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Apple MWVF2LL/A vs Samsung Electronics SM-R825USSAXAR

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Apple MWVF2LL/ASamsung Electronics SM-R825USSAXAR
Title Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS, 44mm) - Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport BandSamsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44mm, GPS, Bluetooth, Unlocked LTE), Silver - (US Version)
Model Apple
MWVF2LL/A
Samsung Electronics
SM-R825USSAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $429.00$379.00
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Release Nov 2019Nov 2019

Overview

DescriptionApple Watch Series 5 has a display that's always on, showing the time and important information - no need to raise your wrist. It helps you navigate with the built-in compass. Lets you check on your heart with the ECG app.¹ Tracks your workouts and activity. And makes it easy to connect with the people and information you care about, right from your wrist.Get smarter about fitness with this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch. Advanced sensors monitor your heart rate and track exercises, and the intuitive interface provides easy access to a variety of helpful fitness apps. This Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch has a rugged construction that stands up to accidental drops and rough treatment.
Top Features
  • GPS
  • Always-On Retina display
  • 30% larger screen
  • Swimproof
  • ECG app
  • Electrical and optical heart sensors
  • Built-in compass
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • Fall detection
  • Lte Unlocked (carrier agnostic) - With LTE connectivity, you can leave your phone behind
  • Samsung Galaxy watches feature the Tien OS. Samsung’s proprietary OS is flexible. If your organization has a mix of Android and non-android smartphones, The tizen-equipped Samsung watches will be compatible with all devices. Ch Active2. Its advanced sensors keep your pace to help you better achieve your run goals.
  • Comfortably sleek the Galaxy Watch Active2 is light enough to wear anywhere comfortably. It comes in aluminum casing and with a variety of faces, bands and finishes so it goes with anything.
  • Keep your beat. You can see if your heart rate is where you want it with Galaxy Watch Active2. Get automatically alerted if your watch detects a high or a low heart rate. This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease
  • Battery built for endurance; The Galaxy Watch active2’s long-lasting battery can go for more than a 5 day on a single charge, and you can always get a quick boost from your compatible Galaxy phone with wireless power share. Works with Qi compatible Samsung

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.8 (out of 535 reviews)3.5 (out of 14 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.9 (out of 6290 reviews)4.5 (out of 218 reviews)
Latest Reviews

I love it
Rating: 5
I love the watch it's easy to use and and I can control my main stuff from my wrist instead of getting it out of my pocket:)
by Christine on 2020-05-03T17:00:00

Great buy!
Rating: 5
I am thrilled that I purchased this Apple Watch! It has been worth every penny.
by Letatia on 2020-07-30T17:00:00

Simply amazing
Rating: 5
Completely amazed. I had planned to get a fitness watch but it couldn’t meet my needs. This one goes above and beyond. It is my first smart watch. It’s easy to use for fitness, music, texting, calling (if your phone is near by). I can’t imagine not having this! I can continuously see the time with a second hand. I can choose the watch face and the display
by countrygrl0407 on 2020-01-14T16:00:00

Smart Watch Review
Rating: 5
I have waited several years to finally get an Apple Watch because I was worried about their durability especially given the higher price tag compared the FitBit Versa I replaced with this purchase. I love it so far! I also purchased a screen protector and bumper, and I think I'm set!
by Nathan on 2020-05-18T17:00:00

Love it!
Rating: 5
I love this watch!!! It has so many awesome functions! And is so convenient to have Bluetoothed to my phone! Heart rate is great! Activity tracker and so much more!!!
by Lesha on 2019-12-02T16:00:00


Rating: 5

by jaciara on 2020-07-26T17:00:00

love love love
Rating: 5
This deal was almost too good to believe. But trust me it's real, i love it. it was shipped and in my hands within TWO days.
by sarah on 2020-06-22T17:00:00

Happy to know ya.
Rating: 5
First I hate watches and got one of these for my birthday...I though oh no I am going to disappoint wife and kids so i just put it on and believe it or not I love it. The features are awesome. Ease of setup was incredible. Connectivity with phone is awesome. No need to pick up my phone around the house or go running for it when its in the other room and you get a call. The exercise feature will remind you to do thing, to close your different "rings" and will award you with stupid things that will actually motivate you to move and to exercise. Before the end of this year everyone in my family will have one. They are fantastic.
by James on 2020-08-11T17:00:00

