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Samsung Electronics Gear Sport vs SAMSUNG SM-R830

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Samsung Electronics Gear SportSAMSUNG SM-R830
Title Samsung Gear Sport Smartwatch (Bluetooth), Black, SM-R600NZKAXAR – US Version with WarrantySamsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (Silicon Strap + Aluminum Bezel) Bluetooth - International (Aqua Black, R830-40mm)
Model Samsung Electronics
Gear Sport
SAMSUNG
SM-R830

Basic Info

Suggested Price $199.00$214.00
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Release Jan 2019Jun 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.Stay updated on fitness progress with this Samsung Galaxy Fit fitness smartwatch. The watch automatically detects your activities and sleep with a continuous battery that lasts up to a week on a single charge. This Samsung Galaxy Fit fitness smartwatch seamlessly integrates the vibrant AMOLED display within its slim profile.
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
  • Better insights to reach your fitness goals get more out of every mile thanks to built-in pace coaching on the Galaxy Watch Active2. Its advanced sensors keep your pace to help you better achieve your run goals.
  • Comfortably sleek the Galaxy Watch Active2 is light enough to wear anywhere comfortably. 20mm fluoroelastomer Band
  • Keep your beat. You can see if your heart rate is where you want it with Galaxy Watch Active2. Get automatically alerted if your watch detects a high or a low heart rate.4 **4this Device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, Mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
  • Level up your downtime. Galaxy Watch active2’s built-in sleep tracker offers valuable insights on how to get a better night’s sleep. It also monitors your stress level and helps you recently with the integrated calm app.4 **4this Device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, Mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
  • Battery built for endurance The Galaxy Watch active2’s long-lasting battery can go for more than a Day5 on a single charge, and you can always get a quick boost from your compatible Galaxy phone with wireless power share.6 **6works with Qi compatible Samsung devices (compatibility with non-samsung Qi devices not guaranteed); speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device and may be restricted by cases or COVERS.

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.6216 (out of 74 reviews)3.6 (out of 178 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 1875 reviews)4.2 (out of 483 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

Integrates Well with Samsung's Ecosystem
Rating: 5
i recently upgraded to a samsung galaxy s10e and wanted a fitness tracker that would integrate with the samsung health app. i switched from a garmin fitness tracker and have been using the galaxy fit for about a month now and i love it. the interface is easy to use/navigate and i love being able to get notifications from my phone on my fit. (the garmin wearable's notifications didn't work as well as i would like.) the heart rate tracker, sleep tracker, and fitness tracker all work well. i use this to track my runs and if you run with your phone like i do, the samsung health app on the phone will also record your gps settings from your run as well! overall, this is an excellent product for the price and i personally prefer this because it plays well with samsung's other apps. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by twlegend on 2020-06-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Absolutely love it. Had a different watch that didn't do half of what this 1 does. Linked up great not 1 problem
by Tracy on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Great Watch - Tracker
Rating: 4
The watch is great. I can read and see everything on the watch out in the bright sun, I don't worry about it getting wet while doing dishes etc. It has a big bright interface and syncs with Samsung Health. The only reason it didn't get five starts is that I would like the home screen to have the date on it. I can add my calendar to it but that is the second screen. Compared to the two fitbits I had, I would buy this one again and recommend.
by Avid Time Keeper on 2020-07-12T17:00:00

Good watch for the price
Rating: 4
Love it. The only thing I miss on this that the bigger Samsung watches have is "Find my phone". I like the buckle on this one more than the one with the bigger watch face. I have had 2 of the bigger Samsung watches and they didn't last more than a year so I didn't want to pay a lot of $$$ but still wanted the exercise tracking functionality that interfaced well with Samsung phone.
by Suzie on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

An excellent Fit with Galaxy S10
Rating: 4
Overall very satisfied, easily connected to Galaxy S10 thru Gear app. For small wrist need a band retainer. I use 10% power in a day and recharges in less than hour. Recommend a start screen for exercise. Recommend auto adjustable to light.
by Wes on 2020-08-22T17:00:00

