Samsung updates every year not only smartphones, but also wearable gadgets. Interestingly, during latest update the Gear Fit2 has not changed generation or version number. And this is good. Still, Gear Fit2 Pro can not be called a revolutionary product. But owners of older versions should take a closer look. Perhaps the upgrade will justify itself, despite the many similarities.

For the first time, Samsung is offering the Gear Fit2 Pro, also aimed at swimmers. Unlike , which did not show convincing results in , new model is not just protected from dust and moisture ingress according to the IP68 standard. Samsung has also added the classification adopted for wristwatches - 5 ATM. There is a corresponding inscription indicating protection against moisture penetration up to 5 ATM according to the ISO 22810 standard.

Photo deceiving: Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro can be used without a smartphone thanks to offline GPS and Spotify

But you will also have to pay well. The recommended price is 12.990 rubles or 229 euros, which is noticeably more expensive than the Gear Fit2, which can be purchased from 9.990 rubles. At the time of publication, the gadget has not yet appeared in Russian retail.

Actually 5 ATM is not enough for swimming

At IFA, we heard something completely different, and on the fitness website Samsung bracelet promises protection from water. In fact, there will be no problems with swimming, except that jumping into the water, diving, snorkeling and similar activities should be avoided.

Why is Samsung so controversial? According to the ISO 22810 standard, 5 ATM protection is only sufficient for everyday contact with water, i.e. when taking a shower, washing hands, etc. And only the next stage of certification, namely 10 ATM, provides protection when swimming in water.

Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro looks similar to its predecessor, except for the colors and bracelet

If we discard the updates of protection against moisture, hardware stuffing and the body, which is again plastic, almost nothing has changed. The fitness tracker still features a 1.5" curved Super AMOLED display with good readability and a resolution of 432 x 216 pixels, 512 MB of memory and 4 GB of storage. Sensors can detect acceleration, orientation in space, air pressure and heart rate. And thanks to GPS-module with GLONASS support, the bracelet accurately determines the user's location.There is no information about the SoC, except that the battery is indicated for the previous 200 mAh.The bracelet is charged using a complete station, power is supplied through two metal contacts.Samsung did not change the shape of the case, from below it is curved and wraps around the wrist, so it is comfortable to wear the bracelet.Also familiar are the two buttons on the right side to return or call up the main menu.Of the innovations, we note new colors: instead of black, pink and blue cases, black and black-red design are now available.The choice of color affects The black model has a simpler design, while the black and red Gear Fit2 Pro has a beautiful crystal pattern. are equipped with a fastening buckle. Note that Samsung offers Gear Fit2 Pro in sizes S and L. However, they differ only in the length of the removable wristbands of the proprietary standard.

Samsung has once again used the Tizen operating system. Compared to last year, there are a lot more apps now, but it's still far from the level of Android Wear or iOS. Samsung, in keeping with its focus on water sports, has installed a new swim tracking app, Speedo On, from industry expert Speedo. Thanks to the built-in sensors, the application can track the distance that the user has swum. Some people might be more interested in the Spotify app, which allows you to store music and playlists on the Gear Fit2 Pro that you can listen to without a connected smartphone. However, music can be downloaded to a fitness bracelet and through a companion application, after which it can also be listened to offline.

Of the innovations, we note water protection 5 ATM

Samsung has not changed the way the fitness bracelet works and the overall feature set. With a horizontal wipe you can switch between installed applications, a vertical gesture is used to navigate in the application. On the leftmost screen you can view notifications, the main screen provides access to music playback, display brightness and other important parameters.

The preinstalled tracking app differentiates between different sports and activities, and the auto-detection was more accurate than last year's test, but still not perfect. In particular, we were surprised by the low accuracy of measuring steps and heart rate. In the first case, the Gear Fit2 Pro often jumped up to 20% over the Gear Fit2 Pro, and in some cases up to 40%. At the very least, the accuracy of measuring steps and distance can be improved by using the built-in GPS receiver. But, as in the case of its predecessor, you will have to sacrifice time battery life. The fitness bracelet will have to be charged in nine hours. Without active satellite positioning with an average display brightness, we got a battery life of just under three days on a single charge. In practice, the fitness bracelet will have to be connected to charging every other day.

Left: Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro requires a companion app for full functionality. Right: If you want to take advantage of all the fitness features of the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro, you can't do without S Health and other apps.

Despite all the seeming independence, the Gear Fit2 Pro cannot be used without a smartphone if you need all the features. Through the companion app, available for Android and iOS, the firmware can be updated. The S Health app is required to process all received fitness data. In it, you can build visually understandable graphs, as well as compare the received data.

Conclusion

For Gear Fit2 Pro, everything that can be said about Gear Fit2 is true: Tizen and GPS module provide significant advantages over many competitors, but still are not an absolute justification for the purchase. More interesting to us seemed to be the ability to swim with the watch, as well as listen to music through Spotify offline.

