Testseek.com have collected 141 expert reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.
May 2019
(79%)
141 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
445 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Lightweight and unobtrusive on the wrist
Clean
Unassuming style
Crisp AMOLED display
Supports Samsung Pay via NFC
Tizen software trumps Wear OS
Beautiful design
5 ATM water resistance
Comfortable to wear
Lightweight
Stylish design
Lots of functionality for the price
Affordable price
Elegant One UI software interface
Sleek design
Useful apps for fitness enthusiasts
The Galaxy Watch Active's lightweight and simple design make it better for working out and wearing to bed than previous models. It packs in health and fitness features at a lower price than its competitors and works on both Android and iOS
Lightweight and comfortable
Superb AMOLED display
Capable all-rounder
Host of fitness features
Comfortable
Lightweight design
Reliable battery life
Good fitness-tracking features
Small and lightweight
Quick Release for easy band replacement
Spot-on automatic workout tracking
Bright screen with always-on option
Accurate heart-rate measurements
Great price
Works with Android and iPhones
Fairly traditional design
Comfortable fit
Bright
Crisp AMOLED screen
Two-day battery life
Decent fitness tracking options and accuracy
Onboard storage for music/Spotify integration
5ATM (50m) water-resistances
Onboard GPS
Various colour options a
Light comfortable fit
Bright colorful screen
The editors didn't like
Blood pressure monitoring is a dud
No rotating bezel or LTE version
Very irregular fitness tracking
No MST payments via Samsung Pay
Very slow to charge
Lacks rotating bezel
Tiny icons
We say Affordably priced with a slew of features including some excellent fitness tracking functionality
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a tempting proposition for those looking for a sleek and comfortable fitness we
Thick
Stationary bezel
Shorter battery life than Galaxy Watch
Shorter Battery life than other Galaxy Watches
Blood pressure feature not available at launch
Limited apps
It's missing the rotating bezel we loved on previous Samsung watches and comes in only one size with no LTE option. The blood-pressure monitoring is half baked at best. Samsung's Health app doesn't make it easy to locate all your data
Only one size available
Navigation can be fiddly
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Bixby is a poor voice assistant
Clumsy to use with non-Samsung phones
Fewer third-party apps than other smartwatches
Haptic feedback could be better
Rotating bezel is missed
Requires multiple apps to be installed on certain smartphones in order to pair
Some apps only work if associated app installed on smartphone
Some apps only show last message sent by same person
Bland design
Hard to navigate on such a small screen without rotating bezel
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ($349) promises connectivity and fitness tracking in a stylish and streamlined frame, but does i t live up to its predecessor? DESIGN The first thing I noticed when I turned on the Galaxy Watch Active is the gorgeous AMOLED...
Published: 2019-06-18, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Small, minimal design, Excellent exercise and activity tracking, Works with numerous apps, Great battery life
No rotating bezel, No e-SIM, May be too small for some wrists
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is an excellent companion device that is not too big but still packs plenty of features to keep track of your activities, exercises and your important notifications.Related PostsWhat we can expect to see at the Samsung Unpa...
The Galaxy Watch Active's lightweight and simple design make it better for working out and wearing to bed than previous models. It packs in health and fitness features at a lower price than its competitors and works on both Android and iOS
It's missing the rotating bezel we loved on previous Samsung watches and comes in only one size with no LTE option. The blood-pressure monitoring is half baked at best. Samsung's Health app doesn't make it easy to locate all your data
The Galaxy Watch Active is a great smartwatch and fitness tracker at a reasonable price, but don't count on actual blood-pressure monitoring any time soon...
Credit where it's due, the aesthetics of the Galaxy Watch Active leave an incredible first impression.As a gadget showpiece, it's gorgeous to behold and it does deliver on that ever-alluring tagline of being thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It do...
Good fitness-tracking capabilities, Excellent display, Beautiful, simple design, Comfortable and lightweight build, Decent battery life
Limited capabilities when used with non-Samsung phones and apps, No rotating bezel, Limited third-party apps
Yes. At $200, the Galaxy Watch Active is a great value.Editors' RecommendationsBest Buy offers rare discounts on latest Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch Amazon drops huge deals on the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch Series 5, Samsung...
