Testseek.com have collected 203 expert reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.
October 2019
(82%)
203 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
2369 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Comfortable operation
Constant heart rate monitoring
GPS accuracy can be increased during sports activities
On-board music storage
Digital rotating bezel makes navigation easier
Available in two sizes
LTE connectivity
Sleek
Premium design
Sharp AMOLED display
Touch-enabled bezel for quick navigation
Bluetooth + LTE variants for more flexibility
2 day battery life
Fantastic sleep tracking
Sleek design
Easy to achieve a close fit
Streamlined
Smooth and intuitive user interface
Excellent display
Fair two-day battery life
Rotating bezel
Good battery life
Automatic workout-tracking
Offline Spotify storage
Gorgeous design
Works with iOS and Android
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 feels even better on your wrist than the first Active -- it's comfortable during workouts and when sleeping. An updated running coach works fairly well
As long as you can deal with the Bixby voice. The touch bezel lets you navig
Design
Screen and graphics
Battery life
Activity and fitness tracking
Utility
Great battery life
Mimialist design
High-quality build
Great screen
Comfortable to wear all day
Works great with non-Samsung phones
Touch-sensitive bezel
Offline Spotify
Decent battery life
Very comfortable to wear
2-day battery life
Sleep tracking
Clean design suitable for both work and play
Quick release pins for easy change of straps
Automatic workout tracking works mostly well
The Watch Active2 is butter-smooth
And apps open quickly
This watch feels premium
With an aluminum (or steel) build and every feature you can jam into a smartwatch
Stylish
Great display
Comprehensive fitness trackingEasy to use
Impressive battery lifeFantastic display
Tons of fitness tracking features
Smart functionsEasy to use
Best variety of trackable workoutsSmaller than the S3
The editors didn't like
Weak battery life
Inconsistent battery life and fitness accuracy in testing
Limited iOS compatibility
Thick bezel
No MST payments with Samsung Pay
Tizen app ecosystem is still lacking compared to Wear OS
Heart rate
GPS
And altimeter sensors can be wonky
Setup process still needs work
App is not really helpful
Watch face is very sensitive to waking
Device heats up when streaming music
Activity tracking seems off
Not many third-party apps
Significant installation footprint on smartphone
We say The Galaxy Watch Active2 is a good looking and well crafted smartwatch with solid fitness tracking functionality and one of the best user interfaces ever implemented on a
ECG feature not available at launch
Sleep-tracking needs some work
Limited apps
Battery life on the smaller 40mm version does take a beating during workouts
Especially when you have the always-on display active
Samsung apps
Bixby is inconsistent
Always on significantly reduces battery life
Touch bezel doesn't work right out of the box
Setup still requires multiple apps and plugins to be installed
Requires too many Samsung phone apps to work
Bixby
No good mapping solutions
You cannot quickly switch between watchfaces
Haptics are not great
Bixby is worse than Siri and Google Assistant
We miss the physical rotating bezel
The $280-$300 Watch Active2 isn't as much of a fantastic deal as the $200 original model was
Abstract: If there's a company that stubbornly believes it has the chops to be a leader in the smartwatch space, it's Samsung. That's where the Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes in.Given the similarities to its predecessor — which came out less than six months ago — it m...
Few third-party apps, NFC connectivity could be more open
The Samsung Galaxy Active 2 delivers on the promise of the original in strong form.Carrying confidence across both the design and performance sides of the equation, it's easily the best wearable Samsung have shipped in years. In fact, I'd go so far as to...
Published: 2021-02-17, Author: Lee , review by: T3.com
Simple yet stylish design, Bright, clean display,Vibrant and engaging UI,Lots of customisation on offer,Better-than-expected battery life,
Lack of third-party app support, UI could be more intuitive, Incremental upgrade over predecessor,
As one of the market's best alternatives to an Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an excellent choice for Android users, or anyone looking for a feature-rich, fitness-focused smartwatch bursting with great health features.Reasons to buy+Sim...
Published: 2020-05-13, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
slim, big and bright screen, lightweight, slick performance, long battery life, excellent fitness and health tracking, 50 metre water resistance, standard 20mm straps, long software support, cross platform
poor contactless payment support, Bixby is poor, issues with some smart camera notifications from some manufacturers, limited functionality with an iPhone
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 might not actually run Android, but that's to its benefit. As Google's Wear OS has stagnated, Samsung has steadily improved Tizen and provided updates for its existing watches for years.The Active 2 is light, well-made, small wit...
Looks great, Digital bezel works well, Fantastic screen
Battery life could be better, Samsung Health isn't great, Some menu items are hard to find
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Comprehensive and expansive exercise tracking, Stainless-steel version looks watch-like, Easy-to-read display in all lighting, Two-day battery with light usage, You can scroll Twitter on a watch
Still limited third-party app support, ECG monitoring still not live, Incremental performance over old model
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the best smartwatch you can buy that isn't an Apple Watch. It's a better, simpler, more fun experience than any Wear OS product with good battery life, slick design and an enjoyable product to use.It has fitness functions but...
Published: 2019-10-11, Author: Michael , review by: wareable.com
Still a lovely smartwatch to wear, Navigating bezel is back, Feature-packed for the price
Samsung Health needs streamlining, Battery life hasn't improved, ECG and fall detection not live
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still Samsung's most enjoyable smartwatch to live with. It strikes a good balance between design and the features on offer. While the price has crept up, it does still offer good value for money and the promise of ECG support...
Digital haptic dial control is great, Still decent 2-day battery life, Attractive minimalist design
Pricey upgrade, Still very few third-party apps
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a minor upgrade on its predecessor, adding a digital rotating dial, bigger version, currently inactive ECG, and LTE option. But it's also nominally costlier, putting a hefty price on only a few extra features...