However, swimming is not so easy. While Samsung's warranty and service claims differ from the information on the page, we recommend sailing with caution. It's not entirely clear why Samsung didn't play it safe and implement the same 10 ATM protection.

If you're willing to take the risk and need smartwatch-level features, then the Gear Fit2 Pro is fine. Only the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 will be better, but only for iPhone users. If you are ready to do without applications and other bonuses, then it is quite possible to take various fitness bracelets from Garmin. If you don't need a swim tracker, the Gear Fit2 is a reasonable alternative. Especially since this version You can find it much cheaper in sales. It is possible that the Gear Fit2 will get closer to the Pro level in terms of software support, but Samsung has not yet commented on this.

Gear Fit2 Pro differs little from its predecessor, so the preference new version fitness bracelets can only be given away in certain scenarios.

Advantages of Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro:

• GPS module
• Water ingress protection 5 ATM
• Good display
• Simple operation
• Spotify offline mode

Disadvantages of Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro:

• Does not always accurately identify sport or activity
• Not always accurately determines steps and heart rate
• Conflicting claims about water protection and warranty

1. thin lines
2. Color display
3. Convenient
4. Does not require Samsung phone support
5. Built-in GPS and heart rate monitor
6. Autonomous music player with Bluetooth streaming capability.

Minuses

1. No iOS support
2. Several apps or watch faces are available when starting the device
3. Narrow screen with small and often inconvenient resolution
4. Heart rate monitoring works intermittently

Summarizing the above, we can say that

Samsung's first attempt at the $149.00 Gear Fit on a Dell processor was an attractive and functional fitness tracker with a few annoying limitations in terms of functionality. And, perhaps, the main disadvantage was the fact that you need to use samsung phone Galaxy for correct operation devices. Samsung solved this problem, along with many others, only with the release of the Gear Fit2 ($179.99).

The latest fitness tracker model works correctly with any smartphone on Android based 4.4 or higher, or can work without a phone. The manufacturer has also added some useful features like built-in GPS and playlist sync from your phone, so you don't have to take your phone with you when you run.

And you can customize the tracker for yourself with downloadable apps and watch faces, although the functionality of a fitness tracker isn't quite as advanced as a smartwatch. All in all, the Samsung Gear Fit2 is a fitness tracker. high class, although users are still closer to the Fitbit Surge due to the thoughtful application and continuous heart rate monitoring function.

Design and Battery Life Sleek and more streamlined, though larger than the original, the $179.99 Fit2 features a 1.5-inch super-AMOLED curved touchscreen that sits flush with the body of the tracker, flowing seamlessly into the rubbery strap.

A small button to go back one position and application control buttons are located on the right (if you wear a fitness tracker on your left hand). It comes in black, blue, or pink with two strap sizes: small for 4.9" to 6.7" wrists and large for 6.1" to 8.3" wrists.

The strap has a small tab on one side and a series of holes on the other end. The strap secures to your wrist so you don't have to worry about losing your fitness tracker during an intense workout or run. The fastening mechanism, of course, is not as comfortable to wear as a strap with a conventional clasp. The tongue sometimes loosens, but the fitness tracker remains securely attached to the wrist.

While the device is very similar in design to the $249.99 Dell-based Microsoft Band 2, the Fit2 can be considered a significantly more comfortable fitness tracker. It barely feels on the hand, and in terms of weight it's comparable to the $119.99 FitBit Charge HR. Plus it has the same sleek body. It's also less bulky than the $109.99 Pebble Time, and less bulky.

The optical heart rate sensor below the display is pressed hard against the skin on your wrist while you are wearing the Gear Fit2. The bottom side of the tracker also has two points for connecting the contacts of the included Fit2 branded device for recharging in a horizontal position. At the same time, the tracker does not have ports for a wired connection.

According to Samsung, the Fit2 can last up to 4 days on a single charge. During testing, it turned out that it lasts for 3 days with moderate use of functions, and the built-in music player was not really very useful.

Like any good fitness tracker, the Fit2 is pretty solid. It has a decent rating of IP68, which means it can work when submerged in water to a depth of 5 feet for 30 minutes.

Interface

The tracker runs on Tizen OS, Samsung's open platform solution that the company has implemented specifically for Gear devices. In addition, it is the original Samsung Gear proprietary platform. At the same time, the Tizen OS is not directly implemented on Fit2, since the devices are compatible with Android-based devices, such as Android Wear, which, by the way, are also not without flaws.

You've probably heard about the problems with hybrid fitness trackers and smartwatches by now. As its own interface, the Fit2's Tizen OS is fairly easy to use, and navigating through the menus of fitness features and apps is intuitive. While the tracker is compatible with all devices running Android 4.4 or later, it is not compatible with iOS. It can also work as a standalone device, although this option significantly limits its functionality.

