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Samsung Electronics Galaxy Watch Active vs Samsung Electronics Samsung Gear S2

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Title Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (40mm, GPS, Bluetooth), Black (US Version)Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch - Silver
Model Samsung Electronics
Galaxy Watch Active
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Gear S2

Basic Info

Suggested Price $169.00$199.97
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Release Jul 2019Oct 2015

Overview

DescriptionReach fitness goals with this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active smart watch. Featuring advanced workout tracking, this smart watch helps optimize workouts and monitors your progress by tracking up to 40 exercises. This Samsung Galaxy Watch Active smart watch monitors your heart and sends real-time alerts in the event of irregular activity.
Top Features
  • Track your way to real results: Automatically detects up to 6 exercises, while tracking up to 39 more, right from your wrist
  • Resolve to rest better; Helps you analyze your sleep patterns and encourages you to wind down to keep you refreshed and at your best; Compatible devices: Samsung Smartphone, Non Samsung Android Smartphone(Android OS 5.0 and above RAM 1.5GB and above), iOS 9.0 and above iPhone 5 and above
  • Sends you real time alerts if ever detecting a high or low heart rate, so you can be more proactive about your heart health
  • Expand your Galaxy; Sync with your phone to stream your playlist, get notifications and more, right on your wrist
  • Thin; Light; Durable a thin, lightweight and durable swim ready design comes in a variety of colors and interchangeable bands
  • Lasts for days: Go non stop with a long lasting battery that lasts for days on a single charge
  • Function meets style with elegant curves and premium finishes and Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and device usage
  • Intuitive circular interface and rotating bezel for easy navigation.OS Tizen based wearable platform.Processor speed Dual core 1GHz exynos 3250
  • Connectivity Wi Fi : 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHZ, Bluetooth : Bluetooth v4.1, Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
  • Access to important notifications, texts, and updates at a glance
  • Compatible with most Android Devices, Wireless charging dock included. It doesn't have speakers, hence use Level U bluetooth headphones to hear music

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.7 (out of 23 reviews)4.5 (out of 1515 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 5890 reviews)
Latest Reviews

samsung active watch
Rating: 5
Great watch my wife loves it. She is still figuring a few things out but over all she rely loves all the functions of it
by Freddie on 2020-04-30T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Keisha on 2020-08-07T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I always wanted to upgrade to a real smartwatch from a basic fitness tracker I had gotten for free a while back. So, when I had the option to get one with my S20 Ultra pre-order, I jumped at the chance! I'm really happy with it. The size is great for me at 40mm. I went with the rose gold option as I really like rose gold jewelry. It not only looks great but works great. I have no issues with it connecting to my phone or using it. I really like all the watch face options as well as all the apps I can use. I love how I can get notified from the apps on my phone on my watch. I have A LOT of trouble sleeping and being able to track my sleep is a great thing. The fitness options are great too. I love how customizable it is. I'm still getting the hang of it but I'm very happy with it so far!
by LindsayDD on 2020-03-19T17:00:00

Gift
Rating: 5
My mother absolutely loves her new watch! Great features, reasonable price.
by Ashley on 2020-08-17T17:00:00


Rating: 4
I love how easy it was to set the watch up. its very customizable. I can get a lot of different watch faces and also add widgets. It synced effortlessly to my Note 9 and its light on my wrist. The only thing I dont like is not being able to make or receive calls on it.
by Tameli on 2019-03-29T17:00:00

Like it a lot
Rating: 4
i wish a smaller face size was available. 40mm is a little big for my liking but that is just my preference. the only negative is the battery life. it needs to be charged every day and a half to 2 days. devices i've had in the past have usually lasted twice as long on a charge.
by Brellas mom on 2020-08-02T17:00:00

Rear glass plate came off completely
Rating: 1
today i woke up and found that the rear glass plate of my galaxy watch active came off exposing the internals of the watch. i'm very careful with my devices, i never washed my hands with the watch on it. i'm extremely disappointed because the warranty has expired recently.
by reaver2006 on 2020-07-31T17:00:00

