Our quick take
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 - 4.0 / 5
Return of the rotating bezel
- Aluminium models: Cloud Silver, Aqua Black, Pink Gold Stainless steel models: Silver, Black, Gold 40mm and 44mm case size options 20mm interchangeable straps Digital rotational bezel Waterproof (to 50m)
Stellar display
- 40mm option: 1.2-inch AMOLED display 44mm option: 1.4-inch AMOLED display Both sizes: 360 x 360 resolution
Features and fitness tracking
- 39 workouts (7 automatic) Heart-rate monitor ECG (due 2020) Swim tracking Fall Detection
Hardware and battery performance
- Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity 1.15GHz Exynos 9110 chip LTE models: 4GB storage, 1.5GB RAM Wi-Fi models: 4GB storage, 768MB RAM Battery: 247mAh in 40mm, 340mAh in 44mm
Software
- Samsung One UI user interface Tizen OS operating system
To recap
If you’re looking for a round smartwatch that does fitness and core smartwatch features well in equal measures, the second-gen Active is one smartwatch worth checking out.
