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Hardware is nice. I can see why the Active was made though, as the casing is shiny and can scuff easily. It dresses up nicely and it's not as heavy as the S3/Galaxy Watch.
Pros:
- Rotating bezel is satisfying to use.
- Screen is sharp.
- Looks nice and is easy to dress up (leather, metal, wood, ceramic).
- Automatic (basic) workout detection is nice.
Meh:
- Battery life is hard to judge as it's a used unit (has a few small nicks in screen).
- Software. There are lots of features here. Just not a fan of some of the choices as I feel I'm doing one more step than I would on Android wear to get the same tasks accomplished. For example, not a fan of horizontal scrolling to view notifications (personal preference).
- Not interested in Samsung Health app (may still get it)
Cons:
- Software: wish the automatic workout was more extensive.
- Software: Watch requires too many apps (for my taste) the start using. 4 apps (!?)
- Charging: don't like how it uses Qi but I have to use the Samsung chargers. It's an older watch (I love that about the Active as that one works with my Qi pads)
Overall, it's more of a side grade. I can see why people will like Samsung watches, especially if used with Samsung devices. As a long time Android wear user, one can only look on lustfully to wonder how Wear OS would look on hardware like this.
I do feel better automatic workout detection and better voice assistant controls may be one way to move the smart watch segment forward.
Initial impressions with the Gear Sport: love the hardware, meh about the software (seems to be a common Android complaint these days).Nice! Let us know how it goes for you.
Hardware is nice. I can see why the Active was made though, as the casing is shiny and can scuff easily. It dresses up nicely and it's not as heavy as the S3/Galaxy Watch.
Pros:
- Rotating bezel is satisfying to use.
- Screen is sharp.
- Looks nice and is easy to dress up (leather, metal, wood, ceramic).
- Automatic (basic) workout detection is nice.
Meh:
- Battery life is hard to judge as it's a used unit (has a few small nicks in screen).
- Software. There are lots of features here. Just not a fan of some of the choices as I feel I'm doing one more step than I would on Android wear to get the same tasks accomplished. For example, not a fan of horizontal scrolling to view notifications (personal preference).
- Not interested in Samsung Health app (may still get it)
Cons:
- Software: wish the automatic workout was more extensive.
- Software: Watch requires too many apps (for my taste) the start using. 4 apps (!?)
- Charging: don't like how it uses Qi but I have to use the Samsung chargers. It's an older watch (I love that about the Active as that one works with my Qi pads)
Overall, it's more of a side grade. I can see why people will like Samsung watches, especially if used with Samsung devices. As a long time Android wear user, one can only look on lustfully to wonder how Wear OS would look on hardware like this.
I do feel better automatic workout detection and better voice assistant controls may be one way to move the smart watch segment forward.