While the original Watch Active felt like a first-generation product, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a product that proves Samsung is listening to user feedback. The touch-sensitive bezel really helps with the overall experience, and there's now LTE connectivity for those who need it.

Sleek; premium design Sharp AMOLED display Touch-enabled bezel for quick navigation Bluetooth + LTE variants for more flexibility ~2 day battery life Fantastic sleep tracking

No MST payments with Samsung Pay Tizen app ecosystem is still lacking compared to Wear OS Heart rate; GPS; and altimeter sensors can be wonky Setup process still needs work

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE’s big USP is the 4G connectivity and the new touch-based bezel. At Rs 35,990 the watch is not exactly cheap, but if you want constant connectivity on your watch, then it is certainly more affordable than Apple ’s LTE Watches in the market.

The Active2 is one of the best you can get for those without iOS phones

Stylish; great display; comprehensive fitness tracking

Unimpressive battery life; app compatibility could be better; Unimpressive battery life; app compatibility could be better

It's everything I wish Wear OS would be

The best watch for Samsung users

Android’s best Apple Watch contender

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still Samsung's most enjoyable smartwatch to live with. It strikes a good balance between design and the features on offer. While the price has crept up, it does still offer good value for money and the promise of ECG support will bolster the feature ranks – hopefully...

Still a lovely smartwatch to wear; Navigating bezel is back; Feature-packed for the price

As one of the market’s best alternatives to an Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an excellent choice for Android users, or anyone looking for a feature-rich, fitness-focused smartwatch bursting with great health features.

Simple yet stylish design, Bright, clean display, Vibrant and engaging UI, Lots of customisation on offer, Better-than-expected battery life

Lack of third-party app support, UI could be more intuitive, Incremental upgrade over predecessor

With practice, it soon becomes easy to use and is undoubtedly one of the most cutting-edge GPS watches on the market, with the modern, minimalist styling and features on offer going a long way to justify the price tag.

Slick design with unique navigation tools and a bright, crystal clear screen displaying distances and hole maps.

Green Undulation technology isn't widely available. Laborious setting up process.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 delivers automatic workout tracking and good battery life in a sleek design, making it one of the best fitness trackers you can buy. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 blows Wear OS watches away, and proves the company is serious about catching up with Apple.

Good battery life, Automatic workout-tracking, Offline Spotify storage, Gorgeous design, Works with iOS and Android

ECG feature not available at launch, Sleep-tracking needs some work, Limited apps