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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 4962 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    93% AWESOME WATCH FOR USE WITH GALAXY PHONE!!!

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

    This is a great watch that pairs really well with my Galaxy S9+. The good: * Battery life is very good. Samsung only says that the battery will last all day and that life varies depending in functions used. It lasted 3 days for me using the walking app for up to 2 hours per day and the sleep app at night (along with normal watch and viewing notifications usage). Various review sites give it about the same charge expectancy. * Installed apps are good. Some sites with older reviews from when the Active 2 was first released say it comes with the sleep app but mine did not. I was able to download it for free from Samsung, so maybe they have changed what comes pre-installed since its release. * Some installed apps can be uninstalled to free up space, some cannot all can be uninstalled. * It is very customizable. Menu for the additional apps can be shown and accessed via a circular menu using icons only or you can change it to display as a list-style menu with icon + text. * Nice response time. I first tried a $60 generic android watch from Amazon (which I returned). It was okay but was slow. Both watches, the other and the Galaxy Active 2, have a mode to have a blank display to conserve battery power, and then come on when you raise your arm to view the watch. The cheap watch took 2 - 3 seconds to display the time. This watch is much faster - it seems to take less than half a second. Not instantaneous, but fast enough that I can only guess at how fast it is. * You can use this watch to answer calls and call others when paired to your phone via Bluetooth, and it works well enough. Given the size of the watch it has a small speaker that is usable in a quiet area but is not loud enough to work in a noisy environment. I have the Bluetooth only version, does not have LTE, so I was not able to test the LTE connectivity. I suspect the sound quality will be the same. Now the bad, and there's not much bad to say about it: * There are not as many apps available for the Active 2 because it uses Samsung's Tizen Operating System (OS), not Google's Wear OS. In my research I couldn't find any app that was made for Wear OS only that would push me to a Wear OS enabled watch. Some of the best watch apps are made for both Tizen and Wear OS's (and the Apple watch). * I wish more pre-installed apps could be uninstalled. Some can be uninstalled. Some can be hidden but not uninstalled, so it helps in menu selections but not in memory usage. Example: Samsung Pay is pre-installed but I don't have it and don't plan on usng it. I'd like to free up that space but can't. Hey Samsung: fix this and I'll give you back 5% more in my AWESOME rating. :-D * My favorite watch face is shown in the attached images. One shows the screen layout only and the other is a screenshot from the phone showing SOME of the option available to customer it. The items on the upper left & right portion of the screen and bottom left & right can be chosen by the user (or deleted if not all spaces are needed). On the screen each location is referred to as "Complication Top left" or complication top right, etc. The use of the word "complication" seems odd and I will attribute to a weird language translation. The main issue in this menu, to me, is that there is no option to add the Day of the Week to this watch face. Hey Samsung... fix this and I'll give you back 2% in my AWESOME rating. :-D

    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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This watch is great

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

    I had an MK Access watch and it was starting to show its age (slowed down, battery life was getting worse, etc..) I searched for an upgrade and came down between an older Frontier or the Active2 I went with the Active 2 for its minimalist design and increased IP rating. Performance has been fantastic. HR monitor has been very accurate (I work in an emergency department so I have been able to confirm the HR with a medical grade heart monitor.) The Active2 has been accurate with a margin of error of 2-3 BPM. Battery life is phenomenal getting 2.5 days with HEAVY use. My only complaint is the built in keyboard for responding to texts the MK watch had android wear so it came with a built in qwerty keyboard and swype. If galaxy offered a qwerty keyboard it would be a home run.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Akocak, 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 and value your feedback. It is a pleasure to have you as part of the Samsung family. ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great SmartWatch for both fitness & general use

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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 itself is a pretty good piece of tech. It can look however you want it to look since you can change the band and put different custom watch faces on it as well. You can even put different covers over the face and sides. I originally got a Galaxy Gear S2 for my first try in the SmartWatch scene. I hated it! Completely different story with this. The heart rate and general stress app/sensor works great. The apps you can download have gotten much better. The battery when the watch face is on all the time is roughly 2 days for me. If I change some settings the battery can be just over 3 days. All in all I would highly recommend this watch to anyone looking to join the SmartWatch community or just upgrade their watch in general.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello KCTechguy, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback about this watch! ^Elizabeth Samsung

  • 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:
    Comfortable, Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome ⌚

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

    Love my active 2 watch it keeps me motivated throughout the day with my calories, steps, and exercise time. Highly recommend this watch for the active individual. I even took it with me to the pool for the first time and it keeps getting the job completed. Not to mention the watch itself is beautiful and can be worn out to fancy events. People always think its a high end Movado....5 stars for me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My first smartwatch and I like it.

