The earlier Gear S smartwatch was only IP67-certified, which means it is only rated to a shallower water depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.įor all intents and purposes though, both the Gear S and the newer Gear S2 are “waterproof” enough for you to wear them when you take a bath, swim or even go snorkelling. Officially, the IP68 rating means the Gear S2 is able to withstand a water depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. The Samsung Gear S2 boasts an improved IP68 rating – one notch above that of its predecessor, the Gear S, when it comes to protection against water ingress. The IP (Ingress Protection) rating is an international certification of a device’s ability to withstand the ingress of dust or dirt (the first number), and moisture or water (the second number). Updated 30-03-2016 : Added a second video showing our Gear S2 in its dying throes, and our experience sending it for inspection and repair. We also added additional information, includinga new solution for this problem.
Updated 20-01-2016 : Added a video showing one of the Gear S2 issues we identified – the reboot loop. Let’s take a look at what those problems are and how you can solve them. However, we identified two Gear S2 issues with water exposure. It was also noticeably worked better with water, easily tackling rain drops and showers that would have driven the earlier Gear S crazy. Samsung eschewed the rectangular Gear S design for the more elegant round face in the Gear S2. The new Samsung Gear S2 is a really impressive smartwatch.