Already have Active2 BT, will be going for Mystic Silver LTE coz of athletics, rotating bezel, higher internal memory and obviously more professional looks

I have Garmin watch upgraded from Fitbit to smart watch!!!

i mean after seeing this disappointment ive realised that android smart watches suck im team apple all the way

Upgraded from Gear S3 Frontier to Mystic Black Galaxy watch 3. I think that is who these watches are targeted for. It's a different category like the Note series to the S series.

Definitely team GWA2. Whilst there are a few minor features that the 3 has over the active, the main three are the bezel, the look, and the storage. The physical bezel obviously feels nicer, but i actually enjoy how I can go from swiping to scrolling without lifting my finger from one to the other compared my my galaxy watch As for looks, the 3 has the overall win, but with ringkes case and leather straps, I actually really like how it looks as a dress watch, so I don't see the extra money as worth it. Only real difference is that some analogue faces look off when not reaching the edge of the watch on the active 2. Especially white ones, but in more of a digital guy anyway, and there are more than enough analogue ones that work great for smart occasions. As for storage, whilst its significantly better on the 3, I don't often download songs onto my watch, and the effort of adding or removing a bunch every now and then saved by the 3 isnt worth the extra 100 Overall for sport I dont see much difference (its only like ten bucks for a leather or rubber replacement strap) and for general use they both seen the same. Whilst most would agree that the 3 looks better and the physical bezel is nicer to use, for the extra 100 dollars for cosmetic changes and a few gb more storage I can't really say the 3 is worth it over the active 2, especially when all the other specs are identical, and the few features that the 3 has will probably be added to the active 2

Thank you for your kind words! I hope you're liking your Watch Active 2

same here

Same! Bought it a week ago and really like it so far.

Bought SGW2 also, the screen pops up when I was in the airplane...! Then returned it back as that impacted on the water resistance of the watch...

Aight. OK. I'll join this Active2 rub-off! Well, because I just bought one. Yea!....

I have Classic 3, and just bought Active 2 LTE. I wanted to buy GW3, BUT...I'm not going to pay for 2 y old CPU and same battery.

Im contemplating about this watch called the amazfit gtr 2e and the active 2 can you tell me how the thickness is?

@@moises1228 the gtr 2e doesn’t have notifications reply feature

Me too, love my active 2

What color and what size?

@@jasonx1048 the smaller one and mystic black. The screen is big enough

@@jordyv.703 mystic black doesn't exist on the active 2. It's just black

@@jasonx1048 well it looks mystic to me lol

@@jordyv.703 lol😃

No way! Fr?

this actually works???

Toothpaste can also turn your yellow fogged headlights into looking brand spanking new.

Just got the all over protective bumper cases, clear & rose gold for active 2 from Amazon. Looks like a life saver. Tend to bump into things! Lol!

The Galaxy watch active 2 and the Galaxy watch 3 are too separate products made for different customers based on life style. If you want to see a real improvement you need to compare it to the Galaxy watch. Which this is the direct upgrade to. Watches aren't something that you need to upgrade frequently. Before I got the Galaxy watch active 2 I had a gear S3 frontier. Which was 3 years old maybe even more. No reason to feel like your missing out or anything.

I will still feel like missing out. Active 2 doesn't feel responsive enough to me. Sometimes it lags 2 sec to open the built in timer. Not even worth speaking about the Google Assistant mod that I've loaded to this watch. Yes, it's a custom mod, but nevertheless, a mod that would be very neat if the watch had enough processing power. Phones somehow managed to become crazy good with development of new processors, that are becoming faster and more battery efficient. They have either reached a point where you don't miss out anymore, or are very close to it. It's not the case with watches. Time is running past and as a consumer, i feel having the right to expect for improvements. If Watch 3 was released a month after the Active 2, i wouldn't be ranting about it. But now it feels like Samsung was ready for a quick launch of Watch 3, but instead they have kept it away from us for almost a year, just to... Milk the Galaxy Watch's sales. And now they have launched it with style, by putting THIS price tag on it. Guys, i think we deserve better. If we asked Samsung where did they improve over the last year (in regards of smartwatches) - since their last 'best in line', their answer would probably be 'marketing'. I sure hope that Active 2 is getting Tizen 5.5. Knowing that internals are pretty much the same, if they didn't gave it to us, i would take it as a finger in my face.

