Waterproof Swimming Fitness Bracelet

Going to the pool? - Take the Gear Fit2 Pro with you. It is the perfect fitness tracker with 5ATM water resistance, which is suitable for swimming in shallow water in fresh water.

Accurate swim tracking

You can use the Gear Fit2 Pro to measure your swimming performance by counting laps and arm strokes. By checking your SWOLF score and heart rate data, you can gauge your overall performance and intensity of your swimming session. Also, thanks to Samsung Health, you can check your results and detailed information about your activities.

Partnership with Speedo

The Gear Fit2 Pro is the first wearable to feature Speedo On. Speedo On for Gear Fit2 Pro syncs your swim data with mobile version Speedo On. You will be able to get deeper analysis, personal training - plan and other functions.

Advanced fitness tracking

The fitness tracking capabilities of the Gear Fit2 Pro are enhanced over the previous model. New and improved features such as continuous heart rate tracking, automatic detection and activity analytics help you get more accurate and informative data about your activities.

Continuous heart rate measurement

Gear Fit2 Pro monitors your heart rate throughout the day and provides an intuitive feedback telling you how long and when you have reached the maximum, intense and moderate period of heart activity. One more new function: Gear Fit2 Pro can calculate calories burned while exercising on an elliptical trainer or bike.

Improved automatic activity recognition

The Gear Fit2 Pro's automatic activity recognition function is now even better for dynamic exercise. Regardless of what you love: tennis, football, dancing, squash, etc. etc., the Gear Fit2 Pro will measure your heart rate.

Find the right pace with activity analytics

Whether you are running, cycling, or simply doing wellness walking, your route has different training conditions. Climbing a hill requires much more effort than descending it. After exercising, Gear Fit2 Pro will show you graphs and a map of the area where the session took place, with detailed analysis and will show you how efficiently you have performed on each section of your route. This data will help you find the right pace and set goals.

Versatile design

Working on the Gear Fit2 Pro, the designers did their best. The elegantly contoured, curved strap looks stylish and comfortable. The sophisticated design of the Gear Fit2 Pro can be matched with a business suit, jersey or casual wear. But that's not all! Gear Fit2 Pro users can now select the model with the strap that best fits the size. For the male audience, a standard L strap is offered, and for the beautiful half of humanity, shorter straps in size S are intended.

Updated buckle design for maximum security and comfort

During an intense workout, any fitness bracelet can easily slip off your hand. Luckily, the Gear Fit2 Pro has a secure, durable clasp that lets you focus on your movements. In addition, the curved section on the inside of the bracelet has a wide skin contact area for improved heart rate sensor performance, giving you a more accurate picture of your condition.

Informative dials

Gear Fit2 Pro offers a variety of watch face interfaces. The new options are great at visualizing information and giving you the freedom to customize. In addition to the default interfaces, the fitness bracelet is preinstalled with 4 additional dials and a choice of 5 colors. Select the interface that is on this moment most of all reflects your mood.

Basic smart functions

The Gear Fit2 Pro's benefits go beyond mere sports comfort. They also include basic smart features such as checking messages and listening to music without using a smartphone.

Nothing will distract from your workout

The Gear Fit2 Pro is equipped with basic smart features so users can quickly reject calls or answer messages. Now the bracelet has a Do Not Disturb function, so you can devote all your time to sports without being distracted by extraneous factors. You will receive notifications at will, and all fitness alerts will be marked with a recognizable vibration. Continue your workout without looking at your wrist.

Standalone music player

Listen to your favorite tracks while exercising with the built-in music app. By using the Spotify app, you can download music in advance and listen to it everywhere, even without an internet connection.

Third party application support

Once you open Galaxy Apps on your smartphone, you will find popular fitness apps, including third-party apps such as Lifesum, Under Armor, Pear, etc. You can also download a variety of watch faces.

