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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid open box product

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch has been great and we have had no issues from it, very minimalist but that was desired. Still using it today and couldn't be more happy with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Its Samsung need I say more?bought this for my gf last xmas and she loves it small sleek and has alot of features.shes been on Deez nutz ever since so if tour trying to get some grab one of these for her!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 really like the look of the Samsung watch. I love the rose gold color. this watch works really well with my Android phone I'm using at this time. It was very easy to set up and seems to be holding the charge very well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my watch, very convenient when I am in a noisy place, I never miss a call or message. Battery life is ok, I would like it to last a little bit longerbut it's ok. Perfect size for my wrist.

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

    Great watch, fair price

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

    This watch is awesome! It has all the features i want and need. The picture is great! Battery life is good too. It is easy to use, charge and manage. Id buy it again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for that price

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

    Samsung keeps updating watches every year, but this is cheap and looks like a simple watch, i got this and galaxy buds for $200 bucks which is such a great deal you should consider if you get that Bundle deal

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy this watch

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

    Love love love this watch, it was an awesome price. Easy setup with great features. Love how the band goes under the watch. Very pretty and light weight. Would recommend this over more expensive ones.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good value for the money

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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 the size of this watch. It looks attractive. Has more features than most people will use. Doesn't have a bunch of specialized crap that most people will never use. It does what you really want and didn't break the bank.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks great, pretty koo.

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

    Bought it for my girlfriend, very picky when it comes to electronics. She loved it and loves that it not too big or too bulky. Likes the features it has. Price is good for the watch. Will definitely buy another one for my self.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I wish the screen was bigger

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

    The watch was amazing and after trying a bunch of smartwatches, none were as easy to use than the Galaxy Watch Active. I didn't mind about the battery life as it last at most 2 days. The charging was a little slow, but I usually charged it when I did my morning routines or getting ready to go out so it never bothered me much. The screen though, it's quite small especially when you look with the big bezel that surrounds it. I did return it to get the Galaxy Watch Active 2 as it has a small bezel and bigger screen and that made a huge difference. However, the software and decent battery life from this watch sold me on Tizen which led me to buy the new variation. If you don't mind the smaller screen, then this a great buy and I'd recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks great for my wife

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been looking for a watch that would fit my wife better than the big one she has now and work better than her old wear os watch. This was perfect. She's 5 foot 1 and fits and looks great.

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

    This works well with my Samsung S10 as my Fitbit was not compatible. I love the options and downloads but using them cuts my battery life way down. I could charge this every night. I like the features not the battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Active Watch For Active Lifestyle

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

    As a personal trainer I wanted a smartwatch that was reliable and suitable to be worn continuously. It is comfortable, looks great on your wrist and smart! One thing would be to get a screen protector if you are very active.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Problem with battery

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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 got the open box watch from best buy saving $10 and was having issues with the battery. It held a charge for half a day so I decided to return it. I went back to best buy and said I wanted a new one instead of an open box and expected to pay the difference. The representative gave it to me and I didn't have to pay any extra. He simply took the watch I gave him and gave me a new one. A few months ago I switched over from buying any electronics from Amazon and gamestop and this goes to show why it was such a good decision. Thanks Best Buy. You've got a loyal customer.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for outdoor runners & Spotify users

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

    I switched to this watch from the Fitbit versa. The Galaxy watch is much better for those who run outside because it has built in GPS. The distance is much more accurate than the versa which must connect to your phone to use the GPS. The Galaxy watch is also great for those who use Spotify premium. You can download songs directly to the watch rather than connecting through your phone, which is not as reliable. However, I did feel that my versa was much more durable. I'm hesitant to wear this Galaxy watch while doing diy around the house for fear that it will get scratched or dented. I also liked the Fitbit nutrition catalog better than Samsung for tracking calories (ex: Samsung app does not let you scan a barcode to get nutrition data). The other downside to this watch is that you have to charge it DAILY.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's working great

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

    So I've got a Samsung phone and this synced with it very quickly and easily. I've been able to manage it from the "Wear" app and muck about with the watch faces without issue. I've been able to sync the "Samsung Health" app and use it to track my walking and food and water intake along with my sleep patterns (which was part of why I wanted it). The controls are not as difficult to use as the reviews I read made them out to be. My only complaint is that it will occasionally not show my notifications right away. It's only an issue as that was the other major reason for getting it (so that I could see them while I was driving without looking at the phone). I've also been able to use the Samsung Pay from the watch which has been kinda cool as well.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I love it. Upgrade not so much

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

    well this was an upgrade from Samsung sport or so i thought. I have to charge it everynight the battery life is not so great and there is no more bezel, but everything else is okay. I love the way it feels a very femmine watch.

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

    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 bought this watch to mainly track my health journey but I also enjoy the features such as text and call alerts. I like that I have the calendar, weather, breathing, sleep, and other useful features.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it so far!

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

    But after having so many problems with the gear fit pro2, I am scared to get this one wet - and I really wanted it for swimming! Also, the first one I got would not hold a charge, so had to exchange. We'll see how this one goes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little watch!

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

    My gf had recently made the move from Apple to Samsung and was in need of a new watch to pair with her new phone. I chose to get her the active watch as she is very fitness oriented and loves to keep track of all her physical activities. The watch is so easy to use and understand. She was super happy with it, she gets so much more use out of it then she even thought possible! Super happy with the purchase as Samsung makes high quality products at affordable prices. Will definitely be buying more Samsung products in the future

    I would recommend this to a friend