@@mantasdapkus1198 ..my first Smart Watch was a Fossil 4...but I didn't care for the protruding buttons...plus the watch requires a phone to function.... I'll just get a watch sold by my carrier....so far so good....except it came with the Google assistant activated...annoying...no one knew how to deactivate it 🤣😂...it took me 7 steps on Google's app ...why have that and Bixby???? Bixby only speaks when spoken to...Bixby doesn't tell you the time of day while you're in a restaurant filled with people.....🤣😂...So far I love my Active 2 LTE ..I'm thinking, Samsung brought out the Watch 3 for the lost sales because of the rotating bezzel in the Active 2......other than that..hmmmmm

My thoughts exactly.

@@coreykix no real improvement there either, more of a downgrade

I really appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for watching my channel!

Light use? You can basically use them for exactly the same things.

User495739207420 yep except the oxygen thing i think? And the active 2 is much simple and minimalist better design than the watch 3.

GGG GG yes, the O2 saturation is not available for the active 2, but that’s just a gimmick, we’re not 70 years old or have lung issues to need that. And even if we would need it, we’d actually buy a certified dedicated medical device for that. Where I believe Samsung really dropped the ball with the Watch 3 is putting only 1GB RAM on it. Having 50% more RAM on the Active 2 may not count today, but for sure it will count 2 years down the line. Because of the RAM, but also look and feel of it, I really do not think the Watch 3 is a replacement for the Active 2, so I honestly would not be tempted to shift from one to the other. If I consider the almost double price tag, for sure I wont. Having an iPhone makes it really easy to compare the Active 2 with the Apple Watch 3 and the S Watch 3 with the Apple Watch 5 (in this market these pairs have basically the same price tag). The Active 2 only has AOD as a plus, but lacks the ability to pay with the watch or to respond to notifications. The Watch 5 has nothing despite the different look against the Apple Watch 5, whilst the Apple variant has a lot of things working for it which the Samsung is utterly lacking. On an iPhone I’d go with the Apple Watch variant any day as it makes a lot more sense and the Samsung offering lacks basic functionally that is offered when paired with an Android device. On Android, I’d get one of the 2 Samsung offerings; I’d basically keep my problematic Active 2.

User495739207420 yep true 👍🏻

How does the active 2 do in sleep tracking and heart rate since you seem like fellow active 2 owners. I've heard heart rate tracking isn't accurate and the algorithms for calorie burning isn't accurate (not expecting 100% accuracy since it's almost impossible but looking at least for a relatively good amount of accuracy for the price and would get a Fitbit instead if needed)

Thanks for this comment, you just made me make up my mind and go with the GWA2 👍

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Does it record during sleep? Or do you have to manually do it like they had on the S8 Galaxy phone

Same what did you end up going with ? i still havent decided

@@butterbertha9439 I ordered the active watch 2 because everything I need for my fitness check is included. For watch faces or one extra feature, I dont feel its fair to pay an extra $150. Beside, for classical good looks, I have watches like fossil, armani exchange and tissot. The galaxy watch 2 has a bigger battery and slightly more ram than the watch 3. Plus it comes with silicon strap that is perfect for workout. So yeah watch 2 activs for me it is. Let me know when you've decided

@@Imran.A.Official hii I'm in high school and my birthday is in 3 days which watch should my papa get me

There is a protector for the watch? Is it like the phone aftermarket protectors? Where can I see this?

