


Review Summary
2021-03-16T20:00:00
this watch was was ahead of its time(no pun intended). i've put it through the ringer and i'm impressed with the durability and the fact that it still hold perfect charge 3 years later.
Fixit
2021-01-23T19:00:00
literally the only good thing about this watch is how it looks. it does have a very sleek design, and if you have the display set to always on you can make it look like youre wearing a very expensive real watch. but other than that, this is worthless. shortly after buying this watch, my google pixel 2xl updated to android 10, and the watch battery life immediately disintegrated. before the update, i could get 2 days out of the watch. after, i couldnt even get through an 8 hour work shift without turning on low power mode, and even then it would die sometimes. and the app store for this is terrible! slow, clunky, and with so many limited options, most of which are badly designed third party apps. get an iphone and apple watch instead.
Page
2020-12-16T19:00:00
this was a gift a year ago and it has been with me everyday all day. i never wore watches before but this watch gives me great access to my emails and texts. i am a machinist working 7 days a week and bump and drag it across everything in the shop. the screen may have a couple minor scratches in it but not very noticable. charge lasts about 2 days with casual use, the only problem i have is once a week or two i have to shut it completely off because it gets senile and forgets what it's doing. other than that highly recommended it.
Eric
2020-10-28T20:00:00
i have been using this watch for about three years. i became more efficient with every software update with the battery, now can recharge every day and a half, rarely crash, it has a good variety of apps to choose. good screen resolution. a bit heavy and bulky but i don't complain.
rickhall
2020-08-17T20:00:00
battery lasts about 2-3 days and it has all the functions i need plus more. most of the third party apps are trash and most of the (nicer) watch faces in galaxy store are paid but still worth it.
psydex
2020-08-01T20:00:00
was great for about 9 months then quit working. sent in for approved warranty repair then told it was liquid damage. hmmm liquid damage on a water resistant watch that hasn't been in any water beyond what the watch is supposed to be resistant to. very disappointed in this purchase.
ERIC J.
2020-06-08T20:00:00
after 2 years smart watch stop working.this is my second samsung smart watch.first one lasted one year.i love samsungs phones but with wearable devices samsung is not there yet.product quality needs to be improved.
Darek
2020-06-05T20:00:00
Before The Last update itbwas awesome, but after The update and bixby when i want to call someone or receivw a call, IT sounds very bad... Like an alien talking... Very upset
Cristian T.
2020-05-19T20:00:00
Great value for your money. The only reason I gave it four stars out of five is because of the battery life and durability. I have since purchased a tough case that makes the watch much more durable but it is also bulky and sometimes uncomfortable. My only advice is to charge the watch every night. But in all great watch and cool features.
Kuttz
2020-05-05T20:00:00
Worst watch. Got discharged with in less than half day what ever setting I did.I tried power saving or screen time off less than 15 secs . The watch should be ideally on all time. None helped to prolong charging.This problem is present still I bought this watch. I hate this watch now.I prefer Apple one as it does not discharge easily.Samsung customer services is worst as they keep hung for hours with no help without charging extra bugs with warranty devices. It is likely Chinese version of it. That,s why manufacturing issues and never took responsibility of it.
Alok S.
2020-04-09T20:00:00
I bought this about three years ago. Recently a crack appeared in the rear of the watch and soon after water ingressed and the watch broke down altogether. It was a good watch while it lasted...but I’m not interested in watches that don’t last pretty much indefinitely. This isn’t such a device and if you’re like me and don’t want to be throwing broken tech into recycling, I’m afraid, I’d avoid it like the plague. Sad, watch manufacturers can’t play the same games with watches they play with phones...at least, I hope not...
Pendarran
2020-02-24T19:00:00
I bought this watch about two years ago. I like it at first because I was able to keep track to my steps and water intake. Downside is that you need to charge it about four to five times each day. Lately it keep turning off every 30 minutes. It's annoying. Save yourself your money.
