Samsung Gear S specs and features are as close to a standalone smartwatch as it gets.
The Samsung Gear S Watch is the tech giant's sixth smartwatch release in over a year, but it stands out by having its own cell service and data. That's a breakthrough in a market saturated by wearable tech paired to smartphones.
CNET's Samsung Gear S review considers the device a noble attempt to realize wearable tech that truly stands on its own. The Gear S still needs to be paired with a Samsung phone to sync data and to install apps. It's more than just a neat sidearm, though; the device is serviceable on its own.
The design plays off a recent release, the Gear Fit: "Remember the Samsung Gear Fit, that little curved-screen fitness smartwatch that instantly caught people's attention just six months ago? Imagine that in a mega-large watch form, and you have the Gear S. Is it too big? For many, the answer's yes. The massive curved display engulfed even my large, thick wrist."
The Samsung Gear S specs and features are notable for a smartwatch: 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM, and dual core processor. The display is larger than previous releases, two inches and at 480 x 360 pixels. The OLED display is vivid, though a bit oversized.
The standout features of the Samsung Gear S watch is in its connectivity options. Aside from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device also supports 4.1 and 3G Cellular service.
"The Gear S has its own speakers and microphone. It vibrates when you get messages or an alarm goes off. It's studded with sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope and compass, optical heart rate, ambient light for screen brightness, UV and barometer."
Samsung Gear S price ranges between $350 to $400, which is steep but reasonable for wearable tech with a few novelties to offer. The device is already out on the market, but won't be part of Samsung's Black Friday deals on November 28.
