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Samsung Electronics Gear Sport vs Samsung Electronics SM-R500NZGAXAR

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Samsung Electronics Gear SportSamsung Electronics SM-R500NZGAXAR
Title Samsung Gear Sport Smartwatch (Bluetooth), Black, SM-R600NZKAXAR – US Version with WarrantySamsung Galaxy Watch Active (40mm, GPS, Bluetooth), Black - (US Version)
Model Samsung Electronics
Gear Sport
Samsung Electronics
SM-R500NZGAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $199.00$169.00
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Release Jan 2019Jul 2019

Overview

DescriptionEnhance your routine with this Samsung Gear Sport smart watch. Its 1.2-inch display keeps notifications readable while you're exercising, and its integrated Samsung Pay system lets you make purchases without your wallet. This Samsung Gear Sport smart watch is water-resistant up to 50m, so you can track workouts at the pool.The lightweight yet durable Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch understands the way you work out. With auto workout tracking, you'll have the power to reach new goals, and a suite of apps helps you monitor your stress and sleep while you stay connected.
Top Features
  • Gear Sport is swim ready and water resistant up to 50 meters/5ATM
  • Get accurate, all day fitness tracking, easy calorie entry and personal coaching
  • With Samsung Pay NFC compatibility, easily make a payment from your wrist
  • Check your updates and receive and reply to calls and texts with a turn of the bezel; Wi Fi : 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.Main Display Size:1.2 inch
  • Track your way to real results automatically detects up to seven exercises, while tracking up to 39 more, right from your wrist
  • Resolve to rest better Helps you analyze your sleep patterns and encourages you to wind down to keep you refreshed and at your best. Compatible Devices - Samsung Smartphone, Non-Samsung Android Smartphone(Android OS 5.0 and above RAM 1.5GB and above), iOS 9.0 and above iPhone 5 and above
  • Sends you real time alerts if ever detecting a high or low heart rate, so you can be more proactive about your heart health
  • Expand your Galaxy Sync with your phone to stream your playlist, get notifications and more, right on your wrist
  • Thin. Light. Durable; A thin, lightweight and durable swim ready design comes in a variety of colors and interchangeable bands
  • Lasts for days; Go non stop with a long lasting battery that lasts for days on a single charge

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.6216 (out of 74 reviews)3.8 (out of 207 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 1875 reviews)4.5 (out of 5890 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Amazing watch
Rating: 5
I bought this watch in May, and used it for my entire internship, I love the clicky turn wheel, and every app that was preloaded into the watch. The notifications on my phone allow me to keep the ringtone off, and still get them without notifying everyone around me, and texting people on here is a breeze. I have gone swimming with this multiple times, and not had a single issue.
by Bigfoot1993 on 2018-08-27T17:00:00

Great watch
Rating: 5
Bought it with my note 10+ they work flawlessly together and it does everything I need it to do also it being water resistant is an added bonus. Only thing I changed was the band to a metal one they are more comfortable to me and look better
by Skw86 on 2019-09-11T17:00:00

Checked off all the boxes for me.
Rating: 5
I've been researching all the available fitness trackers on the market, trying to narrow the field down a bit to make an educated decision. I made a list of must-haves to assist me in the process. This one checked off all the boxes. I was leaving heavily towards the Fitbit Ionic, Garmin Forerunner 245, & Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro towards the end. So far, I'm very happy with my decision. I love how sporty it looks, how simple & intuitive it is to navigate with bezel or via touch on the fly, the all metal, yet lightweight build quality, and the ability to use it WITHOUT MY PHONE to listen to music on my earbuds & even pay at NFC enabled registers using Samsung Pay. Great device.
by on 2019-07-12T17:00:00

A sidekick for your phone!
Rating: 5
Having a gear sport is like having a sidekick for your phone. You view and reply to messages without pulling your phone out of your pocket. You can answer and decline calls as well. You can set reminders and track your fitness, which I think is really cool, I never get to skip a beat. Ultimately it is syncronized with your phone, so it makes your life easier.
by Jreynoso03 on 2018-08-01T17:00:00

