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The manufacturer of 4K TVs, smartphones and refrigerators continues to develop in the field of gadgets for a healthy lifestyle. In addition to developing smartwatches, the electronics giant has decided to focus on a dedicated line of fitness-only trackers dubbed Gear. The latest fitness tracker is the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro, an upgraded version of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 that is one of the best designs on the market. With built-in GPS, Spotify support, and a new waterproof design, the Gear Fit 2 Pro expands on its predecessor. Is this $200 tracker worth choosing over the many competitors? This detailed Gear Fit 2 Pro review answers that question.

Packed in a square box, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro comes with a large or small strap - unlike the Ionic Fitbit, which comes with two straps. The kit also comes with a standard charging dock, as well as instructions for use. Most often, the tracker is already charged and ready to use, and you just need to sync the device via Bluetooth with your smartphone and download the accompanying Gear Fit app.

Gear Fit 2 Pro design and features

Gear Fit2 Pro Benefits:

• great display
• offline spotify
• more fitness options

Disadvantages:

• inaccurate sleep and heart rate monitoring
• Some connectivity/sync issues
• Battery could be better

The Fit2 already had quite an interesting design, and when creating the Gear Fit2 Pro, Samsung did not reinvent the wheel and used all the best that was already used in its predecessor. There are fewer color options, just black or black and red, rather than the three colors of the Fit Pro.

The heart of this bracelet is still the same beautiful 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a resolution of 216 x 432 pixels. It is very bright and has rich colors. How many do not choose from the rest of the bracelets, you will not find the best.

However, in bright sunlight it can be a little difficult to see the information on the screen. Of course, you can increase the brightness to 11, then the readability problem disappears, but another one appears. The battery drains very quickly.

The home screen can be customized with many watch faces that can be downloaded through Galaxy Apps. But most likely the favorite interface will remain the one that is installed by default. It allows you to view all the main indicators for the day: from the pulse, to the number of steps taken and the calories used.

Swiping the screen to the left will lead to individual modes. There are a lot of them here: from running, to cycling and swimming. Swiping to the right will bring up the notification panel where you can see all incoming alerts.

There are two buttons on the right side of the device. The top button works like a back button, returning us to the previous menu or to the main desktop. By pressing the bottom button, we get to the menu where you can make settings and run applications.

There are several latches on the back of the device that can be used to detach the straps from the tracker. The tracker itself is waterproof up to 5 ATM and is very durable.

On the hand, Gear Fit2 Pro is almost not felt when used. Like all devices with heart rate sensors, it must fit very tightly to the arm in order to receive more or less accurate readings from the sensor. If, when using another bracelet, the bracelet clasp noticeably pressed into the hand, then the Gear Fit2 Pro does not cause any discomfort. Yes, and the watch looks very cool on the hand, and attracts the attention of others.

The plethora of apps available for the Gear Fit2 Pro on the Galaxy app store makes this device feel a little smarter than just a fitness tracker. Of course, he is far from it, but, for example, you can compare with it.

Gear Fit2 Pro Activity Tracker

Sports tracking is one of the main advantages of the Gear Fit2 Pro. With this version of the bracelet, Samsung has tried to give us even more options and make tracking your workout metrics even easier.

The two main changes from previous models are improved water resistance and pre-installed apps through Galaxy App integration. The Gear Fit2 was IP68 waterproof, allowing you to run or bike in the rain without fear of getting wet. But you couldn't swim in them. Pro withstands up to 5 ATM, and this allows you to safely swim in them without worrying about having to dry the bracelet afterwards.

Another change for swimming is the water blocking mode. This mode is made so that the device does not confuse water drops with fingers. In swim mode, the Speedo On app records metrics such as distance, strokes and lap times.

Gear Fit2 Pro automatically tracks activity. If you are cycling, he will be able to understand that you are cycling and not running. In the same way, he will be able to distinguish between walking and jogging.

As far as sleep tracking goes, the Gear Fit2 Pro isn't about to topple the Fitbit Alta HR or Huawei Band 2 Pro from the top. You will get good indicators, such as actual sleep time, but they have not been taught to determine the phase of sleep.

Another tracking option is the amount of coffee and water consumed. It works like this: drank a cup of coffee - pressed the plus sign. With water - the same. If you accidentally pressed the plus, press the minus. It's nice to have such an opportunity, but why it is necessary, for example, I did not understand.

Autonomy Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro

The Fit2 Pro has a 200mAh battery, and Samsung is promising three to four days of battery life on a single charge. And nine hours with GPS on.

Musical possibilities

There is an option to play Spotify offline. Therefore, if you have a Spotify account, you will be able to sync albums and playlists. And by connecting headphones via Bluetooth, you can listen to music during your workout.

You will have 4 GB of internal memory for music storage, to which you can transfer your favorite tracks using Gear Music Manager.

What is the result?

The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro is better than the Fit2, but not by much. The strengths of the Fit2 migrated to the Pro, the weaknesses migrated along with the strengths. There are two main changes: Spotify offline listening to music and water resistance. If these features aren't your thing, the Fit2 might be a better and more affordable device for you.

A complete review of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness bracelet and a user manual in English will help you learn and set up this sports watch in the right way.

The Fit 2 has a nice display, a decent design, a heart rate monitor, and built-in GPS. In addition, it is possible to store music and play it directly from the device. With so many features, this fitness bracelet is more like a smartwatch.

The package includes a Fit 2 device, a charging stand with a USB plug and a user manual.

Design and comfort

The bracelet has an attractive and fashionable design, offering a curved, responsive display with an oleophobic coating and a sporty rubber strap. The Super AMOLED screen size is 1.5 inches with a resolution of 432 × 216 pixels.

However, opinions about this form factor are different. On the one hand, this can make it difficult to digest information, especially when displaying large text, such as in a message notification. Sports watches or fitness trackers that have a large square screen have a distinct advantage in their display capability, as reading content from a wider display is more comfortable. But on the other hand, its curvature makes it easier to work with the gadget when you have to scroll through the content with your finger.

While the bright colors of the Super AMOLED screen can be so intrusive that they even interfere with sleep, outdoors in direct sunlight, the display does not look as expressive as we would like. Of course, monochrome or reflective displays are better suited for sports bracelets, but in this way the user loses the functionality of a fitness tracker.

As for the strap, it is very flexible, made of soft comfortable elastomer material and is attached to the case using a proprietary connector. This means that it can be replaced by a bracelet of a different color or size, but only designed specifically for the Fit 2.

Samsung ships the second generation Gear Fit in two sizes:

1. small S - for wrists 125-170 mm
2. large L - for wrists with a circumference of 155-210 mm

On the “back” of the tracker is an optical heart rate monitor. Next to the sensor are two pinpoint contacts for a wireless charging cradle that holds the Fit2 horizontally while charging. The tracker does not have ports for a wired connection.

The two physical buttons on the side of the device are used to go home and navigate back to the previous screen. Each other button function depends on the active screen.

Interface

The Fit 2 has a set of horizontally scrolling screens, each with a specific function. The screens are scrolled with a finger, and the “back” and “home” buttons located on the side of the device serve as an additional way to interact with the bracelet.

You can also close the screen with your palm to turn it off.

Informs about the time, and also provides data on the number of steps taken, steps and calories burned.

Swiping left opens the notifications screen, while swiping right lets you scroll through widgets, which are discussed in more detail below.

• 24 hour magazine. Shows a linear progression of your activity over the past days: periods when you were inactive, active, sleeping or not using a fitness bracelet on your wrist.
• An exercise. Allows you to start exercising or exercising by setting the activity type, time goal, and other settings. You can also view a log of previous activity.
• Steps. Step counter and measures how close you are to your daily goal.
• Steps. Shows the number of steps you climbed/descended today, with the ability to view the history of data for the week.
• Heart rate. The most recent heart rate readings and when they were recorded are displayed, as well as the highest and lowest heart rate during the day. You can view weekly data here.
• Water. Write down the number of cups of water you drink per day.
• Caffeine. Note how many cups of coffee you have consumed today.
• Together. Set up scoring tasks with your friends' scores and track your progress against them.

In addition to these screens, by pressing the bottom side button "home", you can bring up "Music player", "Find my phone", "Timer" and "Stopwatch". Here you can also record how many cups of water or coffee you have drunk, start a timer or use the Find My Phone function.

Here you can see icons for indicators of networks, battery charge, screen brightness level and more by scrolling down the Home screen.

Applications

You can use all the functionality of the tracker if you download the mobile application to your phone. Paired with a sports watch, it will help keep track of all your workouts and will generate graphs and display statistics on daily physical activity and other activities.

