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Samsung Gear 2

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    Samsung Gear 2

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    71 Engadget Score
    A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.
    71

    A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.

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    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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    The Gear 2 is generally a solid improvement over the original, with a nicer design and longer battery life. Even so, it doesn't perform well enough to fully justify the $300 asking price.

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    Pros
    • Longer battery life
    • New heart rate monitor and IR blaster
    • Improved design
    Cons
    • Very few apps
    • Some software features feel superficial

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    Critic Reviews 16
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    User Reviews 9
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    Specs

    Key Specs

    Form factor
    Other
    Operating system
    Other
    Screen size
    1.6322
    Storage type
    Internal storage
    Camera (integrated)
    Yes

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    71 Engadget Score
    A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.
    71

    A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.

    How we score

    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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    Scores

    Engadget

    71
     

    User Reviews

    100
    jganno
    A gadget unicorn - Engadget
    90
    RU55311
    The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
    80
    ironslave
    A must buy for anyone holding out. If you are a developer/hacker then this is...read more
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