The Fit2 works great with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but getting it to fit the Google Nexus 6P takes some work. You need to install the Samsung Gear app on your phone to pair the Fit2 with Samsung's Health S app to complete the process. fine tuning devices.

Learn more about Samsung model Galaxy S7 Edge can be found here:

During this setup, you must also install two Android services to make sure the Fit2 syncs correctly with your phone for data transfer. V Galaxy phones everything is much simpler, since these services are already pre-installed, but Fit2 will work with other phones after manually adjusting them to the needs of the device. Tip for those non-Samsung Android phone users: If the Samsung Gear app freezes when trying to connect to Fit2, you may need to manually install health app S. This should work.

The 1.5-inch touch screen is bright, vibrant, and very responsive. The screen has a portrait orientation, which results in the numbers on the screen being a bit small, and the hours are sometimes displayed on top of the minutes. The shape of the screen makes the display of information a bit crowded, especially when displaying any large text; message notifications, in particular, are very much stretched.

Trackers and smart watches in terms of form factor from Apple have a clear advantage in terms of displaying information on a fairly wide screen. Data on the screen is easy to read, with the exception of exposure to direct sunlight, in this regard, screens made using E-Ink technology have a clear advantage.

Watch faces display time, steps, heart rate, weather, and more, depending on the watch face you choose. The Fit2 comes bundled with several fitness-focused watch faces that are customizable based on the user's basic needs.

Simplified watch faces, like those of a digital watch, allow for customization so that additional information can be displayed. By default, the digital clock displays pedometer data, but in the settings of the Samsung Gear app, you can change the pedometer to a weather widget.

The watch face of your choice is displayed every time you press one of the buttons on the tracker, or bring your wrist to your face (a very useful gesture). Swiping down on the screen opens a simple panel that displays Bluetooth data status and battery life, tracker control, screen brightness settings, and quick access to the Fit2's music player.

If you swipe left from the watch face, a panel will open displaying notifications that you received from the connected phone or the tracker itself. The notification history is presented in the form of colorful icons indicating whether the notification was received by email or a text message, phone call, fitness update, or something else.

Clicking on the notification displays several words of the message (if it is a text or an address Email), which can be scrolled by swiping up or down on the screen. If this is a message that can be replied to, a form will open at the bottom of the screen to reply to the message. You can add your own replies through the Samsung Gear app as quick reply templates, but they are limited to 20 characters.

If you swipe right on the screen, the panel with Fit2 exercises will open. You can scroll through the data to see how far you've walked, how many flights of stairs you've climbed, or how many calories you've consumed. You can even add additional panels, focused on health metrics, for example, to monitor how much water and coffee you consume throughout the day.

Two physical buttons used only to return to the watch face and navigate backwards from various screens; control of other functions depends on the screen you have selected. Touch screen responds well, but not always perfectly exactly as needed. So, you can lightly swipe left and right to move between different fitness tasks, but the Fit2 sometimes confuses this gesture with a simple tap on the screen.

Application integration and standalone functionality

Apps and watch faces are available through the Samsung Gear app and the Samsung Galaxy Store. The most useful apps available for the update were Samsung's stopwatch and timer. In addition, you'll find at least 3 Fit2 watchface apps from an unknown developer, as well as a few extras like a weather widget or Asphalt 6-themed watch faces that are clearly designed for Samsung Gear's round smartwatches rather than the Fit2's narrow, rectangular screen.

The weather widget watch face installs without problems, but the Fit2 can only display part of the watch face. Perhaps this is a developer bug. Watch faces and apps for the Fit2 have already begun to slowly appear in the Galaxy Store, so we should hope for a stable update of watch faces, firmware and apps in the near future.

You can also use the Gear app to send tracks directly to the Fit2 in order to use the tracker as a standalone music player. It requires a separate connection to your Bluetooth headphones, even when connected to your smartphone.

The Fit2 has 4GB of internal memory, but about half comes from Tizen OS and other system software; the rest can be used for music, or for additional applications and download watch faces. You can set the fitness tracker's player to jump to albums, artists, and playlists, making it a little more flexible than a regular media player for listening to music in a haphazard manner.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 review (video):

The Fit2 also supports Spotify, but not for streaming music directly from your watch to your headphones. This is a kind of control system that works in conjunction with Spotify through your smartphone, which is used to stream music to headphones via Bluetooth.

The Spotify app under Fit2 displays album art, and searches tracks by library, albums and songs. It can also play music from auto-generated workout playlists on the Spotify app. However, you cannot browse other music or search for service tracks directly from Fit2.

You can also use the Fit2 without a smartphone, and it remains a near full-featured device.

Obviously, notifications, music downloads, and data syncing don't work when the tracker is in phone-free mode, but it still lets you do a lot more.