Xareny
2019-12-15T19:00:00
Poorly slow and expensive equipment, works very well as ornament on your body but other than that it is rubbish, to help I contacted samsung support about the fact that everything was grabbing and the attendant told me that this was normal, my watch and slow and heavy since I bought it and do not think that are applications because only use what comes installed on it and nothing more. If you don't want to waste your money and time trying a way to make it work DO NOT BUY!
Geferson
2019-11-30T19:00:00
I'm upgrading from a Gear Nano to the Gear S3 Frontier, wow great watch!!!!!!!
Bill B.
2019-11-02T20:00:00
I bought this watch to pair with my other Samsung devices. I use it everyday and it is a valuable tool. It is very rugged too I work hard everyday and not a problem.
Miltspoon
2019-10-22T20:00:00
I had this watch about 6 months and it was working great. Then it lost power. I send it back, UNDER WARRANTY, to have it repaired only to get a message that my warranty was voided due to LIQUID DAMAGE. The only liquid this watch came in contact with was the sweat of my arm. They need to take the whole water resistant claim off the website for this watch if liquid damage voids the warranty. When I called to address this issue, I was transferred 5 times only to be told there was nothing they could do. I have Samsung TVs, refrigerator, and cell phones. No more Samsung products for me with the worst customer service from them.
JustTickedOff
2019-10-15T20:00:00
Rugged and reliable. I wore it every day and it still works and looks like the day I bought it. And believe me I put the watch through some tuff situations. Hope I don't regret upgrading to the newer Galaxy watch.
Swolejack
2019-10-11T20:00:00
Worst Samsung purchase I've made. Would not purchase again. Screen freezes frequently, text msgs are always a problem, overall poor performance
Karim
2019-10-06T20:00:00
I loved this watch so when it quit working after 22 months I was not happy. I called to have it repaired but it cost $150 to do so with only a 90 day warrenty. So I bought a Galaxy Watch 2019 to replace it. I hope I get a few more years out of this one. I bought the 46mm because it is stanless steel. I wish they offered it in black in this size. The new active two looks to unisex for me. I like my smartwatch to look like a regular watch. I am sure there are more men out there like me. Please do not make the watch look like an apple product.
Magic M.
2019-10-01T20:00:00
The Bad: The wake up gesture only works about 20% of the time, which turns it from a watch into a bracelet. AOD is nice but I have to charge it every day. The bezel scratched in 2 places after simply bumping into someones purse. The large band is barely big enough for my wrist, and pretty uncomfortable. When listening to music on my bt speaker, if I walk out of range of my phone, it pauses the music. The speaker is too low to actually carry on a conversation unless it's totally silent. So far, this watch has been more annoying than anything The Good: Highly customizable. Choosing different bezels, watch faces, and bands is nice, and not overly expensive. Using the watch to skip songs or pause music comes in handy when the bt speaker or phone is not right next to me. The watch can control my phones alarms when they go off, which is helpful at 4 a.m. It's a nice looking watch, good size, and being customizable helps keep it interesting. Overall, this watch is a flop for me. The wake up gesture not working is a deal breaker. For now i'll use it with AOD on, but another device to charge every day is getting annoying, and it's only been 10 days.
Mikeysab
2019-09-24T20:00:00
HAD IT SINCE DEC 2018, SO FAR IT'S STILL WORKING VERY WELL.
PARO
2019-09-22T20:00:00
I bought this watch because I'm not a fan of the square Apple watch. Since it was IP68 rated, I thought it would withstand wading in the water to take a photo of some sealife that came close to the shore on my last vacay. Well, my iPhone made it out of the water unscathed, my S3 shorted out. So I sent it in for repair and they told me it would cost $250 to repair it! I told them to keep it, I'll buy an Apple Watch, Fitbit, or Suunto next time. When it gets back from the repair depot, I'm gonna launch it into the upper atmosphere connected to a weather balloon... at least I'll feel better about the money I lost...
pacman976
2019-09-17T20:00:00
The only thing I did not like about the phone is that it is too slippery. Easily dropped. I bought a case. Very fast, lots of storage. Great camera. I am still learning. So much is new
Rott
2019-09-12T20:00:00
I bought a samsung gear S3 frontier some months ago, now it has a failure with the display, I try to get warranty but I didn´t get it so far. samsung send me a mail and told me I have to pay for the repair $241 USD, it is absurd because it will be the cost of newone
DAVID
2019-09-09T20:00:00
I love this Samsung S3 best watch I've ever had. Will definitely continue to purchase there products.
