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The outer portion of the band has a cross hatch design that gives the band some texture. The band of the Gear Fit feels supple, but is a bit flimsy and less rigid compared to the Neo. The device also features a heart rate monitor located on the backside that illuminates green when activated. While this isn’t a huge deal, it does limit the amount of shortcuts you can assign the button. Similar to the Neo, it acts as the on/off and home button with the big difference being that it can only be configured with one customizable action that can be engaged by pressing it twice. On the side of the screen, there is one button that can be used for various actions. The screen is surrounded by a thin chrome trim that is slightly raised and provides contrast to an otherwise simple looking device. The device is lighter, thanks to Samsung's use of a simpler clasp that does away with the Neo’s locking clip. Similar to the Gear 2 Neo, the Fit feels sturdy and lightweight, with minimal moving pieces. The device can be broken down into two pieces: the display and the band, with both parts being made out of plastic. The Fit deviates from the standard smartwatch design and has a rectangular curved display that hugs the wrist. The Gear Fit comes in one color, black, but can be customized via interchangeable bands that are sold separately. Read on to see if the Gear Fit was able to accommodate my needs as both a fitness tracker and smartwatch. Last week, I tested the Gear 2 Neo and from that I have a firm understanding of how a Samsung smartwatch should function. The Gear Fit is touted as a fitness band with the added benefit of syncing notifications from your Samsung handset. Luckily, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to test the Gear Fit and have been doing so for the past week. Instantly, though, my hopes were dashed, knowing that the Gear Fit was a product specifically built for Samsung devices and since I owned a Nexus 5, I wasn't going to have a chance to own it. It immediately caught my eye, with its slender screen and unique curved display. While most of the releases were rehashes of what was unveiled the previous year, the Gear Fit was a little different. Several months ago, at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung announced a range of new wearables.