Coming from a Frontier S3 that bricked, my Galaxy Watch has blown me away the past few years. Still amazing battery. Still looks great having been beat up. Wouldn't mind the Active 2 just to split time between the two.

@@aphotosyntheticworld nice testimony. Mine is still going strong too. What is your go too watch face called? I prefer the SzaZs Classic Digital as it's easy for my old eyes to read.

I couldnt find that deal over the last few days

What a badass bundle..

Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear people saying things like that. I'm continuing to work on improving my video quality and hopefully someday be a go-to reviewer for many people!

Thanks!

I agree and think the active 2 with a leather band is far better looking than the watch 3.

Has stainless steel a better quality + is the leather strap more comfortable to wear?

@@resinds.p4898 yeah stainles steel case doesn't get dents and scratches that easily plus it looks premium in this. Secondly, leather strap will not be as comfortable as silicon strap but esthetically it'll look good and transform your watch to a different watch. Mainly, I use leather straps when I dress formally

@@resinds.p4898 nope the leather is just uncomportable and its quickly getting old after you use it and when the leather band hit from sunlite it feels hot in wrist and uncomfortable after you wear it very long time i recomment band or nylon than leather band straps

i actually have the original watch active and i ordered nylon band straps

100% with you on that. Have been watching the GWA2 for a year. Bought the GW as gift for GF a year or so ago. Not impressed with sensors of that. Figured GWA2 would be better, but not if they're not delivering what promised (that's just scamy)

I sideloaded BP. there's a youtube video

@@ArianTheDon88 can you provide a link?!

If you're worried about charging wouldn't the galaxy fit make the most sense. Sadly it doesn't have those features you mentioned but you could go a week without charging.

Yeah I did the same also with the wireless charging it makes it worst because it charges so slow that quick top ups in the morning are useless. The worst thing about it was the actually fitness tracking, all my other trackers has double to calories burned than the galaxy watch active 2.

Thanks for watching!

How many days does active 2 last compared to galaxy watch? And is active 2 noticably lighter?

I'm glad my video helped

I'm in EU and I can buy the active 2 stainless steel for 259€ so the gw3 is 200€ more... thats a big difference

@@laslx easy buy if you ask me, just make sure you get the stainless one ;) PS: btw can it be that ur talking about the 40mm version?

How have u been finding it so far? I am considering on getting it and am struggling to make the decision.

@@sebbicle1181 I honestly love it. I feel I made the right choice with the one I chose. Now the Samsung watch 4 came out and I'm thinking of getting the classic and giving this one to my dad. Lol.

@@slickymoxy lmao alr sounds g thx for your opinion.

@@sebbicle1181 my pleasure. 😃

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it

Oh I didn't know marshmallow is from India 🇮🇳. Being Indian great feeling and has to ask.😜😜😜

So true great video content

@@dhidztungupon6153 I know da. Don't you understand sarcasm or what?

@@pulanggrymurasing4906 lmao sorry dude

I'm on an s3 classic and it works well enough for my uses

@@tristanweide I didn't upgrade either, mine is still Rockin...

Absolutely! That review is coming very soon!

Yep

@Aviraj the Galaxy Buds + are $99 on Woot! today.

@Aviraj I got the buds plus for 80 dollars on Samsung website around Christmas and the sent a free pair to so now I have 2 red one but I gave one to my mom they work great

Literally watched this in Best Buy.

A steel beast in terms of size and weight?

I agree. I was looking for smart watches yesterday and I didn't know that Samsung released watch3. The first thing I noticed was it was a bit bulky and masculine for my hand.

There's a more femenine version of the watch 3

Thanks! I am happy to hear that :)

Thanks Eric! I really appreciate the positive feedback!

