Samsung has launched Gear Fit 2, the next version of their wearable fitness band. Note that its predecessor, the Gear Fit, was unveiled in 2014.
The Gear Fit 2 boasts a simple-yet-stylish design and flaunts an ergonomic curve. It is compatible with devices that run Android 4.4 or higher, and itself runs on Samsung's Tizen OS. The battery capacity of the band is 200 mAh.
It comes with a standalone music player. The band is powered by 512 MB RAM and a 1 GHz dual-core chipset. The onboard storage is 4 GB. The Samsung Gear app can be used to transfer music between the band and the smartphone.
The band features an in-built heart rate monitor (HRM) and a GPS module. This ensures that distance, speed, calories burnt, and heart rate are recorded accurately. Standalone GPS means there is no need to connect the band to a smartphone to get directions. Moreover, the S Health app can be used to see the performance and related statistics.
The company claims that the wristband can automatically detect the activity from a list of activities that include walking, cycling, and running. The accuracy of these claims is yet to be verified.
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is equipped with a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED curved display, with a resolution of 432x216 pixels. It is IP68 certified, which effectively means that the band is water and dust resistant (for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 m of water).
The straps are interchangeable and come in small and large sizes. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is Bluetooth compatible.
The wristband comes in three color options, viz., black, blue and pink. It also offers a bunch of watch faces to choose from. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 will retail at $179, and compete with the likes of Microsoft Band 2 and Pebble 2.
Watch the launch video below:
The Gear Fit 2 boasts a simple-yet-stylish design and flaunts an ergonomic curve. It is compatible with devices that run Android 4.4 or higher, and itself runs on Samsung's Tizen OS. The battery capacity of the band is 200 mAh.
It comes with a standalone music player. The band is powered by 512 MB RAM and a 1 GHz dual-core chipset. The onboard storage is 4 GB. The Samsung Gear app can be used to transfer music between the band and the smartphone.
The band features an in-built heart rate monitor (HRM) and a GPS module. This ensures that distance, speed, calories burnt, and heart rate are recorded accurately. Standalone GPS means there is no need to connect the band to a smartphone to get directions. Moreover, the S Health app can be used to see the performance and related statistics.
The company claims that the wristband can automatically detect the activity from a list of activities that include walking, cycling, and running. The accuracy of these claims is yet to be verified.
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is equipped with a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED curved display, with a resolution of 432x216 pixels. It is IP68 certified, which effectively means that the band is water and dust resistant (for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 m of water).
The straps are interchangeable and come in small and large sizes. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is Bluetooth compatible.
The wristband comes in three color options, viz., black, blue and pink. It also offers a bunch of watch faces to choose from. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 will retail at $179, and compete with the likes of Microsoft Band 2 and Pebble 2.
Watch the launch video below:
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