Robert
2019-09-06T20:00:00
I purchased this watch September of 2018. I wanted to give it a good run through before posting my review. So far, a year later, this watch has given little disappointment. Pros: GPS has been very accurate. Quality sound from the built in mic and speaker. Accurate heart rate sensor. Cons: Software seems to lag at times. I have had to do 5 hard reboots on the watch do to it freezing or locking up. Overall I have exposed this watch to all elements of weather. Rain, snow, dust/sand, and accidentally left it laying in my car on accident in the midday sun. So it proves to be durable. If you are looking for a great watch at a great price, I would recommend any of the Gear Series Watches.
Bennyhanaa
2019-09-03T20:00:00
This watch would be a 5 if there where more apps and if the returning Apps like Spotify and Smart Things would make it perfect I want to be able to turn my tv on with my watch and operate my music with out removing my phone out my pocket. I do like that I can watch Youtube on it couldn't do that with my Gear 2
AntiJ
2019-08-29T20:00:00
My watch had very short battery life, (12 hrs.) the battery died. After charging, it is stuck in opening screen mode. Samsung Gear 3 Frontier screen is as far as it gets for being rebooted. Not reliable.
Daves_Samsung
2019-08-27T20:00:00
Bought this watch about a year and a half ago and it was working as advertised. I used it to track my runs which consisted of running about 3 miles, 4 or 5 times a week. Last week the LCD stopped working. Sent the watch in for repair and the repair center said that the damage was from water seeping inside the watch. This watch has never been submerged and barely even been in the rain. So, for a watch that is advertised as a sports activity watch I was surprised that sweat could cause it to fail. So I called Samsung and was escalated as far as I could go and they would not do anything for me other that offer a discount of $35% off of the repair cost which was $241 which is more that I would have to pay to get a new watch on the internet. If you are truly interested in a sports watch that you don't have to worry about sweat killing, then I would look somewhere else. Not what I expected when I purchased it and spent nearly $300.
HS_runner
2019-08-23T20:00:00
I had it for a year and its very useful especially when ur multitasking. u don't have to keep your phone on person everywhere you go like around the house or at work because you have your watch with you just in case you have any calls and text messages or notifications on social media because u can reply with ur watch. But I highly recommend you swap out your watch band for something that's not plastic because I have a rash on my wrist for wearing it.
Lu123
Best watch I have ever owned and very stylish
By The G.
I was very wary about purchasing this watch from the Sprint agent, but he convinced me this was a must have. I totally agree. I feel necked when I do not have it on. And it keeps me moving. Great health benefit. Excellent buy.
Aewsome look functions
By Omen123
It is really awesome i switched from iwatch.it have lots to explore..
The Gear S3 has the aesthetics of a truly premium watch with advanced features built right into the watch design. That's why it's so easy and effortless to use the Gear S3. It's also built for you to go days without needing your phone or to recharge. You get to feel free with the Gear S3.
Design
The Gear S3 looks and feels natural on your wrist and when you use it. Like a traditional watch. Only much more capable.
Authenticity in design and function
The Gear S3 looks and feels like a real watch, but does more than a regular watch and without requiring any extra effort on your part. The features that already exist on a watch, the bezel, the crown and the crystal, can be turned, pressed or tapped for convenience, fun and pure freedom from your phone.
Keep your watch face always on
The Always on Display gives the Gear S3's 1.3" Super AMOLED display the look of a true watch. Third party Always on Display designs are available for more variety.
Pick and choose your watch face
Transform the appearance of your Gear S3 just by changing the watch face. With 15 preloaded designs and more available at the Gear App Store, it's really a matter of choice. Each one comes with a corresponding Always on Display version so you get a seamless look through and through. For something more personal, design your own watch face and Always on Display and make it truly yours. The circular bezel is what makes the Gear S3 so effortless to use. Its beauty is in its simplicity.
