Samsung Gear Live (SM-R382)

102 reviews

Nov, 2024

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portability (22)
usability (21)
design (19)
price (18)
software (13)

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battery (16)
reliability (5)
image quality (2)
touch screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews of Samsung Gear Live (SM-R382). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and software. The design and portability also get good views, but there are some less positive opinions about the touch screen and image quality.

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battery, reliability, image quality, touch screen

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Gear Live (SM-R382) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Gear Live

Samsung is the best Android Wear watch to buy for now…

Clean, attractive design ; Bright, vibrant screen ; Comfortable to wear with exchangeable straps

Problems syncing apps to Gear Live ; Only a day battery life ; Poor selection of watch faces ; Navigation still temperamental

It's not clear how involved Google was in the hardware development, but it can't be a coincidence that specs for the first two Android Wear smartwatches are so similar and will be interesting to see if the Moto 360 and future watches follow suit.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Samsung Gear Live review

Is the Samsung Gear Live the best Android Wear watch?

Heart rate monitor included ; Sleeker than the G Watch ; Makes up for large phone size

Clasp hard to fasten ; Software needs tuning ; Battery life is awful

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Gear Live review

The Samsung Gear Live is the company's first smartwatch to run on Google's Android Wear platform, but the third operating system that the Korean company has utilised throughout its sometimes experimental smartwatch campaign. Practice makes perfect...

Comfortable, well-sized, excellent screen, works with most Android devices, built-in heart rate sensor

Battery lasts a day at best, not enough watch faces, app access can be awkward, voice-centric control, Android Wear not the vision it could (and hopefully will) be

Of all the current Android Wear smartwatches on the market the Samsung Gear Live has the best design of the bunch. We like the idea of the Moto 360's round face, but some design blips on its behalf see the Samsung take top spot in the design ranks for...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Samsung Gear Live Review: In Depth

We review Samsung's Gear Live, its first foray into the wonderful world of Android Wear, although the hardware feels strangely familiar… Design If you have...

Slick design ; Growing number of supported apps ; Changeable wrist band

Average battery life ; Annoying charging dock ; No IR blaster

Samsung’s Gear Live is one of the better-looking smartwatches out there, with a premium and sleek design, and it’s good to see Samsung embrace Android Wear instead of stubbornly sticking with Tizen..

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Samsung Gear Live review

Could it be fourth time's the charm for Samsung smartwatches?

Looks fairly premium ; Sharper screen than the G Watch ; Waterproof ; Compatible with all Androids (4.3 and above) ; Growing app selection

Charging cradle fail ; Not quite as comfortable as the LG ; One day battery life

Android Wear usefulness in a well-specced Samsung package - but it’s still not quite there yet

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch vs. Moto 360 specs: Comparing the watches of Android Wear

Thinking of adorning your wrist with an Android Wear watch? Read this first for a specs-to-specs comparison.

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Expert review by : Hunter Skipworth (digitalspy.com)

Samsung Gear Live review: Android Wear makes all the difference

The Gear Live, unlike LG's G Watch, adds a bit of metal to its design, which results in a far more tempting package from a looks perspective at least.

We really can't believe we are saying this, but we are sold on the idea of Android Wear.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Christina Warren (mashable.com)

Android Wear Review: Google's Vision of the Smartwatch Isn't Quite Right

The first two smartwatches based on Android Wear are shipping now, but are they worth your money?

Voice recognition is fantastic ; Works with lots of Android devices ; Ecosystem has real potential

Current watches are unattractive ; Battery life is abysmal ; Software interface and customization are clunky

Android Wear has the potential to be great, but it still lags behind competitors in notifications, battery life and just telling the time.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Carly Page (theinquirer.net)

Samsung Gear Live vs LG G Watch specs comparison

We compare the features of the two Android Wear smartwatches

during its I/O press conference that the first two Android Wear smartwatches, the Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch, are now available to buy.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Gear Live review

Despite sporting the best hardware of any smartwatch so far, Samsung's Gear still suffers from the rough edges of Android Wear, and lacks real-life utility.

I intentionally took my time with the Samsung Gear Live review because I wanted to see how it could integrate into my life, rather than just evaluating it on what it could and couldn’t do out of the box.

Jul, 2014

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