Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Aluminum - Aqua Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,248 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,248 reviews
5 Stars
828
4 Stars
232
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
43
1 Star
78
88%of customers recommend this product.
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1,035 out of
1,170)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Aluminum - Aqua Black
Customer Rating
2
Disk on back comes off after a year
on April 8, 2022
Posted by: AvgLady
this is the 2nd galaxy active watch i have owned. i am just an average person who wears the watch constantly and doesn't get it wet. after a year, in this last case a year and 9 months, the disk on the back of the watch that rests on your skin comes unglued. the first watch, i tried to glue it back on myself since the warranty was up, and i ruined the watch. now the same thing happened again to this 2nd watch. i'm done buying samsung watches.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Not reliable
on February 14, 2021
Posted by: rokcwi
got this in 2019 sep. used few months and then due to covid, stayed home the entire 2020 (worked from home and when going out for groceries, i usually left it home). today i found that this 'barely used' watch's screen is coming off!! i never dropped it nor used it aggressively. the bottom screen is detaching from the body and i can see glue holding the screen. i've been using galaxy watch for few years and the reason i switched to this was because my old galaxy watch simply died (lost power suddenly) after 2yrs without any reason. samsung told me to throw it away because it's out of shelf product. now this watch is detaching its own screen about 5 months out of initial 1 year warranty, very disappointed as samsung-fan.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
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
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
5
Great integration with Samsung phones!
on August 21, 2020
Posted by: Maggie
the health tracking is pretty good and the activity reminders are helpful though not necessarily the most responsive. mostly though, i love how well it is integrated with my samsung galaxy s10. notifications come through perfectly and alarms and things that would normally just be on my phone come through too, which is super cool and easy to control. i also love the versatility to respond to texts with voice or handwriting or any emoji instead of just a few responses.
definitely get a screen protector, though!! i got a scratch on the 3rd day of owning my watch, but luckily the screen protector i got hides it.
the battery life is also kinda short but i have found topping it off when i shower and/or just before bed to work perfectly. it lasts about a day and a half with a full charge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!
on September 26, 2019
Posted by: ArmindaStar
from Raleigh, NC
Expertise:Expert
I am the type of person who won't take others advice when it comes to products. Everyone has different opinions. Its better to try it out yourself. This watch is great. You can adjust the font, the screen to whatever you want. I really like it because it does not weight a lot and yet its strong.
Thin, lightweight, and swim-ready, the watch comes in aluminum with a variety of faces, bands and finishes.
Dimensions
44 x 44mm
44 x 44mm
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
1
BEWARE! Sensor cover will fall off.
on June 9, 2020
Posted by: JAMES HESLIN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] great watch until the back sensor cover falls off. then you send it in to get it replaced a few months after buying it. you're within warranty so they glue it back on. guess what? 3 months later it falls off again! for an "active" watch, it has shoddy craftsmanship and poor product quality. i have never swam or gotten water on it and it doesn't matter. the back will fall off. don't waste your time with this watch.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love it!
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: shecounts
from Prosser, WA
Expertise:Intermediate
I swapped from being a long time fitbit user to getting the active 2. I opted to get the 44mm watch face and I honestly don't regret it. At first it was interesting to get used to after having a fitbit versa but I really enjoy the larger screen. I also really enjoy how interactive the watch can be. One of my favorite features to use is Good Night mode for bed time. I also really like that i can respond to my Message+ text's. Generally I get anywhere between 2 and a half days to 3 our of my watch unless I am frequently messing with it or using it for workouts.
I am not super thrilled about how short the charging cable itself is, but I just hook it up to my laptop or find a spare charging block to plug it into. Charging isn't THAT fast (about 2+ hours to fully charge from about 10%) but that is also because I don't have any charging blocks (even samsung ones) that match the charging block requirements.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US