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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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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 2 out of 5 stars

    It's pretty. That's about it.

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

    I have an older model Samsung GearFit Pro that I wanted to upgrade. This is NOT an upgrade. I put it on sleep mode for night, and between 10:30pm and 6:00am it uses 25% of the battery. By 5pm it is down to under 20% left. This watch needs to be charged twice a day to even be able to use it. I have very few apps on it, and only email, phone calls & texts set up for auto notification. The sleep tracker also does not work - I'm returning this and will stick to my older style watch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does not track miles.

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

    After hours of researching, I purchased this watch yesterday. I was so happy with my new watch. I kept telling my husband that, "I love my new watch!" Unfortunately today, when I ran on my treadmill, the watch did not track my miles. I thought it might be a GPS problem. I got off the treadmill and ran outside. Still the watch did not track my miles. I assumed that I didn't set the watch up correctly. However, I called tech support and they told me that they are aware of the problem. Samsung is currently working on software to fix the problem. No answer on how long that will take. This watch offers so many features, and I am so happy with it, however, I will have to return it tomorrow. I really want to know the miles I've walked/run. If miles aren't important to you, I recommend this watch. If they are, hold out until problem is solved.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Was ok until it broke

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

    Watch functioned well enough to track workouts and forward texts from my phone. Heart rate was often inaccurate or dropped off during workouts. Watch is described as water resistant, but mine broke just barely a year after I bought it when I went in a pool standing in about a 3 feet deep water. Samsung said water damage is not covered and wanted nearly full price paid for the watch to repair. No thanks

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

    LOVE it

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

    I have been very pleased with this watch. I love the options available to me and it is very user friendly. My favorite features are the programmable alarms, the work out logs and the kudos it gives me for reaching my step goal each day!!!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Battery drains like a leaky bucket

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

    Bought this watch to be an upgrade from my microsoft band. Unfortunately the battery only lasts half a day. Turned off wifi,nfc, and lowerd thr back light and it still went through the battery pretty fast. I am going on a trip and cannot charge the watch in the middle of the day. It also takes a long time to charge with the provided charger. My Garmin vivoactive 3 charges in 30 minutes to the full capacity and that takes the samsung watch nearly 2 hours. Overall it is not a very practical gadget.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful but had to be returned

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

    Returned as it didn’t work as well with an apple phone as we liked. I liked the looks of the watch way better than the Apple Watch though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Over rated watch

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

    Is not accurate at step counting. I didnt buy this pricey watch just so the screen can look pretty. I want to use for fitness but I can walk all over my house and it does not move the steps. I have a newborn so walking back and fourth it should change. It did not. Some users say to move your arm while you walk or dont hold anything with the hand your watch is on. For something this costly you shouldnt have to change your "walk" or not use a hand in order for it to work. I also dont like that it only holds charge for about a day and a half. My fitbit charge 2 would hold for at least 4 or 5 days without needing a charge. Also, because it doesnt hold a charge I have to charge while I sleep therefore it thinks I slept from the time I put watch on charger till when I put watch back on. Again, not reliable. Overall disappointed that it costs $200 and doesnt hold up against competitors. Sadly, I will be returning watch today.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hi there, Martinez81311. I apologize that your experience with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Smartwatch/Wearable (40mm) was less than ideal. We appreciate all feedback provided as it helps us understand where we can improve our product(s). We hate to see you return the product, but we appreciate you giving our brand a chance. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. ^Liz Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch, terrible tracker

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

    I received this as a Christmas gift from my wife. I'll be returning it and purchasing a versa 2 as a replacement. I've had a FitBit Charge and charge 2 and they've proven to be fairly accurate with sleep, heart rate, and activity tracking. This watch cannot even accurately record my heart rate let alone my fitness routines and daily activity. It's a shame because I prefer the style and smart features this has over the Versa 2 (My wife owns one I coincidentally purchases as a gift as well.) but as an activity tracking it's sorely lacking. If you want an entry level smart watch this would be fine. If you want an accurate fitness tracker look elsewhere.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello Bbbb, we apologize that your experience with this watch was less than ideal. We appreciate all feedback that helps us understand where we can improve our products. We hate to see you return the product but we appreciate you giving our brand a chance. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch but not a good fitness tracker

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

    The watch functions ate nice to use. I have always used a chest strap for a more accurate heart rate and calorie reading. The heartrate is accurate and pretty much the same as my chest strap. The problem is it doesn't accurately calculate the calories burned. It's about half. There's no way in an hour class at a heartrate from 130-160 that I only burn 160 calories. It is always off. I have complained to Samsung but I have not gotten an acceptable response. I have gone back to using my chest strap with my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello Calorietracker, thank you for your feedback! ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A decent fitness tracker but not durable

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

    I pre-ordered this watch back in March. I've been wearing it daily since then. I decided to try a Samsung/Tizen smartwatch after owning 3 Android Wear devices. Overall I've been happy with the performance of the watch as compared to Wear OS. It's a very decent fitness tracker with good battery life. I find it disappointing that after only a few months of use the black finish of my watch has worn off around the front edges of the bezel. I've also had to buff scratches out of the gorilla glass with tooth paste. I never had to do either of those things with the Android Wear devices I owned. I wore them for much longer periods of time.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Terrible battery

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

    It's a nice watch if you plan to be awake for only 10 to 12 hours each day. Mine charges all night & shows 100% charge when I put it on at around 7:30 a.m. By as early as 5:00 p.m. or as late as 7:30 p.m. the watch displays a "low battery" warning & asks "Turn on power saving?" Once on power saving mode, you are no longer wearing a smart watch, just a digital watch. So, actually, it's a 4 star watch until late afternoon & then becomes a 1 star watch so I compromised & gave it 2 stars.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello Cptzzggyy, we apologize that this has been a less than ideal experience. Here is a link (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/) to an article that will help you troubleshoot the reduced battery life. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent watch help you track your steps

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

    It was a Christmas gift to my father, she really loved he said is easy for him to track his steps everyday!

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

    Decent watch but needs some updates

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

    The watch is not a bad but it has a couple flaws that keep if from being a great watch. The first flaw is the step counting. This watch seems to be way off when counting steps. I have noticed up to a 5k difference between this watch and my fitbit. I have also did manual counts to compare against it and it always falls short. The second flaw which may be do to the first is that my daily calorie count seems low. As for the positives it has a great screen, I like the auto workout tracking and its seamless connection with my galaxy phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hey there, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I have provided these link (https://bit.ly/2LRg8kX) (https://bit.ly/2D7T913) that should help with these concerns. Thank you for choosing Samsung. ^Ash Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing watch never had such a great watch. Have had for over 3 years and still works like brand new

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

    Perfect!

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

    This watch is perfect in every way possible, it's the best sports watch I've owned. I'm really confused on the bad reviews. I've had other's and this is the King.

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

    Best watch I've ever owned!

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

    I love this watch. It is the best watch i have ever owned. I have had no trouble with it at all.

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

    Not working

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

    I've had this watch for a week now and it's not working right. It won't let me use the touch screen. Sometimes it won't turn on. I need to talk to someone NOW!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy watch

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

    Decent smart watch with good features. Cryptic to find them all. But decent.

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

    Great watch to buy

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

    Hello this is ShadowMiner365 and i loved this product because of its many uses and great functionality, 10/10 for this

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello ShadowMiner365, we're so happy that you've found the perfect watch for you. Thanks for being a part of the Samsung family. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Thus was one of the best gifts I've received. Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend