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WATCH ACTIVE 2 (Problems and Best Features after 1 Month of Daily Use) 

Mike O'Brien
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The Watch Active 2 has some impressive specs, but what is it actually like to use on a daily basis?
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Some added review notes:
I forgot to mention the running pace coaching... This feature can be nice, but I personally never use it. I find it annoying to have a robotic voice in my earbuds while I am running, constantly trying to adjust my running speed. It is very hard to run exactly the pace it wants, and so it keeps telling me to slow down.
1. Watch view while running
2. Limited apps available - Samsung ones are best
3. Voice texting is great, and the option to send voice messages is nice too
4. Speaker is loud and clear, and the microphone works very well too
5. Bixby is effective, but can be slow and misinterprets contacts a lot
Much more useful than anticipated (for timers in particular)
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6. How well does it work on an iPhone?
7. Updates - touch bezel is on by default, and GPS is very accurate now!
8. STILL NO ECG!!
9. Can you get maps?
10. Battery life and charge time
11. Exercise rep tracking works better for some exercises than others (squats work very well surprisingly, but torso twists do not)
12. Comfort - I can wear this for about three days straight before I take it off to let my wrist breathe and become normal again. Very comfortable
13. Touch bezel practicality
14. Screen brightness in all settings
15. Accidental touches are real. You need to remember to go to water mode when you shower, or else take it off
16. Spotify is not great :(
17. Samsung wireless charging pad
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@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
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@Kelvinyongyc
@Kelvinyongyc 4 года назад
How about review Amaze T Rex
@Thisfutureman
@Thisfutureman 4 года назад
What music is it in the beginning please ?
@kingwillbisthebest
@kingwillbisthebest 4 года назад
Great review. Earned a sub. 👌
@engineloco
@engineloco 4 года назад
How much time should I charge before using it for the first time?
@mannyislikethat
@mannyislikethat 3 года назад
@@engineloco You need to see it's percentage first. But there is no specific time limit
@TacklessNebula3
@TacklessNebula3 4 года назад
My family got this for me as a graduation present... - My very first smartwatch - Loving it so far - Super light
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Congratulations!!
@ikeabrahammustang7113
@ikeabrahammustang7113 4 года назад
Congratulations did you get the LTE one or Bluetooth one?
@TacklessNebula3
@TacklessNebula3 4 года назад
@@ikeabrahammustang7113 They got me regular bluetooth, as I wouldn't leave my phone without me!
@TacklessNebula3
@TacklessNebula3 4 года назад
@@ikeabrahammustang7113 and thanks!
@ikeabrahammustang7113
@ikeabrahammustang7113 4 года назад
@@TacklessNebula3 your welcome
@ryanparker3127
@ryanparker3127 4 года назад
This is by far the MOST comfortable watch ever! I wore it on a 4 day cruise in power saving mode and lasted the entire time no problem!
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
I definitely agree. Personally, I prefer the 40mm watch of the two. Smaller and more comfortable
@kimbridge5592
@kimbridge5592 4 года назад
@@MikeOBrienMedia I thought that to at first but after putting them on together I might go 44. The 40 is great as I don't have a huge wrist but I like the screen size and it's not that big. Plus I can only get the 44 in Bluetooth which is what I want
@anamayshun
@anamayshun 4 года назад
@Persian Lion he said it was the 40.
@anamayshun
@anamayshun 4 года назад
@Persian Lionno problem. I ordered the 44 also. My s3 Frontier is having touch response issues now.
@mastern6189
@mastern6189 4 года назад
Hey I'm super late haha but I'm actually planning on getting an active watch from watching Mike's vids. Just curious, how is power save mode different from the normal?
@davisjk82
@davisjk82 4 года назад
Just went for my first Jog. To fix the issue of the watch not showing up when you turn your wrist, you have to turn it gently. I was turning wrist fast and nothing....turned it gently and it worked Everytime.
@theWACKIIRAQI
@theWACKIIRAQI 3 года назад
THANK YOU
@GrogakTheGreat
@GrogakTheGreat 4 года назад
"you are going to look like a total fool doing jumping jacks in the office"... You know what, I'm doing jumping jacks at work tomorrow just because you said that 😂😂
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Please let me know what your co-workers say 😂
@juccidrugs3405
@juccidrugs3405 4 года назад
How'd it go?
@GrogakTheGreat
@GrogakTheGreat 4 года назад
Jucci Drugs Can officially confirm, doing jumping jacks at work does in fact make you look like a total fool. But you know what? In the name of science it was totally worth it.
@juccidrugs3405
@juccidrugs3405 4 года назад
@@GrogakTheGreat hell yeah, I wasn't sure if you were still going to reply or not
@irisortiztorres3273
@irisortiztorres3273 3 года назад
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@chanchan05
@chanchan05 4 года назад
The ECG needs FDA approval before it can be activated. it's not that they don't have the app to activate it, they can't activate it until the FDA says they can. Sammobile says they're expecting the approval to come through Q1 2020.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing!!
@fuuz642
@fuuz642 4 года назад
that's fucking late
@alawi3d
@alawi3d 4 года назад
@@fuuz642 well Apple watch took them around two months to get FDA approval so it's not a strange thing..