Better than expected for fitness tracking.
Rating: 5
I was looking for something to replace my old fitness tracker. I hadn't thought to look at the Samsung gear initially but had recently read up on the gear sport which was more up my alley as far as needs. I don't really care about taking calls from my wrist so the fact that it doesn't have cellular isn't a big deal at all. I went with this over another specialized fitness tracker due to utility apps. I've been hiking and doing walks with the watch. GPS seems to be accurate and step counter seems to be more accurate that my previous tracker which would log steps while I was sitting and moving my arms around. The gear doesn't seem nearly as sensitive. Battery life is decent. I can get about 3 1/2 days with light use. When I use GPS regularly (every day, about 30-45 mins), It's been averaging about a day less. Even though it's smaller than the gear S3, this thing is still pretty large. I've always liked larger watches but it may be a bit much for women who want something small and discreet. There wasn't an option to order a specific band size and from looking at the back of this one, it's labeled as a large. Assuming that's what the "L" means. I'm by no means a small woman but I have slender wrists. This band fits nicely on the 2nd to last hole. If you're a very small woman or child, this large band may not fit even on the last hole. Overall, the quality and finish of the watch is awesome. The display is bright and the touch response is very good. It's easy to install and navigate through the apps. Being able to change the face displays is a fun feature. Plenty of free ones available and then pay ones if you want to go that route. The Spotify app on this watch is just sweet. I am a bit disappointed that I won't be able to use Samsung pay. It would be great if you could use it on other Samsung android devices outside of their flagships and also include the functionality on other manufacturer android phones. At any rate, it's not a deal breaker since it wasn't a main reason for purchasing. I'm loving this watch so far. Hoping it holds up for a while.
by ATXlife on 2017-11-19T16:00:00

Great
Rating: 5
I had bought this about 3 months ago. This is a great watch. They kind of had a bad things with battery draining earlier this week. But instead of writing a bad review like a lot of other people. I waited it out and boom its fixed.. Everything on here is extremely practical and its simplistic. The sleek design of it and the apps. It is fantastic watch. It is everything I wanted and more. I have already recommended this watch to people.
by SnoopDro on 2018-10-21T17:00:00

Sporty & Classy
Rating: 5
This watch is beyond all expectations. I have had android wear watches since 2014 (LG, Sony, and Motorola) This is my first samsung watch / my first experience with Tizen and so far its basically the same except for the lack of my "hey Google" commands.... which i never really used to begin with. Spotify/Downloading my playlists directly to my watch works flawlessly. Wifi connectivity is amazing, and has a great range. i can leave my phone (pixel) at my desk or in the gym locker and just have my watch and headphones on me and never miss anything when connected to wifi. The size/shape is perfect. I normally prefer a square face watch because of the fit when working out, but this watch is thin and has a rounded square shape which makes not feel like it is going to interfere with my wrist. also it is very light and feels great. The battery is great. i'm usually at 50% by the time i go to bed, and i have the screen always on. i am still getting used to the UI but so far its been easy.
by Bchickreny on 2017-12-25T16:00:00

Love this watch!!
Rating: 5
This is my first smart/fitness watch and I absolutely love it! I have read some reviews on poor battery life but in my opinion the battery life is actually quite well. I can go about three days before having to charge it (from what I hear that's much longer than an apple watch). As far as tracking, I use this watch everyday to run and regardless of running on a treadmill vs. outside it does a pretty good job! One caveat for running on a treadmill though is to make sure you turn off GPS or it will stop tracking. The only complaint I have about it is that I noticed the volume tends to be a bit lower than when I connect my wireless headphones to my phone. A volume control would be extremely beneficial! Other than that, highly recommend!
by CBoss21 on 2018-10-01T17:00:00

First smart watch and lovin it
Rating: 5
I bought the Samsung Gear sport watch as a spontaneous by but it has proven to be one of the most useful, stylish as well as convenient accessories. Also, I truly believe that it is one of Samsung's finest products. SI many watch faces that you can get free of charge or unsurpassed and the changing of the colors is spectacular. Quite honestly, I can't say enough good about the Samsung as well as their gear S3 sport smartwatch
by TallyChris on 2017-12-16T16:00:00

Looks good!!
Rating: 4
I got this along with Galaxy note 10. It has a great feature. But, functions aren't variable.
by Nox12 on 2019-08-26T17:00:00

samsung active watch
Rating: 5
Great watch my wife loves it. She is still figuring a few things out but over all she rely loves all the functions of it
by Freddie on 2020-04-30T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Keisha on 2020-08-07T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I always wanted to upgrade to a real smartwatch from a basic fitness tracker I had gotten for free a while back. So, when I had the option to get one with my S20 Ultra pre-order, I jumped at the chance! I'm really happy with it. The size is great for me at 40mm. I went with the rose gold option as I really like rose gold jewelry. It not only looks great but works great. I have no issues with it connecting to my phone or using it. I really like all the watch face options as well as all the apps I can use. I love how I can get notified from the apps on my phone on my watch. I have A LOT of trouble sleeping and being able to track my sleep is a great thing. The fitness options are great too. I love how customizable it is. I'm still getting the hang of it but I'm very happy with it so far!
by LindsayDD on 2020-03-19T17:00:00

