I tested the 40-mm Pink Gold Bluetooth Galaxy Watch Active 2 with a light pink sport band, and I loved everything about the fit and finish. The band is comfortable enough to wear to bed and doesn’t irritate my skin or slide around while running. The watch also has an ECG (electrocardiogram), which can be used to detect the electrical activity and rhythm of your heart. It's a feature we've already seen on the Apple Watch 4 and upwards, and can be used to detect the likes of atrial fibrillation. Samsung is taking direct aim at the Apple Watch's ECG app by including an electrocardiogram sensor in the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

However, these are all factors you can control if battery life is the most important feature to you. The always-on display and some of the workout features are obvious battery drains, but they don’t have to be. use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.

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While the general appearance and feature set hasn’t changed dramatically, the Active2 presents some clear differences over the original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. The Active2 increases the display by 0.1 inches or 0.3 inches in the new larger case size that appeals to more wrist sizes. It does feel like there is a slight improvement in its staying power, but not an amount that will dramatically change the way you use the Active 2. It's good enough, but we'd like to see it go longer. As it stands, both options are pretty light, starting at 26g for the smaller aluminum (without a strap) and 30g for the larger - present but not weighty when worn during a run.

If you want LTE/4G connectivity, that pushes the price up to . That's available for both models. There's even an Under Armour edition, just to add to the number of options on offer. It’s a lot less loose than swiping on the screen, which you can still do if you prefer. In fact, swiping is the only control method when you boot up the watch, as Samsung bafflingly didn’t turn on the digital dial by default. The cheaper model comes with a rubberized Fluoroelastomer band, which you’ll recognize if you’ve ever worn an Apple Watch - material that felt natural through casual and sweaty activity, and would be fine worn sunup to sundown (and beyond).There's just about the right balance in performance and features, that should satisfy most looking for a smartwatch that behaves like a competent sports watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: Heart rate accuracy It's all the same good stuff we got on the first Active and we're glad it's still as effective in keeping us active throughout the day, and not just for that lunchtime gym workout. The big downside with Tizen, however, is that it has little third party support, meaning it will only run Samsung's built-in apps, such as the companion Samsung Health app. While this could be frustrating - especially considering the watch’s price - we do think there’s enough here to keep you occupied, and you probably won’t need anything more than what you’ve offered out of the box. Memory size: User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the phones features. As assessed by Samsung. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns, and other factors.

If you want a Samsung smartwatch, but you don't want something that's looks bulky on the wrist, the Active is what you go for. Unlike the first instalment, Samsung decided to offer the Active 2 in 40mm and 44mm sizes.Works with Qi compatible Samsung devices (compatibility with non-Samsung Qi devices not guaranteed); speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors. This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Heart rate zones were generally consistent, but, like a lot of heart rate monitors in watches, it's not going to give you the supremely accurate story of your most intense workouts.