Improved compatibility

Gear Fit2 Pro has improved cross-platform compatibility. Smartphones equipped with Bluetooth, running on Android 4.4 and above, with a minimum RAM of 1.5 GB, as well as iPhone 5 (or later) running on iOS 9.0 and above are compatible with Gear Fit2 Pro and can be synchronized with it via a special Software available on the respective resources for purchasing applications.

• 1. Rating
• 2. Specifications
• 3. Packing and equipment
• 4. Design and ergonomics
• 5. Display
• 6. Interface and compatibility
• 7. Performance and functionality
• 8. Autonomy
• 9. Conclusion
• 10. Pros and cons

Besides the phablet Galaxy Note 8, the Korean giant Samsung managed to show the addition to the Gear line at IFA 2017. The new generation practically does not differ in appearance from its predecessor, but it is endowed with several additional features and improved water protection. Is it worth buying your $ 199? Read the review Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro.

Information about Samsung Gear Fit2

8.5 Assessment

Packaging and equipment

The Fit 2 Pro is packaged in a miniature cardboard box with a colorful bracelet on the front. There is a small handle at the top, so the box looks more like a solid black bag with the Samsung logo. The modest package is housed in a separate compartment for accessories under the fitness tracker.

Fit 2 Pro has already started selling in different regions of the world. The average price of the device is $ 199. If you are lucky enough to buy a bracelet in America, the Samsung U Flex wireless headset will also be added to the standard set of accessories.

Design and ergonomics

Owners of last year's Samsung Gear Fit 2 will find absolutely nothing new in the design of the novelty. The Pro version differs from its predecessor only in a slightly thicker body and a few extra grams of weight. These changes were the result of equipping the device with a more advanced moisture protection system.

A closer look reveals the first and most important difference - the fasteners. Instead of the old movement, the classic fastening on the strap is now used, similar to it can be found in almost any wristwatch. The rejection of the proprietary fastening was provoked by a wave of customer dissatisfaction, whose bracelets simply fell off their hands and fell to the ground. The new Gear Fit 2 Pro doesn't have this problem.

The main plastic electronics box is curved for a more comfortable fit on the wrist. The 1.5-inch display occupies almost the entire top panel of the capsule, the Super AMOLED matrix also had to be bent to match the body. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 tempered glass; during the long-term use, we did not reveal even small scratches on the capsule surface.

In addition to the touch screen, you can control the gadget using two navigation keys located on the end of the Gear Fit 2 Pro. Next to them is a small hole in the barometer.

Below is the optical heart rate sensor and contacts for charging from the docking station. At the bottom of the capsule, small latches are visible, with which the bracelet strap is detached. It can be replaced with another one, having previously selected the desired size.

Overall, the Fit 2 Pro has a pretty satisfactory design and build quality. The streamlined shape of the tracker fits perfectly under the fitted clothes, the bracelet does not cling to the shirt and does not cause discomfort during prolonged wear. The waterproof standard allows the device to be submerged under water to a depth of 50 meters.

Display

The curved display of the fitness tracker has a diagonal of 1.5 inches and a resolution of 432x216 pixels. Super AMOLED matrix provides excellent quality of information display. The bracelet has a very large supply of adjustable brightness, so you don't have to squint while exercising in the fresh air.

The screen has very good viewing angles, information about the current status of the exercises is clearly visible in almost any conditions. The display can be backlit from incoming notifications, gestures (swings, shakes) and from a simple touch. Under water, the sensory layer is inactive, so the bracelet is controlled using the navigation keys or simply tapping on the body of the device.

Interface and compatibility

The process of full synchronization with a smartphone is quite long and requires the installation of four applications at once. First of all, you need to install Samsung Gear, the application will find the gadget via Bluetooth and connect it to your smartphone. Next comes the Gear Fit2 Plugin and Samsung Accessory Service. The first program reveals additional features tracker, the second - gives access to the branded application store.

The range of offered third-party applications is very limited, mainly in the store they offer to download several additional watch faces for personalization. However, the functionality of the built-in utilities is quite enough for full health control.

Finally, S Health comes in handy for more accurate display of training statistics. The app collects data on physical activity, taps the results after each set period of time and makes recommendations for future workouts. You can see your progress towards your current goal on the calories burned graph.

