Fitness bracelet "Samsung": models, characteristics. Fitness bracelet with pulse meter

Samsung is today one of the largest companies producing various electronics. Products of the Korean company are distinguished by quality and prestigious design. Each gadget receives positive feedback from users, high sales and worldwide recognition. Very few companies can compete with Samsung. On a note of popularity, the manufacturer took up the development and production of fitness bracelets and smart watches. Few doubted that the company is also waiting for success here. For a few years, a number of models were presented on the market, which will be discussed in this article.

Samsung Gear Fit 2

Fitness bracelet "Samsung" Gear Fit 2 appeared on the market in 2014 and collected a lot of positive feedback. The model has all the necessary functionality that allows you to engage in active sports, while it stands out with a pretty design. Especially the fitness bracelet "Samsung" Gear Fit 2 liked the younger generation.

Design

The Korean company regularly works on its own mistakes. Fitness bracelet "Samsung" Gear Fit 2, whose review is presented in the article, has become a modified version of its predecessor. The first model of the watch was remembered for having a silver edging that eventually wiped off. It did not look very neat, which made the expensive gadget look like a cheap Chinese copy in a few months.

A new fitness bracelet "Samsung" managed to get rid of this problem by getting a plate of metal that has the color of a strap. To spoil this material, will have to try. Fitness bracelet is waterproof, which allows you to even swim with it. Therefore, there is no claim to the materials of manufacture.

Display

The screen is made curved to fit under the shape of the hand. Fitness bracelet "Samsung" Gear Fit 2 got a slightly smaller display diagonal than in the older model. Now this parameter is 1.5 inches. But the resolution increased - 216x432 pixels. The screen is implemented using SuperAMOLED technology. Thanks to it, the watches are quite energy efficient.

Sensors and controls

Fitness bracelet "Samsung" received a sensor of the latest generation, which tracks the user's pulse. The accuracy of its operation and the speed of measurement have significantly increased. The module easily measures the pulse during running, which many budget models can not boast of. The results are fairly accurate.

For control there are two small buttons that are located on the right end. They protrude slightly above the surface of the case and have a pleasant stroke. The screen is touchscreen, which allows you to control it.

Autonomy

Fitness bracelet "Samsung" received a battery for 200 mAh. The operating time has slightly increased in comparison with the previous version. Developers managed to slightly adjust the screen's power consumption, the software became more optimized. Of course, you can discharge the battery completely in a day, if you activate all wireless interfaces. However, with an average use of Samsung (a fitness bracelet), the price of which is about 11,000 rubles, it can work up to 4 days. It is worth noting that the autonomy is greatly influenced by the notifications that come on the device. You can also add the frequency of activation of the display backlight.

Charging device is made in the form of a small block, on which the clock is put. There is a magnetic latch, to which the device sticks. Full charging takes about 1 hour. During charging, a screen saver appears on the screen showing the percentage.

Hardware and software

A fitness bracelet with a heart rate monitor got a processor that runs at a frequency of up to 1 GHz. The RAM in the device is 512 MB, which is enough for the clock. The internal memory is 4 GB, but only 3.5 GB is available to the user. By the way, "stuffing" has not changed - all the same as in the first Gear Fit. In memory, you can save music, which is very convenient. On a fitness bracelet with a heart rate monitor, you can send it through a special manager. However, headphones can only be connected wireless. But you do not have to drag a smartphone during training.

In general, the installed "iron" provides a stable and quick operation of the clock, so there are no claims to it.

Installed Bluetooth 4.2, which you can only rejoice. There is Wi-Fi, which adds extra features.

To work with the bracelet, you need to download the program from the application store.

Samsung Charm

Companies regularly present models of fitness bracelets exclusively for men or unisex, but it is difficult to find women only. The Korean company decided to correct this situation by releasing Samsung Charm especially for the weak half of humanity. I must say, it turned out very well for them. In Russia, sales of Samsung Smart Charm black and other colors started in early summer of 2016. Women are enthusiastic about the novelty, and it's easier for men to pick up a worthwhile gift.