So, fitness elements, including the heart rate monitor, are still available when not connected to the phone, along with a plethora of settings and customization options. It works like a fully functional smart watch with the ability to set the time on the display either manually or via the touch screen.

Fitness Specifications

Samsung has loaded the Fit2 with a variety of sensors, including a pedometer, GPS, and a heart rate monitor. Most of these sensors work automatically depending on the active watch face or open fitness panel. They also automatically determine what you are doing at any given time.

Fit2 clearly tracks when you're jogging and when you're exercising on the elliptical. If you sit for a long time or take no action, the tracker will send you a notification in the form of a vibration or sound signal about what you've been up to. These notifications can always be turned off if desired.

With built-in GPS, Fit2 can track your walks or morning runs. The tracker will not track your location when it automatically detects that you are exercising or doing some activity, you need to enter your location manually.

Once you enter your activity type and exercise duration, Fit2 will start tracking your activities as soon as you press the Start button. While the Fit2 is logging your location and showing you the route, you can set your own route by syncing it with the map data on your smartphone. After that, you will get very detailed and accurate data.

The heart rate monitor takes a few seconds to measure your heart rate and is not continuous like the FitBit Charge HR. The Fit2 will automatically record and track your heart rate when you're stationary, but when you're active, you'll need to take small breaks to let the device log your heart rate data.

For the sake of experimentation, the Fit2 was worn with the FitBit Charge HR for long runs on the elliptical trainer, a few minutes of walking at a leisurely pace after a workout, and an equally long walk after the gym (with a few subway rides). The Fit2 pedometer is 50 steps apart from the FitBit pedometer. Heart rate readings were similar as well, within approximately 5 bpm. The Fit2 was a little less generous when it comes to counting flights of stairs compared to the Fitbit.

You can check out the specifications of the FitBit Charge HR here:

conclusions

Gear Fit2 demonstrates how far Samsung has come in the field of fitness trackers. Fit 2 is much better than its predecessor among devices of the same price category, in particular, improvements are observed in terms of battery life of the device. However, if we talk about this tracker as a replacement for a full-featured smartwatch, then it is worth noting that in terms of functionality, this tracker falls short of the smartwatch bar in terms of reliability.

Design, screen, built-in player, many sensors

Minuses

Price, autonomy, screen

Review

Specially indicated the screen in both pluses and minuses. The screen is spectacular, eye-catching, the sensor works without problems, due to the roundness it causes a "wow effect". But, at the same time, he strives to catch on to everything around: clothes, the door jamb, the edge of the table, the car door, etc. You are very afraid of scratching, but you can’t find films on it on a free sale. Another downside is autonomy. When used with the included sensors (pulse, GPS, etc.), it will definitely not be enough for a day. And you can’t count on country trips for more than a day (without a power bank) with a bracelet. Yes, and his charger seems too flimsy. Of course, with such a screen and functionality, it’s a sin to complain, but I’m ready to sacrifice the weight of the device (large battery capacity) for the sake of performance. I bought this device instead of mi band 2. I did not regret it, because, indeed, positive emotions much more: it measures steps more accurately than Xiaomi, the ability to personalize the screen by setting the dial you like, since there are more than enough of them (both paid and free), there is a GPS sensor (you can track the route without taking your phone for a run / bike ride). I go to the pool, but I don’t dare to swim in it yet, and I swim mainly for pleasure, not for results. There are a lot of replacement straps on the famous Chinese site, the only thing is that the color of the main block at the bottom is red, I don’t know if it will be in harmony with other colors of the straps. The clasp of the native is more than reliable. It is possible to view messages of mail, SMS and instant messengers. Very convenient, because no need to constantly unlock your phone. There is a Navigator app in the store. but works in conjunction with the phone. I often travel long distances, but I don’t see the point in using the always-on bracelet to view the path, and even with a working phone. I keep hanging up the phone. 2 GB of free memory, on which you can upload music and listen, for example, while jogging with wireless headphones. I think this is a huge plus. Recently got out into nature, I connected wireless speaker JBL and surprised everyone by switching tracks and controlling the volume from a wristwatch. NFC is not needed here, Samsung Pay is installed on my Galaxy S9 plus, this is enough. With Apple watch, I think it makes no sense to compare, because. different price categories. Gear Fit 3 feel bulky on my hand and cost twice as much. For my needs, Gear Fit 2 Pro is more than enough. Definitely recommend to buy.

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A detailed review of the Samsung Gear fit 2 tracker: tests, live reviews. Is it worth buying a gadget in 2019?

Every year, manufacturers of equipment try to update lineups manufactured equipment, Samsung is no exception.

In 2018, she decided to approach the issue of product transformation in an extraordinary way.

She began her transformation with software smartwatch and released an improved Gear fit 2 Pro modification.

