Product Review Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch
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Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch (Bluetooth) is a next generation must have male watches in the market. This post explains about Samsung Gear S3 Frontier that can be use as the guideline when purchasing smartwatch online or through marketplace.
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This smartwatch comes with handsome and durable design. It comes in black silicone strap with buckles, which is easily exchangeable with any 22-mm strap. There are 2 buttons on the right side of the watch. The upper button serves as universal back button while the bottom button serves to return you to the home screen or the app menu.
Display wise, the Gear S3 Frontier is equipped with 1.3-inch AMOLED screen and 360 x 360 pixels was bright enough to view, day or night and most important, with vivid colour. The dimmed version doesn’t differ all that much from when the screen is fully on enhances the watch versatile as you can change according to multiple occasions, ranging from working, official functions to leisure. For example, its smart black, chronograph face with white long and short hand plus matching red second hand definitely a yes for career people while a simple digital watch face with the steps trackers and weather forecast is useful design for outdoor sport lovers.
- A distinctive steel bezel that you can rotate to access apps and notifications , Strap with buckle : 2.76 inches,Large strap with holes : 5.12 inches, Small strap with holes : 4.33 inches
- Text, call and get notifications directly from your watch through your Bluetooth connected smartwatch
- Make payments with Samsung Pay almost anywhere you swipe or tap a credit card; Battery Type and Size : 380mAh Li ion
- With military grade performance, the Gear S3 resists water, dust, extreme temperatures and the occasional drop; Typical Usage: up to 3 days
- Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones (compatible with select Bluetooth capable smartphones using Android OS 4.4 and later with at least 1.5GB RAM as well as iPhone 5 and later with iOS 9.0 and above; Gear S3 supported smartphones may vary by carrier and device; For a list of compatible smartphones and features
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Product Descriptions Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
The Gear S3 Frontier compatible and works well with both Android and iOS. Its operating system, Tizen manage to support smartphone, which is operated with either Android OS 4.4 and later or iPhone5 and later with iOS after version 9.0. It is operated with 380mAh lithium ion battery. The exterior of this watch is built to be tough with its watch face is protected by Gorilla Glass. It can also withstand drops of about 5 feet since it is MIL-SPEC-810G rated.
Besides that, the watch also can withstand being submerged in up to 5 feet (about 1.5 meters) of water for up to 30 minutes. Since Gear S3 Frontier is designed for military-grade performance, it resists water, dust, extreme temperatures and the occasional drop.
This watch comes with an innovative rotating bezel that makes it easier to scroll the apps and menu. The rotating bezel makes satisfaction sound when you rotate it, similar to unlocking a combination lock with a dial. Alternatively, you may scroll by swipe the screen.
- A distinctive steel bezel that you can rotate to access apps and notifications , Strap with buckle : 2.76 inches,Large strap with holes : 5.12 inches, Small strap with holes : 4.33 inches
- Text, call and get notifications directly from your watch through your Bluetooth connected smartwatch
- Make payments with Samsung Pay almost anywhere you swipe or tap a credit card; Battery Type and Size : 380mAh Li ion
- With military grade performance, the Gear S3 resists water, dust, extreme temperatures and the occasional drop; Typical Usage: up to 3 days
- Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones (compatible with select Bluetooth capable smartphones using Android OS 4.4 and later with at least 1.5GB RAM as well as iPhone 5 and later with iOS 9.0 and above; Gear S3 supported smartphones may vary by carrier and device; For a list of compatible smartphones and features
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Pro or Benefits of it?
The first impression of S3 Frontier to me is the watch is very stylish and trendy. The display is nice and many people around me surprised to find out that it is a smartwatch. The touchscreen is responsive and accurate. These plus point makes texting, calling and receiving notifications is quick and easily. More important, I can do it directly from the watch. These steps are even easier with the help of rotating bezel. Comparing to Galaxy, Frontier’s rotating bezel was easier to use as it can rotate from side or the top while Galaxy only can rotate it from the top. Not to forget its tactile feel when rotating the bezel.
This Frontier works excellently with HERE WeGo app, which provides directions from current location to desired destination. The best part is it supports offline functionality which means that it allows you to download maps of an area so you have them available without being connected to your phone.
Another great benefit of this smartwatch is it works well with Samsung Pay. I received a jaw drop from a cashier the other day when I make my purchase using S3 Frontier via Samsung Pay. It seems to work from greater distance than the smartphone. Plus the alerts are timely and there is almost zero lag in function.
Cons or Downside of it?
The 46mm Frontier watch is obviously larger than the 42mm Galaxy. Frontier is only suitable for average build man and may be a bit big for Asian size man. The watch band on the Frontier is thicker and has a slightly wider style that made it look larger than it actually is.