@fuuz642
@fuuz642 4 года назад
@@alawi3d nevertheless
@denziiey
@denziiey 4 года назад
oh yeah. i keep forgetting it's not a software issue it's awaiting the government which can take forever!! I just paid off my gear s3 watch. don't know if i'm ready to spend another 400 on a watch but i really want that ecg reader :(
@quynhn.7320
@quynhn.7320 4 года назад
Screen shot was a cool feature. No one has mentioned that. Thanks!
@JN-ny1xm
@JN-ny1xm 3 года назад
Screenshit the music?
@oeao2841
@oeao2841 3 года назад
What is he using for music? I use Spotify
@sekoudawkins3116
@sekoudawkins3116 4 года назад
I got mine yesterday and it might've saved my life because it told me my heart rate was really high (131 to be exact) from the medication I take. So now I'm not taking that medication again
@brendenuzamaki8627
@brendenuzamaki8627 4 года назад
LTS Xpert Killler did you body or consult a doctor if not please do and tell them
@sekoudawkins3116
@sekoudawkins3116 4 года назад
@@brendenuzamaki8627 Yeah, she told me to stop taking it and today my bpm has been less than 80
@KyleHarrisonRedacted
@KyleHarrisonRedacted 4 года назад
they weren't caffeine pills were they? :)
@sekoudawkins3116
@sekoudawkins3116 4 года назад
@@KyleHarrisonRedacted Nah, it was something to keep me calm and control my anger
@kaykay1kc
@kaykay1kc 4 года назад
@@sekoudawkins3116 there are no pills to fix crazy. you need self-control which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit of God. the bible says be angry and sin not. taking meds to keep your cool is not a good thing. learning how to self-regulate and cope with anger and lifes countless disappointments is better. theres a more excellent way through faith in Christ. good luck.
@dralirashid168
@dralirashid168 4 года назад
I've never taken off my watch too since I've bought it, except for charging, changing bands and taking a bath, I love it so much, sleep tracking is very on point accurate
@mcwaff8661
@mcwaff8661 4 года назад
Seleti Fotu knowing what time you go to bed and what time you wake up and then look at the watch and compare, and after that you know you can trust the watch
@mcwaff8661
@mcwaff8661 4 года назад
Seleti Fotu tbh idk how to trust deep sleep reader, maybe go to the doctors and ask them to test your deep sleep cycle and compare to your watch lmao
@saud8329
@saud8329 4 года назад
@@chopin7572 I think it depends on the unconscious turns your body makes , heart rate activity and maybe even the mic to see if your in REM or NonREM sleep
@saud8329
@saud8329 4 года назад
@@chopin7572 I don't thinks accurate but they might have some idea about it
@regresafutumen1871
@regresafutumen1871 4 года назад
than how do you charge it?
@chrisandrew_tv
@chrisandrew_tv 4 года назад
A quick double-tap while running will turn on the screen.
@pg88corfu
@pg88corfu 3 года назад
Μάγκα μου από μπαταρία αξίζει? Μεταξύ του HuaweiGT2 και αυτού είμαι... 🤔
@winwintag
@winwintag 3 года назад
@@pg88corfu Έψιλον
@bruceborn5705
@bruceborn5705 3 года назад
What are these replies
@chrisandrew_tv
@chrisandrew_tv 3 года назад
@@bruceborn5705 I guess they saw my Greek surname and assumed I can speak Greek.
@Goffas_and_gumpys
@Goffas_and_gumpys 4 года назад
Not long after my comment mine arrived and I've already used it on its first gyme session. Great little piece, comfortable and accurate. It mirrored the treadmill exactly so happy with that.
@oranfitzsimons1804
@oranfitzsimons1804 4 года назад
I'm getting this for christmas and I am super excited
@ermis_efth
@ermis_efth 4 года назад
same, I have had the gear s2 and I'm so looking forward to getting it
@CaffeinatedCoffee15
@CaffeinatedCoffee15 4 года назад
Same!
@rozinnashef9293
@rozinnashef9293 4 года назад
Maybe you find it on sale on Black friday which is coming real soon.
@unstoppablegaming6738
@unstoppablegaming6738 4 года назад
Same
@rbrjosh4171
@rbrjosh4171 4 года назад
Same
@randys766
@randys766 4 года назад
When you run, set the screen to always on
@29203811919
@29203811919 4 года назад
Could you imagine trying to justify other deficiencies like that. Bad battery life - "Just keep it on battery saver 24/7" What I'm trying to say with this is I shouldn't have to change the way I interact with my smartwatch to have a feature that should be basic
@ivanpopov127
@ivanpopov127 4 года назад
@@29203811919 i totally agrre with your point, but i believe mr. Sharp here just meant it as a tip for people with the problem. He is not justifying it
@clacne2541
@clacne2541 4 года назад
@@29203811919 hes not justifying it, hes making life easier for you. Stop whinging.
@zorack8000
@zorack8000 4 года назад
It doesn't show the workout screen unless you actually wake the watch. Always on just makes the 'passive mode' of the current watch face show constantly. Let me know if I'm missing something with this.