Samsung S Health App

S Health displays everything that the Fit 2 collects, and also opens up even more options for entering data via your phone, such as your weight or food intake. It's a pretty handy software that displays information well, but be aware that if you've used a fitness tracker before and already have a lot of data stored elsewhere, it's not possible to import to S Health. The program is available in the public domain.

The separation of functions between S Health and another application called Gear can confuse the user. In this case, you can use the Gear to manage the Fit 2's connection to your smartphone without resorting to S Health.

On the other hand, the Fit 2 is able to work offline without a connected phone, but it's unlikely that someone will wear a fitness bracelet without the ability to view statistics in a mobile application.

The Gear mobile app is a channel for connecting a smart bracelet to a phone and is available for almost any smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher. You can download.

Here you can control which apps can send notifications to Fit 2, change quick replies to messages, switch and customize watch faces, change the layout of apps, and install more apps when they become available.

With the Gear, you can use the music files on your phone to play them on your device without using your smartphone.

If your Fit 2 gets lost, the Find My Gear feature in this software will make the tracker vibrate to better locate it. In addition, before the smart bracelet is detected, you can remotely block it from reconnecting from another device.

Functions

Fit2 is not just a gadget that counts steps and distance, shows time and heart rate, but also a multifunctional tool for monitoring health and connecting with other users of the same device.

Notifications

Fitness watch Samsung Gear Fit 2 (Gear Fit 2) provides the ability to receive notifications coming to your smartphone. However, responses will be limited due to the device's small screen size. Through the program in the phone, the user is given the opportunity to choose which software can send alerts to the smart bracelet. You can only reply with quick messages, which are also configured in the mobile application.

Alarm

Despite the fact that the device determines the phases of sleep, there is no smart alarm clock in the bracelet. And in order to use the usual alarm clock in the watch, you need to install it after downloading it from the Gear Market.

According to user reviews, the tracker emits rather weak vibration signals to wake up the owner. Therefore, if you sleep soundly, you may not feel a slight vibration on your wrist.

Heart rate control

The heart rate monitor requires a few seconds of stillness to measure your heart rate. The Fit2 automatically records and tracks your heart rate when you're at rest, but when you're active, you need to pause for a moment to check your pulse.

The optical monitor also performs automatic tracking, focusing on heart rate through measurements every 10 minutes.

When "Auto HR" control is enabled, the Fit 2 will track your heart rate every time it detects rest periods. The results are displayed in the heart rate widget on the tracker itself, and you can also view them in the S Health app.

In order for the tracker to track sleep, you must make sure that everything is set up correctly in the S Health app. If you are an iPhone owner, this can be difficult because the device is designed to work with an Android app.

Run the program and go to the "Options" section, select "Manage items", activate the "Sleep" item.

You also need to register your device in order to create a connection between your phone and Gear Fit2. In the mobile app, the device breaks down the quality of sleep into three categories - restless, light and still, and displays them on a graph with an appropriate timeline.

Active Activity Tracking

Samsung has put a variety of sensors into the Fit2, including a pedometer, GPS, and a heart rate monitor. Most of these sensors function automatically depending on the selected function or fitness panel. They also automatically detect when you are exercising and what exactly you are doing. Fit2 accurately tracks walking, running and laps. In addition, it recognizes when the user has been stationary for too long and advises to move a little (these notifications, as well as exercise detection, can be turned off if desired).

There are various activities you can choose from and these include:

• walking
• hike
• Bike Lane
• orbitrek
• exercise bike
• elliptical trainer
• Treadmill
• lunges
• twisting
• sit-ups
• Pilates
• rowing
• other workouts

You can set goals based on pace, duration, distance, calories, or base workout. Whatever aspect you choose as your goal, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness bracelet will show you your best result. Once you start exercising, you'll get an update with important metrics like pace, calories burned, elapsed time, and more. It also notifies you when you reach half of the goal and when you complete the set goal. If you're stationary for more than an hour, the tracker will push you to take a walk.

During and after a tracked workout session, the user can access information such as:

• workout duration
• distance
• calories
• speed
• maximum heart rate
• % time in active intensity zone

GPS workouts

With built-in GPS, Fit2 can track your walks and runs and record your route. However, it will not track the location when automatically detecting exercise. You need to manually adjust your runs through the Exercise panel. Once you enter your activity type and desired run time, Fit2 will track your movements as soon as you hit start.