• Lightweight and compact in operation;
• Acts as a wrist accessory;
• Monitors the host's condition during training and daily life;
• Notifies about planned events;
• Announces incoming calls and SMS to your smartphone;
• Waterproof. This parameter allows you to calculate the amount of energy expended by athletes involved in water sports, such as swimming, surfing, diving, water polo;
• Meets the European standard MIL-STD-810G;
• Automatically sets the sport that the smartwatch wearer has decided to do;
• Replaces a wrist watch, displaying the date and time on the display.

The main difference between the Fit Pro 2 and the Samsung Gear fit 2 bracelet line is that the upgraded bracelet downloads apps directly from a certified store; withstands immersion under water up to 50 meters.

The fitness dial is embedded with proprietary Speedo software, from now on, owners on the display can track the speed, distance of the distance and heart rate during training and walking.

The device can be used as a music player, for this it is enough to synchronize it with.

Technical specifications

Unpacking and completing the device

Buying Gear fit 2 Pro in a certified store, the device is packed in a black cardboard box.

On its front part there is an image and the name of a sports bracelet, the logo of the manufacturer's company.

Having opened the box, the customer will find a stylish tracker with a strap on and a stand for powering the device with, and instructions for correct operation will be included inside the box.

Often the algorithm for the correct use of the bracelet is described in English or Chinese, so there is a need to search for Russian-language instructions on the Internet.

The complete set of the device is simple, it provides ease and practicality in use even for the most narrow-minded people in the world of modern gadgets.

Design and build

Smart watches from the manufacturer Samsung indulge buyers not only with the lightness, but also with the durability of the tracker.

It is made of durable plastic and is available in black and a combination of red and black colors.

The front of the bracelet beckons the eye of buyers with its curved and elegant 1.5-inch touch screen.

The front glass of the smart watch is protected from mechanical damage.

So, if you drop the bracelet, don’t worry about its safety, but we don’t recommend purposefully hitting it on a concrete surface in order to assess the level of screen strength.

The bracelet is fixed with an elastic and flexible strap.

It does not cause a feeling of discomfort and allergy so that the product is safe for people who are exposed to allergic diseases.

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The body of the model is equipped with a 5 ATM moisture protection system.

It allows the owner of the bracelet to swim on the water without taking off.

Its advantage is resistance to water with high salt levels.

That is, simultaneous rest at the sea and time control is now possible, the main thing is to wash the watch under fresh water after swimming in salt water.

The fitness tracker is also equipped with:

• dual-core processor - Exynos 3250;
• built-in memory of 4 GB. Such a volume allows the wearer to download more than 500 musical compositions and forget about life's troubles and throw out all the negativity while jogging or training.
• optical monitor that monitors the pulse of the heart rate, during physical exertion, the display will show the heart rate per minute. This will allow the wearer to rationally distribute their forces during the training process.
• high autonomy. The average duration of the bracelet without additional recharging is up to 5 days. Of course, the specified period of operation will vary depending on the frequency of incoming notifications, use or applications of Speedo.

A new kind of Gear Fit is being released in two dimensional grids: S / L. Size S is up to 170mm and L is for wrists between 170mm and 210mm.

The manufacturer does not infringe on the rights of buyers, since the exquisite design of the sports bracelet is perfectly combined with daily and sportswear, which saves time at a frantic pace of life.

The weight of the watch is optimal, only 35 grams, so it is not felt on the wrist.

Performance

You can increase the performance of your smart tracker by downloading mobile device free of charge.

The program will open you more than 300 applications of different formats.

Their peculiarity is that, in synchronization with the watch, they control the quality of the exercises performed, create training schedules not to the detriment of your body, and keep a record of the sports activity done.

Battery

The power supply of the Gear fit 2 Pro modification has high practical properties.

The built-in, non-removable battery has a standard capacity of 200 mAh, that is, the maximum period of continuous operation of the structure in normal mode is 4 days, provided that you refuse to use the GPS service.

This is an average for Samsung, since their certified products, for example, in the categories of smartphones or tablets, own high level operation.

The power supply of the Gear fit 2 2nd generation depends on the intensity of use.

Power consumption can decrease by 3 to 5% when notifications are received on the bracelet device.

The charger in the device kit will revive the discharged gadget and inspire it to new stages of work in just a few hours.

Price

Interface

The high functionality of the wrist fitness trainer satisfies the needs of users of different ages.

Its work is implemented using the Tizen operating system. It was created for lightning-fast adaptation of a bracelet with or.

Turning on the device, the first thing the owner sees is the dial. Developers offer users 11 options for color schemes.

Compact display shows presence installed applications, incoming notifications and the performance of built-in sensors, the purpose of which is to control the normal functioning of the body during physical activity.

On the left side of the screen are reports containing information about completed workouts, notifications received from the smartphone.

The right side automatically counts calories burned, heart rate and the number of steps taken during the day.

A simple menu in operation allows you to adjust the required brightness level with a few finger movements, lock the screen when you need to carry out water procedures, quickly switch to alienation mode or listen to music.

