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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Display diagonal: 3.56 cm (1.4"), Display type: SAMOLED, Display resolution: 360 x 360 pixels, Touchscreen. Processor frequency: 1150 MHz, RAM capacity: 1500 MB, Flash memory: 4 GB. Wi-Fi. GPS (satellite). Battery capacity: 340 mAh. Weight: 30 g. Waterproof up to: 50 m, Band material: Fluoroelastomer, Band colour: Blue, Band size: M/L

The all-new Galaxy Watch Active2 now comes with a bigger customizable screen and fresh new look. It gives you precise health insights when you need it, while keeping you fully connected. Whether you are out for a run, or pushing through your next deadline the Galaxy Watch Active2 will keep you at your optimal performance inside and out.

Custom comfort on your wrist

Choose your look and your comfort for a wellness partner you’ll want to keep on 24/7. Galaxy Watch Active2 comes customized from day one, starting with your choice of Bluetooth or LTE model, 44mm or 40mm, stainless steel or lightweight aluminum design, and straps galore

Widen your space

Maximize your screen space with an uninterrupted view on a sleek body fitted with a touch bezel for quick control. Galaxy Watch Active2 features an enlarged display with a pure black screen and a border that's hardly there for more space to get the insight you need.

Snap your outfit and grab your look

Express yourself with a watch face that fits your look and mood. When you snap a picture of your outfit for the day Galaxy Watch Active2 will put together a watch face to match.

Match your strap in a flash

Complement your style with a watch face that matches the color and material of your strap. When you buy a watch strap and scan the QR code on the package you'll get a link to Galaxy Store to download a watch face that fits it.

A watch to make your own

Mix and match for a watch design that fits your look. Choose from the wide selection of straps and put together your own custom Galaxy Watch Active2.

Track your workout on your wrist

Galaxy Watch Active2 tracks your movements so you can just slip it on and get working out. With swimming added to automatic tracking you now get seven exercises, while manual tracking works for all activities for dozens you can track. Running coach function gives you actionable advice in real time.

Health support from the inside out

Be sound in body and mind with a watch that cares for both. Use the stress tracker to watch your stress levels when you're feeling tense, and follow the suggested guided breathing exercises to get some peace of mind.

Heart rate tracking for peace of mind

Monitoring your health is at the core of Galaxy Watch Active2 with a full eight photodiodes on the rear side of a new curved design that moulds to your wrist. Health monitoring keeps an eye on your heart rate and sends you an alert when it goes above or below normal levels.

Give your life an assist

Get a jump on life with a smart assistant on your wrist. Control your camera to enrich the shooting experience, view and like on social media, and translate on the go. Newly added On-going Icon displays running apps on the watch face for easy access, and you can even catch incoming calls with Wi-Fi

Stay connected without your phone

Take your contacts, messages and music with you on an LTE-powered life assistant that lets you leave your phone behind. Go on a run with the peace of mind of being connected and not weighed down. Keep your music streaming as you go or download ahead of time for areas with low connectivity.

More to move you

Enhance the fitness experience with the exclusive Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition. 6 months' MapMyRun MVP service and limited UA watch face get you off on the right foot. Form and fitness coaching gives you real-time feedback based on cadence data and more.

Power thats the day

Take your Galaxy Watch Active2 out for the day with a battery that lasts the day and more with normal use. Back home, just lay it on the compact magnetic wireless charger to bring it back to full, no charging jacks or wires required.

Keeps up where you go

Take your watch along on the road less traveled. Galaxy Watch Active2 goes where you go with an IP68 and 5ATM water and dust rating plus military grade durability to handle a range of conditions, so you can keep it on to go farther and experience more.

Apps to push you further

Bring enhancement to your life with apps ranging from the Galaxy lineup to a large variety of downloadable 3rd party apps. Download apps to create your own personal lineup for smart advice on the fly that you can pull up without leaving your wrist

Get connected to your device

Wide compatibility with both Galaxy and non-Galaxy smartphones. Get started by seeing which devices are compatible with Galaxy Watch Active2.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 specs

Display

Watch glass type: Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
Colour display: yes
Display diagonal: 3.56 cm (1.4")
Touchscreen: yes
Display resolution: 360 x 360 pixels
Display type: SAMOLED

Performance

Processor cores: 2
Processor frequency: 1150 MHz
Processor model: Exynos 9110
Processor manufacturer: Samsung
Flash memory: 4 GB
RAM capacity: 1500 MB
Compatible memory cards: Not supported
Operating system installed: Tizen
Mobile operating systems supported: Android, iOS
FM radio: no
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Built-in microphone: yes

Design

Water resistance: 5 ATM
Waterproof up to: 50 m
International Protection (IP) code: IP68
Protection features: Waterproof
Removable strap: yes
Maximum strap length: 21 cm
Shape: Round
Wrist size range: 140 - 210 mm
Band size: M/L
Band material: Fluoroelastomer
Band colour: Blue
Watch case material: Aluminium
Watch case colour: Silver
Watch case size: 44 mm
Market positioning: Smartwatch

Features

Military standard: MIL-STD-810G
Barometer: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Audio formats supported: 3GA,AAC,AMR,AWB,M4A,MP3,OGA,OGG,WAV,WMA
Remote audio playback: yes
Weather display: yes
Vibrating motor: yes
Quality of sleep: yes
Multisport mode: yes
Activity tracker: yes
Gyroscope: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Distance travelled: yes
Pedometer: yes
Blood pressure monitor: yes
Heart rate monitor: yes

Network

Galileo: yes
GLONASS: yes
GPS (satellite): yes
SIM card type: eSIM
4G bands supported: 850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
3G bands supported: 900,2100 MHz
4G standard: LTE
3G standards: WCDMA
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

Near Field Communication (NFC): yes
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP,AVRCP,HFP,HSP
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi: yes
USB port: no

Power

Auto standby: yes
Wireless charging: yes
Battery life (max): 60 h
Battery capacity: 340 mAh

Weight & dimensions

Band width: 2 cm
Weight: 30 g
Thickness: 1.09 cm
Depth: 44 mm
Width: 44 mm

Packaging content

Charging base: yes
Manual: yes