The tracker will record the location and display the form of the route that you choose yourself (you can check it in the watch's exercise log). But it won't display a map to provide details and surroundings of your path until you sync it with your smartphone so it can download map information. Once this is done, the results will be detailed and accurate.

The heart rate and speed graph, along with a map of your tracked GPS session, are shown on the display of the Fit 2 itself, provided that location detection is enabled.

During the GPS-enabled workout itself, by swiping the screens to the right or left, you can view duration, distance, heart rate, pace, speed, and calories burned.

Static exercises

In total, there are three types of exercises that can be performed under the close supervision of the tracker: lunges, crunches, and squats. By following the recommended technique for performing them, you can be sure that the device will accurately count the number of repetitions and record them directly into the tracker.

The ideal way to perform is displayed immediately before the start of classes on the bracelet display.

However, it is not very convenient to start and end this or that exercise every time by pressing a button and move on to another. It would be much more practical if the user were given the opportunity to create their own training complexes from these three proposed types.

Other than that, the workouts are mostly focused on the legs and abs, neglecting the arm muscles. Although you can download third-party software from the Samsung App Store.

Peculiarities

The fitness bracelet has some features that allow the user to use it comfortably: they include battery life, moisture protection, the ability to play music without pairing with a smartphone, and others, which we will discuss in detail below.

Hardware

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 comes with a range of extras that a proper fitness device needs, including GPS, Bluetooth, a heart rate monitor, and 4GB of onboard storage.

While the Gear Fit2 connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, it also has a Wi-Fi connection, allowing your network data to automatically transfer from your phone.

Compatibility

The Fit 2 has one drawback: it only works with Android smartphones (4.4 or higher).

Samsung notes that it can be used independently of a mobile phone, so if you have an iOS device and would really like to wear this particular fitness tracker, you can do it. But in this case, you will not receive smart notifications from your phone, and you will have to view training data directly on the bracelet display.

You don't have to use a Samsung smartphone to enjoy the Fit 2's benefits, as it can be paired with other phones that have Gear Manager and S Health installed. From other devices, you can also view the information transferred to them through the S Health program installed from the Play Store.

The sports bracelet is IP68 certified, which means you can submerge it up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes without worrying about water damage. However, this does not mean that it is sailable. It is also not recommended to wear the tracker while taking a shower: the water pressure varies depending on the type of shower head, and the device may not be able to cope with high pressure.

Waterproof for intense sports with heavy sweating and occasional splashes from handwashing and rain.

Fit 2 without phone

You can use Fit 2 without a mobile device. However, some functions will not be available without connecting to a smartphone.

Obviously, notifications, music downloads, and fitness information sync won't be able to run when the tracker is in phone-free mode, but it can still do a lot. Fitness elements will be available, including heart rate monitoring, as well as many options and user settings, such as different watch faces and changing the order of using applications in the Fit2 menu. The fitness band also works great, allowing you to set the display to an always-on option and manually set the time via the touch screen.

Battery Life

According to the company, the tracker is capable of holding enough charge on its 200mAh battery for 3-4 days of use. Standby time is 5 days. Samsung estimates that running GPS during exercise drains the battery in 9 hours. But even turning off GPS while tracking your exercise will drop battery life expectancy to around 2 days.

Keep in mind that the brighter the display, the faster the battery drains. The display is not always on, you can select a timeout of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute.

Fortunately, the manufacturer has included a special power-saving feature of the gadget, which is very similar to the Ultra Power Saving mode for smartphones. When the power isn't enough, you'll be prompted to turn it on, effectively disabling most features (except exercise and time) and turning the interface into one full-grayscale workspace.

The branded charger includes a magnetic stand in its design. It has a magnetic latch that should hold the tracker well in an upright position. The charging cable connects to the USB port standard.

Full charge time is about 40 minutes.

How to extend battery life

Your device provides various options to help you conserve battery power.

• When you are not using the device, switch to standby mode by covering the screen with your palm.
• Turn on power saving mode.
• Disable Bluetooth
• Deactivate the Wi-Fi function when not in use.
• Decrease screen brightness.
• Deactivate the "always on" function.
• Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone.

Apart from GPS, one of the Fit 2's best features is the 4GB of onboard storage that you can use to upload music to the band. Those who listen to music while exercising can use the Spotify app on the Fit 2, but this requires the phone to be in range. On the other hand, users can transfer local music files to the device via the Gear Manager and listen to music that way - just connect a Bluetooth headset to the Gear and it will play music from the built-in music player.

