The smartwatch never had it easy. On the one hand, offer too small a list of skills and people question your value; on the other, do too much and the resulting complexity can overwhelm the wrist.

Solid set of fitness-related features; Samsung Pay is convenient; Circular touchscreen and scroll wheel easy to use; Standard 20mm straps

Underwhelming design; No Samsung Pay MST; GPS is a battery hog

Samsung's latest smartwatch is all about sports, which will come as no surprise when you consider its name. Its design, too, exudes a fitness focus with a more sweat-friendly silicone strap and a smaller, lighter construction compared to the previous Samsung Gear S3 .

Accurate GPS/GLONASS; Rotating bezel interface is still great; Spotify offline playback; Good activity tracking

Shortage of Tizen apps; No Bluetooth HRMs; S Voice is forgettable; Limited Samsung Pay support

Android Wear has been anything but a resounding success, so Samsung is putting all its eggs in the Tizen basket. And it could be onto something with the $299.99 Gear Sport, a fitness-focused smartwatch for Android and iOS devices. Slimmer than the Gear S3, it looks good enough to wear outside of the gym, and its bezel-based navigation is a nice way to maneuver through screens while in the pool. It's not as accurate as some dedicated fitness trackers, but it's a solid companion if you're looking to become more active. Combined with a decent third-party app selection, it gives Android Wear watches a run for their money. Sporty but Sleek The Gear Sport ($253.74 at Amazon) is meant to fall between the Gear S3, Samsung's flagship smartwatch, and the Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker. Its measures 0.5 by 1.6 by 1.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.7 ounces, which is a lot easier to wear than the S3's 0.5 by 1.8 by 1.9 inches and 2.2 ounces. It looks better than your average fitness tracker or sm...

The Samsung Gear Sport is a Tizen-based smartwatch with a fitness focus that gives Android Wear a run for its money.

Slim, swim-friendly design; Works with standard watch bands; Good battery life; Solid third-party app selection; Can play offline Spotify playlists

Requires multiple phone apps; Mixed fitness tracking performance in testing

Ultimately, the Gear Sport is almost as robust a fitness tracker as it is a smartwatch, and is one of the most versatile in the category, especially for those who already own Samsung's phones and TVs.

Attractive case; Useful rotating bezel; Bright; colorful screen; Four-day battery

Unreliable sleep tracking; New calorie tracking feature doesn't feel complete

One of the most exciting wearables at the moment is a smartwatch with both fitness and style in mind so read our Samsung Gear Sport review to find out why.

If you're looking for a smartwatch to go with your Android device that also happens to be a great fitness and activity tracker, the Samsung Gear Sport is a very compelling device to consider.

Nice design; Good sports tracking features; Intuitive user interface and charger design; Rotating bezel is a major plus; Waterproof to 50m

Lack of third-party apps still an issue; Not great for iPhone users; Sleep tracking is hit and miss; Apps can take too long to load

This is by far the best and more accurate smartwatch to track swimming laps. Compared against Samsung Gear Fit, Fit 2 Pro and Fitbit Versa.

The watch has taken some getting used to as it is my first smart watch. It does everything I could ask (ad more). I have not been able to pair the Samsung Pay with my institutions cards so I cannot speak for that feature. Battery life tends to last around 2-3 days without the "always on feature".

This watch was purchased as a gift for my girlfriend who typically dislikes technology however, after showing her some useful apps, and picking a watch face she loves, my girlfriend could easily be mistaken for having always loved technology where in fact she completed avoided it until recently.

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