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Release date: Feb. 19, 2021
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active review

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. Display diagonal: 2.79 cm (1.1"), Display type: SAMOLED, Display resolution: 360 x 360 pixels, Touchscreen. Processor frequency: 1150 MHz, RAM capacity: 750 MB, Flash memory: 4 GB. Wi-Fi. GPS (satellite). Battery capacity: 230 mAh. Weight: 25 g. Band material: Fluoroelastomer, Band colour: Black. Operating system installed: Tizen

Meet the next generation Galaxy Watch Active. All fitness watches track data. Watch Active stands apart – it’s a fitness watch that actively gives you advice, so you can stay ahead of the game.

Style that won’t slow you down

Stay sporty without having to always look the part. Galaxy Watch Active features a discreet, lightweight design with a display so you can comfortably fast-track your way toward the finish line. It also features a variety of stylish straps that are fit for most occasions.

There's beauty in simplicity

Everyone has their own approach when it comes to staying active. That’s why Galaxy Watch Active comes with customizable watch faces that combine style and sensibility. So whatever your goal is there’s an expression that will match it.

Take it to the extremes

The simplest way to stay moving and motivated.‘Daily Activity’ lets you achieve your daily healthy goals by being active, exercising, and sitting less. Galaxy Watch Active uses dedicated motion sensors to automatically track seven types of activity, letting you focus on enjoying your fitness. Furthermore, built-in GPS and 5ATM rating are supported.

Manage your stress levels safely

Know your limits. Galaxy Watch Active comes with an integrated heart rate monitor that will send instant alerts when an abnormal heart rate is detected. It can also read detect stress levels, and you can take Breath Session to bring you back in balance. Check the difference in stress before and after breathing.

Keep your health in check

Integrated with the Samsung Health app, Galaxy Watch Active is your personal health guru. View your health summary in an instant on a single screen, and access dozens of tools that let you manage not just your fitness, but also your wellbeing.

Stay connected on your terms

Keeping you connected, day or night. Galaxy Watch Active lets you send customizable replies using speech-to-text, emoticons or its intuitive keyboard while your phone is charging on your night stand.

Lead a balanced life

A device that watches over you overnight. Galaxy Watch Active tracks your four stages of sleep so you can be on your way to a full night’s worth of rest. You’ll wake up the next morning with a clear rundown of just how deeply you spent the hours.

Power up and take charge of tomorrow

Reliability that goes the extra mile for you. Galaxy Watch Active keeps track of your daily activities for over 45 hours on a single charge. It features innovative 'Wireless Power Share’ to ensure you’re powered up and ready to go in no time.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active specs

Display

Watch glass type: Corning Gorilla Glass
Display number of colours: 16 million colours
Display diagonal: 2.79 cm (1.1")
Touchscreen: yes
Display resolution: 360 x 360 pixels
Display type: SAMOLED

Design

Certification: MIL-STD-810G
Water resistance: 5 ATM
International Protection (IP) code: IP68
Protection features: Dust resistant
Shape: Round
Band material: Fluoroelastomer
Band colour: Black
Watch case material: Aluminium
Watch case colour: Black
Watch case size: 40 mm
Market positioning: Smartwatch

Performance

Processor cores: 2
Processor frequency: 1150 MHz
Flash memory: 4 GB
RAM capacity: 750 MB
Operating system installed: Tizen
Mobile operating systems supported: Android, iOS
Built-in camera: no
Built-in microphone: yes

Features

Supported applications: Spotify
Barometer: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Audio formats supported: 3GA,AAC,AMR,AWB,M4A,MP3,OGA,OGG,WAV,WMA
Vibrating alert: yes
Weather display: yes
Quality of sleep: yes
Gyroscope: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Heart rate contact sensors: yes
Heart rate monitor: yes

Network

Galileo: yes
GLONASS: yes
GPS (satellite): yes
Mobile network connection: no

Ports & interfaces

Near Field Communication (NFC): yes
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP,AVRCP
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi: yes

Power

Built-in battery: yes
Rechargeable battery: yes
Wireless charging: yes
Battery life (max): 90 h
Battery capacity: 230 mAh

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 25 g
Thickness: 1.05 cm
Depth: 39.5 mm
Width: 39.5 mm