If you’re looking for a round smartwatch that does fitness and core smartwatch features well in equal measures, the second-gen Active is one smartwatch worth checking out.

Familiar sporty look with two size options, Comfortable to wear day and night, Touch bezel works well, Easy-to-use software, Decent fitness-tracking features

Software a bit clunky for sports tracking, ECG and Fall Detection not available yet, Battery life only slightly improved, Underwhelming app support remains, LTE model bumps up the price

If you’re looking for a round smartwatch that does fitness and core smartwatch features well in equal measures, the second-gen Active is one smartwatch worth checking out.

Familiar sporty look with two size options; Comfortable to wear day and night; Touch bezel works well; Easy-to-use software; Decent fitness-tracking features;

Software a bit clunky for sports tracking; ECG and Fall Detection not available yet; Battery life only slightly improved; Underwhelming app support remains; LTE model bumps up the price;

It's everything I wish Wear OS would be

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE’s big USP is the 4G connectivity and the new touch-based bezel. At Rs 35,990 the watch is not exactly cheap, but if you want constant connectivity on your watch, then it is certainly more affordable than Apple ’s LTE Watches in the market.

Probably the best ‘Android ecosystem’ smartwatch and even better with a Galaxy phone. Premium hardware, great minimalist looks, and Samsung Health are ideal for most. Don’t be surprised if Samsung Health is the main reason to buy.

Nice aesthetics, Samsung Health is the app for us all, Great AMOLED daylight display, Relatively accurate step and heart rate counts, Flawless performance, Uses standard 20mm wristbands

ECG issue not yet solved, Big price premium for LTE over Wi-Fi/BT

The trouble with releasing a follow-up device so soon after the first is there may not be too much to shout about

Looks great, Digital bezel works well, Fantastic screen

Battery life could be better, Samsung Health isn’t great, Some menu items are hard to find

With practice, it soon becomes easy to use and is undoubtedly one of the most cutting-edge GPS watches on the market, with the modern, minimalist styling and features on offer going a long way to justify the price tag.

Slick design with unique navigation tools and a bright, crystal clear screen displaying distances and hole maps.

Green Undulation technology isn't widely available. Laborious setting up process.

Read our Galaxy Watch Active 2 review to see if Samsung's smartwatch is right for you....

Sleek, premium design Sharp AMOLED display Touch-enabled bezel for quick navigation Bluetooth + LTE variants for more flexibility ~2 day battery life Fantastic sleep tracking

No MST payments with Samsung Pay Tizen app ecosystem is still lacking compared to Wear OS Heart rate, GPS, and altimeter sensors can be wonky Setup process still needs work

A year after release, there's a lot to like about the Galaxy Watch Active 2 especially now that ECG is finally available.

Comfortable during workouts and when sleeping. Same VO2 max and trip detection as the Watch 3. Updated running coach works if you can live with the Bixby voice. Touch bezel to navigate between menus. Comes in two sizes, with an LTE option.

Battery life on the smaller 40mm version takes a beating during workouts, especially with the always-on display active. ECG is only available when tied to a Galaxy phone.

Editors' note, Nov. 18, 2020: With the addition of the long-awaited electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and an update that's given the watch many of the same health features as the more expensive Galaxy Watch 3, we've awarded the Active 2 an Editors' Choice. It's a good all-round option for someone looking for a smartwatch compatible with Android and iOS. Our review, originally published September 2019, follows.