In addition to the touchscreen display, the gadget can also be controlled using two buttons on the end. Main screen the bracelet interface displays the time, date, information on burned calories and distance traveled. Swipe to the left to open the notification menu, swipe to the right to open the widget panel. By moving from top to bottom, a panel with the basic settings of the fitness tracker becomes available. The style of the main dial can be customized if desired.

Performance and functionality

The Gear Fit 2 Pro runs a stripped-down version of the Tizen OS, which has previously appeared in the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier.

The fast operation of the bracelet is provided by the Exynos 3250 processor with a maximum frequency of 1 GHz and 512 MB random access memory.

For storing applications, 4 GB of RAM is provided. It is noteworthy that you can download a music selection to the internal drive and go to workout without a smartphone.

IN standard set before installed applications includes control of workouts in the pool from Speedo, timer, stopwatch, calendar, automatic search phone, a heart rate monitor application and a counter of the drunk liquid. Also, the basic functionality includes several more software trackers that track the performance of current physical exercises.

Functionality Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

The built-in GPS module allows you to recognize the current location, and in conjunction with a barometer, the chip gives information about the distance traveled and the number of steps the user has climbed. Before a run, the wristband can set the current goal, the Gear Fit 2 Pro will follow it automatically and notify the wearer if necessary. By the end of the day, the gadget compiles detailed statistics about your movements, compares them with previous days and records them in S Health.

Gear Fit 2 Pro can track your walking, running, yoga, cycling and swimming activities. On the last mode, the developers have made a special emphasis, adding excellent moisture protection to the device. The bracelet automatically tracks the current swimming style, and a special option Water Lock Mode turns off the backlight of the screen with each wave of the hand.

The Gear Fit 2 Pro's heart rate is fairly accurate, with only a slight abnormality when tested with a professional chest heart rate monitor. The pulse can be measured both once and continuously. Note that the latter drains the battery very quickly. Heart rate data is taken into account in the sleep monitoring application, the device detects fast and deep sleep phases in order to set the best time for an easy awakening.

Autonomy

At the presentation of Gear Fit 2 Pro, the developers promised up to three days autonomous work in normal use. Unfortunately, the built-in 200 mAh battery is in practice not enough for a period of more than 2.5 days, even with gentle use.

With the maximum use of all functions (constant synchronization via Bluetooth, GPS-module operation, continuous heart rate detection), the device “lives” no longer than one day.

Output

Overall, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro's ideal performance is overshadowed by perhaps not the longest-lasting battery. However, this does not prevent the bracelet from remaining one of the best in its price category. In terms of functionality, the gadget may well even compete with a smartwatch in the budget segment. If you're looking to get a great running companion, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is definitely your choice.

• Complete set of all sports functions
• Excellent tracking of swimming styles
• Quality display
• Good build, waterproof

• Weak autonomy

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When fitness is a lifestyle.

It doesn't matter if you play tennis, basketball, or move to the rhythm of a dance, the Gear Fit2 Pro will automatically recognize your activity. And throughout the day, it will measure your heart rate, determining your heart rate zones, and thereby helping you choose the optimal training mode.

Design matters.

The sophisticated design of the Gear Fit2 Pro, available in black and red, can be matched with both sportswear and casual wear. And the convenient strap closure will securely fix the fitness assistant on your wrist.

Apps and watch faces.

More than 3,000 apps and watch faces in the Galaxy App store - customize Gear Fit2 Pro to your liking.

Characteristics:

• Navigation system: GPS, GLONASS.
• Operating system: Tizen.
• Screen type: Curved Super AMOLED.
• Screen size: 1.5 "(38.6mm).
• Screen resolution: 216 x 432.
• Screen Color Depth: 16M
• The amount of RAM (GB): 0.5 GB.
• Built-in memory (GB): 4.0 GB.
• Available memory (GB): 2.0 GB.
• Sensors: heart rate sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope.
• Dimensions (H x W): 51.3 x 25.0 mm.
• Maximum usage time: up to 5 days.
• Normal use: 3-4 days.
• Working time with GPS: up to 9 hours.