Advantage this device over its predecessor, in that its basic package contains the latest applications from the developer Speedo, they are automatically:

• display information about walking;
• running information;
• determine their own sport;
• counting the rhythmic beats of the heart;
• draw up a training schedule;
• track activity during intense physical activity;
• forward your SMS and calls from your smartphone or tablet;
• get acquainted with the weather conditions;
• builds physical activity as it increases.

A set of built-in stuffing, the tracker is 100% working, which does not make buyers regret the financial resources for the purchase of this device.

The novelty of the model is that you can change the factory settings for yourself personally, just install it on your phone Samsung Gear Manager app, which has a large number of settings.

It not only synchronizes notification settings, but also archives all the results of the days that have happened.

For lovers of water sports, Speedo has developed the program Speedo On, its task is to accurately calculate the distance of the swim using the accelerometer, indicating one parameter - the length of the pool.

Pros and cons

• stylish design;
• simple interface;
• automatic calculation of the expended carrier energy;
• constant monitoring of the physical parameters of the owner;
• variety of sports modes;
• hypoallergenic production material.

• fast food intake;
• lack of a microphone;
• wasting time installing apps to monitor physical activity.

Live Reviews

Flora. My weakness is watches of extraordinary design. Missing in my collection electronic clock smart, but their pricing policy, even as a connoisseur, confused me. After all, 12,000 rubles! I chose the desired model for a long time and opted for the Gear Fit 2 Pro, it justified itself both externally and in terms of the declared functions. We were pleased with two functions: moisture resistance and notification about calls and SMS coming to the phone. In my opinion, the thing is very useful!

Stalker. I was attracted by the design and ease of operation. I have long wanted to buy it to find out how many steps I overcome during the day. After buying a few days, I carefully studied it. Of all the options, the favorite was the music player, automatic calculation of the distance traveled! My dream has come true, now I know the number of steps taken per day and strive to increase them!

Lily. Looking for a practical gift, I opted for this model. It is the best option in terms of price and quality. The main disadvantage, we found later, in their management appears Chinese and English languages. So, my husband had to tinker a bit with the controls. In general, the beloved was satisfied. The watch looks stylish under any form of clothing, and its weight is almost imperceptible.

DM_ pollo. C A stylish tracker that allows you to count your heart rate, distract yourself with music and make you move erratically. The watch keeps me in good shape, reminding me that life is movement. The watch sat perfectly on my hand, they do not rub the skin and do not accumulate excessive sweat underneath. Minus for myself, designated fast discharge batteries during active use.

Belk_O. I decided to test the epotage in practice. The clock surprised me with its backlight during daylight hours, a sufficient number of built-in applications for monitoring health. Now I not only use them as an accessory, but also keep myself in shape. If you want to cater to the fussy, buy a smart watch and you can't go wrong with a pleasant surprise! I recommend without remorse.

Video review

Conclusion

Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro is a fitness tracker that deserves the attention of a huge audience of people, even covering the category of sloths and lovers of couch troops.

He will make you admire not only outwardly, but also take care of the most precious thing in life - your health.

Of course, the model is one of the leaders in its class. Its analogues from are inferior in functionality, security and structural strength.

The hero of our company review Samsung gives owners ease of use, high brightness display even in daylight, a huge store of applications and settings for free.

The first use of the watch will give you a feeling of ease and omnipotence.

Gear Fit 2 Pro is a rational replacement for a worn-out pedometer, wristwatch, smartphone, stopwatch and audio player.

It is perfect for all ages and genders. This is the perfect gift for loved ones, including children and teenagers.

Putting the cost of a smart watch on the scales, analyzing it technical features and external design, one gets a very good impression of the model.

Practical design, water resistance up to 50 meters underwater, sufficient memory capacity allows you to use it not only as an accessory and health controller, but also as a smartphone, although it will be impossible to answer a voice call.

The low threshold for holding the charger does not allow calling the bracelet number one.

Also, difficulties in buying arise with the selection of a strap, however, if desired, it can be replaced with a non-native, but original product, which will add a slight eccentricity to the bracelet.

To summarize the above, the Samsung fitness bracelet has a wide range of positive characteristics.

From this, it is only worth making a logical conclusion that smart watches of this brand are relevant and in demand among different categories and segments of the population.

• Product price - 8;
• Usability - 10;
• Embedded Application Functionality – 10;
• Interface - 8 ;
• Battery operation in normal mode - 6 .

Samsung is one of the market leaders in wearable electronics. A key success factor is that the company has its own technology for all aspects of such devices without exception. High-quality, including curved screens, microprocessors and memory chips, OS The company spends huge amounts of money on R&D. As a result, its bracelets are the most advanced in both hardware and software.

