Testseek.co.uk have collected 141 expert reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.
May 2019
(79%)
141 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
445 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
790100141
The editors liked
Design
Lightweight
Screen
Software
Premium feel design
Tizen software has matured
Small
Comfortable design
Strong fitness tracking features
Great price
Decent heart rate performance
High-end design
Competitive price
Lots of features
Good looking
Excellent smartwatch functionality
Comfortable
Stylish design
Great feature set (particularly if you're a Samsung user)
Good value
Easy to use
Good fitness-tracking capabilities
Excellent display
Beautiful
Simple design
Comfortable and lightweight build
Decent battery life
You can store music on the watch to listen to when running
Or sync your Spotify playlists
Built-in heart rate monitor is simple to use and accurate
It's waterproof and can be used to track swimming
The watch gives you breathing exercises that can help
The editors didn't like
Questions over small battery
No rotating bezel
Only one size
Battery life could be better
You'll miss rotating bezel
Samsung software still a bit clumsy
Blood pressure monitoring MIA
Lacks rotating bezel
No LTE variant
Limited storage
No ANT+
Exercise screens can't be customised
Samsung Health isn't a great app
App selection still lacking
Bixby needs work
Limited capabilities when used with non-Samsung phones and apps
Limited third-party apps
Lacks some of the most popular apps
Such as Google Maps and WhatsApp
To use the Samsung Pay feature you'll need a Sasmung smartphone
Published: 2019-02-20, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Premium feel design, Tizen software has matured
No rotating bezel, Only one size
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active isn't trying to top the Galaxy Watch, and that's a good thing, as it probably won't do so. Not much stands out on the wearable, but it does feature a high-end design, a large display and some new exciting health features. Per...
Lightweight and comfortable, Superb AMOLED display, Capable all-rounder, Host of fitness features
Only one size available, Navigation can be fiddly, Photos by Raj Rout, ShareTweetShare, Facebook Comments
To sum it up, the Galaxy Watch Active makes a very strong case for itself. I do think Fitbit's platform works better from a pure fitness point of view, and devices like the Fitbit Versa (review) are great for tracking activity. However, they lose out when...
Published: 2019-07-22, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Fairly traditional design, Comfortable fit, Bright, crisp AMOLED screen, Two-day battery life, Decent fitness tracking options and accuracy, Onboard storage for music/Spotify integration, 5ATM (50m) water-resistances, Onboard GPS, Various colour options a
Requires multiple apps to be installed on certain smartphones in order to pair, Some apps only work if associated app installed on smartphone, Some apps only show last message sent by same person
Smartwatches and fitness trackers run the gamut in design, functionality, and price. Fortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active offers enough smartwatch and fitness features at a great price for anyone looking to combine both in one device.*We were sent...
Beautiful design, 5 ATM water resistance, comfortable to wear,
Lacks rotating bezel, tiny icons, We say Affordably priced with a slew of features including some excellent fitness tracking functionality, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a tempting proposition for those looking for a sleek and comfortable fitness we
The Galaxy Watch Active crams in a 230mAh battery into its slim case which lasts a good two days or so with normal use. Charging it requires either PowerShare off a Galaxy S10 series phone or via the provided charging cable which magnetically latches on t...
Published: 2019-04-05, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
There's a lot to be said for how much Samsung has crammed into this little package, all at sub-$200 (and especially, if you're on a Samsung phone and can take advantage of all the features). But I think in some ways more should be said about how far Sams...
Bland design, Hard to navigate on such a small screen without rotating bezel
The Galaxy Watch Active is basically the flagship Galaxy Watch boiled down into a basic, sport-friendlier body. It loses the rotating bezel, has a much smaller face and shorter battery life, but otherwise offers everything you'd expect from Samsung's high...
Lightweight and unobtrusive on the wrist, Clean, unassuming style, Crisp AMOLED display, Supports Samsung Pay via NFC, Tizen software trumps Wear OS
Blood pressure monitoring is a dud, No rotating bezel or LTE version, Very irregular fitness tracking, No MST payments via Samsung Pay, Very slow to charge
The Tizen-based Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, as a smaller alternative to the big, bulky smartwatches we usually see, is a compelling piece of hardware. It provides a lot of the same features as larger wearables and even adds a few new ones like blood pres...
Published: 2019-03-22, Author: Victor , review by: phonearena.com
Small and lightweight, comfortable to wear, Quick Release for easy band replacement, Spot-on automatic workout tracking, Bright screen with always-on option, Accurate heart-rate measurements, Great price, Works with Android and iPhones,
Haptic feedback could be better, Rotating bezel is missed
So… it's time for some conclusions.Did we enjoy using the Galaxy Watch Active? Yes! It's small, lightweight, comfortable, and it's a perfect fit for people with smaller wrists.It's got a good-looking screen with an always-on option, its automatic workout...
Affordable price, Elegant One UI software interface, Sleek design, Useful apps for fitness enthusiasts
Shorter Battery life than other Galaxy Watches, Blood pressure feature not available at launch, Limited apps
The Galaxy Watch Active is an excellent smartwatch, especially for Galaxy smartphone owners. It's sleek, comfortable and responsive with accurate fitness-tracking features, which is more than I can say for the Wear OS watches I've tried.Samsung needs to d...