Upset
Rating: 1
There is a scratch to the front of the watch, also this item was advertised as 379 being 50 dollars off and once it was in the cart it was more expensive also, I was told that if I screenshot you guys would be able to help with a price match from competition
by Belma on 2020-06-23T17:00:00

Not working
Rating: 1
Picked up item from store, the shipping box was baddly damage, the apple box had very little defects and scratches. I opened the box and tried to connect to phone and watch kept factory resetting and acted like was refurbished and wanted to connect to old set up. Randomly during set up went to Black screen with apple and occasionally switches to black screen. No tips or tricks will change the screen. I will be exchanging for a product that works.
by Danny on 2020-05-17T17:00:00

14 months later & I still LOVE the Samsung Active
Rating: 5
It was back in early 2019 that I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, months later the Active 2 was released. I sold my Active and Purchased the Active 2. Months later, November 2019, I purchased my first Active 2 LTE and then sold my Active 2. Yeah, the Active 2 LTE has been my favorite smartwatch in the last five years!!! Here's my YouTube channel in which I have tested the watch and added VLOG style posts.
by PHdigital on 2020-03-03T16:00:00

Better than my Apple watch 3
Rating: 5
Im in love with this smart watch! Is way better than my apple watch 3. If you are going to buy the Galaxy watch active 2 invest the extra $150 for the LTE version, I bought the regular watch and end up changing it for the LTE version which is PREMIUM in ALL the sense of the word.
by Jason on 2019-12-06T16:00:00

Great device!!
Rating: 4
Is too comfortable, light and beautiful my expectations were met and I am happy with the day to day operation
by Emibarrtol on 2019-12-12T16:00:00

Cool Watch!
Rating: 4
Great watch. It has a lot going on. I only hope that an update will eventually allow it to support a trail hiking gps map system. That will make it "whole for me". That was the main reason for me purchasing it. The name "Active 2" made me assume that it would support more gps aps.
by Steve on 2019-11-22T16:00:00

Galaxy Active 2 Needs Improvment
Rating: 3
Samsung really makes Good Hardware, But software I don't think so. But Samsung Active 2 Hardware is very Nicely Design, But Software wise is Behind Google Wear OS, I don't like the Tizen Software lacks of Pure Android Apps and the Samsung App Store is really Bad., I come from a Fossil 5G with Wear OS and it had most Android stock apps Like Google Play Music, and a lot of Stock Android Apps, Samsung Needs to End TIZEN and BITZY, and add better specs to its Samsung Smart Watch, Samsung should dedicate making Hardware not Software.
by Angelo on 2020-01-08T16:00:00

Limited
Rating: 3
I bought this 2 weeks ago with the understanding that it is a standalone device. Unfortunately, even if you purchase the LTE version you will still be tethered to your phone by the short range leash of bluetooth if you're on certain carrier networks. I've learned this the hard way. No one tells you this till you find out your watch keeps going out of range and becomes useless as a standalone device, as advertised. My carrier is Sprint and they only fessed up after I spoke with Samsung. Doesn't always track steps if your arms are not in a certain position and motion. Disconnects from WIFI and network thorough out the day.
by Luvoomom on 2019-11-27T16:00:00

Hard to Sync!!!!!!
Rating: 2
I bought the Gold 44m. On 12-26-19. And could not get it to sync to my Note 9. So I am returning it back to the store for another one. If this does not work Samsung you all need to try it again. It should not be this hard to sync a Samsung device to another Samsung device.
by MM2M on 2019-12-30T16:00:00

