Customer Ratings & Reviews

These watches only last a year, this is my 2nd galaxy active watch, 1st the steps stop counting, then the screen goes berserk until finally black screen of death. Samsung doesn’t stand by their product. Switching to Apple

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 purchased the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 a few years ago, when I had just had my first baby. I was looking for a smartwatch that would help me stay organized and connected, even when I was busy taking care of a newborn. The Galaxy Watch Active2 has been a great watch for me, and I've found it to be incredibly convenient for a new parent. Here are some of the features that I've found most useful: * **Notifications:** The Galaxy Watch Active2 can display notifications from my phone, so I don't have to keep reaching for it. This is really helpful when I'm holding my baby or when my hands are dirty. * **Fitness tracking:** The Galaxy Watch Active2 tracks my steps, heart rate, and workouts. This is great for staying motivated and making sure I'm getting enough exercise. * **Sleep tracking:** The Galaxy Watch Active2 tracks my sleep, so I can see how much sleep I'm getting and how well I'm sleeping. This has been helpful for improving my sleep habits. * **Music control:** I can control music playback on my phone from the Galaxy Watch Active2. This is great for when I'm working out or when I'm just relaxing with my baby. * **Siri and Bixby support:** The Galaxy Watch Active2 supports Siri and Bixby, so I can use voice commands to control my phone, get directions, set alarms, and more. This is really helpful when I'm hands-free. Overall, I've been very happy with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2. It's a great smartwatch for new parents, and it's helped me stay organized, connected, and motivated. Here are some of the pros and cons of the Galaxy Watch Active2: **Pros:** * Lightweight and comfortable to wear * Long battery life * Packed with features, including fitness tracking, sleep tracking, notifications, music control, and voice assistant support * Compatible with both Android and iOS devices **Cons:** * Can be a bit expensive * The rotating bezel can be a bit finicky to use * The screen can be a bit hard to see in bright sunlight Overall, the Galaxy Watch Active2 is a great smartwatch that offers a lot of features for new parents. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear, and has a long battery life. The rotating bezel can be a bit finicky to use, and the screen can be a bit hard to see in bright sunlight. However, these are minor complaints, and the Galaxy Watch Active2 is still a great smartwatch for new parents.

This is a great watch! It's easy and fast to check your heart rate and rhythm when you're working out. I love wearing it especially when I sleep because it tells me how long and how well i slept.

I bought the 44 inch aqua black bluetooth model. Paired quickly and easily to my Galaxy S10. This watch is light and the strap is very comfortable. Watch faces and notifications on the Super AMOLED screen look absolutely stunning. The digital bezel works great for scrolling but does take a little getting used to and you have to manually enable it in the settings. Battery life has been great so far. The vibration strength is good enough that I won’t miss anything. The heart rate tracking seems right on but the other tracking (steps, gps, distance) seems to be a very small amount off of what you’d get on other devices. I’ve owned many other devices so I’m pretty clear on what results to expect. For most people (like me) this won’t matter and they won’t even notice but it may drive some people nuts. For me this watch is great and strikes the perfect balance between smartwatch and fitness tracker and I definitely recommend it. Side note: If you pre-ordered this before the release date you can go to Samsung’s website and submit a claim for a free Samsung wireless charging battery pack. Side note 2: I already previously purchased the battery pack they are giving out with preorders and it’s a piece of crap so if you didn’t preorder you’re not missing anything.