I have been considering that. I might make that video soon

I'm still using the original Galaxy Watch 46mm and honestly I'm still quite happy with it especially the battery life. However, I'm considering upgrading it to the new Galaxy Watch 3 but I'm not sure if it's worth it

@@yoututubus it isn't trust me unless you are a heart patient you get worse battery life same processor ie. same speed and less ram

@@eobardthawne19 and how do you know you get worse battery life? No one has tested the watch enough to come to a conclusion like that. Stop making assumptions. Smaller battery doesnt necessarily mean worse battery life

@@propersod2390 Dumb in this case it does both are running the same software it's not like samsung implemented an LTPO display or something to preserve battery unlike Apple

You can buy a silicone band for very cheap

If you have the cellular version with an active number it does not need to be near your phone but if you have only the Bluetooth version then yes you would need to be bear your phone.

Wait. You can get 5 days with your galaxy watch? I could hardly get 2.

@@Z9R. ot depends on usage. If I'm not overly aactivee and turning it off at night I can get 5 days. Normally usage is 3 to 4. Never less than 3. In fact I usually charge it after the third day because I'm one of those people that doesn't let their battery get below a certain percentage unless I absolutely need to. I'm usually charging it when it gets around 30-40 % I suppose if the screen is always on and your very active 2-3 days would be normal. That's still excellent With a ton of usage

Which software version are u on?

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@@Z9R. 46mm is rated to be between 3-4 days. That seems to be accurate with my usage. 2 days with everything turned on and sleep tracking is pretty impressive compared to most watches

I saw elsewhere I think that there is a calorie burned counter, don't know about this "floor" thingy though. I'm going to be watching more recent reviews on it after they got software updates.

You can buy a phone case bump for like 10 bucks

@@jeremybenson6636 and ruin the aesthetic and beauty of it? Nah

Damn you balling balling. That's cool though, hope you like them all.

@@lilmario0 Pulled a small loan to help build my credit and get the products I wanted! 2 birds one stone also samsung let me trade in my note 10 plus for $650 credit towards the new phone! Not wealthy just utilizing credit and financing wisely!

They are learning from Apple

@@franklinacosta3743 lmao

@@franklinacosta3743 there is at least a slight upgrade ( a better processor, new features, new sensors) that comes with every new apple watch. this one is just the same as my old active 2, processor and battery are same with only "update" being the blood oxygen thingy which will probably get enabled at the same time as the ECG gets enabled where I live, or more precisely never. the active 2 finally pushed me over to Apple though, and I both love and hate it for making me do that

Works for toyota

How can you use Google assistant on the watch active 2??

@@yungplague1835 there is an app called GAssist for your phone and watch, then you need to set up an API in Google cloud platform. A little fiddly but only takes a few minutes with no need to hack or mess with the watch at all. Look it up on Google, there are lots of step by step guides on KZfaq and various websites (xda developers, howtogeek etc), it's well worth the trouble!

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I used the smaller version of the GWA2 for a year and I never thought it was too small. I just got the larger Watch 3 because I liked the color. You get used to whatever watch size you get. The slightly larger screen is nice, but the font is just larger. They both display the same amount of info

Totally agreed 👍 Mike delivers the consistent goods/bads based on use and time in saddle

Depends on your wrist girth (no surprise), though having medium-sized wrists, leaning a bit more on the small size, I like the 45mm better. I can send you a pic wearing it if you'd like (including my wrist size and stuff)

Was it worth it? I'm debating about getting the galaxy watch 3 today.... I love my active 2 but really thinking about going to the lte version on the 3.

@@jenniferfuhrmann1928 do you mind explaining the difference between them considering that I don't even anything about Samsung watches. I have a huawei gt watch and want to upgrade

@@xtraox7964 There is really no difference between the Samsung watch 3 and the active 2. I do like the watch 3 better. It feels like its made better and better quality, it looks more sophisticated for everyday wear. Also my battery life last longer on the watch 3. I can go 3 1/2 days without charging and my brightness is a 6

Did you not hear the begining? He said they have the same battery, same size, same processor, etc

The whole point is durability the active 2 can be destroyed easy

Active 2 is better