Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear LiveSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Gear Live is 0.9mm wider, 0.6mm shorter, 2.1mm thinner and 15g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Both are rectangle.
Measured against the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
- Case width
- 37mmbaseGalaxy Gear37.9mm+0.9mmGear Live
- Lug-to-lug
- 57mmbaseGalaxy Gear56.4mm−0.6mmGear Live
- Thickness
- 11mmbaseGalaxy Gear8.9mm−2.1mmGear Live
- Weight
- 74gbaseGalaxy Gear59g−15gGear Live
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Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 59–81mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Samsung Gear Live 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 Live is the slimmer of the two (8.9mm vs 11mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Gear Live feels lighter (59g 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 Live is thinner than 80%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGalaxy Gear | SamsungGear Live |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 37mm | 37.9mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 57mm | 56.4mm |
| Thickness | 11mm | 8.9mm |
| Weight | 74g | 59g |
| 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 | 1 day |
| 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 Live37.9mm × 56.4mm · 8.9mm thick
Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear Live on a wrist
Put Samsung Galaxy Gear and Samsung Gear Live 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 Live — 37.9mm case, 56.4mm lug-to-lug, standing 8.9mm 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
Runtime for every power mode either watch publishes, 1 of them directly comparable.
Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Gear Live
Smartwatch
1 day1 day
Full Specification Comparison
34 specs| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear Live |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 37 | 37.9 |
| height | 57 | 56.4 |
| volume | 23.2 cm³ | — |
| weight | 74 g | 59 g |
| thickness | 11 | 8.9 |
| 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 |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 1 days | 1 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Sits best on wrists ~60–81mm wide (≈ 16.0–21.6cm circumference).
Samsung Gear Live
Sits best on wrists ~59–81mm wide (≈ 15.8–21.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Gear bigger than the Samsung Gear Live?
The Samsung Gear Live is bigger — 37.9mm vs 37mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Galaxy Gear or the Samsung Gear Live?
The Samsung Galaxy Gear suits wrists around 60–81mm wide, and the Samsung Gear Live around 59–81mm. 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 Live 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.