@dadjokesenpai
@dadjokesenpai 4 года назад
Or just double tap the screen
@Ten_522
@Ten_522 4 года назад
I've had mine for a week and I'm impressed with it. It's my first smartwatch and I think it's the best introduction I could have imo.
@drkevv9982
@drkevv9982 4 года назад
Has the ECG feature arrived ?
@yourmamafat6122
@yourmamafat6122 4 года назад
@@drkevv9982 yup
@nightshadesalad
@nightshadesalad 4 года назад
I've been getting 2-3 days of battery life pretty consistently with this watch. I basically wanted a Versa 2 with GPS and that's this watch serves that purpose well. Having built in GPS is totally worth an extra $80-100 for me. While the phone connected GPS the Versa uses is about as accurate as the GWA2, it's certainly not as reliable. I was getting sick of my Versa losing connection with my phone mid run and throwing my pace off. I still take my phone with me for music and just in case I need to make/take a call. The heart rate sensor in the GWA2 is also quicker to detect changes in HR and is a little more accurate during vigorous exercise. My fitbit would consistently overestimate my HR by 10-15 BPM during runs. I used a Polar chest strap to compare and the GWA2 is more accurate.
@shadowsofthecurse4837
@shadowsofthecurse4837 2 года назад
I just bought mine in 2022 and I can't wait get my hand on my first smart watch the 44mm
@JkouFiles
@JkouFiles 4 года назад
same, im waiting on the ecg feature, mainly for the heart rate zone alarm.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
I am very excited for that to come out!
@Calvin_M.
@Calvin_M. 4 года назад
Will it come out in new models or new updates of this one?
@notcool4380
@notcool4380 4 года назад
Calvin M. Next year maybe not the new model.
@4realGTFOH
@4realGTFOH 4 года назад
I wish you would have spoken about always on display. I was having issues at first and I thought that I had a defective device. I soon realized that you have to have the watch securely worn in wrist and a clean sensor. It needs to detect you are wearing it. Also, the wrist wake up gesture kills battery. I have the always on enabled, the wake gesture disabled and screen tap wake up disabled, heart monitor always running too. I think it works best. I just hit home button when im ready to interact. I just look at my watch to check time (without any failed gesture issues like you said)and always on does the rest.
@4realGTFOH
@4realGTFOH 4 года назад
If you're wondering about the battery life with the settings I described, I wake up and get my day started around 7am and come home around 10pm. Battery would be around 55-50%
@mboss7733
@mboss7733 Год назад
Still worth getting at a discount in 2022?
@sharkkord
@sharkkord 2 года назад
i know its 2 years late, but i bought a watch active 2 for $150 and i am loving it so far, it works perfectly for what i need and even more
@TheS2010153
@TheS2010153 4 года назад
honestly, i have no complain on it, almost 2 day battery life, i just charger it randomly when shower or before bed
@arunrai8006
@arunrai8006 4 года назад
Best review of this watch i have seen. You Hit on everything that matters. Keep up the good work!
@HowToWatchMovies
@HowToWatchMovies 2 года назад
I’ve been wearing an amazfit bip, that had all the settings in Chinese and the language was not changeable. I wore that for 2 years. This will be a step up.
@Alisa-gj5ny
@Alisa-gj5ny Год назад
I have Samsung galaxy active 1, and I do have the rotating bezel feature after an update about 2 years ago.
@debdal6
@debdal6 3 года назад
I just found your channel looking for a review for galaxy watch active, and man was that a good review. Keep up the good work
@Ray526
@Ray526 4 года назад
Needs more memory. 4 GB only. If you delete messages and phone history from watch it also deletes it from phone.
@ItzGravity7_
@ItzGravity7_ 4 года назад
Thanks I'm looking for this comment thanks for warning
@merlyn2121
@merlyn2121 4 года назад
Dang bro!!!
@hannahfox3582
@hannahfox3582 4 года назад
just bought mine yesterday. so happy with it so far. its just sleek and it functions better than a lot of other smart watches ive seen. but then again, i went from a fitbit charge 2, to a galaxy active 2 so i really dont have much experience with smart watches. but yeah im very impressed. spent a lot of dough so it better last me for a long time
@hederamom
@hederamom 4 года назад
For all of you who have had the watch for a month plus, do you use a screen or case protection? Is it really necessary? Appreciate anyone's input on durability. Hey Everyone! It's going to be $240 and $220 for the 44mm and 40mm bluetooth, with extra charger, at Costco , Nov. 22-Dec. 2. I've been shopping around for weeks and knew Costco or BJs would have a good package deal for Black Friday. I can't wait to buy, especially for this great price!
@divinedaniel7759
@divinedaniel7759 4 года назад
I was looking at some reviews on the watch and when I saw your face, for a second I thought you were MatPat lol
@ischartun
@ischartun 4 года назад
I can't receive the calls notification at my watch, any ideas? I have a Huawei mate 10 pro
@LidossPunchX
@LidossPunchX 4 года назад
Isn't Huawei's software aggressive in closing background applications? If you can whitelist the watch companion apps maybe it'll fix it.
