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Samsung Gear Live

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Samsung Gear Live

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73 Engadget Score
A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.
73

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

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If you have to get an Android Wear device right now, the Samsung Gear Live is your best option. It's sleek, looks decent and performs well, but you'll want to get a new wristband for it right away. Unfortunately, you'll also need to charge it every night.

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Pros
  • Good Android Wear performance
  • Swappable wrist straps
  • Water-resistant
  • Better display than competition
  • More comfortable than G Watch
Cons
  • Horrible battery life
  • Compatible with only newer Android devices
  • Charging cradle is a mess
  • Harder to read in sunlight

Reviews

65
 
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Critic Reviews 6
73
 
Average User Score
User Reviews 11
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Form factor
Other
Operating system
Android
Screen size
1.6322
Storage type
Internal storage
Form factor
Operating system
Screen size
Storage type
Other
Android
1.6322
Internal storage

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73 Engadget Score
A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition.
73

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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73
 

User Reviews

100
Britomania
A gadget unicorn - Engadget
10
crsbbq
I really liked this....when it worked, which has been less than two out of the...read more
10
monkeymaj1k
The first one of these I was shipped was dead out the box and no amount of charging...read more
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