Terrible battery life
Rating: 1
After many tries at adjusting various features to reduce battery usage it was evident it came no where close to the advertised 80 hour battery life for even the basic functions. I even tried contacting Samsung for help on this issue which was pretty much useless. The reason I bought it was to replace my Fitbit, and mainly so I could listen to Spotify when running. It was between this watch and the new Fitbit equivalent but since I had a Samsung S9 I thought the they would be more compatible and it would be a seamless type of experience. Quite the opposite. The Bluetooth keeps cutting out and has to reconnect. If I keep the watch 1 or 2 feet from my ear pods it is OK, anything further it keeps dropping the connection. I bought because I thought they would be good fit with my Samsung phone. I am now turned off by everything that's Samsung. I am ditching their phone and TV's for better quality and customer service. Be warned people, their products and quality as well as their customer service has really taken a turn for the worst anymore, look somewhere else.
by Mark on 2020-08-15T17:00:00

Battery
Rating: 1
The battery absolutely sucks on the watch ,it also drains the battery on my phone , I closed out as many as as I could and didn't help, won't even make a full day on a single charge, most likely I'll be returning
by Jilly on 2020-01-11T16:00:00

Glossy coating on the band starts peeling!
Rating: 1
I bought this 1 month ago and the glossy coating on the original Samsung silicone band started peeling. I raised my concern to Samsung, and their response was its normal "wear and tear". It's extremely ugly to look at. Huge design flaw on the strap. Should not have the glossy coating on silicone, now it just looks bad.
by Penguin on 2019-12-18T16:00:00

Love My GearS2!!
Rating: 5
My daughter has one of these watches, and we just ordered this for me as an early Christmas gift - I love it!!
by MidgetTX on 2016-12-25T16:00:00

Cant leave phone at home or more than 90ft away
Rating: 5
Absolutely love the watch i work at a cell phone carrier and i got this watch because we had sold all out only down 2 down falls the one from walmart is no sim number so you cant leave your phone anywhere and just use the watch has to be within 90 ft from phone. Bluetooth only. Secind it comes in a different lanuage so you need the app to change it from tour phone other than that no complaints actually in the process of getting one for my husband becuse it pairs with apple phones as well. Oh and it comes totally dead so you have to charge it 100% beofre you can use it
by Lish on 2017-03-29T17:00:00

GREAT product, great price
Rating: 5
I looked at MANY types of smart watches and loved the features of this watch. It was running and connected within 5 minutes and is easy to use. Buy it now, because the new models are MUCH more expensive. This watch does everything , including send/receive phone calls with my Samsung Note.
by customer on 2017-01-31T16:00:00

love this new piece of Tech
Rating: 5
I was very skeptical at first about getting a smart watch saying i would hardly use it. So recently i won a Gear s2 and been using it fr a few days. WOW what a gadget, HOW DID I SURVIVE WITHOUT this assistant on my hand giving me all my notifications on my wrist. Thanks a Million SAMSUNG. Now just waiting for my Free tablet to get here lol.
by Bhad007 on 2016-10-29T17:00:00

Works great!
Rating: 5
Make sure to check the display for discoloration or dead spots, first watch had discoloration on the screen. Took to walmart had to do a refund and buy another watch. Second watch totally fine!
by Bean on 2016-12-08T16:00:00

This product I highly recommend
Rating: 5
My Gear is very easy to use. I only take it off to charge it. I am able to keep up with my health as well as keeping up with my life,family,home,finances,ect.. while on the move. I can take calls,email,text,listen to music,keep up with my activities, ect.. while being on the go. I am a mother of 5. It doesn't get any easier than this when it comes to being a busy mom. This is recommended highly to anyone,but especially to moms- on - the - go!
by gears2you on 2016-01-03T16:00:00