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is so advanced that it outperforms many smartwatches in functionality. How does the bracelet behave in real use?

Why Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and not Samsung Gear Fit 3?

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 line hit the market about a year ago. These are very good devices in their class, in which it was difficult to find serious flaws. A year later, we didn't see the Gear Fit 3, but just an updated version of the Gear Fit 2 Pro, suggesting that the changes are minor. It is true, but they are very significant. The first significant change: the fitness bracelet has become really waterproof, without any stars and marks. Gear Fit 2 Pro not only meets the IP68 standard, but also withstands water pressure up to 5 atmospheres. This means that with the bracelet we can safely swim and even dive to a depth of 50 meters. This is also possible in salt water! The program has the ability to track swimming training sessions. Change number two is the best use of third-party applications, the most important of which for me is working with Spotify.
FROM using Samsung With Gear Fit 2 Pro, you can not only listen to music, but also download playlists to the memory of your bracelet and play them during training on a Bluetooth-enabled headset. It works in the same way as in the smartphone app. This is a great solution that really allows you not to take your smartphone with you to training. If you want, you can also upload MP3 files to the bracelet, but this is less convenient. Unfortunately, the onboard storage is limited to 4GB. The operating system and the most useful applications take up about 2 GB, so there is really little space for your own data. The rest of the features are unchanged from the Gear Fit 2 This means that the bracelet can still do a lot of useful things. Every day, the device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth so that incoming notifications can be checked on the wrist. You can configure in advance which applications can send notifications to the bracelet. Notifications are displayed in the form of an application icon, under which you can see the beginning of the content. In most cases, you can open in detail, and then select one of the main actions: send "OK" in response to a message, delete unwanted email or reply to SMS with one of the predefined templates. If you set an alarm, the bracelet can also wake you up with vibration if you choose to sleep in it. In this case, in the morning you will receive a report from your dream. All in all, the bracelet works great as a “smartphone empowerment” because one glance is enough to decide whether an incoming notification is important or not.

Sports functions

The most important thing, however, is the sporting function of the bracelet.
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is equipped with GPS and optical heart rate sensor. GPS eats up the battery very much, so it is better to turn it off for every day. During training, the GPS signal is captured instantly. In turn, the heart rate sensor can be configured to measure your heart rate from time to time throughout the day, even when you are inactive. This gives us an idea of ​​the results without overusing the battery. As for workouts, we can activate them on our own (up to 16 types), or rely on the bracelet, which, 10 minutes after the start of activity, recognizes the training itself and switches to the appropriate mode. And it really works! The bracelet confidently detects running and cycling. Automatic training detection is limited to only five sports: walking / running, cycling, elliptical trainer, bicycle ergometer, and dynamic training. During training, the bracelet can measure the heart rate continuously. On a daily basis, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro also takes care of your physical activity. If you sit too long, it's time to stretch your bones. The app will even offer options for how to stretch them. In turn, if you start a similar physical activity without reminders, the bracelet will congratulate you. These notifications can sometimes be annoying, but you can turn them off.

The most important thing

The most important element is the touchscreen, curved Super AMOLED screen. Looks pretty like best screens on the smartphones Samsung, only in a smaller size. The resolution is a modest 216 x 432 pixels, but with a 1.5-inch diagonal, this gives a pixel density of 310 ppi, which makes everything very clear. The deep black AMOLED color matches beautifully with the black strap. Control is carried out using gestures. To the left of the home screen is the notification bar, and to the right is widgets, mostly fitness apps such as a pedometer or number of floors climbed. At the top is the settings panel, which opens with a classic top-down gesture. There are two buttons on the side of the case: the back button and the home button, which simultaneously opens the list of applications. In general, the management should not cause inconvenience to anyone. My only claim is to control the screen brightness, which is manual. Fitness bracelets of this class should automatically adjust the brightness level depending on the lighting conditions.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro has interchangeable straps

There are a large number of straps that differ in texture on the outside, attachment method, color and size. There are also third party bracelets, and among them you can even find ... metal bracelets. Everyone should find something for themselves. For this, the bracelet is offered in two body colors: red and black and completely black.