The player works quite well and provides a convenient way to stream audio while playing sports without having to rely on a smartphone. Sound prompts about how long or how far the physical activity has progressed are also transmitted through the headphones, which is very convenient and useful for the user.

Specifications Gear Fit 2

Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit 2 Pro is a line of fitness bracelets from a Korean manufacturer. The company took into account all the details of using the gadget and endowed it with a high-quality screen, a powerful processor, a strong battery and an abundance of functions. Thanks to this, the smart device in question resembles the Samsung Gear Watch. Consider the characteristics of this sample. Below is a detailed review of Samsung Gear Fitness.

general characteristics

The model in question for 2017 has become one of the most popular. The reason for this is the thoughtfulness of every detail. Let's make a review in accordance with the general parameters - packaging, equipment, appearance.

Package

The Samsung Galaxy Gear - Fit 2 Pro is packed in a box made of thick compressed cardboard. It performs the function of protecting the product. If dropped or hit, the bracelet will not break. Rigid box walls reliably prevent possible damage.

The manufacturer took care of the design of the box. Its strict dark outlines are reminiscent of minimalism. The shape firmly holds the gadget inside, preventing it from hitting the walls of the box. This indicates complete protection of the sample.

Equipment

Samsung is famous for the quality of its products. The range of bracelets is no exception. The company thought over all the important points of operation and included all the necessary components in the package.

The following parts are included with the Samsung Gear Fit 2 gadget:

• Instruction manual with clear diagrams and pictures
• The fitness bracelet
• Charger and stand

For the convenience of charging, the manufacturer connected the docking station with a stand. Such a "chip" helps not to forget about the stand for the device when powered. The body of the product is smooth. This indicates a possible slipping of the gadget from the surface. A neatly lying device will be protected from possible falls thanks to the stand.

Design

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 bracelet is made in a strict classic design. However, this feature is not evident. Fitness watches look harmonious on the wrist, complementing any look - office, sports, walking, etc. The design of the gadget allows you to wear it both to work and to the gym, swimming pool, restaurant, beach, etc.

Execution colors

There are only three models of a fitness bracelet, made in different colors:

• Dark pink
• Grey-black
• dark blue

All three colors are saturated. The colors are not poisonous. Their tone is slightly muted. When choosing a shade of the device, pay attention to the black color of the execution. In this coloring, the gadget retains its presentable appearance. The black shade is able to hide any damage - scratches, failures, etc. It qualitatively masks the shortcomings, thereby extending the life of the device.

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In favor of pink and blue colors make the choice of a woman. However, before giving preference to them, one should remember about their non-universality. These shades turn the style of the bracelet into a walking or sporty one. This color is not suitable for office or evening wear. There is no ability to hide damage in blue and pink shades. All scratches and failures on the surface will be clearly visible.

Frame

The body of the product has the shape of an oblong rectangle. Inside, the outlines of the screen are visible. It is smaller in size, however, it is not striking. All thanks to the black frame. The corners of the rectangle are cut and rounded. Due to this, the body does not look rough. This pattern is suitable for all ages.

The materials from which the smart bracelet case is made are of high quality. In this regard, the Korean company never fails the consumer. The paint on the body is durable. Over time, it does not lose saturation and brilliance. With careful use, the service life is not limited.

The screen on the case is curved. This gives the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro a sophisticated look. It also makes the model easier to use. The bracelet can be controlled by gestures. With a semicircular convex screen, it is much more convenient to do this than with a flat one.

Strap

This part of the bracelet is comfortable and soft. The strap is made of high quality silicone material. It has no foreign specific smell, does not stretch, does not tear.

This strap option has several advantages:

• High flexibility
• Softness to wear
• Moisture and odor rejection

The silicone bracelet wins over the leather versions of smart devices. The strap completely repeats the contours of the wrist, adjusting to the individual characteristics of each user.

Due to its nature, the silicone strap is soft in texture. Thanks to the regulator, it can be firmly fixed on the arm. In the process of wearing, it does not rub the wrist, unlike a leather belt.

The surface of the strap is covered with a fine uniform relief. This design move is also not accidental. The manufacturer deliberately made the surface of the strap embossed. This allows it to stay firmly on the wrist. The silicone material itself has the ability to adhere to human skin. This prevents it from slipping. And the embossed texture creates even more resistance, which indicates absolute comfort in use.

Bracelet management

Like smart watches, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro bracelet model is endowed with screens. They can be scrolled horizontally. This is done in the same way as managing a smartphone - by scrolling with your fingers.

