Customer reviews from Skagen
Skagen - Falster 2 Smartwatch 40mm Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
3.2
(113 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 113 reviews
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
14
1 Star
26
55%of customers recommend this product.
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57 out of
104)
Customer Reviews for Skagen - Falster 2 Smartwatch 40mm Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
1
Love the look but disappointed in the functionality
on July 20, 2020
Posted by: Dee Dee
from British Columbia Canada
Verified Purchase:No
My husband paid full price as a Christmas gift a year and a half ago. I love the look and everything it had to offer but right away I noticed the battery life was terrible. Six months in the battery wouldn't charge at all so sent it back on warranty (had to pay shipping). If I connect it to my phone to get notifications or choose a workout the battery dies within a half a day, so I only use it as a watch now and a few of the standard things such as km's, steps and heart rate which typically lasts most of the day. However, recently even those functions are frozen and only the watch is working now. Really disappointed as I really wanted a smart watch that looked like a nice watch and not a fit bit. My rating of 1 star is for the look of the watch.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from SkagenBy skagenuspwr, skagenuspwr, April 20, 2022
Hello Dee Dee, thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear about all the trouble you had with the battery life of your smartwatch. We do not expect that you have these type of issues, we would be happy to review the best options to get this resolved for you. Please reach out to us at social@skagen.com so we can further assist you.
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: Jake
from Columbus, OH
Verified Purchase:Yes
Lots of features, great intro, if not pricey, for a new smartwatch user. Seamless communication w mobile device (Note9) and OS. Battery life, not so much. Dies about 3/4 of the day through, sometimes only 1/2 day. Working on what notifications can happen, supposedly will help. Free shipping will be slow, but it is free, just dont get too excited to think FedEx will deliver, they only pass it off to USPS, making the whole shipping process take at least 1-2 days longer than stated.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from SkagenBy skagenuspwr, skagenuspwr, April 20, 2022
Please email us at social@skagen.com, so that we may provide you with steps to conserve the battery life on your watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: Gabby
from Seattle, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This smartwatch is one of the smaller ones out there and I really enjoy that it doesn't look bulky or gaudy on my smaller wrists. I get compliments on it's aesthetic all the time. In a world where most Android watches are either huge, black, and tactical, or rose-gold with rhinestones, I appreciate that the Falster 2 is unisex. I love the unique, magnetic mesh band. I find it very sure-fitting. The magnet feels strong and stays throughout the day. Out-of-the-box the watch didn't last me through my 8-hour work day, which concerned me at first. However, after a couple charge cycles, and turning location services off (I only really need GPS for navigation and running, not so much for sitting at a desk), my battery now lasts around 12 hours with moderate use. I use it primarily for receiving and responding to notifications since I can't use my phone at work. You could probably turn off more features like heart rate and NFC if you wanted it to last longer; I recommend figuring out your routine with this watch and what works best for you. If you plan on heavy usage, the nice thing is the watch charges very quickly. After comparing what seemed like hundreds of Android smartwatches (it took me a few weeks to sift through all the watches out there), I settled on the Falster 2 and I don't regret it one bit. My only hesitation with this watch was the "older" Snapdragon chip (2100 instead of 3100), but I read a few official reviews that said the 3100 chip didn't provide as much improvement over the 2100 as anticipated. Overall, I'm happy with its performance, battery life, and professional look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: Jack
from NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought as a gift. Recipient was so excited. However that was short lived - it broke in less then 2 days.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from SkagenBy skagenuspwr, skagenuspwr, April 20, 2022
Thank you for writing your review. We are sorry to hear that this has happened to your Falster 2. A representative will be reaching out to you via email to provide further assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Customer Rating
2
Stainless mesh watchband broke within 2 weeks
on January 22, 2020
Posted by: Eric
from Iowa City
Verified Purchase:Yes
Like the title says. I really didn't get to use the watch much. Within the first 2 weeks the magnet fell out of the watch band. Skagen agreed to replace it but said it would take 4 to 8 weeks because they were out of stock in the u.s. It would have been nice if they offered to send a different band that they had in stock so I could use the watch. Oh well guess I'll go back to my wear 24.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from SkagenBy skagenuspwr, skagenuspwr, April 20, 2022
We regret to see this. However, we see that you have been in contact with our team regarding a replacement strap. Please reach out to us via email if you have any other questions or need additional assistance. We are here to help!
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: Joe
from Maryland, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I read a lot of positive and negative review on the Falster 2 before I pulled the trigger. The concerns on slowness, battery life, and features all stuck out, but I went for it. My impression is formed around what I wanted it for. I didn't want a fitness watch, so I save a lot of battery by turning off the heart rate feature. I didn't want six hundred process intensive features that stress the software. The Falster 2 and Wear OS do exactly what I wanted them to do. I get notifications on my watch so my phone stays in my bag unless I need to respond, I can control music while I'm in the shower, I can use it for Google Pay, and it runs some limited productivity and useful apps. I didn't need much else. I don't use it for sleep tracking, so getting 16 hours of battery is perfect for a day's use; I put it on before I leave for work and I take it off when I go to bed with about 25%-45% remaining, depending on how much I used it through the day. If you want features, get an iPhone and an Apple Watch. If you want Fitness, get a FitBit. If you want a functional and capable smartwatch that looks like a clean and professional wristwatch, the Falster 2 is the best choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: JC97
from San Jose, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
My first watch on Android Wear was the original Motorola one. This watch really feels like an upgrade. The smaller size and round display really makes this feel much more like a timepiece rather than a piece of technology. Display is bright (but still dark in sunlight), NFC payment works, and additional UX of having the right pin turn, really helps scroll thru stuff in Wear OS. My wife and I bought matching watches for our anniversary and really love the functionality + skagen design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen
Posted by: Heidi
from Green Bay, WI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had been researching android watches for a long time and wanted to find one that was inexpensive since I didn't know if I would like it. The first day, I was a little apprehensive because it seemed to be locking up all the time but, what I realized, is that it was just taking a long time for setup. Once that was done, it has been great. I had one time where I had to reboot it because the touchscreen stopped working but I rebooted it and it has been fine since. Good watch for the money so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Skagen