Samsung smart bracelets are well known to me since their appearance in Ukraine in the summer of 2014. Distinctive features families that have attracted the attention and wallets of users to them have become a curved AMOLED display with large diagonal, low-key high-quality design, good autonomy and excellent implementation of basic functionality. My wife is still wearing the very first version of the Gear Fit for the third year because she does not find an adequate replacement. About how the Gear line began, you can read in my opus of those times.

The pronouncedly sporty design of the second version instantly narrowed the potential audience to people who, firstly, go in for sports or lead a healthy lifestyle (healthy lifestyle, wellness) and, secondly, do not need a bracelet outside the gym. I bought a gadget, almost one of the first in the country, but my wife refused it due to aesthetic considerations. For the wife, the main value of Gear Fit is the call and message alert function. She does not carry her phone in her pocket, she has a bag for such things. And the bag is far from the place from which you can hear the call or squeak of the messenger, especially on the street, in the subway or in a crowded place.

What did they prepare for us in Gear Fit 2 Pro?

First of all, the long-awaited return to the original style of the Gear line is striking. Strict black color sets the general mood, geometric patterns and elements of red color add the right bit of emotion. Gear Fit 2 Pro can be worn under office clothes again, which is a good thing. The clasp of the bracelet has changed: instead of pins, a time-tested classic scheme is used. Bracelets are sold in two sizes - S and L. The second is definitely not suitable for ladies, and not every man will fit - it's better to try on before buying.

Gear Fit 2 Pro

As in the flagship S8/S8+ smartphones, the AlwaysOn function is implemented in the bracelet. This radically simplifies the use of one of the main functions - the display of time. You no longer have to choose between convenience and autonomy, practice the correct gesture of “raising your hand with a turn” and annoying your neighbors in the cinema hall. In standby mode, the screen displays a minimum of information with low brightness. Enabling this function slightly increases power consumption, for which, in fact, it is intended.

Generally Pro version this is exactly an update of the Gear Fit 2 model. The differences are present and cannot be said to be insignificant, but in general we are talking about working on bugs. Among other things, increased water protection is announced: now you can safely swim in the bracelet, including in open water. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to explore this aspect, so I can not say anything about it.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and healthy lifestyle

Samsung continues to focus on wellness and sports features. For example, the Gear Fit 2 Pro was designed to be the perfect gadget for swimmers. In addition to the corresponding hardware capabilities, it was stuffed with software features, including software components developed jointly with Speedo. I met absolutely rave reviews on this subject, however, I repeat, I did not have the opportunity to personally verify these aspects.

The possibility of continuous and fairly accurate, with an error of less than 10%, instrumental measurements of physiological parameters right in the course of training made a real revolution in both amateur and professional sports. It's like the appearance of first adding machines, and then electronic calculators in accounting. Representatives of the old school, perhaps, are really more comfortable in the old fashioned way, on the abacus, but, let's face it, this is already pure archaism, like fountain pens. For people over 40, heart rate monitoring during any intense training is a prerequisite for obtaining health insurance in several countries. On the other hand, I know people who had no idea how little their children were moving until they had the opportunity to find out for sure by giving them bracelets with a step counting function.

First the pros

I'll start with a function that is implemented in Gear Fit 2 Pro really well, a solid five. Unlike most competitors, the device recognizes sleep with high accuracy at any time of the day, confidently distinguishing it from just passive sitting on the couch, for example. Most likely, the built-in heart rate sensor (pulse monitor) is used for this. Having fixed a prolonged immobility, the device additionally checks the pulse and if it has dropped to certain values, it defines this state as sleep. For comparison, professional fitness devices from Garmin and Polar consider sleep only what happens during the specified interval of the day. Some fitness bracelets even require you to manually indicate your bedtime.

The bracelet automatically recognizes different types of exercises. Squats, push-ups and press - almost without errors. You set the number of sets and repetitions, the interval between sets and forward.

Who might need it? I suppose that in the course of high-intensity training, when the number of repetitions goes to tens, and the attention has already “floated” from fatigue, automatic counting may be required. Exercises such as jumping “legs together, legs apart” with hands clapping overhead, the bracelet, in fact, did not count. Out of ten jumps, he recorded two or three, or even less.

Now the cons

Samsung still does not implement support for chest straps that support Bluetooth. This makes the Gear Fit 2 Pro useless for professional sports. The fact is that the built-in sensor of the bracelet uses the photoplethysmography method - optical, to put it simply. When the heart rate (HR) rises above 110-120 beats / min, artifacts begin to appear, obviously unreliable pulse jumps. The sensor, simply put, starts to lie and is very noticeable. As an experiment, I put on a conventional chest strap based on electrocardiography (Polar H7) and ran, measuring the pulse at the same time with a bracelet and a chest strap. The average indicators differ insignificantly, but the maximum (peak) ones differ too much.