Which smartphones will work with the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro?

The bracelet is compatible with Android 4.4 or later, the smartphone must have at least 1.5 GB of RAM. There is also compatibility with iPhone 5 or later. The Gear Fit 2 Pro connects to your smartphone via Samsung Gear, where you can find information about the status and settings of your bracelet. From the mobile application, you can customize the watch face, or, for example, the order of applications in the menu, which is much more convenient than doing this on the small screen of the bracelet. In turn, all fitness functions are synchronized with Samsung Health by default, which can be set not only on Samsung smartphones. The app collects data about workouts, activity (steps, calories, floors climbed), sleep duration, or heart rate. All statistics can be viewed and compared, and the app rewards us with badges for reaching goals.

You can install applications directly to the fitness bracelet

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is powered by Tizena and allows you to install apps from Samsung Galaxy Apps. There you can find dozens of watch options (free and paid) and apps. Additional apps are available that add new features (such as an alarm clock or stopwatch), Samsung apps for sports activities (for example, tracking unusual sports such as tennis, golf, badminton) and third-party applications.
These are the most interesting applications. There are also very popular apps like Endomondo, Spotify, Speedo On, MyFitnessPal, three apps from Under Armor. There are also some lesser known ones like Fit Evolution Pro PEAR Personal Coach, Lifesum, or StayFit +. An interesting application is third party application for ... GoPro cameras. Third-party sports apps are simpler versions of these same apps for smartphones, but they do their job, that is, transfer training information to specific accounts.

Battery life

The battery needs to be charged frequently. The bracelet is placed on a special charging base with a magnetic lock. In charging mode, the bracelet can work as a desk clock. One charge will last for a full 2 ​​days, if you do not have a workout at this time, turn off the GPS, and from time to time will measure your heart rate. If you exercise, you will need to charge the bracelet after each workout.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro price

Unfortunately, the price is high.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro costs 13,000 rubles. This is 2000 more than its predecessor. The price is high and I'm not sure if the bracelet matches this value. For a similar price, you can find a much better sports watch. On the other hand, simple fitness bands tend to be much cheaper.

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In that case, who is the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro for?

The device sits somewhere in between sports watches, fitness bracelets and smartwatches. The bracelet has something from each of these devices. In general, everything is good, but not the best if viewed separately as a fitness bracelet or separately as a smartwatch. If you are looking for universal device that will work every day and during casual workouts, then buying the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is not a bad idea. On the other hand, if you're serious about training, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro won't give you what a sports watch from Garmin, Suunto, Polar, or even TomTom can give you. You can clearly feel the mobile Samsung pedigree of this device. Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is unlikely to be of interest to athletes, but it will be quite interesting to technology lovers.

Video review, comparison of short and long straps

Fitness bracelets are much more popular than their close relatives - smartwatches. Last but not least, this is influenced by the cost of these devices, because the former are much cheaper. For example, fitness bracelets from Chinese manufacturers, including well-known ones, often cost no more. protective glass to your smartphone. But the hero of this review is a completely different berry field. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro has an average retail price of $ 200. Expensive? Certainly! Smart watches from Xiaomi cost almost half the price. But don't jump to conclusions.

Specifications

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is built on a dual-core processor with a frequency of up to 1 GHz, as well as 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage. This set is more than enough for the smooth and fast operation of the fitness bracelet interface running under the Tizen OS. Of course, there is a heart rate monitor, gyroscope, barometer and accelerometer. The Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11 b / g / n modules (2.4 GHz band) are responsible for communication. The presence of the GPS / GLONASS module allows you to do without a smartphone companion when recording tracks while running, which is extremely convenient. The battery capacity is 200 mAh.

