Samsung Gear S3 review: When it comes to making smartwatches Samsung is arguably one of the most well-versed companies in the field and its latest creation, the Gear S3, puts all of that expertise into practice for 2016.

Great hardware and user experience; Stunning display; Attractive design(s; Intuitive interface

The Samsung Gear S2 was one of the best smartwatches released last year. Although it was lacking in terms of third-party app support, its hardware was definitely superior to many offerings from other manufacturers. A year has passed, and now we have its successor: the Gear S3.

The Gear S3, including both the Frontier model pictured here and the Classic model, are available now for $350. In addition to this Bluetooth-only model, there's also a standalone LTE cellular variant sold by wireless carriers.

The Samsung Gear S3 offers some clear improvements over the previous generation - most notably the amazing 3-4 day battery life. That really is class leading for an advanced smartwatch like this. The excellent rotating bezel and Tizen OS have been carried over.

Amazing battery life; Sharp; vibrant screen; Tizen OS; Frontier looks great

Classic is ugly; Too chunky for some; Lacks apps; US get more features

Samsung has been in the wearable game longer most other tech companies. From its original Galaxy Gear through to now with its latest Gear S3 - available in Classic and Frontier models - the progression shows the company's refined focus on its smartwatch proposition.

Great design and craftsmanship; built-in GPS; battery achieves nearly four days use; Tizen OS very intuitive and smooth

Lack of app support is telling; limited features for iOS users

Update: A massive change has hit this watch - and it's not from Samsung. Spotify has announced you can now save offline playlists to the device, thus untethering yourself from your phone when you want to get out and run.

The Gear S2 was a fantastic wearable OS trapped in a naff plastic case. The S3 Classic finally sets it free, with a drool-worthy design that you won't be ashamed to wear. The Classic opts for premium materials like metal and leather, easily making it one of the best-looking smartwatches out there...

Superb styling; Fantastic fitness features; Smart software that makes sense on your wrist

Lack of apps at launch; Not swim proof like an Apple Watch; Bit on the big side

A few more apps and Samsung might beat Android Wear at its own game - this is a superb smartwatch, if not quite the best just yet.

Samsung's Gear S3 was launched a couple of months ago now, at IFA in Berlin back in September, but it's only just reached availability in Australia now. Likely, Samsung wanted to keep from announcing new products while still dealing with the Note 7 issues, but now that the Note 7 is consigned to...

This would be so much nicer IF it were water resistant. In the spring and summer I'm on the river a lot in my canoe on some times week long + floats.