Excessive error at high load does not allow using Gear Fit 2 Pro as a tool for operational control of full-fledged workouts of cyclic sports - running, cycling and other "cardio". But with low physical activity and at rest, the Gear Fit 2 Pro does an excellent job. The sensor is also suitable for measuring the overall load level, since artifacts do not greatly distort the final data. In mode permanent job the battery is discharged in 10-14 hours, that is, daylight hours. This is quite enough to collect statistics or test hypotheses. If you put the sensor in the mode of periodic measurements, it turns out a little more than a day of work.

A similar problem came to light when examining the built-in GPS / GLONASS sensor. I compared it to the Garmin Fenix ​​3, a professional sports device in a different price range. Gear Fit 2 Pro showed the same path 4-5% shorter. At first I thought that a more expensive device is a priori more accurate, but I decided to check just in case. He put the watch on one hand, the bracelet on the other, squeezed the third device in his fist - a smartphone with the running program turned on - and ran. The results surprised me, because all three devices gave different data.

Advantages over "professional devices"

It turns out that even seemingly professional expensive devices determine their position in space with a fair amount of error. The same Garmin continues to use not the best, let's say, microcircuits from MTK, which leads to systematic errors, especially when calculating vertical movement (rough terrain, mountains, etc.). Added to the design flaws are the imperfection of components, assembly and operation problems, a great many reasons why it is pointless to hope to find out "as it really is." In fact, there is no golden standard for measuring distance, speed and their derivatives. It must be assumed that any device gives an error of up to 5–7, or even 10%, especially in special conditions - urban development, precipitation, etc.

Based on these premises, the Gear Fit 2 Pro has everything in order with the positioning functions. The device correctly measures speed, distance, change in altitude above sea level. It is quite enough for walking, jogging and other outdoor exercise. Turning on GPS / GLONASS greatly reduces battery life, so you should limit yourself to training.

Speaking about Gear Fit 2 Pro as a device for practicing a healthy lifestyle, one cannot fail to mention S Health, a kind of software hub for everything related to healthy lifestyle. In my Samsung time became the first manufacturer to create and begin to promote a healthy lifestyle solution as an integral element of the functionality of its smartphones. Today, S Health provides a lot of opportunities that I will not even list. The main thing to remember is that the most expensive and high-quality tool will help you only when you are doing something. If you are already taking care of your health, keeping track of your activity and diet, setting measurable goals for yourself and working hard to achieve them, then S Health is for you. Installing this program by itself will not perform a miracle and will not set you on the right path.

And about the main drawback of the device

In Gear Fit 2, the diagonal of the device has noticeably decreased: from 1.84″ to 1.5″ (however, its resolution has increased from 432 × 128 pixels to 432 × 216 pixels). At the same time, there was a significant expansion of the functionality of the bracelet: both sports functions and basic ones. Interface developers could not resist the temptation to go the way of increasing the density of information displayed on the screen and dramatically reduced the font size. As a result, even at the maximum value of its size, it remains not large enough for comfortable use, especially on the go. I just can't make it out, that's the trouble.

Max font size

As people age, they develop farsightedness. Alas, my eyes already require glasses, and the size of the interface elements of wrist devices is becoming one of the critical factors. The interface of the first Gear Fit model is for me the standard of what it should be.

In its development, the Gear Fit line has come to the point where there is a need for differentiation, the next allocation of new potential niches. The company can go down the path of creating separate devices for each niche, or it can do it more gracefully. Even now, the hardware capabilities of the bracelet allow you to solve a variety of tasks, satisfying completely different needs. Someone needs sports functions, someone is only interested in notification of calls. It seems to me that it would be sufficient to provide for such specialization at the interface level. Depending on their preferences, the user could change the interface and the set of functions available to him directly through the standard menu. This would greatly simplify the lives of many users, saving them from having to deal with what they definitely will not use. Reducing the functionality of a single mode will make it possible to optimize user interface, including the size of its elements.

In the dry matter

The autonomy of the bracelet has not changed in a noticeable way. With Wi-Fi, GPS and heart rate sensor turned off, AlwaysOn turned on, regularly viewing notifications and monitoring sleep, the Gear Fit 2 Pro worked for me for up to two and a half days.

The Gear Fit 2 Pro made a generally favorable impression on me. If you are already ripe to buy a fitness bracelet for yourself - definitely take it. If you are thinking in the direction of a smart watch, you should also consider this device. Functionally, it fully meets the expectations of a smart watch, differing only in design. The company did some serious work on the bugs, the second version of Gear Fit became what it should have been. I added the Gear Fit 2 Pro to my shopping list at New Year. It's time to change the veteran.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

Samsung focuses on wellness and sports features

Gear Fit 2 Pro makes a favorable impression. If you are already ripe to buy a fitness bracelet for yourself - definitely take it. If you are thinking in the direction of a smart watch, you should also consider this device. Functionally, it fully meets the expectations of a smart watch, differing only in design.