Way too buggy and was pointless to get LTE model
Rating: 1
I purchased this mainly for the sleep tracking, but I was hoping to use it for a lot more. Unfortunately, it has far too many bugs and has proven to be completely unreliable. For instance, it will miss entire nights sleep, will count time on the charger as being asleep, and oddly enough, it will correctly detect that I'm awake in the sleep tracking (for some reason, "awake" is one category of sleep that it uses), but will still count that as time "asleep", so even when it correctly (believably?) detects my sleep it still gives an inflated amount. Also, its heart tracking is horrendous! It often has me at 30-50 extra bpm when I use the tracking. The only way I've found to get it to correct itself is to change it back to manual, then do a handful of manual readings. Each reading will be roughly 10-15 bpm less until it gets down to the (hopefully) accurate value. My biggest complaint though is that I paid for the LTE version so that I could use it independently of my cell phone. This only works as intended if it's in frequent range of my cell and my cell is turned on. If my phone shuts down or restarts for any reason (low power, etc), the watch software stops it from being usable for ANYTHING other than the watch face itself. You can't even adjust the watch brightness or mute it without having to go to your phone, charge it, power it back on, and unlock your phone. So don't even think about hoping to use this in AN EMERGENCY... There have been a lot of other issues, but those are ones that make it amount to little more than an expensive fashion piece. I wish I'd gotten a different brand. Can't mention any other brands in reviews per their guidelines, but sounds like (don't) 'get this'.
by Savroy on 2020-01-20T16:00:00

This watch absolutely sucks.
Rating: 1
i got the watch to use on my workouts and record my runs more accurately but the battery dies with little to no use. i charged the device to 100% and 4 hours later its completely dead, the power save mode doesn't help much either.
by Burrbag on 2020-06-20T17:00:00

BLACK SCREEN - UNRESPONSIVE- NO FIX
Rating: 1
BLACK SCREEN - After owning for two weeks, I didnt want to wear it without a protective cover, so I waited another week for it to arrive. Once it arrived I was anxious to put it to use. The watch was charged to 89% as indicated by the Wearable app on my phone. I turned it on, I could feel the haptic response when moving my finger around the bezel...no screen response. Tried all options noted by other customers. Reboot, hold power button, hold both buttons 15 seconds...nothing. Black screen. Samsung rep stated no other customers have experienced this. Not true. Even though there are responses from their technicians on their website, the tech still denied anyone else had the same issue. So...either mail back for repair and wait or return for a refund. Disappointed for sure.
by LL on 2020-06-23T17:00:00

All Features

Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Dust ResistantYesNo
Model NumberMWVF2LL/ASM-R825USSAXAR
Replaceable BatteryNo
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Operating SystemwatchOSOther
Music PlayerYesYes
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Product Height1.73 inches0.43 inches
Case Back MaterialSapphire crystal and ceramic
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOSAndroid
Product Width1.5 inches1.73 inches
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
App CompatibleYes
Display ScreenYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Color DisplayYesYes
Clock DisplayYesYes
Backlit DisplayNoYes
Product Depth0.42 inches1.73 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ionOther
Water ResistantYesYes
Bluetooth Version5.0
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple PaySamsung Pay
Case Size44 millimeters44 millimeters
Adjustable BrightnessYesNo
Screen Size44 millimeters44 millimeters
Product Weight1.29 ounces1.76 ounces
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging CableWireless charging pad, leather band
Display TypeLTPO DisplaySuper AMOLED
Touch ScreenYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Screen MaterialIon-X strengthened glass
Case ShapeRectangularRound
Case Width1.5 inches1.73 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
RechargeableYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year1 Year
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 5Galaxy Watch Active2
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Charging Interface(s)WirelessWireless
Case MaterialAluminumStainless steel
Case Thickness0.42 inches0.43 inches
Central Processing UnitS5 with 64-bit dual-core processor
Band TypeSport Band
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year1 Year
Voice ActivatedYesYes
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Global PositioningGPSGPS
Maximum Wrist Size8.27 inches
SensorsAccelerometerAltimeter
Color CategorySpace GraySilver
Minimum Wrist Size5.51 inches
Internal Memory Capacity32 gigabytes
Band ColorBlackSilver
Shock ResistantNoNo
Built-In MicrophoneYesYes
SeriesSeries 5Galaxy Watch Active2
Voice Assistant Built-inSiriBixby
Usage Time18 hours
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Vibration AlertYesYes
releaseNov 2019Nov 2019
ColorSpace Gray AluminumSilver
Product NameApple Watch Series 5 (GPS) 44mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport BandGalaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless Steel LTE (Unlocked)
BrandAppleSamsung
Works WithBixby
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Integrated CameraNo
Battery Capacity340 milliampere hours
Band MaterialLeather
Clasp TypeBuckle
CarrierUnlocked
Silent AlarmNo
Mobile NotificationsYes
Data Plan RequiredNo

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