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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 4962 reviews

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Customers are positive about the Galaxy Watch Active2's battery life, design, comfort, fitness tracking, compatibility, and price. They appreciate the long battery life, sleek design, comfortable fit, accurate fitness tracking, compatibility with various devices, and reasonable price. However, some customers have concerns about the watch's water resistance, size, ECG accuracy, heart rate monitor reliability, and Bixby's unreliability.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfortable, Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy Happy Happy

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

    I'm in love with my Galaxy smart watch active 2. This watch is the best one yet. Its comfortable. Light weight, I forget I have it on at times and I even sleep with it on time to time, and that's only because I forget to take it off. I love the new new band style any size fits because of the new band style. I was nervous about how big it would look on my small wrist but it's perfect. Not too big not too small. Just perfect. Functionality is awesome. I am able to manage and switch between apps with ease. The battery life is great I still have half battery life after a full days use, and I keep my setting on always on. If you are on the fence about getting this watch you most definitely should go for it, you will be glad that you did. This new active 2 does not disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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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 could not have asked for a better watch. It's comfortable and easy to use. This is my first smart watch purchase in 5 to 6 years and wasn't looking for a watch but the price and reviews were all excellent so I decide to purchase one. This watch looks and feels like a more expensive watch and I paid under 250 bucks. I saw my ex wife's Fitbit Versa 3 and my watch blows that one away. I highly recommended the watch especially if you're an android user like me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Active 2

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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.

    I'm here to share my thoughts on this impressive smartwatch. Let me start by saying that the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a true powerhouse when it comes to wearable technology. It combines sleek design, advanced features, and seamless integration with your smartphone, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their daily life. One of the standout features of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is its sleek and stylish design. With its slim profile and circular display, it looks and feels like a premium timepiece. The watch is available in different colors and finishes, allowing you to choose the one that suits your personal style. Plus, the vibrant and sharp display makes it easy to read notifications, messages, and even track your workouts. Speaking of workouts, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a fantastic fitness companion. It offers a wide range of fitness tracking options, including running, cycling, swimming, and more. The built-in heart rate monitor and GPS ensure accurate tracking of your activities, helping you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals. Plus, with automatic workout detection, you don't have to worry about manually starting and stopping your workouts - the watch does it for you. But the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is not just about fitness. It also keeps you connected throughout the day. You can receive and respond to messages, make calls, and even stream music directly from your wrist. The watch also has a handy feature called "Smart Reply," which suggests quick responses based on the context of your messages. This makes it easy to stay connected, even when you're on the go. Another aspect that sets the Galaxy Watch Active 2 apart is its impressive battery life. With up to two days of usage on a single charge, you can wear it all day and still have plenty of power left. And when it's time to recharge, the wireless charging feature makes it convenient and hassle-free. In terms of integration with your smartphone, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 shines. It seamlessly connects to your Samsung smartphone or any Android device, allowing you to receive notifications, control music playback, and even use voice commands with ease. Plus, with the Samsung Health app, you can track your fitness progress, set goals, and even join challenges with friends and family. In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a stylish and feature-packed smartwatch. With its sleek design, advanced fitness tracking capabilities, seamless smartphone integration, and impressive battery life, it's hard to find a better companion for your daily life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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'm in love... this is the best watch ever.. i love the way it looks and feels. At first I thought a Lil to big., but I'm used to it... no regrets

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Pretty good excellent price. Too fast & easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smartwatch and it is water resistant!

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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 this smartwatch! I've tested it in all kind of environment. I've swum, run, walk, climb and do a lot of other fitness activities with it and it has hold pretty good and also it has a beautiful design! I love it and I definitely recommend it for you guys!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gift ever!!

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

    I brought the 44mm Samsung Galaxy Active2 Smart Watch for my hubby for Christmas. He told me it was the best gift ever!! I have the Samsung Galaxy Classic Gear2 Watch and now I'm super jealous of the Active2 Watch. I recommend :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good looking watch

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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.

    It have all you need in a smartwatch, the design is very clean! I love my sky blue color. Its very cool that I can charge it with the back of my galaxy s10 .Amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Orbyt12, we are glad that this watch has been such a great fit for you. Thank you for taking time to leave this review. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung active 2

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

    Easy to use, look great battery life is awesome. No regrets I will buy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    I love this watch, it’s so easy to set up, beautiful look on the wrist and it has only two buttons to on the side, you don’t have to drive yourself crazy figuring what each bottom is for the rest of the selections are done on the touch screen. I had no problem whatsoever with this watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best option for a round smart watch

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

    The design and functionality of this watch are spot on. You can use standard watch bands to change up the look but the one that comes with it is comfortable and looks durable. Preordered the Active 2 after months of shopping and weighing the new Apple Watch, Samsung checked all my boxes. Lots of face options, longer battery life, round face and it works fine with my iPhone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfortable, Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic smartwatch, I love it!