Design

A fitness bracelet is made simply, but tastefully. Here you will not see wide functionality. The package includes the module itself, a rubber bracelet, documentation and a charger. Packed all in a decent box.

The module turned out very small at the manufacturer - a little more ruble coins. The weight is only 3 grams. The side faces are made of metal, the back side is made of plastic. The front side is decorated with curved glass. If you rotate the watch at a certain angle, you can see how the color of the display flashes. From the outside it looks like a pearl.

In the center of the screen is a small dot that serves to signal the user about the events that occur. Independently, you can set the color of notification when you first pair with a smartphone. By the way, in terms of messages about incoming calls, the clock is useless. Even if you are persistently called, the fitness bracelet will not notify.

On the hand the watch looks very aesthetic and neat. The strap, made of silicone, has a sufficient number of holes. Sits comfortably, does not put pressure on the hand and does not flies. The module is perfectly held in the strap - it is impossible to lose the pearl. The bracelet is sold only in a single performance. The sport is comfortable enough - the bracelet does not interfere.

In general, the bracelet from Samsung is positioned as a fashion accessory, so I did not have a full screen with touch controls. You can buy in three colors: black, gold and pink-gold. In general, the design of the model was very good.

application

Please note that the fitness bracelet only works with smartphones on Android. Virtually all models work without a problem with the model. However, iOS owners will not appreciate the possibility of a bracelet.

For full-fledged work, you need to install two applications: Charm by Samsung and S Health. Download them for free at the Play Market. The first program is needed for the initial connection and setup of the fitness bracelet, the second - to track the user's actions.

Pairing takes place in seconds. Everything is simple and understandable. You can immediately select the color of the LED for notifications, and also allow the utility access to phone notifications. Here you can configure what the bracelet will inform you about. Since there is no screen and vibration, and a single color is responsible for notifications, many different programs should not be selected.

The Charm by Samsung application is rather primitive, it is very rare to use it. With it, you can update the software, and find out how much battery power is left.

For work, you will often have to use the S Health program. She is familiar to many owners of other bracelets from the company, since it is universal. The application will record the number of steps taken. Unfortunately, on this model possibilities are limited: the bracelet is not able to track sleep phases and other indicators of the owner.

S Health settings allow you to specify which device to synchronize in case you do not have one bracelet. By the way, permanent connection is optional. You can walk the whole day with a bracelet that is not paired with a smartphone, and in the evening set up synchronization to get information about the steps you have taken.

Autonomy

As already mentioned above, the bracelet is made miniature. For small dimensions, developers had to pay a small battery capacity. The device has a battery of only 17 mAh. However, given the lack of a full screen and low functionality, and this volume is enough for a fairly long work.

The manufacturer claims that the bracelet can work for up to two weeks on a single charge. In principle, there is no doubt. In the device because there are no functions that would quickly discharge it. Minor impact on the duration of the work has a number of notifications and the duration of the connection with the smartphone. On average, the model works more than 10 days, some users can operate for up to three weeks.

The results are pretty good considering the size of the gadget. And few devices in this category can boast similar indicators. To surpass the device from "Samsung" except under the power of models with a battery-tablet, which can not be charged. The full charge takes less than an hour.

Of course, there is nothing interesting in the technical plan in the device. It's a pretty simple bracelet that got the most minimal functionality. It does not even track the phases of sleep and vibration, which is now present in Chinese devices for $ 10. However, there are pluses here.

For all its technical simplicity, the Samsung Charm has turned out to be compact and stylish. Due to the lack of mass of features, it can work for a long time, weighs little, has simple control through applications. The most important thing is that the device looks excellent. The target audience of the model is more like lovers of miniature and prestigious accessories, rather than sportswomen. For many women, the only downside is the lack of alternative straps that Samsung is not going to release. As for the cost, the device takes the lower class - up to 2500 rubles. For such a price it is impossible to find a device from the same representative firm.