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 recently switched from an iPhone back to Android, and in order to do that I had to also (painstakingly) remove myself and my family exclusively from Apple’s ecosystem…it was a long process, pretty annoying, but probably most painful was the loss of my Apple Watch, which I really, really loved. There’s no denying that the Apple Watch is the defacto standard for smart watches, and much to my dismay, Gear OS options were all not that great. I had a Moto 360 some number of years ago that I returned. I tried the TicWatch C2 after receiving a brand recommendation from a coworker, but it also was returned. I considered nearly every fitness tracking-focused device, but really wanted it to be a decent smart watch first. The only device that I’ve used (aside from the Apple Watch) that I really loved was the first generation Garmin VivoSmart, which did a passable job at providing notifications, had insane battery life, and was so light and so comfortable that I often forgot I was wearing it—unfortunately, a design flaw caused rows of pixels to die the older the device became, and after my second replacement, I had to part ways and get my money back. So my requirements are simple: notifications and basic phone integration is a must; comfort is also non-negotiable (and to me, that means a device that is not big and chunky). And because I had just purchased a Galaxy Note 10+, Samsung’s offerings were on my radar…and not long after, the Galaxy Active 2 was announced and released. I got my hands on one shortly after release, preparing to pay the full $299 price but finding an open box option in excellent condition for 10% less…no scratches, no missing parts or accessories…no-brainer. Another big win for me is that it relies on Tizen, Samsung’s own smart watch OS, and not Wear OS which Google really needs to work on (ahem, Pixel Watch???). The Active 2 is a sequel to the original Active which was regarded as a great device, with a couple of key improvements, including a digital bezel (coming from the other, larger Galaxy Watches), additional size options, nicer hardware, and better specs. And in the few weeks I’ve owned and tested this, it definitely checks my boxes. It’s sleek, modern looking, faster than Wear OS devices, and integrates perfectly with my Note 10+. I can easily get a couple days of usage before needing to recharge, and it has all of the features to make it a great smart watch (NFC, GPS, onboard storage for audio, etc). To add to that, Samsung’s health platform is really quite good, possibly better in some ways than Apple’s health platform, and the device can auto-detect workouts which is pretty great. Most importantly, it is incredibly comfortable…not so comfortable that I forget about it, but I’m totally fine wearing it all the time without it bothering me. And, at a price of $299, it’s not too difficult to stomach the cost. The cellular model adds $130 to that price tag, but that’s still less expensive than the Apple Watch by a considerable margin. If you’re an iPhone user, there really is no true replacement to the Apple Watch…the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is great, but can’t compete on the iOS platform. But if you’re NOT an iPhone user and you’re looking for good integration with Android, and ESPECIALLY if you’re a Samsung phone user, and you need a good smart watch and fitness tracker in one device, you won’t be disappointed with this.

I recently had the gear Frontier which went out on me in under a years time. I love this watch. Battery life is awesome, sometime 3 days. You can still get and make calls/texts and get chosen notifications. It is way less bulky, I wear it 24/7 and did with the Frontier too but it was so big/uncomfortable to wear to bed. It's waterproof and more aesthetically pleasing to look at. The screen is amazing. The coaching tool is helpful as well. I sit 8 hours a day for work so I want to remain as active as possible! One HUGE detractor though: the heart rate monitor does not work if your wrist I heavily tattooed. It cannot see through dark ink and should be a huge issue for Samsung to address. Think of how many fit tattooed people there are, especially trainers...it does work better than the Frontier though because of the added sensors.

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.

This is an excellent smart watch, especially if you are a Samsung fan. I hear it works well with most Android phones, but I only use it with my Samsung S20 and my iPhone 11 Pro. So the good news is that it CAN be used with either OS, but it’s features are showcased more on the Samsung of course. I gave it 4 stars only because the screen constantly gets “bumped” to the point of deleting your clock face. Like when you press and hold apps on your phone to delete them, that’s what happens on the watch face. I haven’t accidentally deleted anything yet, but I’m always worried about that happening. Other than that it’s great! Battery life is awesome compared to some older smart watches I’ve owned. This one is comparable to my FitBit Versa 2 battery life.

This watch replaced a beloved Samsung Gear S3 Classic, and in all fairness is pretty much the same watch with a few improvements that turned out to be more important than I first thought and make this Active2 watch an absolute winner. Better display – on the spec sheets this display is pretty much the same as the Gear S3, but to me it looks brighter and is much easier to read. I have the 44mm screen, and the smaller size is just as nice. I personally would suggest the 44mm size, but if you aren’t sure about it just have a look at the display models and see what you think is best for you. Better comfort – I have no argument with the rugged build of the Gear S3, but it really was big on the wrist and although I got used to it, the watch really was heavy. The appearance of the Gear S3 was impressive – being a large silver watch, but I didn’t realize how heavy it was on the wrist until I put on the Active2. Now I have a watch I can comfortably wear all day and night without feeling the need to “take a break” from having the watch on my wrist. Before, I wore the Gear S3 during the day and then swapped it with a Versa when I got home for evening and overnight comfort (and sleep tracking). Now, I am glad to keep the Active2 on my wrist 24/7 except for charging every couple of days. The sleep tracking is outstanding as well, on par with the Versa I wore at night for that purpose. Ruggedness – well no question the Gear S3 has the advantage with it’s heavy steel case, but to me it’s a fair trade to swap the heavy case for daily comfort. If I worked in a rugged environment during the day, I would still prefer the Gear S3. Being a schoolteacher, I have no concerns for the Active2 and when I work out in the yard or other “bang around” tasks, I put on the Versa and charge up the Active2. OS and Snappiness – the Active2 has the next level of processor and there is no question it is a little snappier. I haven’t had any lags or hangs with regular daily use. Apps and Functions – there is more functionality from the Active2, and the fitness instrumentation is more modern and seems to be more accurate. No question that the Active2 is a step up from the Gear S3 for fitness tracking. Battery Life – easy to go well over 24 hours between charges with notices, wireless, Bluetooth, and location all “turned on” >> I have read some folks complaining about short run time, but I don’t know what they are talking about. Going 2 days between charges is just about where I am at, but I will find about 90 minutes every day and a half to top off the battery and have never had it run out on me. Other stuff – I like to find a watch face that gives me time, date, watch battery, phone battery – all easy to read… for that the WatchMaker app has several that I use on a daily basis, depending on whether I am at work or at home…. But I have to say there are some VERY nice watch faces on the Active2 and some of them with active backgrounds look VERY nice and are fun to try out for a day or two. I usually go back to the couple of watch faces I have gotten used to in the past few years, but it’s awful tempting to change out the watch face from time to time as the Active2 display colors are very vibrant, and the motion of the active watch faces is very smooth. OVERALL – I am very well satisfied with this watch. It is lighter, faster, brighter, and much more comfortable than the Gear S3 that I enjoyed for several years. In parting, BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY on whatever smartwatch you buy. It is well worth the investment and has saved me from having to replace watches on more than one occasion.