@ischartun
@ischartun 4 года назад
@@LidossPunchX I found out what it was, at the Bluetooth options I must have the call option on, I had it off because I use Bluetooth headphones and when it was on I received the calls at the smartwatch and no the headphones, I felt dumb now hahaha thanks for the help
@Eben1
@Eben1 3 года назад
Does it link to your phone well? Tempted to get it for my huawei p30 lite...
@georgejacob3541
@georgejacob3541 3 года назад
@@Eben1 Its best suited for samsung phones
@RicaChua
@RicaChua 4 года назад
I just purchased this for my husband for Christmas. He had the huawei smartwartch but since we were having issue w/ the back of it when charging.. it wasn’t properly charging even if he cleaned it already. He wanted the fossil ones maybe because the price is not that much.. but i chose this because of the very good reviews. I hope he will like this. Otherwise, we’re returning 😅 thanks for the video.
@oyunfanify
@oyunfanify 4 года назад
Ehmm maybe use Always on feature ? while you run ? so the screen doenst turn off ?.... There is an option on workout mode that your screen shows always info about your running data
@tanjiro9589
@tanjiro9589 4 года назад
1 month already and still I can't buy it 😥😥😥
@chethammer
@chethammer 4 года назад
ECG approval is supposed to happen very early 2020
@drkevv9982
@drkevv9982 4 года назад
Lol and here we are?
@Patrick10271995
@Patrick10271995 4 года назад
@@drkevv9982 hahaha. It's garbage. The batterylife even drops so bad during activity.
@jrganiantonio
@jrganiantonio 3 года назад
Hi! 1.) What size is that watch? 2.) Have you tried both sizes of active? Which is more comfortable? 3.) Is it best to buy the stainless steel version?
@koreywilliams4570
@koreywilliams4570 4 года назад
Just got the active 2 gold color. I charged it fully friday around 3:30 in the afternoon and it's now Monday around 3 and it's at 5%. I have the heart rate set to hourly and the weather set to hourly. It's the LTE version I've used it to text answer calls and I downloaded 2 games as well as messed with it quite a bit in that time. Not to shabby. It is super comfortable and a lot more useful than I thought it would be. I also got alot of complements from coworkers the first couple days I wore it.
@PhilRuybal
@PhilRuybal 4 года назад
In 2020, would you still recommend this amd say it's your favorite??
@PhilRuybal
@PhilRuybal 4 года назад
@Montaga awesome! Thanks! Any issues with the wake function with turning your wrist? I've seen that alot
@PhilRuybal
@PhilRuybal 4 года назад
@Montaga gotcha! I've been wanting the watch and think it looks amazing!
@PhilRuybal
@PhilRuybal 4 года назад
@Montaga definitely! Thanks so much for the insight
@270Winchester
@270Winchester 4 года назад
@Montaga what are the app options like? Right now I have a versa 2 and it doesn't have many apps do I'm looking at either the active 2 or fossil gen 5. I heard that the gen 5 has more apps such as Google maps, google fit and play music. However the active 2 has less apps but since Samsung makes most of them they are very well made.
@270Winchester
@270Winchester 4 года назад
@Montaga ok thanks I'm probably going to get the gen 5 since I have all my stuff though google and it is how I log into all my accounts. The only thing is that wear os doesn't have Spotify.
@nguyenkhoi2250
@nguyenkhoi2250 4 года назад
If I'm not wrong,the ECG feature is suppose to come in early 2020
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Very excited for that release!
@nguyenkhoi2250
@nguyenkhoi2250 4 года назад
@@MikeOBrienMedia yup:)).I hope that it is comparable to the AW series 4/5 when the feature comes out
@rjm9051
@rjm9051 4 года назад
The ECG feature is still being reviewed by the FDA, so fingers crossed a government agency is actually reviewing this feature for approval.
@Daumex
@Daumex 4 года назад
Also fall detection is coming along with it once it's approved by FDA in the USA and CE in Europe.
@santiagodelbono1
@santiagodelbono1 4 года назад
I bought a BT version on USA but I live in Argentina, I assume that the ecg will work for me, correct?
@Pluiss
@Pluiss 3 года назад
Just found out this existed, absolutely in love with the watch.
@fabiollak.9161
@fabiollak.9161 3 года назад
Me too. My husband told me today he got one for me and will arrive soon.
@koolk8301
@koolk8301 2 года назад
Idk who will read this on a 2 year old video, but is the watch still a valid option in October 2021? I'm not willing to spend top dollar for the latest tech, and I see that this Active 2 has most of the features I would want anyways (Exercise tracking, Sleep tracking, Samsung Pay). Also it only costs $150 USD (brand new in box), compared to $370 USD for a Galaxy Watch 4
@FBI_Overlord
@FBI_Overlord 2 года назад
did you buy it? I also want to buy this in march 2022.