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On the side of the case are two small buttons. Each of them is endowed with a specific function. One button is responsible for returning to the previous page, the other - for displaying the main screen. When using the swipe, you can get to the notification screen. To do this, you need to swipe your finger to the left side.

Without unnecessary movements, you can get useful information from the tracker. To do this, you need to activate the screen, wake it from sleep mode using the side button. The main page displays information about the following activities around the clock:

• Kilometers covered
• Passed steps
• Calories burned

Similar to Smart Watch, the applications responsible for counting the specified actions run in the background. The Gear Fit 2 Pro screen displays updated information, that is, indicators are displayed in real time.

Widgets

The bracelet is equipped with useful widgets. Thanks to this feature, it is put on a par with smartwatches. To get to them, you need to scroll the main screen to the right. Let's do a review.

The tracker is equipped with a GPS navigator.

Widgets stand out:

• An exercise
• Heartbeat
• 24 hour log
• steps
• Caffeine
• Together

The Exercise widget helps you get the workout right. By setting certain parameters of activity, the desired result, etc., the user can keep a record of his activity. All this is also recorded in a special tracker log.

Fitness bracelet Fit 2 Pro fully controls the user's heartbeat. This is useful not only for athletes, but also for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. The meter not only gives accurate heart rate readings. It displays the specific time for each digit. The bracelet fixes the low and high heartbeat. The data is stored for a week, then it is updated.

The log captures all user activity. It also displays passive days, sleep time. If at a certain time the user removed the smart device from his hand, the log will also note this.

Together helps in case of using additional applications. Responsible for scoring. They can simply be analyzed or compared with the achievements of friends. Caffeine, water, steps and steps meters display the corresponding figures for 24 hours. Thanks to widgets, you can accurately find out the number of liters of water drunk, caffeine consumed, steps and steps taken.

Nutrition

The review indicates the feature of the charger - connecting the docking station to the stand. It is equipped with a powerful magnet. The watch case securely sticks with contacts to the stand, which keeps it in a vertical position. The gadget is charged for 40 minutes.

• 1. Rating
• 2. Specifications
• 3. Packaging and equipment
• 4. Design and ergonomics
• 5.Display
• 6. Interface and compatibility
• 7. Performance and functionality
• 8. Autonomy
• 9. Conclusion
• 10. Pros and cons

In addition to the Galaxy Note 8 phablet, the Korean giant Samsung managed to show replenishment in the Gear line at IFA 2017. The new generation does not differ much in appearance from its predecessor, but it is endowed with several additional features and improved water protection. Is it worth the $199 purchase? Read the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro review.

Information about Samsung Gear Fit2

8.5 Evaluation

Packaging and equipment

Fit 2 Pro is packaged in a miniature cardboard box with a colorful bracelet on the front. There is a small handle on top, so the box looks more like a sturdy black bag with the Samsung logo on it. A modest package is located in a separate compartment for accessories under the fitness tracker.

Sales of Fit 2 Pro have already started in different regions of the world. The average price of the device is $199. If you are lucky enough to purchase a bracelet in America, the Samsung U Flex wireless headset will also be added to the standard set of accessories.

Design and ergonomics

Owners of last year's Samsung Gear Fit 2 will find absolutely nothing new in the design of the new product. The Pro version differs from its predecessor only in a slightly thicker body and a few extra grams of weight. These changes were the result of equipping the device with a more advanced moisture protection system.

With a more scrupulous examination, you can see the first and most important difference - fasteners. Instead of the old mechanism, a classic fastening on a strap is now used, similar to it can be found in almost any wrist watch. The rejection of the branded mount was provoked by a wave of discontent among buyers, whose bracelets simply fell off their hands and fell to the ground. The new Gear Fit 2 Pro does not have this problem.

The main plastic box with electronics is curved for a more comfortable fit on the wrist. The 1.5-inch display occupies almost the entire top panel of the capsule, the Super AMOLED matrix also had to be bent to match the body. The screen is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3, during long-term use, we did not reveal even small scratches on the surface of the capsule.

In addition to the touch screen, you can control the gadget using two navigation keys located at the end of the Gear Fit 2 Pro. Next to them is a small barometer hole.

Below is an optical heart rate sensor and contacts for charging from the docking station. At the bottom of the capsule, small latches are visible, with the help of which the bracelet strap is detached. It can be replaced with another, after selecting the desired size.