Appearance, display and usability

The change in weight and size characteristics relative to its predecessor model, Samsung Gear Fit 2, is completely insignificant. The dimensions of the device without the strap are 51.3 * 25.0 mm, and the weight is only 33 grams. The slight change in size is due to the fact that the device under test has a water protection standard according to ISO 22810-2010. Diving is possible to a depth of 50 meters. The case is not afraid even of salt water, but after use the bracelet must be rinsed in fresh water, which is the standard recommendation for most waterproof wearable devices. However, the dimensions and weight of the device are still small, and unlike smart watches, you don't want to take them off at night (and if you have a restless sleep, it is better to take off the weighty watch from your hand so as not to harm, at least, yourself).

The bracelet is equipped with a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 432x216 pixels and support for the Always on Display function. The brightness of the display is sufficient even in direct sunlight. But in such conditions, it is still better to choose the most contrasting dials and themes. And there are a lot of them in the app store, both paid and free, and there are a lot of preinstalled themes - 14 pieces. In addition, you can activate the outdoor function, which activates the maximum backlight level for 5 minutes.

The display, like the entire body, is surprisingly durable and scratch-resistant. Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro was tested during the active stage of renovation in an apartment. Moreover, not a light cosmetic, but a major one with work that may not the best way affect the performance of the device. But even in such harsh operating conditions, the tested fitness bracelet turned out to have nothing to do with it. Its performance was not affected by bathing in a solution of gypsum plaster, accidental impacts on abrasive surfaces and even falling from a three-meter height onto a concrete floor (the belt buckle is classic and reliable, but it was not fully tightened before falling). Of course, at first there were fears about scratches on the screen, but, as practice has shown, in order to put a mark on the screen, you still need to try. But the dust on the rubber strap collects at an incredible speed and is extremely difficult to remove.

The bracelet is controlled using a touch screen and a pair of keys. Swiping down the screen brings up a shutter with icons for adjusting the brightness of the display, activating the "do not disturb" mode, starting the music player and turning on the swimming mode, in which the touch display is turned off. The last function it is worth using if you have been exposed to rain, otherwise accidental presses may occur when the screen comes in contact with wet clothes. Swipe to the right opens a list of notifications received from the smartphone. Swiping to the left scrolls through the widgets of installed applications. The order and number of widgets can be customized to your liking.

In work

During initial setup operating system strongly suggests installing additional software on your smartphone. It will not work to ignore this requirement, because otherwise it will not work to connect the bracelet to the smartphone. The list of installed software is standard for wearable Samsung devices- Gear S Plugin, Samsung Accessory Service and Samsung Gear and S Health.

Samsung Gear app

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S Health app

In the main application, Samsung Gear, you can view information about the battery charge, approximate battery life under current load, and information about the status of the RAM and ROM. In addition, this application allows you to install additional new watch faces (themes) and additional software.

In the settings of the Samsung Gear app, you can set up app notifications, send music to the bracelet memory, set up emergency notifications (send the coordinates of your location to " emergency numbers»From the phone book). There is also the function "find my gear", the activation of which makes the bracelet vibrate, which makes it easier to find it. In addition, it is possible to configure quick responses to incoming messages and responses to a rejected call. This function together with the ability to answer / reject an incoming call using a bracelet, as well as read SMS, messenger messages and notifications social networks, allows you to rarely use your smartphone, dispensing with only a fitness bracelet and a headset. In general, everything is like a full-fledged smart watch.

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There are not many pre-installed applications in the bracelet, but they are all useful. This is music, daily activity log, setting exercise modes, pedometer, counting floors climbed, heart rate meter, programs for monitoring drinking water and coffee, timer, stopwatch, calendar synchronized with a smartphone, as well as an application for viewing the weather forecast, data on which can be obtained both through a smartphone and when connected to a WiFi router.

During exercise, one of the most important tools is the heart rate monitor. With a good fit to the hand, its readings are fairly accurate. Of course, for professional athletes, it is not suitable, but for the average user, its capabilities will be more than enough. In addition to the function of measuring the pulse directly during training, the bracelet can check the pulse throughout the day. The metering interval is configured very conditionally - always, often and never. When set to continuous metering, the battery power is consumed much faster.

