Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£370
  • Screen size: 1.40 inch
  • Battery life: 2 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

7.6

Technical Score

10.0%

8.3

User score

Very good
7.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

7.5

Health

21.0%

9.0

Fitness

16.0%

5.1

Battery

14.0%

8.4

Smart features

12.0%

7.0

Connectivity

9.0%

9.0

Display & Design

4.0%

6.6

Hardware

Very good
8.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.1

User reviews

30.0%

8.8

Popularity

User score:
amazon
4.3
(205)
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3.9
(164)
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4.0
(77)
amazon
3.6
(30)

(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

Excellent

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    7.5

    Health

    21.0%

    9.0

    Fitness

    16.0%

    5.1

    Battery

    14.0%

    8.4

    Smart features

    12.0%

    7.0

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    9.0

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    6.6

    Hardware

    7.6
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a technical score of 7.61 points, which is higher than 78.2% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    8.1

    User reviews

    30.0%

    8.8

    Popularity

    User score:
    amazon
    4.3
    (205)
    amazon
    3.9
    (164)
    amazon
    4.0
    (77)
    amazon
    3.6
    (30)

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    8.3
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a user score of 8.34 points, which is higher than 74.1% of smartwatches.
    Popularity
    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.
    8.8
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a popularity of 8.8 points, which is higher than 72.8% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    7.7

    Overall score

    40.0%

    8.6

    Price

    7.9
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 71.6% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Samsung
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    Availability may vary by region or model.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    2 day/s
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm offers a battery life of 2 day/s which is shorter than that of 79.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.6% of smartwatches.
    2 (less with heavy use/always-on.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    15 h
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts 15 h in training mode which is shorter than 55.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.6% of smartwatches.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    27.5 h
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts 27.5 h with GPS on which is longer than 68.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    340 mAh
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a battery capacity of 340 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 61.9% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.5% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    120 min
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm charges in 120 min which is faster than 12.9% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 43.4% of smartwatches.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tizen
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm runs Tizen which is more advanced than the operating system in 55.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 2.3% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ended
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has ended software update support which is equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
    Software support appears ended or discontinued.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    No standalone cellular module; connectivity relies on paired phone.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    ?
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.40 inch
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a screen size of 1.40 inch which is larger than the screens of 49.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 6.8% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    360 x 360
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a display resolution of 360 x 360 which is higher than that of 50.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    364 ppi
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a pixel density of 364 ppi which is higher than that of 63.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    1 GHz
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    Exynos 9,110
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses the Exynos 9110 processor model.
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    ?
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    4 GB
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.9% of smartwatches.
    About 1.15 GB usable after system files.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm vs the average smartwatch

    • Has ECG
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
      Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
      What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • Includes fall detection
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
      What it is: Automatic detection of hard falls that can trigger checks or emergency actions.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
      What it is: Support for recharging the watch through a charging pad, puck, or other cable-free method.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • Has blood pressure monitoring
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
      Availability may vary by model or region.
      What it is: Blood pressure measurement or estimation features available through the watch ecosystem.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    • Stronger display glass
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
      What it is: The glass material or protective cover used over the display.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Sapphire or Gorilla Glass

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ vs mineral glass
    • Has NFC
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
      What it is: Near-field communication hardware used for payments, pairing, or quick tap-based actions.
      When it matters: When you want to pay quickly or pair devices with a tap.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
      What it is: An emergency feature that can contact help or alert trusted people from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
      What it is: Estimated VO2 max, a fitness metric linked to aerobic capacity and endurance.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has ECG
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • Has blood pressure monitoring
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has weight tracking
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has barometer
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • 7.5 h longer GPS battery life
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (27.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • 40 mAh larger battery capacity
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (340 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • Has NFC
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Has compass
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Supports Galileo
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • Stronger display glass
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • Has rugged design
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 34.5% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    • Better band material
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • 38 ppi higher pixel density
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (364 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Better case material
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    • 2 mm narrower band
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22.0 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    • Includes fall detection
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • Supports third-party apps
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • More advanced operating system
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Tizen vs Proprietary OS).
    • No blood oxygen
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Availability may vary by region or model.
    • No routes
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 50.4% of smartwatches support route support.
    • 41 fewer exercise profiles
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (39 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    • 5 day/s shorter battery life
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm offers 2 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      2 (less with heavy use/always-on.
    • 5 h shorter training battery life
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (15 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • No smart alarm
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      No native smart alarm; third-party app required.
    • 2 year/s older release date
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,019 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      September 2,019
    • Less advanced processor model
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm uses the Exynos 9,110 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Snapdragon 400.
    • No blood oxygen
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Availability may vary by region or model.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • 5 day/s shorter battery life
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm offers 2 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      2 (less with heavy use/always-on.
      What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=7 days

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm offers 2 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.2 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • No smart alarm
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      No native smart alarm; third-party app required.
      What it is: A smart alarm tries to wake you during a lighter sleep phase within a chosen time window instead of at one fixed minute.
      When it matters: It matters if you wear your smartwatch overnight and want a gentler wake-up based on your sleep pattern rather than a standard fixed alarm.

