Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 specs include some nice features to help you stay motivated, reduce stress and track your sleeping patterns, all to help you find that mind-body balance we all seek in this busy modern world.

It provides some great new options compared to its predecessor the Galaxy Watch Active, to suit your budget and needs, these include a choice of stainless steel or aluminum body and Bluetooth or LTE. There’s also a touch screen bezel which is a pleasant upgrade from its previous edition.

Running coach operates in real-time by analyzing data and providing workout advice based on options such as sprinting, running, walking, cycling and dynamic workouts.

It’s possible to take a picture of what you’re wearing and receive a matching watch face, perfect adaptability whatever the occasion.

The heart rate monitor and Samsung health provide the capability to monitor your heart during activity and rest periods. Identify stress levels and provide advice on how to modify your habits to achieve perfect balance.

Workout readiness – The Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes with GPS and GLONASS connectivity. Bluetooth 5 and a beautiful always-on super AMOLED display. It has 5ATM water resistance and a battery life of up to 48-hours and it comes with 4GB of music storage too. Although having ECG hardware it falls a bit behind the Apple Watch Series 5 due to it not being fully implemented in Active 2 as of January 2020.  But if you’re happy without ECG or using a chest or arm strap instead the Active 2 provides all you’ll need or running and gym workouts.

Common Questions Answered:

Does the galaxy watch active 2 have ECG?

The Active 2 has the required hardware for ECG and Samsung is due to release a software update for ECG in Q1 2020, it’s widely believed that the delay is due to pending FDA approval.

Does the galaxy watch active 2 have fall detection?

Similarly to ECG, Fall detection is expected to be released in Q1 2020 in the US. There is no indication as to when they will be released in the UK or EU.

Does the Galaxy Watch Active 2 have a speaker?

Unlike the Active – the Active 2 does have a built-in speaker which can be very useful for coach prompts to turn it up a gear or take it easy. It can be connected to Bluetooth earbuds too via Bluetooth v5.

Does Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 have GPS?

The Galaxy Active 2 provides accurate location tracking through the use of GPS, Galileo, Glonass and Beidou satellite tracking technologies. For the most accurate tracking enable “High Accuracy” mode, use the “GPS only” setting and untether the watch for your phone, wait until the signal is locked before starting your run.