The pedometer works almost flawlessly and does not miss a single step. In addition to this, during a run or brisk stride, the bracelet periodically cheers you up with messages or informs you that you have completed your planned activity plan for the day. Unfortunately in automatic mode determining the type of loads when driving in a car on our, not always high-quality, roads, the bracelet sometimes starts counting steps. This effect is especially evident when driving at low speed.

The function of calculating the floors climbed is more designed not for calculating the floors directly, but for the height difference, and the floor takes a rise to a level of 3 meters. As already noted, the bracelet was tested during the renovation of the apartment, and the bracelet helped to collect interesting statistics. For example, it was funny to find out that 36 formal floors had to be overcome in one room to install the wiring under the ceiling, and 11.6 km were covered in a day when cleaning after renovation in a regular apartment. There is little benefit from this, but there is a "wow effect".

The bracelet also helps to track the number of cups of water and coffee drunk, as well as count the number of calories consumed. But for this, you need to manually enter the volume and type of consumed food and liquids, which is not always convenient, so this function will be useful only for those users who are very responsible about their health issues. But the function of determining the phases of sleep works automatically. Sleep statistics can be viewed both on the bracelet screen and in the S Health app on a smartphone.

There are very few third-party apps, and most of them require additional accessories like smart sneakers or chest straps and external blood pressure monitors.

Music

Listening to music or audiobooks is possible with a Bluetooth headset, and you can listen to tracks from a smartphone, using the bracelet as a control panel, or from the device's memory. The list of supported formats is quite standard - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB. A medium with a capacity of 4 GB will not be entirely devoted to music, because only 2 GB is available for the needs of the user, where you still need to fit the installed software and themes, as well as the collected activity statistics. The subject does not have a built-in speaker or a microphone.

Autonomous work and charging

The battery is charged using a special docking station with a magnetic fixation of the charging device. Thanks to the presence of 4 contacts on charger when installing a fitness bracelet, you do not have to monitor its position. Unfortunately, the USB cable is non-removable, so you won't be able to replace it with any third-party one, as in the case of the docking station supplied with the Samsung Gear S3. But there are also advantages - the process of charging a completely discharged battery takes only 1 hour. The charge can be monitored both by means of the indication on the display and via a smartphone. The only bad thing is that at the end of the charging process there is no light or sound indication both on the device itself and in the smartphone, so you can simply forget about the bracelet. Because of this feature, the tested Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro often remained on charge overnight, which made it difficult to collect statistics on sleep phases.

You have to charge the bracelet often. With an average display brightness level, a constant connection with a smartphone, an activated navigation module and frequent automatic heart rate measurement, the operating system insistently asks to activate the power saving mode after 19-21 hours of operation. If you do not follow this advice, then after 23 hours the battery charge completely dries up. These indicators do not fit at all with the declared duration of 3-4 days. During the long test, the maximum battery life was 2.5 days. But to achieve this result, it was necessary to dim the display brightness, disable the Always on Display function, the navigation module, and also turn on the screen when receiving notifications from the smartphone. But in this mode of operation, the fitness bracelet is not much different from more affordable analogues. In general, from a subjective point of view, it is better to activate all functions, but do not forget to charge the bracelet every day.

Conclusion

Despite its high cost, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro left a very positive impression. I’ll say more, I simply didn’t want to part with him upon completion of testing. Of course, the Samsung Gear S3 watch is more suitable for a business suit, and in both versions, but in all other situations, the capabilities of the tested bracelet are quite sufficient. For complete satisfaction, the only thing missing is an NFC-module for making payments in terminals with support for near-field communication technology.

Pros:
- weight and size indicators;
- durable waterproof case;
- excellent display with support for the Always on Display function;
- availability of Bluetooth and WiFi modules;
- smooth operation of the interface.

Minuses:
- duration of battery life;
- high price.