      Importance: LOW

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • No routes
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 50.4% of smartwatches support route support.
      What it is: Support for following saved routes, courses, or turn guidance during activities.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 50.4% of smartwatches support route support.No vs yes
    • 2.85x more expensive
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£370 vs £130).
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£370 vs £130).£370 vs £130
    • 5 h shorter training battery life
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (15 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=36.8 h

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (15 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.15 h vs 20 h
    • 2 year/s older release date
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,019 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      September 2,019
      What it is: The period when the watch first reached the market.
      When it matters: When you want a newer watch with longer support.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 2023 or newer

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,019 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.2019 vs 2021
    • 41 fewer exercise profiles
      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (39 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
      What it is: The number of workout types or exercise profiles the watch can recognize or track.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=100

      Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (39 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.39 vs 80

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm?

    • Premium and stylish stainless steel design that works for both fitness and formal wear
    • Large 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display is bright, crisp, and easily readable outdoors
    • Innovative digital touch bezel provides intuitive navigation without a bulky physical ring
    • Comprehensive health tracking suite including heart rate, sleep, stress, and ECG
    • Solid two-day battery life for typical use, outperforming many competitors like the Apple Watch
    • Fast and lag-free performance powered by Samsung's Tizen OS

    What customers dislike about Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Stainless Steel 44mm?

    • Limited third-party app support compared to Apple's watchOS or Google's Wear OS
    • Bixby voice assistant is often described as slow, unreliable, and less capable than Google Assistant
    • Samsung Pay support is limited, with some users reporting difficulty adding specific credit or debit cards
    • Reduced functionality and a more 'clunky' experience when paired with an iPhone compared to Android
    • Health sensors like GPS and heart rate can occasionally show inconsistencies during high-intensity workouts
    • The 44mm size may feel slightly bulky for sleeping or for those with smaller wrists

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    wareable.com
    10/03/2021

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a refined, feature-rich wearable that Wareable considers a top Android smartwatch, featuring a sleek design in 40mm and 44mm sizes. It features an innovative, intuitive digital rotating bezel for navigating the crisp, bright Super AMOLED display. While offering comprehensive fitness tracking with ECG and blood pressure monitoring, the experience...Read more

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    techradar.com
    17/02/2021

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a refined, lightweight smartwatch featuring a 40mm or 44mm design with a standout digital rotating bezel that enables intuitive, haptic-feedback navigation. It boasts an excellent AMOLED display and, while offering advanced health features like an 8-photodiode heart rate sensor and 39-activity tracking, it initially launched with inactive ECG and...Read more

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    cnet.com
    18/11/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a premium, versatile smartwatch featuring a bright AMOLED display, a useful digital touch bezel for navigation, and advanced health tracking including ECG and improved heart rate monitoring. Key pros include comfortable, lightweight design, optional LTE, built-in GPS, and strong Spotify integration. However, the device has notable drawbacks,...Read more

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    t3.com
    27/04/2022

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a lightweight, stylish alternative to the Apple Watch for Android users, featuring a touch-sensitive digital bezel for navigation. It boasts a vibrant Super AMOLED display, comfortable design for exercise, and robust fitness tracking including ECG, sleep monitoring, and a running coach. While praised for its, performance, notable cons include...Read more

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    gadgetguy.com.au
    07/08/2019

    The GadgetGuy review describes the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 as a polished, "trendy fashion statement" that successfully bridges the gap between a standard smartwatch and a dedicated fitness tracker. It features a high-quality Super AMOLED display with an intuitive digital "rotating" bezel for navigation, offering a comfortable, sleek design for daily wear and sleep tracking. Key...Read more

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    techgearlab.com
    08/11/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is highly regarded for its lightweight, comfortable design and vibrant Super AMOLED display featuring an intuitive, haptic-feedback touch-sensitive bezel. While praised for extensive fitness tracking capabilities, including accurate heart rate monitoring and automatic workout detection, the device's screen can be susceptible to minor scratches. The...Read more

