Samsung Gear S vs Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mmSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Gear S is 14.5mm longer, 1.1mm thicker and 24g heavier than the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm.
Measured against the Samsung Gear S.
- Case width
- 39.9mmbaseGear S39.9mmsameGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 58.1mmbaseGear S43.6mm−14.5mmGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
- Thickness
- 12.5mmbaseGear S11.4mm−1.1mmGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
- Weight
- 66gbaseGear S42g−24gGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
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Samsung
Gear S
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Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 61mm, the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 46mm, where the Samsung Gear S starts to hang over the edge. Above 61mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Gear S gives you more presence.
The Samsung Gear S and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm share a near-identical 39.9mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm is the slimmer of the two (11.4mm vs 12.5mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm feels lighter (42g vs 66g, case only).
Among the 528 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear S is thicker than 87% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Among the 528 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm is thicker than 70% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGear S | SamsungGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 39.9mm | 39.9mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 58.1mm | 43.6mm |
| Thickness | 12.5mm | 11.4mm |
| Weight | 66g | 42g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery power | 300 mAh | 250 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 Gear S39.9mm × 58.1mm · 12.5mm thick
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm39.9mm × 43.6mm · 11.4mm thick
Samsung Gear S vs Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm on a wrist
Put Samsung Gear S and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm 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 Gear S — 39.9mm case, 58.1mm lug-to-lug, standing 12.5mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm — 39.9mm case, 43.6mm lug-to-lug, standing 11.4mm 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.
Full Specification Comparison
72 specs| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| height | 58.1 | 43.6 |
| weight | 66 g | 42 g |
| thickness | 12.5 | 11.4 |
| resolution | 360 x 480 px | 360 x 360 px |
| screen size | 2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 300 ppi | 302 ppi |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery power | 300 mAh | 250 mAh |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life | — | 3 days |
| has wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | — | 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 |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | — |
| CPU speed | — | 2 x 1 GHz |
| release date | — | 2015-09-03 |
| Has silent alarm | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM cards | 1 eSIM | — |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4 | 4.1 |
| has a cellular module | Yes | — |
| has NFC | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Has passcode | — | Yes |
| Has auto pause | — | Yes |
| Compatible with smart scales | — | Yes |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | — | Yes |
| Has coaching | — | Yes |
| Supports routes | — | Yes |
| Has goal setting | — | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | — | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | — | Yes |
| Predicts start date | — | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | — | Yes |
| Has period notifications | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Measures pace | — | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | — | Yes |
| Has a route tracker | — | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | — | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | — | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Gear S
Sits best on wrists ~61–83mm wide (≈ 16.3–22.2cm circumference).
Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
Sits best on wrists ~46–62mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Gear S bigger than the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm?
Both have a 39.9mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Gear S or the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm?
The Samsung Gear S suits wrists around 61–83mm wide, and the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm around 46–62mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Gear S and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm 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.