Reviewers Liked
- Sleek design
- Great display
- Rotating bezel
- Good battery life
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Weak app selection
- Voice controls are slow and limited
- Expensive
Samsung Gear S2
The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch has great software and a thoughtful design going for it, but a paltry app selection and finicky voice recognition hold it back.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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8.6
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I love most everything about the Gear S2, but I absolutely cannot recommend it — not at all. I had severe connectivity issues, and it appears that I'm not the only person. Aside from losing connection or slow connection, if the watch ever dies...
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