Samsung is notable in this field simply because it's issued so many smartwatches over the relatively short period in which smartwatches have even existed. It seems as though every time we turn around, there's a new Samsung smartwatch promising to wow us with new and innovative features.

Spinning bezel is ridiculously fun; Fast notifications; Excellent AMOLED screen; Works with most Android devices

Can't take calls; Tizen rather than Android Wear; Regular S2 model can't take a standard watch band

You may know Samsung as the lead manufacturer for Android, with its smartphone sales decimating those of the official Nexus series. However, it also has a habit of going off on a tangent, in the occasional bid for world domination.

Well implemented bezel control; good build quality; always-on screen option

Expensive; poor third-party app support; Huawei Watch aces design

You could argue that the Samsung Gear S2 3G is the best smartwatch around right now, with its balance of attractive hardware, intelligent user interface, performance, and functionality, but smartwatches are still a niche product category and the 3G component adds the additional expense of a monthly...

Great hardware and user experience; World's first wearable with eSIM; Attractive design; Robust software

I have been in search of a fitness tracker for some time however I could find what i really wanted in a fit-bit as i wanted more functionality to connect with my phone. As always Samsung does not disappoint this watch is absolutely incredible.

This watch is awesome! I purchased this for my husband after his original Samsung Gear stopped charging. This watch is a huge improvement. It charges quickly and easily and has tons of features that are easily accessible. I love that the face of the watch can look like a typical watch if you choose.

I purchased this watch as I wanted the notifications, sleep pattern recorded. The notifications work great. Unfortunately it doesn't record sleep patterns at all, quite useless and something I hope Samsung fixes up this lack of recording as to me that is one very essential aspect of wearables that...

While everyone else seems to be making me-too Android Wear watches, Samsung is taking a different smartwatch tack with the Gear S2. This wearable runs the company's Tizen software and offers a swiveling bezel to help you navigate around its unique UI.

Rotating bezel makes navigation easy; Strong reply capability for email; messages; Comfortable; water-resistant design; Colorful screen; easy to see outdoors; Wi-Fi connectivity

Limited app selection; Can't make calls

Elements of hardware design genius sit atop refreshing but ultimately very limiting software

Rotating bezel feels great; Well-made; Interesting; fairly intuitive UI

Very expensive; Very poor apps selection; Battery life just OK with always-on screen; Slow voice commands; No iPhone support

Rotating bezel feels great; Well-made; Interesting, fairly intuitive UI;

Very expensive; Very poor apps selection; Battery life just OK with always-on screen; Slow voice commands; No iPhone support;

The Gear S3's release is imminent, but the S2 remains a beautiful piece of industrial design, and a decent smartwatch.

Beautiful round design; Elegant; fluid user interface; Rotating bezel is a true innovation; 2-3 day battery life

Barely any usable apps; Reactivation Lock is buggy; Fitness functions are very limited