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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8220 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Galaxy Watch Active Smartwatch 40mm Aluminum's user-friendly interface, stylish design, and comfortable fit. They appreciate its fitness tracking capabilities, affordability, and compatibility with Samsung phones. However, they express concerns about its short battery life and the lack of a speaker.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Have been waiting for something more slim.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch. First smart watch I've purchased because I've been waiting for Samsung to come out with something more slim and not so manly. The function of it is amazing. It's so custom to your specific needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great watch but...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is overall a really good watch for its price. The only reason why I’m giving it 3 stars is because of their customer support and glitchy hardware. I reset the watch and somehow one of its functions got messed up. Support didn’t know what to do and I’ve done everything they told me before I even called them. Some of them seemed like they didn’t even know what they were talking about or how to direct me. They kept escalating the call to someone higher to help but it eventually ended up to a number/office that was closed due to the pandemic. Very dissapointed in their support

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great smartwatch.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While the rotating bezel was nice on previous Galaxy watches I'm not really missing it. While it doesn't have the battery life of the others , it's small size makes it a better fitness option and easier to wear while sleeping .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    my first smart watch. Great tracking sleep cycles and steps. Can't make phone calls or receive them with this one. Easy to use. No problems so far. Size of watch face and band is something to get used to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch does a little bit of everything. Tracks your phone. Then you can track the watch from the phone and it also tracks all your steps and heart rate. This is a stylish and very functional and highly capable watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great minimalistic smartwatch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is very stylish and not too loud as far as style is concerned. Functionality is very good and the touchscreen is quite good too. Not as good as the rotating bezel in s3 and sport but it works ok. Nice buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is my ever day watch.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added my own metal watch band which gives it a classier look. That and being able to select from lots of watch face looks is great. It works really well with my Samsung Note 10.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Smartwatch!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this smartwatch for a gift. My daughter-n-law loved it. It is very pretty. The rose gold color is beautiful. It has a long lasting battery. The price is very reasonable. It is just beautiful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Sandy, we are happy to hear that your daughter-in-law loves this watch! Thank you for letting Samsung be a part of your family. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love all the features of this watch. Would have given it a 5 star review if the blood pressure app would work with other phones besides Samsung's. Since I have a Motorola I can't use it. Otherwise I like every other feature!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great watch, just like the S2

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This active smartwatch is basically the same as the S2 watch that Samsung made before. Everything works exactly the same. The one down side is the missing bevel that I thought makes the watch a little more functional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since switching to android I've struggled trying to find a smartwatch that matched my series 2 apple watch. I tried the gear sport 3 and did not enjoy it. This was the closest to my apple watch that I could get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi, Bonziisuncool! We are so happy that you have found the perfect wearable for yourself, the Galaxy Watch Active Smartwatch/Wearable (40mm). Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for letting Samsung be a part of your family! ^Liz Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a fitbit charge 3, but since I switched from iphone to samsung galaxy, I wanted to get a new watch to pair with my phone. I was not disappointed. This watch is great and has everything I was looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      That's great to hear, Justin. We hope you continue loving this watch for many years to come. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Cons mentioned:
    Heart rate monitor

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not great for fitness

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this watch for over a month. I exchanged it for a new one. I got this mainly for the "fitness" aspect of it. The only thing I really like are the notifications from my phone, I can text back from the watch, and the GPS is pretty good. Then only time it seems to tracks steps and heart rate properly is when I have a workout activated. I returned my first one because the HR monitor seemed to stop working. I will probably be returning this one as well and getting the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Kyliegh, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback about this watch. We value you as a loyal Samsung customer. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fashionable Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible watch for a great price. Tracks steps, fitness really well while receiving texts seamlessly from your device. Also looks incredible on the wrist without feeling too bulky.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rose Gold Fitness

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I made this purchase after my 2 ye old FITBIT died. I like the style, yhe functionality, and the capabilities that it offers. Much more advanced than my previous device. So far, So good .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy Watch Active

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the larger Galaxy watch for two years. It was so good I could not pass this new version up. It is the best so far. I suffer from A-Fib and this watch keeps an excellent eye on my Heart activity. I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Your valuable feedback is greatly appreciated, mneumann47! ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sleep function is not accurate

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I specifically purchased this for the sleep function as I have been trying to identify where my issue is. I was taken aback when the "deep sleep", "light sleep" and "REM" stats were so off. Until I looked into it further and saw some other reviews. Outside of that disappointment, the watch itself is beautiful! It is a little frustrating trying to read and respond to text messages, but I've never had that function on a smart watch so it could be me. For me, I feel this was a waste of money, but for someone who is looking at its features for other reasons, it would be great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice affordable functional watch. Color is cool. The watch is compact. Not huge on my wrist. The band is easy to change also. I put a cool magnetic metal band from Amazon on mine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for my S2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch has been great for the last 6 weeks. It replaced my dying Gear S2. The only thing I'd change is the rotating exterior ring. I love my notifications on my wrist instead of looking at my phone every time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad that you're enjoying your Galaxy Watch Active. Thank you for choosing Samsung. ^Kayla Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love how it syncs with my phone automatically. I also love the automatic workout detector when going for walks or shoveling the snow. Also the customizable watch faces help give it a new look.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello PrettyBritty, we are glad that you are enjoying all the great features! Thanks so much for picking Samsung! ^Elizabeth Samsung