Gift
Rating: 5
My mother absolutely loves her new watch! Great features, reasonable price.
by Ashley on 2020-08-17T17:00:00


Rating: 4
I love how easy it was to set the watch up. its very customizable. I can get a lot of different watch faces and also add widgets. It synced effortlessly to my Note 9 and its light on my wrist. The only thing I dont like is not being able to make or receive calls on it.
by Tameli on 2019-03-29T17:00:00

Like it a lot
Rating: 4
i wish a smaller face size was available. 40mm is a little big for my liking but that is just my preference. the only negative is the battery life. it needs to be charged every day and a half to 2 days. devices i've had in the past have usually lasted twice as long on a charge.
by Brellas mom on 2020-08-02T17:00:00

Rear glass plate came off completely
Rating: 1
today i woke up and found that the rear glass plate of my galaxy watch active came off exposing the internals of the watch. i'm very careful with my devices, i never washed my hands with the watch on it. i'm extremely disappointed because the warranty has expired recently.
by reaver2006 on 2020-07-31T17:00:00

Terrible battery life
Rating: 1
After many tries at adjusting various features to reduce battery usage it was evident it came no where close to the advertised 80 hour battery life for even the basic functions. I even tried contacting Samsung for help on this issue which was pretty much useless. The reason I bought it was to replace my Fitbit, and mainly so I could listen to Spotify when running. It was between this watch and the new Fitbit equivalent but since I had a Samsung S9 I thought the they would be more compatible and it would be a seamless type of experience. Quite the opposite. The Bluetooth keeps cutting out and has to reconnect. If I keep the watch 1 or 2 feet from my ear pods it is OK, anything further it keeps dropping the connection. I bought because I thought they would be good fit with my Samsung phone. I am now turned off by everything that's Samsung. I am ditching their phone and TV's for better quality and customer service. Be warned people, their products and quality as well as their customer service has really taken a turn for the worst anymore, look somewhere else.
by Mark on 2020-08-15T17:00:00

Battery
Rating: 1
The battery absolutely sucks on the watch ,it also drains the battery on my phone , I closed out as many as as I could and didn't help, won't even make a full day on a single charge, most likely I'll be returning
by Jilly on 2020-01-11T16:00:00

Glossy coating on the band starts peeling!
Rating: 1
I bought this 1 month ago and the glossy coating on the original Samsung silicone band started peeling. I raised my concern to Samsung, and their response was its normal "wear and tear". It's extremely ugly to look at. Huge design flaw on the strap. Should not have the glossy coating on silicone, now it just looks bad.
by Penguin on 2019-12-18T16:00:00

All Features

ConditionNew
releaseJan 2019Jul 2019
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating5ATMIP68
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Product Weight2.4 ounces0.88 ounces
Dust ResistantYesYes
Display TypeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Color DisplayYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayNoNo
Battery Capacity300 milliampere hours230 milliampere hours
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYesYes
Battery TypeOtherLithium-ion
Charging Interface(s)WirelessWireless
Touch ScreenYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot Available1 Year
ColorBlackGreen
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Usage Time96 hours45 hours
Model FamilyGearGalaxy Watch Active
Product Depth0.5 inches0.41 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
SeriesGear SportsGalaxy Watch
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Rotating BezelYes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size30 millimeters40 millimeters
Data Plan RequiredYesNo
Band MaterialSiliconeFluoroelastomer
Band TypeStrapFluoroelastomer band
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle PaySamsung Pay
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Band Length0.7874 inches
Global PositioningGPSGPS
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Color CategoryBlackGreen
Model NumberSM-R600NZKAXARSM-R500NZGAXAR
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Processor Speed1 gigahertz1.15 gigahertz
Water ResistantYesYes
Replaceable BatteryNoNo
Product Height1.8 inches
Product NameGear Sport Smartwatch 43mmGalaxy Watch Active Smartwatch 40mm Aluminum
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width20 millimeters20 millimeters
Case ShapeRoundRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot Available1 Year
BrandSamsungSamsung
Additional Accessories IncludedPower adapter; wireless charging dock; small wrist strapAdditional straps; wireless charging pad
Adjustable BrightnessYesNo
Operating SystemTizenTizen
Bluetooth Version4.24.2
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorBlackGreen
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inOtherOther
Integrated CameraNo
Screen Resolution360 x 360
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM)0.75 gigabytes
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Silent AlarmNo
Case Width1.56 inches
Case Thickness0.41 inches
Charging Time120 minutes
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Number of Sensors4
Mobile NotificationsYes
Shock ResistantYes
Clock DisplayYes
Maximum Height of Shock Resistance4.9 feet
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Voice ActivatedYes
Case MaterialAluminum

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