Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Aluminum - Aqua Black - (2019)
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,249 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,249 reviews
5 Stars
828
4 Stars
232
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
43
1 Star
78
88%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Aluminum - Aqua Black - (2019)
Customer Rating
4
Great watch, hard to find specific watch faces
on November 20, 2019
Posted by: joobles
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought the lte version of the watch and its it great. setting spotify up for lte stand alone is a little annoying, everything else is really smooth.
However, finding specific watch faces is surprisingly hard. Been trying to find the flower watch faces in Samsung's marketing photos (gold and silver watches have them in press photos) and I cannot find them, anyone know what they're call?
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
ALEXA on your Galaxcy Active 2 ?? YES you Can!!
on November 12, 2019
Posted by: Hounddog
from Illinois
Expertise:Intermediate
This new Galaxy Active 2 watch does it all!! I’m not a fitness fanatic, so I will not comment on the accuracy of the calorie count or heart rate monitor. I'm happy to know my daily steps taken, be reminded to move when I've been sitting too long at my computer, know my ticker is still tick’n, and receive kudos when I've reached my daily goal.
First of all this is a stunning piece of technology, very sleek, and looks great on any wrist. I replaced the pale pink silicone band with a slim black leather one so it looks very sharp and professional. The Pink Gold color keeps the watch looking slim, not bulky (although the Aqua Black was intriguing), and blends well with most skin tones. I chose the 44mm for better battery life - yes, I get 3 days between charges. I also like the larger screen for easier interaction with the touch screen, which by the way is very clear, bright and easy to see even in sunlight!
First of all this is a stunning piece of technology, very sleek, and looks great on any wrist. I replaced the pale pink silicone band with a slim black leather one so it looks very sharp and professional. The Pink Gold color keeps the watch looking slim, not bulky (although the Aqua Black was intriguing), and blends well with most skin tones. I chose the 44mm for better battery life - yes, I get 3 days between charges. I also like the larger screen for easier interaction with the touch screen, which by the way is very clear, bright and easy to see even in sunlight!
LOVE LOVE LOVE, that I can receive and respond to texts and calls. I have found that the 30 foot maximum distance to my phone requirement is actually conservative, my phone has been further away from me than that and I still receive texts and calls. I work in a showroom where I cannot have my phone with me; I can now react immediately when I'm contacted. For texting, I can use voice to text and even edit my response after I have spoken it using my voice again or hand writing on the screen. There are endless emojis I can reply with and I can send and receive texted images. I can ANSWER THE WATCH, if my phone rings. There is a mic and a speaker on the Active 2, and the voice clarity is perfect. I can also reject a call right from my watch and send a text back instead, like letting the caller know that I'll call them back in a bit.
The Galaxy Active 2 also gives you detailed quality of sleep feedback. It does a great job breaking down time spent in REM vs the other sleep phases. And with the ability to fully charge in about 2 hours, every 3 days, you can absolutely wear the watch to bed every night to benefit from that useful information.
The watch is completely customize-able. You can choose what notifications you want to receive on your watch and how (vibration, sound, or both). With the Do Not Disturb feature, you can also schedule hours at night that you won’t receive any notifications at all. You can arrange the widgets in any order, add and subtract Apps, and navigate by scrolling between them or use the digital haptic bezel. The digital bezel adds a bit of class to the watch and works flawlessly. It's responsive and brings back that rotating functionality that the first Galaxy Active lacked. I have uninstalled the Apps I did not find useful to conserve battery life and added a couple, including Alexa.
YES, ALEXA!! I added the Alexa App, called "Talk to Alexa" In the companion "Galaxy Wearable" App. You can find it in the App section: Discover>Top Watch Apps>Categories>Lifestyle>Top Paid. I can ask Alexa to answer questions, things that I would typically Google on my phone, in addition to finding out the weather, set timers, and control my smart home, RIGHT FROM MY WRIST! I have tested various requests using my Active 2 vs asking Alexa in my home. The responses were identical. The first photo below is of Alexa ready to listen, and you can program her to launch when you double tap the Home button.
This is an amazing Smart Watch, get it, you won't be sorry. Now complete with Alexa, this is a perfect alternative to an Apple Smart Watch if you are an Android/Samsung phone user... I have been using it since the day of its release and it is a fun watch to use and a wonderful companion. Click below if you found my review helpful. I purchased this watch at full price and was not compensated for my review…
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Love and hate
on November 7, 2019
Posted by: Water logged
from Burke, VA
Expertise:Beginner
Got the watch a week ago. After 2 days, voice assist came on that disabled all tracking and apps. After 4 hours on chat help, went to Samsung Repair Center and they fixed it with a few clicks. Tracks my swimming (except kicking laps), but no longer counts my daily steps automatically. Otherwise, I love the watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
I love it!
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: KrisW
from Houston TX
Expertise:Intermediate
Upgraded from a Gear Fit2 Pro, fitness watch before that was a FitBit. FitBit died/fell apart, & had never really given me full satisfaction. Samsung Health app paired with the Gear Fit2 Pro gave me the reports I needed. After 2 years - became more & more difficult to charge, thus my excitement over the release of the Active2.
Improvements I considered worth paying for:
Wireless charging, charging through my Note 10+, audible alarms, more features. I am still learning more about what it is capable every day.
JUST ONE negative comment... if you have continuous heart rate monitoring on - battery simply does not last. I need to recharge daily. As heart/sleep are my top 2 reasons for a fitness/smart watch, I understand the drawback to continuous monitoring. Just wish the battery stood up to this better.
Improvements I considered worth paying for:
Wireless charging, charging through my Note 10+, audible alarms, more features. I am still learning more about what it is capable every day.
JUST ONE negative comment... if you have continuous heart rate monitoring on - battery simply does not last. I need to recharge daily. As heart/sleep are my top 2 reasons for a fitness/smart watch, I understand the drawback to continuous monitoring. Just wish the battery stood up to this better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My first Smart Watch Active 2 Samsung... Love It
on November 3, 2019
Posted by: ROBIN
from Darlington PA
Expertise:Beginner
I got my Active 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 40 mm Pink Gold Bluetooth. Can't say enough about it. I love it. Keeps me fit and tracks all my needs. So glad I waited till Active 2 Samsung Watch to come out and so glad I ordered it. I have shown and told my friends all about it. They have the Fit Bit watches and are unhappy and are going to get a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 watch for Christmas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this watch
on November 3, 2019
Posted by: Samantha
from Lebanon
Expertise:Intermediate
It has all the features I wanted and was looking for in a smart watch. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Disappointed That Floors Are Not Accurate
on October 31, 2019
Posted by: Cleta
from Forest, VA
Expertise:Intermediate
Floors are not recorded accurately. My Fitbit Versa had no problem with logging floors.
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
2
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on October 28, 2019
Posted by: John Vegas
from Las Vegas NV
Expertise:Intermediate
Have had my watch now for about 4 weeks. I love the messages I get about workout, steps per day, sleep patterns, incoming phone calls and many other features. I get at least 2 full days on single charge. Have not had any issues to complain about. Very happy. Bought a nicer watch band than the one supplied.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US