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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Smart 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 love this watch. It is everything I wanted and more. Love that it is waterproof. Only downside is have to charge it every 1.5-2 days depending on how often I use it and what I use it for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Great for running, swimming, working out. Love the different face options as well as the features it offers. Easy to set up and user friendly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fulfills all my needs

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

    Cheap, simple, and easy to use. It's my first smart watch so I am not a pro at commenting but I would definitely recommend this if you want a simple and cheap smart watch.

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

    Perfect gift

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

    Bought this as a gift for my girlfriend, she loves it. After turning off the wifi on the watch the battery improved significantly. Great quality watch and works perfectly with her Note 9.

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

    Flexible fitness watch combo with a stylish look.

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

    I've been putting the Galaxy Watch Active Smartwatch through its paces, and so far it has been quite good. It did take me some time to weed out widgets / apps I don't use, but it is now customized to my liking. It does a good job of tracking steps and heart rate, taking readings throughout the day. It syncs perfectly with the Samsung Music app. The sleep tracker, however, is finicky - I'd prefer to use the REM tracker, but it will not give an accurate reading, so I switched it back to tracking by motion, which works better (this explains my 4-star rating). The device quickly recharges wirelessly and a charge lasts for at least 2 days.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my wife mostly to track her steps and sleep. Works well with her S20 phone. The battery does not keep a charge for very long.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the old folks!!

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

    The first smartwatches for my husband and I. We are really enjoying the watches!! My son says, " Galaxy is for old folks!!" so with that...... We love our galaxy smartwatch!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! my Samsung Active watch

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

    LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! my Samsung Active watch. I don't go walking without it. Love seeing my progress and the ability to sync with my Samsung S9 is a PLUS!!!

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

    Great Watch

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

    Great watch , does everything I need it to do. I have a small wrist doesn't look too big it fits my hand just find. I like the different options of bands and covers.

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

    Awesome 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 friend loves the smartwatch. Replaced a Fit bit Versa and is way better. Works with Samsung apps and you can text and receive notifications on it. Would recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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

    Great price for this watch. A does just about anything you want it to do its pretty fits comfortable on your arm makes a great Christmas gift Bought 2 of them

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Easy to use out of packaging. Great watch to help you stay active. I love the countdowns feature when your doing the squats or stretch that is recommended after becoming inactive for 1 hr.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Watch

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

    I bought this item for myself as a work watch. I love it. I would recommend to others. I got it as an open box and it was on sale, so it was a great price!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fitness and everday

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

    I like it and it does all I need except... Band it comes with is not breathable. The exercise options are good but lacks detailed interval trainer. Battery can drain fast on default settings.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Got this for my wife for Christmas and she loves it. She had the previous Galaxy Gear Active and she loves the new interface and comfort of the watch band.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice fitness watch

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

    Started physical therapy mostly walking for now! It does a great job of auto tracking multiple types of exercise. I just use it in stand alone mode. I am impressed and would recommend it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Purchased this for my daughter who does not have an iPhone. She loves it! Very comparable to the Apple Watch. Love the design and pink color! Would purchase again!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and great value

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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 a great smartwatch especially for the price paid at Best Buy. Pretty easy to set up and use, and it does everything I needed. Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good start

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think it's a good watch. but I wish the batter last little more longer. it will last a day and half for the longest. but I wish it will last at least a 2 ~3 days.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Has held up very well for over a year

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

    Been using the Galaxy Watch Active on-and-off for over a year now, never had any issues. Somewhat durable, customizable and has great features for a more entry-level smart watch from a big brand like Samsung. After a year of usage (and heavy abuse) the battery life is amazing for all it's been through. Surprised the thing still works at this point, honestly, which is why it has 5 stars just for its sheer ability to withstand conditions that no smart watch, or any piece of technology in general, should ever have to endure.

    I would recommend this to a friend