@koolk8301
@koolk8301 2 года назад
@@FBI_Overlord yup I did. I would say its more of an accessory I could live without though. Sure the battery life is great, Samsung Pay is convenient, Sleep tracking is fancy, but all in all it hasn't "changed" my life much. Feel free to ask though, I'll be glad to help where I can. Cheers :D
@FExpiate
@FExpiate 4 года назад
Just wanted to share with you people this nice watch I found, I wanted a lookalike apple watch that is cheap and i found it on @watchplaystore The display and strap options are greaaat
@billbileski9317
@billbileski9317 3 года назад
I've been using my active 2 for 8 months now and it's overheated 4 times. It seems to be triggered in LTE mode. Discussed the issue with Samsung and they are willing to look at it if I ship it to them. Not looking forward to the process!
@lzrdkng115
@lzrdkng115 3 года назад
I had mine for 2 days and it overheated 3 times. Plus you can't transfer music from RU-vid music. I just returned it today. Not worth the $400.
@Young_Bourdain
@Young_Bourdain 3 года назад
I just use "other workout" to track my lifting. Not ideal but better than nothing. This watch cost me $36 after my Samsung discounts so I'm not too upset with the negatives I have about it. In the future if I was to buy a newer model at full-price I would like a lot of these complaints mentioned in the video to be addressed. My main complaint would be lack of supported apps and ease of finding apps on the app store.
@shirazdar1241
@shirazdar1241 4 года назад
6:38 another great option ! Hell yeah 😂
@BrandonHernandez-ih7ub
@BrandonHernandez-ih7ub 4 года назад
I enjoyed that part as well lol
@RichardAdenCollins
@RichardAdenCollins 4 года назад
Thank you for this! I just bought this as my first smartwatch and this video really has me excited to use it.
@jmfr030201
@jmfr030201 4 года назад
Me too, i bought mine on sunday and been so happy wearing it
@davidcanoh
@davidcanoh 4 года назад
Which size is more comfortable for you? 40mm or 44mm?
@majortom5123
@majortom5123 4 года назад
David Cano H. I have an Apple Watch but I prefer 40mm
@elielsanchez5584
@elielsanchez5584 4 года назад
My gf doesn't like apple neither do I, I got her a fitbit versa a year ago and she lost it :( And she wants the very same thing again but I wanna upgrade her to the versa 2 but I really REALLY like this one the lte 40mm version 👀👀
@MrKar18
@MrKar18 4 года назад
So far the best in depth review I have seen. Would love visual editing like being done in Verge or Mr. Mobile, but the information is as clear as needed to be! Good review.
@anaswarasunnyezhakunnel5242
@anaswarasunnyezhakunnel5242 4 года назад
K
@Slingky
@Slingky 4 года назад
Really thorough review of the watch. Super helpful, appreciate the video!
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Thanks for watching!!!
@vincentgao5047
@vincentgao5047 4 года назад
How's the watch doing with another Android Phone that not samsung?
@r0k45
@r0k45 4 года назад
just ause samsusng warable app and it woks not samsung user now :D
@SonofDarnell
@SonofDarnell 4 года назад
This watch is way better than expected it is right up at the top with the very best!
@ashanperera7548
@ashanperera7548 3 года назад
The touch bezel is also there for Samsung Active 1 through a software update. 👍
@roryroxburgh1987
@roryroxburgh1987 4 года назад
Great review and sensible pros and cons. Specially the auto wake up when running, can be a pain I switched on the tap wake up rather than flinging my wrist about. I like the sleep monitoring also, has really helped me try and make a proper bedtime and wake up. Its really improved over the last three weeks.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
I completely agree with you. Sleep tracking helped me test variables and improve my sleep! Thanks for watching!!
@BethanyNash
@BethanyNash 3 года назад
Thank you for this review, specifically the portion where you go through a lift. I hadn't been able to find a review that entailed anything beyond running!
@AIvy1814
@AIvy1814 3 года назад
My watch is still going strong. I LOVE it. The only downside is not a lot of app development
@bomidaver154
@bomidaver154 3 года назад
Just got an active 2. So used to my versa 2 And active zone minutes, also the sleep mode seems more detailed in the versa 2...
@bomidaver154
@bomidaver154 3 года назад
I went back to my good old fit bit. Active 2 cant begin to compare to it. It's now collecting dust in my drawer
@ahefner33
@ahefner33 3 года назад
@@bomidaver154 Actually I did this...twice...First from versa 2 back to A2 and then back to the Sense. Then I have to the conclusion for myself its just a better watch. Yes the app and battery are better on fitibit but the Active 4 should make more use with the Wear OS
@COSMOS-UNO-JUSTICE
@COSMOS-UNO-JUSTICE 4 года назад
Good review Mike, I'm waiting for my Active 2 getting delivered next week but was just thinking, can you not just tell Bixby to put it on the *shower setting*?
@JG-eo9go
@JG-eo9go 4 года назад
I don't know if I should go for the 44mm or 40mm watch. I have a small wrist but the bigger screen seems nice
@TheRAS3040
@TheRAS3040 4 года назад
how do I turn on my screen again once I turned it off?
@propagandapanda1650
@propagandapanda1650 4 года назад
I had the same Problem but got the 44 and im happy with the Birger Screen
@mxmus08
@mxmus08 4 года назад
@@propagandapanda1650 Does it look oversized cus I have the same issue? I've tried both and still can't decide; the 44mm has alot more real estate than I expected.
@linguini7294
@linguini7294 4 года назад
Get the 44
@Ceri000
@Ceri000 4 года назад
Is it worth buying the galaxy watch over the active 2? Is the active 2 much better regarding functions?
@BunnyFilms
@BunnyFilms 4 года назад
I just got the Active 2 and it is very good! I like it very much.
@j00ktau
@j00ktau 4 года назад
Galaxy Watch also had lift to wake issue. I used it for a month early 2019 but returned it after a month.
@TheVideoChain
@TheVideoChain 4 года назад
Easily fixable btw... just pull your easy to the lowest angle you look at it at... ...and tap the screen on a voila problem fixed ...do that 3 times and you're good...
@tpelly1960
@tpelly1960 4 года назад
Biggest issue is the 44mm screen. For the watch to track my heart rate, I find that it needs to be pretty low on my wrist and the larger version inevitably slides further down my wrist if I flex my hand, especially at night, which makes the sleep tracker difficult to track unless I strap it on to the point where it is too uncomfortable to wear. Same issue during the day, if I flex my hand in an upwardly position, the watch will slip down slightly and stop reading my heart rate. Other than that, I am super happy but wish I had opted for the 40mm version.
@aamirjaffar111
@aamirjaffar111 4 года назад
9ne major issue that I found after 2 months use is the heart rate accuracy which is way out when I am exercising.
@seri_da_explorer3441
@seri_da_explorer3441 4 года назад
People need a watch to count their curling reps?
@fuuz642
@fuuz642 4 года назад
Not all
@bryanna3556
@bryanna3556 4 года назад
Team Houde P Î
@j.a.3138
@j.a.3138 4 года назад
For people who cant count
@vincekumar1022
@vincekumar1022 4 года назад
So bottom line, Galaxy Active 2 or Fossil Gen 5?
@dougcaywood9201
@dougcaywood9201 4 года назад
Great reviews Mike! I am getting close to purchasing this watch and your reviews are very helpful. I know the ECG functionality is built into the watch, but not enabled until they get FDA approval. Is there any risk that when they finally get the FDA approval, the functionality currently built into the watch will not work due to potential necessary changes to receive the final FDA approval? Also, are there any rumors Samsung will come out with a new version of the Galaxy Watch with the rotating bezel? Thanks Mike!
@kloydinbox
@kloydinbox 4 года назад
The ECG measurement is sadly not on Samsung's call. It needs to be verified and accepted by the country's Health Department for a go signal before they can activate the sensor.
@KYLE47506
@KYLE47506 4 года назад
Does the active 2 have a fall detection feature like the apple watch that will automatically call emergency services?
@specialk8168
@specialk8168 4 года назад
Is the sleep tracking accurate? Or will it think you're sleeping when lying still?
@alexc7864
@alexc7864 4 года назад
Its very accurate. I was in bed sick this whole week and not once did it think I was asleep when I wasn't. Meanwhile earlier today I took a nap for an hour, woke up for like 5 minutes to put my phone on the charger then slept for another hour and it recognized that I woke up and logged two different sleeps even though they were only 5 minutes apart and I'm pretty I barely moved during the time
@YourComputerExpert
@YourComputerExpert 4 года назад
@@alexc7864 do you think it uses your heartbeat or something to register if youre sleeping?
@VetteMaro86
@VetteMaro86 4 года назад
Great review Chris Pratt
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Do you mean I sound or look like him?
@arnavtripathi9044
@arnavtripathi9044 3 года назад
I just got this watch for my thirteenth birthday. I LOVE IT. Thanks for the awesome review. You earned my sub. 🥳😃
@Rumiesque
@Rumiesque 3 года назад
13th?!
@TWELVE-TAILS
@TWELVE-TAILS 3 года назад
Bruh. When I was 13 in 2012 I had barely gotten my first phone, and it wasn't even touchscreen.
@omgjadenn
@omgjadenn 4 года назад
What size would u recommend for a teen/ which is better 40mm or 44mm, And do both allow messages
@alexandrugheorghe769
@alexandrugheorghe769 4 года назад
Hey there! Good video. I am very interested in having the display always on with an analogue watch face. Can you tell me how long will the battery last? Thank you very much.
@phillippugh2161
@phillippugh2161 4 года назад
This was such a good review on the Galaxy watch 2 I already have version 1 might still get this
@rieriec.36
@rieriec.36 4 года назад
Worth it
@phillippugh2161
@phillippugh2161 4 года назад
@@MrEcosystem-AM you sure of that I have active 1 and theres no touch bezel
@phillippugh2161
@phillippugh2161 4 года назад
@@MrEcosystem-AM your right just checked my wifes watch ....thanks for the heads up
@ItzGravity7_
@ItzGravity7_ 4 года назад
@@phillippugh2161 same but it has sound and active 1 has no sound
@phillippugh2161
@phillippugh2161 4 года назад
@@ItzGravity7_ I mainly want the bigger size mark 1 is really to small for me
@Prudhvirajphotography
@Prudhvirajphotography 4 года назад
The only problem I'm facing is with the Watch Active 2 plugin on my OnePlus 6T. Don't know the reason its draining my battery like hell. Used to get easy 4hr+ screen on time now i barely get 2 and half hours. Dont know what to do. Your help is appreciated.
@ryancooke1179
@ryancooke1179 4 года назад
How did you find the heart rate sensor? Especially during exercise, and if it managed to accurately track your sleeping?
@crudolol
@crudolol 4 года назад
How does it perform with a Google Pixel? Would a Fossil work better with it?
@matthewolivier2883
@matthewolivier2883 4 года назад
It should perform similarly on all android devices
@crudolol
@crudolol 4 года назад
@@matthewolivier2883 I read somewhere that it works best with Samsung Apps.
@mariefinelli1984
@mariefinelli1984 3 года назад
Mike, you're such a cutie pie!! 😍 I've been researching for WEEKS on smart watches & fitness bands & there's no doubt that your channel has helped me the most with comparing & learning about all the different options out there. After seeing this video tho I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get a Samsung Active 2. Thank you!!
@K_ingh16
@K_ingh16 3 года назад
get a case for it too, it can get damaged easily
@MissSweetKendra
@MissSweetKendra 4 года назад
Do you think it needs a screen protector?
@valdasv9874
@valdasv9874 4 года назад
no, just make sure u place it gently, not on the screen when taking it off.
@ravicholachagudda5912
@ravicholachagudda5912 2 года назад
Hello sir. Can you please suggest me between this watch and huawei band 6 ?
@yelenachernyak3560
@yelenachernyak3560 4 года назад
Hi Mike, it’s a great review as always. I bought my Active2 in February 2020 and I had to send back to Samsung to repair. They replaced LCD (screen) , charger and rear panel. When I got my watch back I noticed that now it is a model 753C, but I had R830. Do you know the difference between these models and do I need to send it back to Samsung to replace to my model R830? I would really appreciate your help in this matter!
@dogoba7155
@dogoba7155 4 года назад
It's like attractive design. So nice
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
Yes! Very slim and a beautiful display
@harinathranjit9601
@harinathranjit9601 4 года назад
hi
@kristian9268
@kristian9268 3 года назад
Superb video. I'll be buying this watch as a christmas present for myself!
@noorafshan800
@noorafshan800 4 года назад
Considering price, would you recommend this or galaxy watch
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 4 года назад
I would recommend this one every time. I also just like it better
@noorafshan800
@noorafshan800 4 года назад
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks
@sebastianguerra7272
@sebastianguerra7272 4 года назад
Hey the review was helpful! Can you also do a review on the Garmin Venu? Would be good Venu vs Active 2
@shmuel1969
@shmuel1969 3 года назад
Me looking at my watch active 2 while watching this smiling 😃
@FaisalAhmed-uc1ee
@FaisalAhmed-uc1ee 3 года назад
Which one is better Huawei GT 2 or This one?
@Eben1
@Eben1 3 года назад
@@FaisalAhmed-uc1ee i wanna know the same thing... The samsung can reply to msgs whereas the gt2 cant. And the gt2 cant download 3rd party apps
@Eben1
@Eben1 3 года назад
@@FaisalAhmed-uc1ee my brother just got a active 1, its a very good app, you can even watch youtube and scroll through your instragram messages, only downside is that the battery lasts only 2 days
@tomassoler3647
@tomassoler3647 3 года назад
@@Eben1 you can watch youtube? Cool! Do you know by any chance if you can track calories ingest?
@makamakalena3464
@makamakalena3464 4 года назад
Question....do you have to subscribe to your mobile carrier before all the functions will work..
@MatthiasSomers
@MatthiasSomers 4 года назад
Hi there! You didn't cover the swimming feature. It appears to be a big flaw in that it doesn't register the amount of lanes correctly. I've seen complaints about this issue multiple times on the internet and was wondering what your experience is. For me it's either the samsung watch active 2 (€377) of the garmin fenix 6S (€585). The price difference is huge, but I'm willing to pay more if the data is more correct. But then again, this might just be a software issue, so it could be fixable in the near future.
@TChowdhury00
@TChowdhury00 4 года назад
why each and every reviewers have to talk about its health features? why dont they tell about options which one can simply use it as a watch and checking notifications of the phone?
@kaykay1kc
@kaykay1kc 4 года назад
EXACTLY! i thought i was the only one. while i do like seeing ive walked over 5000 steps a day while working, thats not why i needed a smartwatch. i have the 1st version of this watch and use it every day for the timer/alarm feature for my schedule at work. im required to travel from class to class helping various groups of kids and rely on my watch notification to let me know when to move on throughout the day. i also depend on the messaging notifications to be in contact with my kids in the mornings making sure they got dad up for work and got on the school bus etc. im able to text back and forth using voice typing, pre-selected/customizable texts, emojis, and drawing the text letters. theres also a small keyboard to type but its so tiny, its pretty useless. ive found its easier to just keep responses short and to the point using the other methods. i was considering an upgrade for myself as i was going to give my daughter the galaxy active 1 for christmas. i saw the main difference between the version 1& 2 is the speaker thats been added. as it is for me using the 1st version, theres only a mic to speak into. i decided to stick with purchasing the same version for my daughter as its cheaper (currently $150 @ Best Buy) and does the job. hope that helps.