Overall, the Fit 2 Pro has a very satisfying design and build quality. The streamlined shape of the tracker fits perfectly under fitted clothes, the bracelet does not cling to the shirt and does not cause discomfort during prolonged wear. The waterproof standard allows you to immerse the device under water to a depth of 50 meters.

Display

The curved display of the fitness tracker has a diagonal of 1.5 inches and a resolution of 432x216 pixels. Excellent quality of information display is provided by Super AMOLED matrix. The bracelet has a very large supply of adjustable brightness, so you won’t have to squint while exercising in the fresh air.

The screen has very good viewing angles, information about the current status of the exercises is clearly visible in almost any conditions. The display can light up from incoming notifications, gestures (swipes, shakes) and from a simple touch. Under water, the touch layer is inactive, so the bracelet is controlled using the navigation keys or by simply tapping on the body of the device.

Interface and Compatibility

The process of full synchronization with a smartphone is quite long and requires the installation of four applications at once. First of all, you need to install Samsung Gear, the application will find the gadget via Bluetooth and connect it with your smartphone. Next - the turn of Gear Fit2 Plugin and Samsung Accessory Service. The first program reveals the additional features of the tracker, the second gives access to the proprietary application store.

The set of offered third-party applications is very limited, mainly in the store they offer to download several additional watch faces for personalization. However, the functionality of the built-in utilities is quite enough for full health control.

Finally, for a more accurate display of training statistics, S Health comes in handy. The app collects activity data, tallying up results after each set amount of time, and making recommendations for future workouts. You can see your progress towards your current goal on the burnt calories graph.

In addition to the touch screen, the gadget can also be controlled using two buttons on the end. The main screen of the bracelet interface displays time, date, calories burned and distance traveled. Swipe left to open the notifications menu, swipe right to open the widget panel. By moving from top to bottom, a panel with the main settings of the fitness tracker becomes available. If desired, the style of the main dial can be customized.

Performance and functionality

The Gear Fit 2 Pro runs a stripped-down version of the Tizen OS that has previously appeared on the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier.

The fast operation of the bracelet is provided by the Exynos 3250 processor with a maximum frequency of 1 GHz and 512 MB of RAM.

4 GB of RAM is provided for storing applications. It is noteworthy that you can download a music selection to the internal drive and go to training without a smartphone.

The standard set of pre-installed applications includes control of training in the pool from Speedo, a timer, a stopwatch, a calendar, automatic phone search, a heart rate monitor application and a liquid counter. Also, the basic functionality includes several more software trackers that track the implementation of current physical exercises.

The built-in GPS module allows you to recognize the current location, and paired with a barometer, the chip provides information on the distance traveled and the number of steps that the user has overcome. Before jogging, you can set the current goal for the bracelet, Gear Fit 2 Pro will automatically monitor its implementation and notify the wearer if necessary. By the end of the day, the gadget compiles detailed statistics about your movements, compares it with previous days and records it in S Health.

The Gear Fit 2 Pro can track your walking, running, yoga, cycling and swimming activities. The developers made a special emphasis on the last mode, adding excellent moisture protection to the device. The bracelet automatically tracks the current swimming style, and a special Water Lock Mode option turns off the backlight of the screen with each wave of the hand.

The Gear Fit 2 Pro's heart rate monitor is fairly accurate, with only a slight deviation from the norm in a test with a professional chest heart rate monitor. The pulse can be measured both once and continuously. Please note that the latter drains the battery of the device very quickly. The heart rate data is taken into account in the sleep monitoring application, the device determines the REM and deep phases of sleep to set the best time to wake up easily.

autonomy

At the Gear Fit 2 Pro presentation, the developers promised up to three days of battery life in normal use. Unfortunately, the built-in 200 mAh battery in practice is not enough for a period of more than 2.5 days, even with gentle use.

With the maximum involvement of all functions (constant synchronization via Bluetooth, GPS module operation, continuous heart rate detection), the device “lives” no longer than one day.

Conclusion

In general, the ideal performance of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is overshadowed by perhaps the longest-playing battery. However, this does not prevent the bracelet from being one of the best in its price category. In terms of functionality, the gadget may well even compete with smart watches in the budget segment. If you're looking for a great running companion, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is definitely your choice.

• A complete set of all sports features
• Excellent swimming style tracking
• Quality display
• Good build, waterproof

• Weak autonomy