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

    This smartwatch is awesome. I love the design, the functionality, and even its battery life. It looks great, has a nice selection of watchfaces, some great apps, and is super comfortable. I hardly notice I have it on most days. I've had it a few weeks already and have no regrets. It tracks my fitness, water, food, and caffeine intake, I use the timer, the calendar, and have even answered phone calls on it. The caller didn't even know I was talking to her through my watch! Talk about cool. I really am glad I bought this and would easily recommend it to my friends!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey there! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this amazing review. We appreciate all the great features that you have pointed out. It is a pleasure to have you as part of the Samsung family. ^Kayla Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Still working with it

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

    Little backstory. This was an open box item listed as satisfactory due to minor scratches. I wasn't aware until an employee told me that you can inspect an open box item before purchasing it. After myself, the employee, and my aunt looked it over we couldn't find a single scratch. It came with the original box, manuals, and a charger. It was $60 off. It's the Bluetooth version. This is my first smart watch. I've read reviews that people are having issues with unexpected water damage. When I bought it I was told if I sweat to make sure to wipe it down before charging it. I don't know if that's what's causing other people's problems. I also saw that people are constantly pressing the side buttons by accident. I haven't had that issue at all. Pros: It has a great look. Granted it's my first smart watch. As long as my phone is in Bluetooth range I can receive calls and respond to texts. My phone is always on me but when on silent at work or in my pocket I usually don't hear it. Having the watch helps not miss a call. It tracks sleep patterns. I'm able to see how much of my sleep was REM, deep, and light. Helpful to know so if I don't sleep well I can have an idea as to why. Cons: A full charge lasts no more than 2 days. It charges fairly quickly. I wear it constantly so I only charge it when in the shower each day. Tracking my workouts hasn't been easy. When running on the treadmill (as you can see from the pictures) the distance is off. Not by much but enough to bother me at least. The workouts don't work unless you use the exact motions as displayed on the watch. When I do squats it only detects them when I keep my hands at my chest. If I use weights to add bicep curls it won't count them but when I raise the weights above my head it counts too many. I thought maybe it because I was wearing it too loose but I've tightened it and I'm still having problems. I usually have to select the basic workout so it'll record something instead of nothing. Today I was bowling with family. Halfway through my watch was telling me I had gone an hour without any activity. Yet I was jumping around and throwing my hands in the air. The step counter is very sensitive. Some hand movements trigger steps. Weird because it detects steps when I'm sitting and sorting papers at work but can't detect that I did 20 squats. Not sure if step counters are usually so sensitive. I know they aren't perfect. I've only had it about a week. It was bought for me as a gift so I'm trying to give it a chance before deciding if I should return it. Hopefully it works better in time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Android Wear

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

    I've had several different SmartWatches and this is by far the best I've ever owned. I can't compare it to the Apple watch experience, but I think it provides the best experience for an Android user. The 44 mmmm version provides a large screen while still being very skinny for a smartwatch. It is not chunky and looks classy. tons of watch faces are available, and the software is buttery smooth. Good battery life even with the screen in always on mode. Probably double what I was getting with my Android Wear watches. Good fitness tracking but I haven't compared it two other brands like a Fitbit. App selection is basic but covers core needs. Personally I use it more for monitoring notifications and calendar alerts than ordering a pizza from my wrist anyway.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool and Modern Design

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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 44mm version in Cloud Silver. The screen is gorgeous and the design is modern and classic. Beautiful classic style looks sporty - modern - classy - timeless. Excellent functionality and tracking of exercises and notifications from my smartphone. The build quality is supreme and battery life has been excellent. I very highly recommend this beautiful smartwatch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello hdtravel, we appreciate all the great things you've highlighted about this watch! It's a privilege to have you as a Samsung customer. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite 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 cause my Fitbit broke. I decided not to go with another Fitbit and so glad I made that decision. The watch is sleek and nice. But has way more it's able to do. Price is a little more but worth it. I love the bands and how it connects and tucks the little excess underneath so it is more secure.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy So Far...

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

    Former Apple-only guy. Had an AW first gen, was good, did nice things. Haven't used a smartwatch since then. And since then, switched to Android due to cost and you know what? Android has been great. I don't see myself ever going back to the Apple world. Finally able to get another smartwatch in these Covid times. Love the round watchface, and the myriad of watchfaces that you can download free or paid. Some great ones to choose from. Been very pleased with health tracking, mostly steps. Found it to be quite accurate. I did have to enable enhanced touch and now touches are registered better, more quickly. Have not had issue with unwanted touches. Recommend this watch highly. I have the 44mm. Don't have large wrists, but this doesn't feel large at all to me. Light weight. Did buy a Ringke rubber "case" which provides a raised rim around the watch. Wanted to protect my investment. I find myself changing watch faces during the day at a whim. Just because. It's round! Like a watch should be (IMO).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good watch coming from WearOS

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

    I use to wear my fossil smart watch (gen 3 & then gen 5) because of the design but the thing that those smart watches lack (and any other watch that runs Googles WearOS) is features. This Samsung smartwatch our of the box comes packed with a nice set of features that I totally thought I would never use, the big one being the Sleep Tracker. I literally wear this watch all day for my 10am-6pm job, tracks my steps, heart rate, and stress levels, I go to sleep with the watch on, I literally forget it’s even on my wrist, and I wake up with the watch having more than 55% battery. Meaning that I can go another full day and night with the watch still on & then charge it when I am getting ready for work! So battery life is awesome, steps/sleep/stress tracker is awesome! Checking messages and phone calls at a glance is a nice UI. I only wish it can be configured to have the Google Assistant instead of bixby but it is what it is. Overall, a really great watch, great design, and if you see it on sale & you were looking for a smart watch, buy it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Samsung

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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.

    I love the watch, it does what its supposed to, its a little chunky at 44mm but manageable. Love the color too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smartwatches are getting better

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

    I'm really enjoying this smartwatch -- I was an early adopter to the Moto G when it first came out years ago and THIS BLOWS IT OUT OF THE WATER! Great styling, great battery life, good functionality.

    I would recommend this to a friend