Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · NeoSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo is 0.9mm wider, 1.8mm longer, 1mm thinner and 19g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Both are rectangle.
Measured against the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
- Case width
- 37mmbaseGalaxy Gear37.9mm+0.9mmGear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
- Lug-to-lug
- 57mmbaseGalaxy Gear58.8mm+1.8mmGear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
- Thickness
- 11mmbaseGalaxy Gear10mm−1mmGear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
- Weight
- 74gbaseGalaxy Gear55g−19gGear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 62mm, the Samsung Galaxy Gear is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 60mm, where the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo starts to hang over the edge. Above 62mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo gives you more presence.
The Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo wears larger than the Samsung Galaxy Gear (37.9mm vs 37mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo is the slimmer of the two (10mm vs 11mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo feels lighter (55g vs 74g, case only).
Among the 50 37mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Gear is thinner than 72%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Among the 356 38mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo is thinner than 70%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGalaxy Gear | SamsungGear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 37mm | 37.9mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 57mm | 58.8mm |
| Thickness | 11mm | 10mm |
| Weight | 74g | 55g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | Sweat resistant | Water resistant |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.63 inches | 1.63 inches |
| Battery life | 1 day | 2.5 days |
| Battery power | 315 mAh | 300 mAh |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hover a row to highlight that measurement in the schematics below.
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
- Samsung Galaxy Gear37mm × 57mm · 11mm thick
- Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo37.9mm × 58.8mm · 10mm thick
Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo on a wrist
Put Samsung Galaxy Gear and Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Samsung Galaxy Gear — 37mm case, 57mm lug-to-lug, standing 11mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo — 37.9mm case, 58.8mm lug-to-lug, standing 10mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo lasts 2.5× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Gear (2.5 days against 24 hours).
Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
Smartwatch
1 day2.5 days
Full Specification Comparison
38 specs| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 37 | 37.9 |
| height | 57 | 58.8 |
| volume | 23.2 cm³ | — |
| weight | 74 g | 55 g |
| thickness | 11 | 10 |
| resolution | 320 x 320 px | 320 x 320 px |
| screen size | 1.63 inches | 1.63 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 278 ppi | 278 ppi |
| water resistance | Sweat resistant | Water resistant |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 1 days | 2.5 days |
| battery power | 315 mAh | 300 mAh |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 0.51GB | 0.51GB |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 4GB | 4GB |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| megapixels (main camera) | 1.9 MP | — |
| CPU speed | — | 2 x 1 GHz |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| megapixels (front camera) | — | 2MP |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version | 4 | 4 |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Measures pace | — | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Sits best on wrists ~60–81mm wide (≈ 16.0–21.6cm circumference).
Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo
Sits best on wrists ~62–84mm wide (≈ 16.6–22.4cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Gear bigger than the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo?
The Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo is bigger — 37.9mm vs 37mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Galaxy Gear or the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo?
The Samsung Galaxy Gear suits wrists around 60–81mm wide, and the Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo around 62–84mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Samsung Gear 2 - 58.4mm · Neo side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.