Another downfall of this watch including there is no camera included unlike its previous version, Gear S2. In addition, the watch does not fit perfectly in the charger that leave the watch unchargeable half of the time.
Is there any other alternatives products?
Yes, Samsung Gear S3 series comes in 2 models. Other than Gear S3 Frontier, another similar product is known as Gear S3 Classic. In additional, Gear S3 is comparable to Samsung Galaxy watch.
- Gear Sport is swim ready and water resistant up to 50 meters/5ATM
- Get accurate, all day fitness tracking, easy calorie entry and personal coaching
- With Samsung Pay NFC compatibility, easily make a payment from your wrist
- Check your updates and receive and reply to calls and texts with a turn of the bezel; Wi Fi : 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
- Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.Main Display Size:1.2 inch
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- Track your way to real results Automatically detects up to 6 exercises, while tracking up to 39 more, right from your wrist
- Resolve to rest better; Helps you analyze your sleep patterns and encourages you to wind down to keep you refreshed and at your best; Compatible Devices Samsung Smartphone, Non Samsung Android Smartphone(Android OS 5.0 and above RAM 1.5GB and above), iOS 9.0 and above iPhone 5 and above
- Sends you real time alerts if ever detecting a high or low heart rate, so you can be more proactive about your heart health
- Expand your Galaxy; Sync with your phone to stream your playlist, get notifications and more, right on your wrist
- Thin; Light; Durable A thin, lightweight and durable swim ready design comes in a variety of colors and interchangeable bands
- Lasts for days Go non stop with a long lasting battery that lasts for days on a single charge
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- Send and receive texts, calendar notifications, news updates and more right on your wrist and Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and device usage
- With rotating bezel and unique circular interface, easily access your apps and notifications.OS Tizen based wearable platform.Processor speed Dual core 1GHz exynos 3250
- With a circular design and stainless steel construction, the Gear S2 matches your style
- Thousands of third party apps available
- Interchangeable bands and hundreds of available watch faces; Please refer the User Manual before use; It doesnt have speakers, hence use Level U bluetooth headphones to hear music
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- Utilize 24/7 heart rate to more accurately track calorie burn, resting heart rate & heart rate zones during workouts
- Track all day activity, including steps, distance, hourly activity, active minutes and calories burned. The Fitbit Inspire band is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sport watches, and fastens with a peg and loop
- Automatically track sleep, plus due to the heart rate feature, get more insights into your light, deep & REM sleep stages
- Enjoy up to 5 days of battery for daily progress without constant charging. Varies with use and other factors. Charge time (0 100 percent): 2 hours
- Automatically and conveniently record workouts like walks, swimming & bike rides in a snap with SmartTrack. Stores heart rate data at 1 second intervals during exercise tracking and at 5 second intervals all other times
- Radio transceiver: Bluetooth 4.0. Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR are water resistant to 50 meters. We do not recommend wearing Inspire or Inspire HR in a hot tub or sauna. Operating temperature: 14 degree to 113 degree Fahrenheit. Maximum operating altitude: 28,000 feet
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- Use Amazon Alexa Built in to get quick news and information, check the weather, set timers and alarms, control your smart home devices and more all through the sound of your voice (third party app may be required; Amazon Alexa not available in all countries)
- Based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness, Sleep Score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night; Also track your time in light, deep and REM sleep stages and get personal insights
- Control your Spotify app, download Pandora stations and add Deezer playlists plus store and play 300+ songs on your wrist (subscription required; Pandora is US only)
- With a larger display and an always on option, your information’s always a quick glance away (always on display requires more frequent charging)
- Track heart rate 24/ 7, steps, distance, calories burned, hourly activity, active minutes and floors climbed. Syncing range - up to 6.1 metres
- Works around the clock with 6 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors)
- Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby; Plus send quick replies and voice replies on Android only
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Any comments or feedback from online review that you can shared?
Referring to few comments from Amazon.com, there are a good mix of good and bad review of this watch but generally most of the users are satisfied with smartwatch. According to ShopperD, this watch is a great watch for the 21st century as the user found out that the heart rate is tally with user’s pulse/oxygen meter. Another user named tpalshadow concluded his review with 6 pros and 2 cons while user Zac commented that “it is seriously almost like having a second phone”.
However, user like Kory and Hoyt shared of their bad experience with the watch battery after 1-2 years of using the smartwatch. According to them, the battery is easily ware off after certain time or when there is newer OS update. User S. Simpson also commented that the battery generally will not last for 4-5 days as claimed by Samsung unless it is run under power saving mode.
Do you recommended to buy the products?
Yes, it is recommended to buy Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch if you are a smartwatch lover and keen to embrace the latest technology available in the market.
Conclusion
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is a must have smartwatch. Besides having a general function of a typical watch, this fantastic watch is smartly blending the smartphone function into it that makes it close to perfection.