I love this watch. I never thought I would wear one again but this watch does almost everything I need it to. The battery lasts between 3-4 days of use, after the update. I get my emails, weather and SMS on the phone. I love paying for items using the watch and freaking out the people behind the register because nobody thinks it will work. Samsung should make a commercial showing people being told it won't work because they don't support Apple Pay and then the payment goes through. Hilarious!
So what don't I like. The spartan number of apps/widgets in the Galaxy store. I use an app for my alarm and Silence Pro for to silence my phone based on my calendar. Would love to see more done on the watch from an app standpoint. I also didn't like the band that came with the watch so I got a replacement.
This watch is freakin' awesome! I also have the Gear S2 and the S3 is WWAAYY better in the battery dept. This watch lasts me 2 days between charges...the S2 needed to be charged every night...There's a reason people are picking these up over the Wear OS running watches...this watch does everything it's supposed to do, and does it perfectly!!
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Good value and convenient features
on May 23, 2018
Posted by: JoeK5
from NC
I love having quick access to my phone features right on my wrist. I'm always worrying about dropping my phone when I'm checking it in a hurry, but with this watch I don't have to. The features are easy to access and the screen is surprisingly easy to read (that was a concern as my eyesight has deteriorated lately). I was really surprise at how easy it is to use the writing feature to text; I find it easier than the keyboard on my phone.
My Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has exceeded my expectations.
on May 26, 2018
Posted by: Jammmer58
from Huntsville, AL, USA
Expertise:Expert
My Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has all the features and more that I was looking for in a smart watch fitness tracker. My Gear S3 works seamlessly with my Galaxy S7. The Samsung Gear and Samsung Health apps sync my Gear and Galaxy together accurately and quickly. Buying the Gear S3 was a no-brainer.
Really like thsi watch, I have had this watch for almost a month and I am amazed by how good it looks, features and battery life. I have Samsung phone and it pairs well. It has lots of options you can choose from. and it works smoothly with Samsung pay.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use, good battery adds good things to you
on December 28, 2018
Posted by: tonaltunes
from San Francisco, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
easy to set up, easy to use, connects to my Samsung Phone and is a great additional digital device. The bevel makes movement on the watch and apps easy. Battery life is best of any watch I have owned and like the various health alerts. Well worth it and yes it tells time too. The only slight issue is watch face options but has the basics. One prior watch had like 100 choices but never worked as well as this watch for one second. This is a keeper.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great smartwatch
on February 14, 2019
Posted by: Kev S
from Ohio, USA
Expertise:Expert
I previously owned one but it got water damage. The 2nd time is even better with the new software.