, and heart-rate monitoring, blending smartwatch aesthetics with fitness tracking capabilities. However, the review highlights significant limitations,...Read more

dailymotion.com

22/05/2014

Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit review - Dailymotion", "Testing the Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit - Dailymotion

The Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit review highlights a sleek, hybrid wearable that blends the core elements of a smartwatch with an activity tracker. The most prominent feature of this device is its gorgeous, elongated 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen display, which offers deep blacks, vibrant colors, sharp text, and a natural contour around the wrist. Operating on a smooth,...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

03/05/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review: Beyond the Super AMOLED Screen

Overview and Key Features The Samsung Gear Fit is an innovative fitness tracker that stands out primarily due to its striking 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display, which delivers exceptional brightness, fluid navigation, and extensive background customization options. Functioning in tandem with Samsung's S Health and Gear Fit Manager applications, the device tracks daily steps,...Read more

01net.com

25/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review: A successful design that makes you forget its early flaws

The 01net.com review of the Samsung Gear Fit highlights it as an innovative hybrid device that bridges the gap between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker, primarily praised for its striking design and lightweight form factor. Weighing just 27 grams, its standout feature is a beautiful, curved AMOLED touchscreen display that contours comfortably to the user's wrist and delivers...Read more

phonandroid.com

23/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review: The Fitness Tracker - PhonAndroid

The Samsung Gear Fit is a lightweight, 27-gram fitness tracker and smartwatch hybrid featuring a highly praised 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display (432 x 128 pixels) that provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent outdoor visibility. Operating on Samsung's proprietary RTOS rather than Android or Tizen, the device delivers a reasonable battery life of about two days under...Read more

xatakandroid.com

13/06/2014

Samsung Gear Fit video review - Xataka Android

The Xataka Android video analysis reviews the Samsung Gear Fit as an innovative personal quantifier that bridges the gap between a standard fitness band and a smartwatch. A standout feature highlighted in the review is its vibrant, curved AMOLED color touchscreen display, which seamlessly contours to the wrist and offers rich visuals. Functioning as a direct companion to Samsung’s S...Read more

tuexperto.com

07/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review: We tested it

The Tuexperto review of the Samsung Gear Fit highlights its striking design, featuring an innovative curved touchscreen and strong battery life lasting three to four days. Pros include a lightweight, aesthetic build with a vibrant display and useful fitness tracking features like a heart rate monitor and pedometer. YouTube · The primary drawback is the restricted compatibility, as...Read more

wired.it

04/06/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review - Wired Italy", "Testing the Samsung Gear Fit - Wired Italy

The Wired Italia review evaluates the Samsung Gear Fit as a visually appealing hybrid device that sits perfectly between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker. On the positive side, the wearable is exceptionally lightweight at just 27 grams and boasts a stunning, brilliant 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED display that offers excellent contrast and outdoor visibility. It delivers highly...Read more

tuttoandroid.net

09/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit Review - TuttoAndroid

The Samsung Gear Fit is a hybrid wearable device reviewed by TuttoAndroid that bridges the gap between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch. Priced at 199 euros, the device runs on the Tizen operating system and stands out for its elegant, lightweight design that conforms comfortably to the wrist. Key hardware features include a 1.84-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen, Bluetooth...Read more

dday.it

23/06/2014

Getting fit with the Samsung Gear Fit: Our hands-on experience

The Samsung Gear Fit is a specialized fitness tracker designed to monitor daily activity, sleep patterns, and intensive workout sessions when synced with the S Health app. During a week-long trial, the device stood out for its highly vibrant, curved display with excellent touch responsiveness, an integrated heart rate monitor, and a built-in pedometer. It is notably versatile,...Read more

androidplanet.nl

06/05/2014

Gear Fit video review: A closer look at Samsung's fitness band

The Android Planet video review scores the Samsung Gear Fit a 5.5 out of 10, concluding that while it serves as an attractive tech gadget, it falls short as both a dedicated fitness tracker and a functional smartwatch. On the positive side, the review highly praises its lightweight 27-gram design and comfortable, adjustable rubber strap, which is IP67 dust- and water-resistant for...Read more

smarthealth.live

22/05/2014

Review: Samsung Gear Fit - Smarthealth

The SmartHealth review of the Samsung Gear Fit (€199.99) portrays it as a visually striking, highly customizable gadget that functions as a blend between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker, primarily suited for tech enthusiasts rather than hardcore athletes. Tested alongside a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, its standout pros include a beautiful, eye-catching curved OLED display that...Read more

intogadgets.nl

08/01/2022

Samsung Gear Fit Review - IntoGadgets", "Samsung Gear Fit: A Review by IntoGadgets

The Samsung Gear Fit is an innovative hybrid wearable that balances the design elements of a smartwatch with the functionalities of a fitness tracker. Its most commendable features are its sleek design, lightweight build, and excellent wearing comfort, which easily fits both large and small wrists. The device features a vibrant, curved display that supports both horizontal and...Read more

androidplanet.nl

14/04/2014

Samsung Gear Fit review: a beautiful but pricey experiment

The Android Planet review of the Samsung Gear Fit highlights it as a visually striking but functionally compromised wearable that attempts to bridge the gap between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker. Its absolute standout feature is the gorgeous 1.84-inch curved AMOLED touchscreen (432x128 resolution), which makes the device look premium, thin, and lightweight on the wrist....Read more

portablegear.nl

21/05/2014

Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit review - PortableGear

The PortableGear review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit as a visually appealing wearable with a bright, curved Super AMOLED display and versatile, swappable bands. Commendable battery life and comfortable, stylish design are noted as key pros, bridging the gap between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch. However, the review does not recommend the device due to significant...Read more

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