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Apple  Watch Series 3 vs Samsung Electronics SM-R825USSAXAR

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Apple  Watch Series 3Samsung Electronics SM-R825USSAXAR
Title Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandSamsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44mm, GPS, Bluetooth, Unlocked LTE), Silver - (US Version)
Model Apple
 Watch Series 3
Samsung Electronics
SM-R825USSAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $169.00$379.00
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Release Nov 2018Nov 2019

Overview

DescriptionLow and high heart rate notifications. Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. You can use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Listen to Apple Music¹ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways. Apple Watch Series 3 lets you do it all 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
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • S3 chip with dual-core processor
  • watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
  • Aluminum case
  • 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 Rating5.0 (out of 2 reviews)3.5 (out of 14 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.8 (out of 19760 reviews)4.5 (out of 218 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Very happy!
Rating: 5
Oh wow! So impressed with the delivery time. I think I got my watch 2 days after I ordered it. The watch was very well packaged too! The watch itself is exactly what I needed and wanted. I needed to replace my series 2 watch since the screen cracked and it wasnt worth getting fixed (unfortunately, thanks apple...), so the series 3 is perfect and does everything I need it to. Thank you Walmart!!
by Cara on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

The Little Apple
Rating: 5
I have purchased this Apple Watch 3-series July 13th, 2020, and I absolutely adore this watch. It was inexpensive compared to the Apple Watch 4-series and 5-series, as well, at $169.00 plus applicable taxes and shipping. However, it does everything I wanted to do, plus some: heart-rate monitor, view, read, and respond to text messages; set alarm clock, let you inhale and exhale periodically throughout the day with an app built inside the watch, among others. It is like your smartphone within a smartphone with features as dial and talk, let someone start their vehicle from the watch itself. To make a long story short, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this device. Although, the screen size is incredibly smaller than the 4-series, as well as 5-series.
by Kool on 2020-08-05T17:00:00

Amazing!!!
Rating: 5
i love it! It came the very next morning, band new and in perfect condition. Definitely was a great buy
by Deja on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Apple Watch series 3
Rating: 5
Love my watch even though it was delayed a day or 2. It works perfectly fine and got it at a good price. Happy Online pickup store customer.
by KC on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The best gift eva
Rating: 5
My son loved it he’s 19 !!the best
by Trina on 2020-04-15T17:00:00

This watch is amazing!!
Rating: 5
This watch is amazing!! It tracks my steps and has already helped me make healthier choices.
by purplepanda on 2020-05-04T17:00:00

Chrissy
Rating: 5
Love love love highly recommended
by christina on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Keeps me moving!!
Rating: 5
I am almost 70 and I was able to pretty much set my Apple Watch up by myself without any issues. Had my son show me a couple of other things that I could add on there but so far its been wonderful
by Else on 2020-08-17T17:00:00

Sorry Fitbit therea new Guy on my wrist!!!Hello AW
Rating: 5
This watch was recommended to me by my Niece. She did a great job, with her research, it was at a good and also decent price. My Fitbit put me down but my Apple Watch is Great thus far.
by Cheryl on 2020-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Had mine almost 3 months works great , easy to set up , havent had any problems so far love it would totally recomend
by James on 2020-07-28T17:00:00

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

Voice Assistant Built-inSiriBixby
Case MaterialAluminumStainless steel
SeriesSeries 3Galaxy Watch Active2
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOSAndroid
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Screen MaterialIon-X Glass
Operating SystemwatchOSOther
Usage Time18 hours
Backlit DisplayNoYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year1 Year
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging CableWireless charging pad, leather band
Color CategorySilverSilver
Display TypeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches
Product Height1.52 inches0.43 inches
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3Galaxy Watch Active2
Band MaterialFluoroelastomerLeather
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple PaySamsung Pay
Adjustable BrightnessYesNo
Model NumberMTEY2LL/ASM-R825USSAXAR
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Vibration AlertYesYes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year1 Year
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Case Thickness0.45 inches0.43 inches
Works WithSiriBixby
Global PositioningGPSGPS
Case ShapeRectangularRound
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Screen Size38 millimeters44 millimeters
Clock DisplayYesYes
Display ScreenYesYes
Product Weight0.94 ounces1.76 ounces
Battery TypeLithium-ionOther
Band TypeSport Band
Band ColorWhiteSilver
Charging Interface(s)WirelessWireless
Voice ActivatedYesYes
Case Size38 millimeters44 millimeters
Metrics MeasuredCadenceActivity vs. inactivity
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Product Depth0.45 inches1.73 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYesYes
Water ResistantYesYes
Case Back MaterialComposite
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Case Width1.31 inches1.73 inches
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Music PlayerYesYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Touch ScreenYesYes
Color DisplayYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAltimeter
releaseNov 2018Nov 2019
ColorSilver AluminumSilver
Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandGalaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless Steel LTE (Unlocked)
BrandAppleSamsung
Shock ResistantNo
Product Width1.73 inches
Dust ResistantNo
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Integrated CameraNo
Battery Capacity340 milliampere hours
Clasp TypeBuckle
CarrierUnlocked
Silent AlarmNo
Mobile NotificationsYes
Data Plan RequiredNo

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