Last week, Apple launched the all new Apple Watch and it is the very first wearable to come from the company. With Samsung already far ahead in the smartwatch industry, will the Apple Watch stand a chance to grab a slice of the market? Today, we shall see if the Apple Watch is better than the latest Galaxy Gear S from Samsung.
Putting both devices side-by-side, there isn’t any similarities in their design. The Galaxy Gear S has a large curved screen that has straps that is as large as the screen. In short, the device appears to be shaped like a wristband or bracelet.
The Apple Watch, on the other hand, has a rectangular screen with a Digital Crown that is used to toggle between functions. However, it is the Apple Watch that is more customizable as consumers can choose between two sizes, in three different material choices, along with a host of wristband options. The Galaxy Gear S can only swap colours.
In terms of usability, the Apple Watch shares the same functions with the iPhones and iPads. It utilizes app pages and users can zoom in and out to seek the app they wish to use. Apple calls it the Watch OS. The Gear S runs on the same Tizen OS and it is a simplified version of the layout on most smartphones.
Both devices are great in offering many functions to the users. The Apple Watch focuses on Health apps as it is able to track travel distance, blood pressure, pulse rate and calories statistic. The Gear S is capable of something similar but isn’t focused on health apps.
It is hard to single out a winner in this contest as both devices are tailored for different target audience. If you wish for a health tracker in the shape of a watch, then the Apple Watch is for you. If sportiness and shortcuts to your smartphone is the priority, then do not hesitate in getting the Samsung Galaxy Gear S.