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    androidcentral.com
    15/12/2021

    The Android Central review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a refined, high-quality smartwatch featuring a, sleek design with a functional capacitive touch-sensitive bezel and a vibrant Super AMOLED display. Key pros include a two-to-three-day battery life, accurate automatic activity tracking, and the convenience of built-in speakers for Bluetooth calls. Conversely,...Read more

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    reviews.org
    22/01/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a lightweight, stylish smartwatch featuring a vibrant, high-resolution AMOLED display and a unique touch-sensitive digital bezel for navigation. It offers comprehensive health tracking, including heart rate, sleep, and fitness monitoring, making it a strong contender for Android users looking for an alternative to the Apple Watch. While it...Read more

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    reviewed.com
    18/06/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a polished, fitness-focused wearable featuring a vibrant Super AMOLED display and a functional touch-sensitive digital bezel for intuitive navigation. It acts as a comprehensive fitness tracker with 39 workout types, automatic detection for seven activities, a real-time running coach, and reliable two-day battery life. However, drawbacks include...Read more

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    neowin.net
    22/03/2020

    According to the Neowin review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is praised as a superior, fluid alternative to Wear OS for Android users, highlighted by its sleek, minimal design, vibrant Super AMOLED display, and the return of the tactile Touch Bezel for navigation. The device delivers snappy performance with the Exynos 9110 chip, alongside reliable two-day battery life and...Read more

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    theguardian.com
    13/05/2020

    The Guardian describes the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a top-tier Android smartwatch, featuring a sleek design with 40mm/44mm options and a highly responsive touch-sensitive bezel. Pros include a bright OLED display, robust fitness tracking (swimming, sleep, heart rate), and impressive battery life lasting over two days, even with intense use. However, cons include limited...Read more

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    computerbase.de
    05/11/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a refined, high-performance smartwatch featuring a sleek design with a vibrant Super AMOLED display, highlighted by an innovative digital, touch-sensitive rotating bezel. Praised for its comfortable, lightweight build and snappy Tizen OS, the device offers excellent offline Spotify support and a reliable two-day battery life, though it suffers...Read more

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    china-gadgets.de
    15/09/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is presented as a balanced successor bridging the gap between fitness trackers and smartwatches, featuring a high-quality, bright AMOLED display and an intuitive digital rotating bezel. Performance is driven by the Exynos 9110 chip, offering a snappy interface, 39+ workout modes, 5ATM water resistance, and built-in calling, with battery life lasting...Read more

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    faz.net
    10/06/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, reviewed by FAZ.net, offers a sleek, well-constructed design that bridges the gap between a traditional smartwatch and a fitness tracker, featuring a vibrant OLED display and an innovative digital touch bezel for navigation. Key advantages include comprehensive health tracking—such as GPS, heart rate monitoring, and automatic activity...Read more

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    chip.de
    03/04/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, as reviewed by CHIP.de, is a refined, high-performance smartwatch featuring a vibrant Super AMOLED display and a sleek, lightweight design available in 40mm and 44mm. A key innovation is the digital touch bezel, which significantly improves navigation, while the device boasts comprehensive fitness tracking for over 39 activity types. Pros include...Read more

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    curved.de
    23/01/2023

    The Curved.de review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a top-tier, intuitive smartwatch option for Android users, featuring a lightweight design and a vibrant Super AMOLED screen. Key pros include the responsive digital rotating bezel for navigation and seamless smartphone integration, while cons include inconsistent step tracking accuracy and a limited two-day battery...Read more

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    computerbild.de
    21/06/2021

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a stylish, lightweight smartwatch featuring a bright Super AMOLED display and an innovative digital bezel for smooth Tizen OS navigation. It offers robust health tracking, including automatic exercise detection and a precise heart rate sensor, alongside convenient features like Spotify support and 5ATM water resistance. While it boasts a...Read more

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    global.techradar.com
    20 janvier 2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a refined, lightweight smartwatch featuring a digital rotating bezel for intuitive navigation and a bright AMOLED screen, making it a top contender for Android users. Key pros include the stylish design suitable for various occasions and a solid two-day battery life. However, cons include a limited app ecosystem for Tizen OS and severely...Read more

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    cnetfrance.fr
    19/10/2017

    The CNET France review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a versatile, polished wearable featuring a sleek design in 40mm or 44mm sizes and an innovative digital rotating bezel for intuitive navigation. Key strengths include a vibrant AMOLED display, comprehensive fitness tracking with built-in GPS, and a responsive Tizen OS experience, though advanced health features...Read more

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    mrmontre.com
    21/01/2006

    The Mr Montre review praises the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 for its elegant, minimalist design, high-quality Super AMOLED display, and intuitive digital touch bezel. It boasts strong health capabilities, including extensive workout tracking, improved heart rate monitoring, and convenient LTE/calling features. However, the review notes potential limitations in screen durability...Read more

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    frandroid.com
    25/06/2024

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a lightweight, refined smartwatch featuring a vibrant AMOLED screen and a functional digital bezel for easy navigation, notes Frandroid. It boasts a fluid Tizen OS, reliable, automated fitness tracking, and a roughly two-day battery life, making it a compelling option for Android users. However, the review notes drawbacks including inconsistent...Read more

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    lesnumeriques.com
    19/11/2027

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 44mm features a sleek, durable design with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display and a highly intuitive digital rotating bezel. While offering extensive,, accurate activity tracking, the device's battery life, despite being larger than the 40mm model, still falls short of competitors. Key pros include premium build quality, an excellent user interface, and...Read more

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    chollodeportes.com
    30 de junio de 2021

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 refines its predecessor with a sleek, minimalist design in 40mm and 44mm sizes, featuring a vibrant Super AMOLED display and an intuitive digital rotating bezel for navigation. It excels in fitness tracking with highly accurate GPS, an improved heart rate sensor, and specialized modes like "Running Coach," alongside NFC for Samsung Pay and offline...Read more

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    diariodesevilla.es
    19 de noviembre de 2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is a refined, lightweight smartwatch featuring a minimalist design and a new digital rotating bezel for improved Tizen OS navigation. It excels in fitness tracking, offering accurate heart rate monitoring, automatic workout detection, a vibrant Super AMOLED display, and reliable two-day battery life. While highly functional for Android users, the...Read more

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    techprincess.it
    18/10/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a refined, lightweight smartwatch featuring a touch-sensitive digital bezel, a vibrant Super AMOLED display, and a design suited for both fitness and daily wear. It offers advanced health tracking, including ECG capabilities and automatic workout detection, paired with seamless integration into the Samsung Health ecosystem and offline Spotify...Read more

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    global.techradar.com
    17/12/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, available in 40mm and 44mm, features a lightweight, minimalist design with a vibrant Super AMOLED display and a functional digital rotating bezel. It offers robust health tracking, including heart rate, ECG, and blood pressure sensors, backed by two-day battery life and IP68 water resistance. While praised for its fluid Tizen OS, the device suffers...Read more

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    dday.it
    22/11/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a polished smartwatch featuring a digital rotating bezel for improved navigation, a crisp Super AMOLED display, and a comfortable, lightweight design. It offers comprehensive health tracking with upgraded heart rate sensors and a (pre-enabled) ECG sensor, while enabling phone calls directly from the watch. Pros include its proactive fitness...Read more

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    smartworld.it
    22/10/2019

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a lightweight, polished smartwatch with a vibrant Super AMOLED display, offering a top-tier alternative for Android users via a digital rotating bezel and Tizen OS. It excels in health tracking with 24/7 heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, and automatic exercise detection, alongside water resistance up to 50 meters and integrated calling. Cons...Read more

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    andreagaleazzi.com
    19/10/2019

    Andrea Galeazzi's review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a refined successor, praising its vibrant, high-visibility display and the intuitive digital touch bezel. Key strengths include comprehensive notification management with reply options, and accurate, automatic activity tracking, although he notes that voice-to-text processing can be slow. Despite the useful...Read more

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    tweakers.net
    04/09/2020

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44mm) features a lightweight design with a 1.4-inch AMOLED screen, highlighted by a digital rotating bezel for navigation. Pros include high comfort and reliable activity tracking, though the display is susceptible to scratches. The device offers smooth performance via the Exynos 9110 chip, but advanced health features like ECG often require a...Read more

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    hrdlpn.nl
    22 januari 2026

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a stylish, lightweight smartwatch featuring a high-quality AMOLED display and an intuitive touch-sensitive bezel for easy navigation. It serves as a versatile, 24/7 wearable with robust fitness tracking, including automatic activity detection, improved GPS, and comprehensive health monitoring via the Samsung Health app. Key advantages include its...Read more

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