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%)
2325 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
With Wear OS still lacking, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has serious potential to be the best smartwatch for Android users.Key SpecificationsReview Price: £269Announced just before the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, the Galaxy Watch Active 2...
Abstract: Samsung has decided to have another bite at the cherry and has revealed its Galaxy Watch Active 2, a small but potentially significant update to the older smartwatch, which will be sold alongside its predecessor rather than replace it.There are two diamet...
Familiar sporty look with two size options,Comfortable to wear day and night,Touch bezel works well,Easy-to-use software,Decent fitness-tracking features
Software a bit clunky for sports tracking,ECG and Fall Detection not available yet,Battery life only slightly improved,Underwhelming app support remains,LTE model bumps up the price
Based on our first impressions, the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 is a lovely looking smartwatch that builds on its predecessor in all the right areas.The design tweaks are minor but effective, meaning the second-generation device builds on its predecessor with...
Published: 2019-09-06, 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...
Abstract: When it comes to smartwatches, Apple has quickly taken control of the marketplace. The Apple Watch has been a huge success and appears to be continuing its dominance with the Apple Watch Series 4 which we review here. But one company that refuses to cede...
Rotating digital dial is great, ECG included, LTE version
Still similar to original Active, Notably pricier
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a mid-year upgrade on its predecessor adding its most-missed feature: a rotating dial. It's digital, not analog, but the new feature alone might push this smartwatch to the top of our list - if we can stomach the bumpe...
Good, Crisp display, Good battery life, 4G connectivity, Swim-proof, Accurate sleep and heart rate tracking
Limited third-party app support, Slow charging
Samsung has been developing Tizen OS for its wearables quite actively for a few years now, and it seems fresher than Wear OS. However, don't be surprised if you don't find a native version of your favourite app for the Galaxy Watch 2 4G, as support is sti...
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G just falls short from being a complete smartwatch for Android users. It brings in key upgrades over the predecessor. 4G connectivity, better heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking, and improved battery life are some of the...
Convenience of 4G LTE, Fitness first features, Impressive battery
Premium price
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is available in a single 44mm stainless steel dial choice if you decide to go for the LTE variant of the smartwatch. Samsung has priced this variant at Rs 35,990, which makes it one of the more expensive smartwatches in the count...
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE’s big USP is the 4G connectivity and the new touch-based bezel. At Rs 35,990 the watch is not exactly cheap, but if you want constant connectivity on your watch, then it is certainly more affordable than Apple’s LTE Watche...