Simple Features, Lousy band.
Rating: 3
I bought this back in December of 2019. I like everything about it except the band. The end tucks under and because the material is some kind of rubber or plastic the only way I can get it off is to use some kind of tool to get it off. Presently there are no other bands available for this unit.
by forestmud61 on 2020-03-01T16:00:00

Just ok
Rating: 3
I should have spent more money and purchased a fit smart watch that had the display on all of the time. Even though, you have to turn on the display with a wrist turn or pushing the button, it seems to run out of charge quickly. The watch works fine and keeps the data I need: time, steps, weather, etc. It does not sync with my computer only with my phone, which is also a disappointment.
by Cheri on 2020-06-16T17:00:00

Not as good as I had hoped.
Rating: 3
Worked good at first. But the battery life is getting shorter and shorter. It's taking longer to charge also. I've only had it about three weeks. I still haven't figured out how to give quick response to texts.
by Satisfied customer on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Samsung Galaxy Fit
Rating: 1
The watch has great features, especially if you use Samsung products. The battery was great for exactly ONE WEEK, then it started to die. Even after trouble-shooting everything, I have to charge it daily. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
by SMoore on 2020-02-06T16:00:00

Avoid at all costs! you've been warned
Rating: 1
This is the worst quality watch I've ever owned. I'm currently on my 3rd watch within 2 months. I'd switch except i can only exchange for same one unfortunately. First one quit charging after 2 weeks and the screen refused to do anything except flash colors. 2nd one the band broke after 3 weeks (connection the watch itself) I'll just keep exchanging it until my time runs out. (no pun intended) Cant believe Samsung would allow such a low quality item when normally they have decent quality.
by sbossman on 2020-08-27T17:00:00

All Features

ConditionNew
releaseJan 2019Jun 2019
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating5ATM5 ATM
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Product Weight2.4 ounces0.05 ounces
Dust ResistantYesYes
Display TypeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Color DisplayYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayNoYes
Battery Capacity300 milliampere hours120 milliampere hours
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityOther
Music PlayerYesNo
Battery TypeOtherOther
Charging Interface(s)WirelessUSB
Touch ScreenYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot Available1 Year
ColorBlackBlack
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Usage Time96 hours
Model FamilyGearSamsung Galaxy Fit
Product Depth0.5 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BNone
SeriesGear SportsGalaxy Fit
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Rotating BezelYes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size30 millimeters
Data Plan RequiredYes
Band MaterialSiliconeFluoroelastomer
Band TypeStrapStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle PaySamsung Pay
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Band Length0.7874 inches
Global PositioningGPSOther
NFC TechnologyYesNo
Color CategoryBlackBlack
Model NumberSM-R600NZKAXARSM-R370NZKAXAR
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidNot Applicable
Processor Speed1 gigahertz
Water ResistantYesYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Product Height1.8 inches1.8 inches
Product NameGear Sport Smartwatch 43mmGalaxy Fit Activity Tracker + Heart Rate
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width20 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot Available1 Year
BrandSamsungSamsung
Additional Accessories IncludedPower adapter; wireless charging dock; small wrist strap
Adjustable BrightnessYesNo
Operating SystemTizen
Bluetooth Version4.25.0
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorBlackBlack
Product TypeSmartwatchActivity tracker
Voice Assistant Built-inOther
Integrated CameraNo
Battery Strength IndicatorNo
Case Width0.72 inches
Maximum Wrist Size7.68 inches
Clock DisplayYes
Voice ActivatedNo
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Shock ResistantNo
Mobile NotificationsYes
Minimum Wrist Size5.2 inches
Customizable Watch FacesNo
Number of Sensors3
Built-In MicrophoneNo
Case MaterialPlastic
Product Width0.7 inches
Silent AlarmNo

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