Samsung Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro Launched In India
Samsung Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro Launched
In India
Now Go Beyond Fitness
· The
devices pack best-in-industry specs such as 24/7 auto tracking, seamless phone
connectivity, GPS enabled run tracking and swim tracking with 50m water
resistance
· Both
devices provide access to a range of lifestyle apps and services developed in
house as well as made in partnership with specialist brands like Under Armour
and Speedo
Samsung India ,
the country’s biggest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, launched two
new devices in the wearable segment - Gear Sport, a sleek and versatile
smartwatch and Gear Fit2 Pro, a GPS sports band with smart features. Samsung’s
new Gear devices have been designed to help users make the most of their day.
With the launch of these two models along with the successful Gear
S3, Samsung augments its wearable line up considerably. Understanding consumer
behaviour that spans different levels of seriousness and activity, Samsung’s
current lineup of wearables ensures availability of a complete fitness feature
set for all basic users that scales up for advanced usage like GPS enabled run
tracking or swim tracking along with 50m water resistance.
The devices have
revolutionary form factors that offer an uncompromised array of
features- Gear Sport is a stylish sports watch made out of premium
steel with the acclaimed rotating bezel User Interface whereas, Gear Fit2
Pro is a state-of-the-art fitness band with an ergonomic curved super AMOLED
display.
Operating beyond conventional definitions of fitness, Gear Sport
and Gear Fit2 Pro support a diverse range of user lifestyle and activity
levels. The devices mould around a user’s lifestyle with all 24 hours in the
day accounted for – this includes activity, sleep and exercise being tracked in
auto mode. Driving further specialisation in activity tracking is a selection
of in house and third party apps. On Gear Sport, further connecting these
moments are utilities and services that range from nutrition management to
gameplay analytics for games like tennis to even calling an Uber right from the
wrist.
“At Samsung, we celebrate the everyday athlete. With the launch of
Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro, we continue to build on our wearables heritage of
offering diverse choices to enhance consumers’ unique lifestyles. We have
introduced new smart capabilities, easy-to-use features and partnered with
leading names in tech and fitness to help consumers go beyond fitness and live
an active, balanced and fulfilling life,” said Aditya Babbar,
General Manager, Samsung India .
Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro are packed with new
and innovative features to support balanced lifestyle:
Cutting Edge Fitness Features
- Industry-Leading
Water Resistance and Swim Tracking: An ideal companion for any
swim – from laps to playing in the pool – these devices are 5 ATM
certified for water resistance. Now, with Speedo’s latest swimming
training app - Speedo On - Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro allow you to
easily track key swim metrics including lap count, lap time, stroke type
and more.
- Top-of-the-line
Heart Rate Monitoring: With improved accuracy, the devices offer advanced real-time
heart rate monitoring. They help you continuously monitor your heart
activity – whether it’s enjoying a stress-free nap or an invigorating
cycling class.
- Auto
Activity Detection: Automatic activity detection built into the devices
is in tune with your body and can recognize the following categories of
activities: walking, running, cycling and performing dynamic activities
that could include dancing to basketball. Moreover, the devices give you
inputs on the whole day when they auto track moments of inactivity like
sitting at the laptop and sleeping/napping by poking you into some
stretching exercises and giving you sleep quality analytics respectively.
- Premium
Partnerships: Daily
activities can be supplemented with updated Under Armour partnerships.
Both devices provide access to Under Armour’s fitness apps including Under
Armour Record™, MyFitnessPal®, MapMyRun® and Endomondo™ for activity,
nutrition, sleep and fitness tracking functions – these apps provide users
with a holistic picture of their health and fitness.
Gear Sport and Gear
Fit2 Pro will go on sale in December and will be priced at INR 22,990 and INR
13,590 respectively.

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