It's a "love-hate" relationship.
Rating: 4
While I love the style and functionality of the Samsung Gear S2 Silver, the band is a very poor design. I received my smartwatch the first week of June 2016. It is now August 5, 2016 and both bands that came with the watch in the original packaging have failed in the exact same place. Both broke while doing simple household activities and the watch went flying. The watch itself has fared well and withstood the falls, but now I can't even wear it until I go and invest in the exact same poorly designed watch band that I'm certain will not hold up any better even though I'll have to pay through the nose for the proprietary design. Samsung, PLEASE fix this! I love the way the watch works seamlessly with my 7 Edge, but I will not recommend any of this style of the Gear S2 simply due to the lack of durability of the bands. I wish I had spent the extra $50 for the classic. My colleague has one and has not had any issues with the bands. I simply thought this version would be better for my active lifestyle. NOT SO!
by Fivft2iirblu on 2016-08-04T17:00:00

Paid more for less
Rating: 3
Product is as it should be. Problem is that my sister paid less for hers on walmart.com and got the 3G version from a cellular third party. Will be returning product due to paying more for less features. If you dont know, the 3G version makes you able to talk on the phone through the watch itself. This is a pretty important feature. Another reason it got 3 stars is because you buy something off of walmart's site but cant return the product to your walmart store! Now i got to go through this third party who say that you may not get your full money back on the return.
by Jalapeno on 2017-01-08T16:00:00

Used
Rating: 2
No where in the description did the product say it was used. The box has clearly been opened before and the product has been used. I'm very disappointed in Walmart for using this poor third party vendor. This is a Christmas gift for my husband so don't know if it works, I hope it does bit I definitely wasn't looking for something used
by Monica on 2016-12-18T16:00:00

Unhappy
Rating: 1
Walmart.com is letting merchants sell used items with no knowledge of the consumer. I read the description and there was no mention.
by Milee on 2017-03-05T16:00:00

All Features

Built-In MicrophoneYes
Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
Clasp TypeBuckle
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Voice ActivatedYes
Screen Resolution360 x 360
Model FamilyGalaxy Watch Active
Ingress Protection (IP) RatingIP68
Voice Assistant Built-inOther
Color CategoryBlack
Model NumberSM-R500NZKAXAR
Mobile Payment Service SupportedSamsung Pay
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
Screen Size40 millimeters
Form FactorWristwatch
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Case Thickness0.41 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
Dust ResistantYes
Additional Accessories IncludedAdditional straps; wireless charging pad
Product TypeSmartwatch
Global PositioningGPS
Touch ScreenYes
Band ColorBlack
Replaceable BatteryNo
Color DisplayYes
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass
Case ShapeRound
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band Width20 millimeters
Music PlayerYes
SensorsAccelerometer
Display TypeAMOLED
Backlit DisplayNo
Case Width1.56 inches
System Memory (RAM)0.75 gigabytes
Bluetooth EnabledYes
RechargeableYes
Maximum Height of Shock Resistance4.9 feet
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Shock ResistantYes
Charging Time120 minutes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Mobile NotificationsYes
Water ResistantYes
Band TypeFluoroelastomer band
Case MaterialAluminum
Display ScreenYes
Processor Speed1.15 gigahertz
Product Depth0.41 inches
Vibration AlertYes
Silent AlarmNo
Alert TypeVibration
Product Weight0.88 ounces
NFC TechnologyYes
Clock DisplayYes
Operating SystemTizen
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
SeriesGalaxy Watch
Integrated CameraNo
Adjustable BrightnessNo
Number of Sensors4
Usage Time45 hours
Battery Capacity230 milliampere hours
releaseJul 2019Oct 2015
ColorBlack
Product NameGalaxy Watch Active Smartwatch 40mm Aluminum
BrandSamsung
DepartmentUnisex-adult
Item Weight1.28 ounces
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
Batteries1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Date First AvailableSeptember 18, 2015
Item model numberSM-R7200ZWAXAR

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