This watch is gorgeous, it gets lots of complements and fits my tiny wrist. The connectivity is easy and setring up and learning how to use it was easy too. I like it's detect workout function and the movement notifications. I like the auto responses you can do to text messages or messenger. I'm pretty rough with my appliances and the screen is yet to crack or scratch at all. The battery lasts about a day and a half which isn't bad. I don't usually wear a watch, but since getting this one I don't think I could not have one moving forward. Very handy and getting notifications on the watch let's me pick and choose when to grab my phone. Saves a lot of time. 100% recommend.

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.

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.

Lots of good features and looks great.

I love everything about my Samsung Galaxy Active watch

I bought this for my daughters 13th birthday and she absolutely loves it. It does everything my daughter wanted. I now want one for myself

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;

Love everything, works without a hicup. Just wish the battery lasted longer

I have jade this watch for about 6 months now and it is very good at tracking my activities, even the ones I do not that I am doing due to my movement and heart rate. The customization is excellent and the battery last for a very long time.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active takes a lot of what was great about the company’s standard smartwatch, pushes it all into a smaller package and trims some of the top-end features we’ve come to love. Given that the Galaxy Watch Active is a lot cheaper, and the design is suitable for both working out and wearing in your daily life, it’s difficult to find anyone the Galaxy Watch Active isn’t suited to.

High-end design; Competitive price; Lots of features;

Lacks rotating bezel; No LTE variant; Limited storage

With two-day battery life, excellent design, and fitness features that don’t overpower the overall experience, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy for an Android phone.