@kaykay1kc
@kaykay1kc 4 года назад
wanted to add, i have it connected to my galaxy s8+ phone via blutooth. it informs me of incoming calls (which i can only answer by phone), new voice messages, emails (which i can respond to from the watch), and texts (which i can respond to from the watch). thats why i bought it bc many smartwatches only provide text notifications but not the ability to respond to the texts, and even when they do offer a way to respond, its with a preselected list of texts. that doesnt cut it.
@TChowdhury00
@TChowdhury00 4 года назад
@@kaykay1kc some things we bought for its longevity. In last 18 years I just bought 2 regular watch which I regularly use, may be in 2015 or 2016 I got a Huawei Smart watch as a gift. Which I used for few days.after 1.5years I heard that wont get any OS update!! where Apple regularly updates its watchs. still dont think I will buy another product which will be unusable after 1-2years. From my point of view some things now a days is waste of money. specially the gadgets. People are wasting their savings and earnings into unnecessary things which in my point of view not good investment. I still use Desktop pc where I can replace parts to upgrade it after every 4-5years or 6 but now a days these portable tabs and laptops are taking away our earnings. Its better to get a Casio watch(semi smart) where I will get notifications and also can be used for longer period of time.
@leonrambach1216
@leonrambach1216 4 года назад
Can you disable these Fitness recommendations? I do Sports regularly and I don't want the watch to bother me with unnecessary suggestions.
@Jez2008UK
@Jez2008UK 4 года назад
@Andy McCoy LOL :)
@silly_d_williams2167
@silly_d_williams2167 4 года назад
@Andy McCoy 🤣 💀 ⚰
@SrajalSingh
@SrajalSingh 3 года назад
Hey i wanted to buy this watch noww ... so is it tooo old or its great considering its been 1 year
@Peeeeeew
@Peeeeeew 3 года назад
Great review. Thank you, Mike, that helps a lot. I hesitated until I saw this video, now i'm sure.
@adriancazares6445
@adriancazares6445 4 года назад
Dude, am I the only one that thinks that is really dumb to shower with a watch🤷🏿‍♂️
@ray8507
@ray8507 4 года назад
Im with you too its unnecessary i have the 42mm galaxy watch and it comes off anytime i shower
@aa9095
@aa9095 4 года назад
I do not take a shower with a watch but If you are tempered by taking an ice shower, then you may need to know the time to know the duration of the procedures. Also if someone just want to wear a watch during taking a shower i do not see any problems.
@adriancazares6445
@adriancazares6445 4 года назад
@@aa9095 Okay that is really specific but I get your point haha
@Sammy-bi9fj
@Sammy-bi9fj 4 года назад
i shower with it on....I mean it's a g shock lol. It's made to withstand tsunamis.
@jpbaloga
@jpbaloga 4 года назад
Thinks*
@ajp323a
@ajp323a 4 года назад
Hi, good review, thank you. quick question: if you have to choose between Fossil 5 (android wear) and Active 2 (Tizen), which one would you choose as daily??? Thank you.
@thelunatic710
@thelunatic710 4 года назад
Active 2
@kprahlad0722
@kprahlad0722 4 года назад
Fossil Gen 5. It's a full fledged computer on your wrist with fitness add-ons. Active is primarily a fitness tracker with smart watch features. So, you can pick what suits you. Aesthetically it's Fossil and wear os has many apps to choose from although it seems buggy sometimes.
@pritamdugar6826
@pritamdugar6826 4 года назад
Love the watch but the biggest disappointment for me is that WhatsApp call notifications don't appear, bur weird enough they appear if the watch is paired to an iPhone. Doesn't make sense, but oh well! Hope they come out with a fix for this.
@milpatel83
@milpatel83 4 года назад
I really really dont like the virtual bezels on this watch and now I get why its off by default. It really isn’t smooth and sometimes you accidentally press the screen as you need to apply pressure and make sure your finger follows the path of the bezel. Due to these bezels, the 44mm version feels a lot more constrictive in terms of screen real estate compared to its competitors.
@janineireland5083
@janineireland5083 4 года назад
Does anyone use this for swim tracking and if so how does it measure it?
@Whats-DanT-Up-To
@Whats-DanT-Up-To 4 года назад
It with quite good, measure length, lap time, it even distinguish between different strokes. I am not a professional swimming so my strokes are not perfect and the watch will missing once in awhile, overall I am very happy with it. Oh I was using the Active 1, getting the Active 2 in a week
@nancystevenson562
@nancystevenson562 4 года назад
Does this one work with My Fitness Pal?
@tomelcock7659
@tomelcock7659 3 года назад
Can you use the go’s without your phone and without lte
@camdenmacleod16
@camdenmacleod16 3 года назад
I wore this watch for a year and a half and loved it! But unfortunately the screen stopped responding a few days ago :(
@JH-tj1qs
@JH-tj1qs 3 года назад
damn did it just stop responding randomly or was it dropped?
@camdenmacleod16
@camdenmacleod16 3 года назад
@@JH-tj1qs It just stopped randomly, it was never damaged.
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