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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Screen size:1.10 inchBattery life:1.94 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Technical score

30%

7.9

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.9 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 21 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 60% of smartwatches
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

24%

4.4

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

4.3

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

7.0

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

4.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 57% of smartwatches
7.9

Review score

Review score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
3

7.4%

8.0

techradar.com

7.4%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

7.4%

8.0

t3.com

≈ estimated
1

5.9%

5.0

androidauthority.com

Video reviews 2

2.9%

9.0

MobileTechReview

2.9%

8.0

Thao Huynh

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 60% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

24%

4.4

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

4.3

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

7.0

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

4.0

Hardware

6.5
Review score
Review score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
3

7.4%

8.0

techradar.com

7.4%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

7.4%

8.0

t3.com

≈ estimated
1

5.9%

5.0

androidauthority.com

Video reviews 2

2.9%

9.0

MobileTechReview

2.9%

8.0

Thao Huynh

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active has a popularity of 9.9 points, which is higher than 92.5% of smartwatches.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Brand name
Samsung
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
1.94 days
Battery life
1.94 days
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 1.94 days which is shorter than that of 84.5% of smartwatches.
Up to 2 days with power saving.
Battery life in training mode
15 h
Battery life in training mode
15 h
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 15 h in training mode which is shorter than 55% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 10 h with GPS on which is shorter than 72.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
15 (official rating for continuous gps mode.
Battery power
296 mAh
Battery power
296 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 296 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 55.8% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.4% of smartwatches.
Battery capacity varies by case size/model variant.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Tizen
Operating system
Tizen
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartwatch runs Tizen which is more advanced than the operating system in 55.2% of smartwatches and the same as that in 2.3% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.1 inch
Screen size
1.1 inch
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.1 inch which is smaller than the screens of 94.8% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
360x 360
Resolution
360x 360
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 360x360 which is higher than that of 50.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
463 ppi
Pixel density
463 ppi
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 463 ppi which is higher than that of 96.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
2x 1.15 GHz
CPU speed
2x 1.15 GHz
â–² Better than 70% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 2x1.15 GHz which is faster than that in 69.6% of smartwatches and equal to that in 2% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Exynos 9110
Processor model
Exynos 9110
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This smartwatch uses the Exynos 9110 processor model.
RAM
0.75 GB
RAM
0.75 GB
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.75 GB of RAM which is smaller than the RAM in 70.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Compatible through third-party apps/workarounds.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 61.2% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (9.87 vs 6.1).
    9.87 vs 6.12
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Compatible through third-party apps/workarounds.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • 20 g lighter weight
    Weight
    25.0 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (25 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    25.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 137 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    463 ppi
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (463 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    463 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 1.1 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.50 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.5 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10.50 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 5.5 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    39.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (39.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    39.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Tizen
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Tizen vs Proprietary OS).
    Tizen vs Proprietary OS
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    2 x 1.15 GHz
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 2x1.15 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    2x1.15 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • 5.06 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1.94 days
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1.9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 2 days with power saving.
    1.94 days vs 7 days
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    15 (official rating for continuous gps mode.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 0.3 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.10 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.1 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.10 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • No call controls
    Call control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.9% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    March 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • 41 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    39
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (39 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    39 vs 80
  • 5.06 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1.94 days
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1.9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 2 days with power saving.
    1.94 days vs 7 days
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    15 (official rating for continuous gps mode.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 4.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    15 h
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (15 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    15 h vs 19.25 h
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.3 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.10 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.1 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.10 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • No call controls
    Call control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.9% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    March 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • 0.25 GB less RAM
    RAM
    0.75 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.8 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    0.75 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Thao Huynh
≈ estimated
17/04/2019
Hands-on review · smart features, fitness tracking and comfort
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active has good smart features and fitness tracking that is far from perfect, but it is a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Watch.
9.0
MobileTechReview
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19/03/2019
Hands-on review · design, sleep tracking and app tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a fairly well made, easy-to-use watch for small wrists and a smaller budget, though iOS users may prefer Apple.
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What reviewers agree on

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Comfortable, good-looking and with a nice display, but reviewers dislike the fiddly controls and weak battery life.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
07/03/2019
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wired.com
16/03/2019
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cnet.com
23/05/2019
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techadvisor.com
17/06/2019
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techguide.com.au
18/06/2019
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womenshealth.com.au
04/07/2019
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8.0
techradar.com
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18/11/2019
Hands-on review · Design and screen
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a slim, comfortable choice for buyers who want a smaller watch and can do without a rotating bezel.
dcrainmaker.com
05/04/2019
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wareable.com
13/04/2019
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pickr.com.au
11/06/2019
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5.0
androidauthority.com
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28/11/2021
Hands-on review · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active has solid hardware and reliable notifications, but its heart rate, floor and blood pressure tracking were erratic in testing.
connect.de
28/06/2019
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runnersworld.de
30/05/2019
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7.8
computerbild.de
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18/12/2019
Hands-on test · Sports smartwatch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a slim sports watch with accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking, but it needs charging every two days and lacks a speaker.
6.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
30/07/2019
Hands-on test · Touch-based sports watch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a smooth, feature-packed smartwatch, but it falls short as a sports watch because of awkward touch controls and short battery life.
andreagaleazzi.com
27/03/2019
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smartworld.it
28/03/2019
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tuttoandroid.net
10/06/2019
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9.0
techprincess.it
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09/08/2019
Personal test · Fitness and sleep
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a stylish, compact watch with a bright screen and reliable activity tracking, but needs charging daily with every feature switched on.
8.0
androidworld.nl
≈ estimated
25/08/2019
Long-term test · Compact smartwatch
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a small, bright watch that tracks sport and sleep well, but its battery lasts only a day and a half.
9.0
winmagpro.nl
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14/09/2019
Two-week test · Apple Watch rival
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a light, slim Apple Watch alternative that tracks sleep and plays music well, but has no ECG heart check.
id.nl
29/04/2019
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

  • Lightweight and compact design that is comfortable for all-day wear and sleep tracking
  • Sleek and attractive aesthetic with a bright, high-quality AMOLED display
  • Competitive pricing, often cited as a bargain compared to flagship smartwatches
  • Strong fitness and health features including built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and automatic workout detection
  • Good water resistance (5ATM/IP68), making it suitable for swimming and showering
  • Smooth and responsive performance on Samsung's Tizen OS

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

  • Short battery life, typically lasting only 1.5 to 2 days on a single charge
  • Absence of the signature rotating physical bezel, which can make UI navigation fiddly
  • Slow charging times, often taking up to 2 hours to reach full capacity
  • Inconsistent accuracy in heart rate and sleep tracking reported by some users
  • Samsung Health and Wearable apps can feel cluttered and unintuitive
  • Limited third-party app selection compared to competitors like Apple Watch or Wear OS

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a minimalist, fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a 40mm aluminum casing, a 1.1-inch Super AMOLED display (360 x 360 resolution), and a dual-core Exynos 9110 processor with 768MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. Running on Tizen OS 4.0, it includes integrated GPS, NFC for Samsung Pay, and a suite of sensors for heart rate, stress, and sleep monitoring, all while maintaining 5ATM water resistance and MIL-STD-810G durability. Its primary advantages are its exceptionally lightweight 25g build, comfortable design for 24/7 wear, and a bright, sharp display at a competitive price point. However, it lacks the signature rotating physical bezel found on other Galaxy models, has a relatively small 230mAh battery that typically requires daily charging, and offers limited notification interaction when paired with iOS devices.

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