Swap bands out for a change
Watches serve a functional purpose, but they're also valuable accessories. Meet the occasion by dressing up, dressing down or going all out with a watch band of your choice. And since the Gear S3 is compatible with standard 22 mm bands, lack of choice is not an option.
Gear S3 Frontier
Built for a pioneering spirit, to take adventures as they come.
Experience
The Gear S3 sets you free from your phone in the most natural way. You only have to turn the bezel to respond to calls, to read messages, to go to that app you need.
Calls from your wrist
With Gear S3, you don't always need your phone. You can take and make calls with its built-in speaker. You can also check voice messages and hear the alarms you set.
Samsung Pay any time
You're now able to buy a bottle of water or pick up the dry cleaning, almost anywhere you can swipe your card, even if you don't have your phone or wallet with you. Because Gear S3 supports both MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and NFC (Near Field Communication) payment technologies.
Songs to go
Put on your Bluetooth headset and listen to your songs or stream your playlist. Keep your workouts going, your trip jazzed up. The Gear S3 has 4GB of internal memory so you can take your music with you, without the weight of your phone.
Download apps right away
You can now access the Gear App Store right from the Gear S3 and download all the apps you need and the watch faces you want.
Turn the bezel
Answer or reject phone calls, turn off alarms, control the volume and display brightness levels. Browse apps and scroll through emails. All it takes is a simple turn of the circular bezel.
Say it out loud
Whether you need to do a web search, call or text someone on your contact list, just say the word. For those errands you have to run, that appointment you don't want to miss, activate S Voice to have Gear S3 set reminders for you. It will tell you when it's time.
Actively connected
From running to mountain climbing, the Gear S3 collects your activity data and keeps you on track. It also alerts you to changes in atmospheric pressure, so you can keep an eye out for weather changes.
Keep track
Step Upon the elliptical, row your way to health, lunge forward and crunch those abs. When your Gear S3 is synced with the S Health app, you get detailed information and long-term reports on your workouts and on the progress you're making.
Over 10,000 apps
The apps you rely on, the apps you can't live without and the apps you want to try out. Now access them from the Gear S3 on your wrist to make your life easier in ways you've never experienced before.
Just twist the bezel
Answer a call, turn up the volume or turn off the alarm. Turn the bezel to scroll through apps, messages and long text. It couldn't be easier to do what you want, to get to what you want.
Make calls freely
You don't need your phone with you. The Gear S3 has a built-in speaker that lets you make or take calls right away on the device.
Performance
Go for a run, a round of golf, go exploring on your bike. Gear S3 has a built-in GPS that gives you the freedom to explore and to stay on track even without your phone. And with its long-lasting battery, you only need to set it down for a charge every few days.
Head outdoors without your phone
With a GPS on the Gear S3, your phone can stay at home or tucked away in your backpack. You still get optimized hiking routes, still see the distance to the next hole on the green and find the best places to eat in the area after the game.
Notify your emergency contacts
Just press the home button three times. You can immediately send your location to predetermined people of your choice who will then be able to track your whereabouts in real time.
SOS Service
Three presses on the home button will also send an alert to the security company you signed up with.
No need to charge every day
With the Gear S3, you can go for up to four days before putting it down for a charge. Its battery lasts that long.
Charge wirelessly and fast
When the Gear S3 needs a charge, just set it down on its wireless charging dock. Just like that. And you don't even have to wait long, because it charges fast as well.
Resistant to water and dust
Wear the Gear S3 out in all kinds of weather, to all kinds of places. It's rated IP68 so it's able to withstand dust and dirt and being up to 1.5 meters or for up to 30 minutes underwater.
Stay on the map
Even without your phone, you can check the distance you've covered, the trail you need to take. You're able to track your progress from your daily runs to your golf score on the green. The GPS on the Gear S3 takes care of it all.
Go days without charging
It's truly liberating to have a battery that lasts long enough for you to go on a trip without a charger.