Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 44mm Aluminum SM-R820
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Review
The Samsung Galaxy Active2 smartwatch adds LTE connectivity along with a few useful new features, but it's not a compelling upgrade over the original model. It's been a mere six months since Samsung released the Galaxy Watch Active, but the company is already back with the Active2 (starting at $279.99). While it's not a drastic upgrade from the original model, there are some welcome changes and additions. The biggest difference is that the Active2 comes in not only two case sizes, but two different versions: Bluetooth-only or Bluetooth and cellular. The smartwatch also features a new digital rotating bezel for more intuitive navigation, a My Style app for customized watch faces, and an updated version of Running Coach. It's a solid update, but not quite enough to recommend over the $200 original, and it certainly doesn't take the crown from the Apple Watch Series 5, our Editors' Choice. More Options to Choose From The first-generation Active comes in one 40mm case size, as a Bluetooth-only model. The Galaxy Watch Active2, on the other hand, comes in 40mm and 44mm cases. The Bluetooth-only model is made of aluminum and is available in ...- Digital rotating bezel makes navigation easier
- Available in two sizes
- LTE connectivity
- Inconsistent battery life and fitness accuracy in testing
- Limited iOS compatibility
- Thick bezel
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Review
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
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: ‘good' is as good as it gets
I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 for about a week now, and it has accomplished something remarkable: it's made me decide to stop saying there are no good smartwatch options for Android users.- Touch-sensitive bezel
- Offline Spotify
- Decent battery life
- Requires too many Samsung phone apps to work
- Bixby
- No good mapping solutions
Great watch, one glaring problem
This watch is the best looking smartwatch around. The Design is top notch and Tizen OS is great on a watch. Best: -Notifications on your wrist. Notifications are always available, you can leave your phone on silent and sill get important notifications. -Design.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: A bite out of Apple
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2's ECG and LTE bring it closer to the Apple Watch- Comprehensive and expansive exercise tracking
- Stainless-steel version looks watch-like
- Easy-to-read display in all lighting
- Two-day battery with light usage
- You can scroll Twitter on a watch
- Still limited third-party app support
- ECG monitoring still not live
- Incremental performance over old model
Brilliant smart watch for good price!
I use this with iOS and can whole heartedly recommend instead of Apple Watch easily for the price and features. The only downside is I can't use Samsung Pay as iOS doesn't have an app for it and I can't reply to texts/emails from the watch but I can make and receive phone calls which is perfect for...
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE review: A capable, connected, smartwatch
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE review: Samsung has now added a touch-based digital bezel on the side and introduced an LTE variant. Here’s our review for the same
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44MM, Gold) - Excellent review
The trouble with releasing a follow-up device so soon after the first is there may not be too much to shout about- Looks great, Digital bezel works well, Fantastic screen
- Battery life could be better, Samsung Health isn’t great, Some menu items are hard to find
For me a good replacement for Apple series 4
My second hand 40mm Apple Watch had certain failings, battery and small watch face. I was swayed by the sale offer of $200 off and I find it works well with the iphone11, my only draw back is not being able to checkout emails, but that is not a show stopper. Message alerts, sleep tracking, activity tracking, alarms and timers all work for me just takes a couple of days to adjust as with any new tech device. Nice large face which with most watch faces uses a low power mode which makes the readable without elevating the wrist. Good batt life but again dependant on the number of apps in play. Display provides more help and assistance and of course more readable with the larger display.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44MM, Gold) - Excellent review
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 has received a heap of new features that make it a seriously excellent smartwatch in 2021. Its mix of price, compact sporty build and decent health features put it at the top table of smartwatch options, with plenty of deals available.- Still a lovely smartwatch to wear, Rotating bezel, Feature-packed for the price, ECG and blood pressure