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

    So far so good. I like the watch, it tells the time and more. I've used it to take calls and it waa very decent sounding. I also like getting notifications on my watch and just hanving to look at my wrist instead of my phone. The watch also promotes physical activity. If you sit still for too long it will prompt you to get up and go stretch or walk. You can also use to log your excersices, go for walks, jogs measures your heart rate and more. Lots of apps you can use. Battery life is good. I usually charge everynight but have gone two days beforw having to charge. I am excited to start using my smartwatch to help me be more to be active and healthy. Only downside for me is the length of the watch straps. I have fat wrists, like 9 inches around so I had to purchase longer straps to make it comfortable to wear but if you have normal wrists it should fit well. Straps are easy to change also.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Honest review after couple of weeks

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

    Pros Better battery life. Good build quality. Light to wear. Very smooth user experience. Cons Only bixy is available(which I don't use not a bummer) Biggest bummer is Blood oxygen and ECG is only available if you have a latest samsung phone. It doesnt work on any other android or apple device just on samsung phone not even on samsung tablet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Found this watch on a great sale !

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

    Got this cool watch on sale and I love it. In the days of staying home a lot, this watch will tell you to get up if you've been sitting too long ! It keeps track of cal burned and a million other things. Very cool watch at an amazing price !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ACTIVE 2 CLOUD, my new everyday 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 am a previous owner of several Samsung Galaxy series watches. This is my first in the active series but I absolutely love the Active 2 watch. It feels light on the wrist and its just as feature rich as the Galaxy series, so I dont feel like I am missing anything. The speaker is crsip and clear. And the screen is also very clear. It's perfect for everyday and so far the battery last all day with moderate use. The only complaint, be it minor, is that I purchased the Cloud color, thinking that the band and watch bezel were light blue and they are both really more of a silver. One last thing, I purchased this as an Open Box for an incredible price and it was in Excellent/New condition.

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

    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 like my galaxy watch, it is very comfortable, with a good user interface, decent battery life. Make sure you have a screen protector to decrease scratches.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Active 2

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

    Very comfortable to wear and looks good. Love the hideaway strap slit. Very responsive to touch and control of bevel edge. Battery life pretty good...3 full days +.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new favorite gadget is awesome!

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

    Very happy with my watch and glad I chose the 44mm for more battery capacity. I easily get 2 days even with AOD enabled. I had a Fitbit Alta & after the battery died on it, I went months without a watch. I liked tracking my steps & the reminder & missed that so much. Now, this watch does that & so much more. No more missing calls because I can't hear my phone ringing in my ginormous packed handbag. And changing watch faces & bands to suit my mood makes this really fun to wear. (Note: I highly recommend protection for the watch face so it doesn't get scratched. Trust me on this.) Unless you have a really petite wrist, I recommend the 44mm especially if you like "boyfriend" watches. You won't regret it. :)

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best watch ever one problem

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

    My gear sport finally bit it. Made the upgrade to the g watch active 2. It's fantastic and I love it. However as with my gear sport the animations when loading a notification are way too slow, it takes about 2 to 3 seconds for the message to appear. Other than that I love this watch it's almost as good as my Apple watch was (back in my dark iOS days) if they could fix the notification issue or allow us to turn off or speed up notifications like you can do with your Samsung phone it would be perfect. If they fix this I will update to a five-star.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Thank you for your feedback. Samsung is pleased that you are enjoying your Galaxy Watch Active2. ^Kayla Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fitness tracking

    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.

    Of all the smart watches I've owned, this one is by far the best. Great battery life, 2+ days, and great features. Fitness tracking is excellent.

    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:
    Comfortable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great watch

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

    so far I love this watch and work great with my daily life. I go swimming a lot and the whole vibrate to get the water was great but spooky at first. It feel more comfortable in a way and I can see the heart rate monitor is way better then the first. I do miss the spinning part on the top of the watch cuz it made it easy to switch song when im swimming but I cab live with it.

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

    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.

    Purchased this watch around Christmas, so far very impressed with it. Easily changed to fit your style and comfortable to wear. Battery lasts over 2 days depending on use. I could probably go 3 maybe more if needed. Several activities to choose from for short cuts.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smartwatch

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

    I was on the fence with Samsung watches before. So after hearing about the mostly positive reviews I decided to take a leap of faith and purchase the Active 2. Needless to say I was completely wrong about Samsung accessories. This watch performs like a monster. Not only having great battery life, but also a very easy to use UI. I would gladly recommend this product to friends and family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Quality is what we strive for, DriStrozier! Glad you appreciate our work. ^Elizabeth Samsung