I bought the Samsung Active 2 for health tracking. So far, it is doing a lot of what I was looking for. However, a few additions would go a long way to make it 5 stars. Battery is good and kudos for opening it to blood pressure readings which I use daily. However, we still need the ecg to get approved and released. I would also love to set specific alarms on each run/walk to help me stay in a certain heart beat range. I would also like to see a native GPS map of my walk/run without having to use a 3rd party app. Lastly, it really needs the ability to move through audio downloaded on it. If you want to start halfway through, you can't. But all-in-all, I really like it and look forward to it getting better with new updates.

First I was surprised with the overall comfort of this watch, even sleeping the watch is light and not bothersome at all. I get 3 days of batter life,(full notifications, Bluetooth/wifi connectivity, sleep tracking, always on display turned off) and I charge it during that third day. Fitness and HR monitoring works as expected. Overall I'm very impressed and it has proved to be much more useful for me than I originally thought

After owning this device for nearly a year now, I can truly say that I am impressed. Battery life range between 2-3 days depending on how heavy the users usage and what they want to do with it. I use this to help track data such as sleep, running, walking, heart rate and so much more. With the recent updates it made the device that much more of an experience. I am a certified personal trainer as well and I don't believe any amount of technology is perfect and not to solely depend on any device because there is always room for error. An example is when I used the S health app, the nike plus running app, and strava app for similar distance for the same exact run and got different distances and times from all 3. Heart rate measurements during activities can be off at times, but like I said take it with a grain of salt because the Apple Watch is just as glitchy sometimes. I respect what Samsung did here and would definitely recommend this to someone else in the galaxy universe.

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 bought this on sale for $260. Before this watch I had the Fitbit Versa for about a year and a half. I loved the Versa and was disappointed when it wouldn't charge anymore. Naturally I planned on getting the Versa 2, but I decided to shop around and with this watch going on sale, I figured I'd give it a try. Turns out, it's so much better than the Versa. I love that this watch has a speaker, I've not had one connectivity issue (I had many with the Versa), the ability to write out responses to texts and emails is great. There are so many more apps available than the Versa has and I find myself using this as more than a just a watch, like I did with my Versa. The screen is bright and vibrant and I can get at least 4 days of use with one charge (though I usually throw it on the charger every time I shower). If you're in the market for a smart watch, I recommend you give this one a try.

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.

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 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 got a Note 10+ for black friday and wanted a new smart watch to go with it. I wanted to stay in the eco system so purchased the GWA2. I was debating on getting the active 1 since they updated it to include the touch bezel feature. The reason i got this one was because of the microphone. The point for me of a smart watch is to have the option of answering a call on my wrist while my phone is out of reach and talk. The Active 1 does not have a mic. This one also had the 44mm option. I like bigger watches so that also convinced me to get this version. I used to have a old gear sport watch that I enjoyed so i'm familiar with the software. There are enough apps to use and I like the UI of this watch. I also love how their are so many watch faces to choose from. The watch is very comfy and I use it everyday for work and while at the gym. I get close to 2 days on a full charge with HR set to 10 mins except when i'm working out. Its fairly accurate at steps too. Overall a fantastic watch for the price and if you have a samsung this is definitely the one to get.