Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro (2017)

Awesome design ; Offline Spotify support ; Swim-friendly

Clumsy setup process ; Bad value compared to cheaper predecessor

If we needed proof that the wearables market isn’t what it used to be, we can point to the fact that the greatest threat to Samsung’s new Fit 2 Pro smart fitness band is its own predecessor. With the Fit 2's lower price and equally comprehensive...

Offline Spotify ; Fairly attractive by fitness tracker standards

It’s pretty awkward ; 'Pro' spec doesn't add a heck of a lot

With a sturdier watch-like clasp strap, beefed-up water-resistance, enhanced continuous heart-rate tracking and new Samsung Connect led fitness programmes compared to the Fit 2 standard, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro makes it case as the fitness tracker...

Sharp and colourful screen ; Versatile fitness tracking ; Great water resistance

Smartwatch-style battery life ; A bit chunky ; Limited extra apps

The best smartwatch-style fitness tracker around, as long as you don’t mind the slightly dorky looks

Swimproof ; Easy to set up ; Responsive and bright touchscreen

Lots of apps and plugins to download

The naysayers will say it’s a waste of money over the original Fit2, but if you swim as well as run and go to the gym, or you simply want a water-resistant wearable, the Fit2 Pro is well worth the extra outlay. Highly recommended.

Understated yet stylish design ; Comfortable, unobtrusive fit ; Significantly better straps ; Simple, easy to use interface ; Out-of-the-box swim tracking

Disappointing battery life ; No microphone or speaker onboard ; No Samsung Pay support