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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8220 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift!

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

    I bought this item as a gift for my brother! He is been using every day since the past couple of months, he really like all the functionalities that it has with his phone specially since he likes to run he tracks all his steps and cardio with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More convenient than having to worry with the phon

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

    Purchased for my wife to replace her broken fitbit. She seems to love it, so that's what counts, i have no idea how accurate the fitness readings really are but it Iher purposes. It's obviously more convenient than toting her phone everywhere.

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

    Great replacement for Rose Gold Gear S2

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

    40mm size was what sold me on this watch over the larger S3. I was skeptical about the silicone band but find that its secure and is easy to clean. Operation is what I was familiar with, minus the ring function. Great replacement for the older Samsung Gear S2 rose gold.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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

    Nice watch. If you want a smartwatch without spending hundreds for an apple watch, you will like this one. Lots of apps for it. Pretty easy to see in daylight. The android phone app is a little better and friendlier than the apple version to setup and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Learning

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

    I am still trying to figure this watch out. Several issues I have run into are: 1) does not have a long battery life, I have to charge it twice a day. I can't find what is causing it to use so the battery up. 2) The sensor for ready heart rate quite working. I cleaned it as it said I should and that did not work. I finally cut the watch off for a few minutes and that work. I don't have easy access to the what I use to have on my old watch, so I have to rely on my phone more. 3) The charger and watch gets extremely hot while charging, so I have to take it off and let it cool and then continue to charge it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Gymnut61, we apologize that this has been a less than ideal experience. We would love the opportunity to look further into your concerns. Please give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG. We are here to help! ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love Samsung

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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 for my wife and she loves it. Definitely a few steps up from her Fitbit. We bought open box so it cost less than the high end fitbits and does so much more. This is the 3rd Samsung watch we have purchased and all have been great! Looks awesome too.

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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy Watch Active

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

    I bought this product to monitor my sleep habits and overall daily activity. I love this product, but the battery life could be improved. If you don't need the speaker to communicate on the watch, I would definitely recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what i wanted

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

    I really love the size of this watch. I had the gear 2 prior to this and it looks and feels huge after getting this one. I thought i was going to miss the rotating bezel but the watch is still easy to use and i have no problem navigating the watch. Definitely a great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my daily watch that helps me keep track of everything in the midst of working with babies. The sleek appearance and smooth operating process is wonderful. And this one came in my favorite color!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Love the color and size has a lot of apps and can change watch face and color. Seems to count my steps and amount I am taking.The only thing I would change is the battery life I am only getting about 21 hours on a full charge but I do use the work out app about 2 hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness and specs

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

    I absolutely love this watch. It has cool specs that make me feel like a super spy (microphone, voice-to-text, Spotify), it looks adorable, and it has a pretty decent fitness tracker. For the money, this thing is gold. I tell everyone I come across how great it is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome device and service

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

    Works as intended. Had no trouble pairing it to my phone. I'm not too fond of the color but I bought this color because it was on sale somewhere else and best buy price matched it. Very satisfied with the service and the device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the Purchase

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

    I was unsure if I really needed/wanted this watch but was very happy that I purchased it. It is easy to use and in fact, does some functions on its own. For instance, it automatically recognized that I was rowing and switched functions and tracked my workout.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Andy, thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us this positive review. We appreciate you being part of the Samsung family. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice smart watch

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

    This smart watch is cool an fun to wear! The only thing I dislike is that the battery only last for a day, therefore I have to charge it on a regular basis (which is every night before bedtime)! Other than that, its prefect for everything else!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I like the design but lacking as fitness tracker

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

    I really want to like this watch...I do! It is lightweight, thin, with a comfortable band so that I don't even know it's on my wrist. That said, as a fitness tracker it is lacking. Calories burned? Forgetaboutit! Way overstated. I can live that. Heart rate? Unfortunately, with the exception of resting heart rate, not so good. I compared results on the Samsung with a chest strap Polar heart rate monitor while on an exercise bike. Results not close and I know the Polar to be accurate. It does have a few nice features like tracking activity and steps and it will remind you to move every hour. Stress monitor is nice. I like the design and really want to like the watch in spite of fitness tracking drawback.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello bobcat931, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We understand how frustrating it can be when expectations don't quite meet. Please follow this link (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003204/) to an article that will help you troubleshoot the step and heart rate tracking. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice looking watch

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

    Nice watch, doesn’t stay charged as long as I expected it would. It does not track as many untaken (moving my hands) steps like my Fitbit did. Have not had it very long but so far I like it. It is very nice looking. Would have given five stars if it stayed charged longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Cinde, thank you for your feedback! We value you as a loyal Samsung customer. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally a Samsung watch for a woman!

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

    I am a Samsung fan and have had many Samsung gadgets. Both of Gear fit watches are among them. This watch is everything Samsung watches lacked! I am thrilled by it and will not be looking for a replacement for a while. 1. The shape and the size of this watch is simple and classy; therefore you can wear it with a formal outfit. It is small enough for a woman´s wrist! The Gear Fit looked too sporty and was more of a bracelet. 2. The bands are now common 20mm ones: no need for special Samsung bands and the design choices have become infinite! 3. The addition of the breathing app is a great thing to have, and I really wanted it on my Gear Fit watche, but it wasn´t available. 4. The graphics are up to Samsung standarts and are a great joy for the eye during the daily use. There are many other littler surprises, which I am discovering all the time, and the performance of this watch has been impeccable so far.

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

    Overall a good 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 love the watch during my workouts, as it is very intuitive knowing like when I start walking or jogging. I love tracking my sleep as well and using the alarm clock and being woke up by the vibration on my wrist instead of a alarm or music. I was obsessed with the watch at first but the fun of it has kinda ran out. With the active 1 you have to have your phone with you to play any music and the Active 2 doesn't have enough differences for the increased price to buy at this time. Also the face is really small, way too small, forget trying to reply to a text from it, as to why the active 2 face is bigger...but I am going to wait until Samsung comes out with more features then the 2 and a larger face then probably will upgrade. Overall I like the watch and do wear it every day, love changing the faces on it.....Can't wait for a new model, there is lots of room for improvement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fitness tracker

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

    Received this watch free after the purchase of the series 3 which was nice. Overall it is a good watch and it’s easy to use. Overall I really liked it but I will say it’s just for fitness tracking and not much for phone features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all around fitness watch

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

    I bought this to get a water resistant smart watch that I could see notifications and track health readings. It works great! Only downside is you cannot use the "ok google" function on it yet, only Bixby which I'm not a huge fan of. Other than that, it works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend