Galaxy Watch Active2 has been annouced for some days, many people are confused whether they should buy an Active2 by good price or a new series like Active3 or Galaxy Watch 4. I bought my Active2 for about 2 years and i am still satisfied how it work. Some times i changed a new watchbands to make it look flesh, last month i thought a very cool watch bands for my Active2 and i love it so much. Check the picture, very cool, right? So i think Samsung watch active2 is still worthy to have one. Click SAMSUNG GALAXY ACTIVE WATCH BANDS if you want to have some straps like mine. In this article, I willl tell what i feel to this model.
Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a stylish smartwatch aimed at the active audience. It features subtle changes from its brand predecessors. Thanks to its physical and functional features, this is a smartwatch worth considering when choosing our next smartwatch.
Let’s start by telling you what its specifications are and then I will give a tour of all its features.
Samsung Galaxy Active Watch 2 Specifications:
- 1.2″ SUPER AMOLED touchscreen display.
- Suitable for app downloading.
- Call management.
- Audio playback.
- Resistant up to 50 m underwater.
With integrated GPS.
- 3-day battery life.
Bluetooth and wifi connectivity.
- 4 GB internal memory capacity.
- Sensors included: accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, ecg sensor, ambient light sensor, optical ppg heart rate sensor.
- Mesh interchangeable for other colors.
Design and structure
This watch has an external design very similar to the first of the Galaxy Watch Active, it differs a bit and leans more towards elegance than sport thanks to its gold body and pink mesh version.
On the body of the watch appears the rotating bezel as part of the circumference, this is the main feature that differentiates it from the previous version. The interactive bezel gives the possibility to navigate using this wheel in addition to just having the touch screen.
The weight of the device is heavier compared to Xiaomi’s MiBand line, but lighter than other smartwatches such as those from Apple or Huawei. Therefore it is quite comfortable to wear and there is nothing to criticize about it.
The screen has an excellent resolution in all types of ambient lighting. It also responds well to automatic activation. This point is important when we are doing sports. In addition, the viewing angle of the display is very good. Along with its formidable resolution it has the reinforcement of its material, Corning’s Gorilla Glass DX +.
The construction of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is robust and water resistant. The upper button on the body is used to go back or close the function we are using. The bottom button takes us to the applications menu. In addition, we have the aforementioned circular bezel and touchscreen, these two are ways to scroll through the various functions and notifications on the phone.
The body of the watch is made of aluminum and has an unlocking mechanism that allows you to interchange its silicone straps. Behind the case of this smartwatch, as you would expect, are heart rate sensors and other measurements.
Functions
This device has numerous functions, but before mentioning them it is essential to clarify that it is compatible with both Android and iOS. In fact the setup and pairing with the devices is an extremely simple task.
The main functions of this stylish watch are heart rate sensor, barometer, gait and running analysis, measurement of oxygen used, fall detection and smart response.
The running measurement and analysis gives detailed metrics about performance during the training session. The watch analyzes data such as movement symmetry, regularity, stiffness, vertical oscillation and foot contact time with the ground.
Fall detection is a means of safety. When a fall is detected, it sends a distress message to up to four preset contacts. This function is optional to program.
This smartwatch despite being more elegant than sporty, has a large number of predetermined sports that it is able to quantify and analyze, in total about 39 including swimming.
I will be able to listen to music from Spotify using Wifi, the audio is somewhat inferior to cell phones. This function is not very useful, but it is convenient to use the watch to manage playback from the mobile.
Performance
The performance of this device in terms of battery is somewhat short, it has a duration of a day and a half or even two, this depends on the use we give it.
Its processor is Samsung’s dual-core Exynos 9110 with 1.5 GB of RAM. Usage is very fluid and shows no signs of slowness at all. Connectivity is also very smooth as it has Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi connectivity and 4G / LTE option.
To have a point of comparison, we can say that its performance is somewhat superior than Apple Watches with similar features, but a little inferior if we compare it with the Fitbit Versa or the Garmin Venu.
Not to mention its operating system, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has its own: the Tizen. This software is excellently optimized for the anatomy of the watch and with an average ease of use.
To conclude
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a very complete and versatile smartwatch, but that does not have major changes if we compare it with its previous version. Anyway it is important to note that it is a device that gives an excellent user experience and is able to supply all the needs of an average person. In addition, it has a nice aesthetic that makes it stand out among many.
