The very popular Galaxy Watch Active 2 which succeeds in the Galaxy Active 1 comes in two sizes; 40mm and 44mm, and each of these two sizes is available in LTE and Bluetooth only model. As you may have guessed, the difference in sizes, is Samsung giving users options to choose the size that best fits your wrist. Like I have already recommended in my previous comparison of the Active 2 44mm vs 40mm, the 40mm model is a better choice for women and anyone with a small wrist, while the bigger 44mm model is more suitable wear for men or those with fat wrist. Don’t get me wrong, any of these two can make a fantastic fit for both men and women, but it depends on your wrist size. However, in this post, I’ll be comparing the Galaxy Active 2 (40mm) Bluetooth vs LTE to help you decide which of these two smartwatches will make a better choice for you.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 (40mm) Bluetooth vs LTE: Specs Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm) (Bluetooth only)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm) (LTE)
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm) (Bluetooth only)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm) (LTE)
Device type	Classic/Fitness smartwatch	Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Successor	N/A	N/A
Date Released	September, 2019	September, 2019
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
WHERE TO BUY	BUY AT AMAZON	BUY AT AMAZON
DISPLAY
Display size	1.2 inches (40mm)	1.2 inches (40mm)
Display type	Super AMOLED Full color	Super AMOLED Full color
Display resolution	360 x 360 pixels	360 x 360 pixels
Pixel density	--	--
Display always-on	Yes	Yes
Input type	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons Digital rotating bezel	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons Digital rotating bezel
BODY
Shape	Circular	Circular
Casing material	Aluminum	Stainless steel
Strap material	Fluoroelastomer (Aluminum)	Leather
Bezel Material	Glass	Glass
Weight	26 grams (aluminum, without straps)	37 grams (stainless steel, without straps)
Color(s)	Cloud-silver, aqua-black, pink-gold (aluminum)	Sliver, black, gold (stainless steel)
Dimension	40 x 40 x 10.9mm (40mm)	40 x 40 x 10.9mm (40mm)
Strap size	20mm	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass DX+	Corning Gorilla glass DX+
Durability test	MIL-STD-810G	MIL-STD-810G
Waterproof rating	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G	Yes, IP68, 5ATM
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
MEMORY
RAM	0.75GB non-LTE	1.5GB LTE
Internal storage	4GB	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
Music streaming	Yes	Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v5.0 LE	Bluetooth smart v5.0 LE
NFC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth calling	Yes	Yes
NOTIFICATIONS
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Email alert	Yes	Yes
Reminder	Yes	Yes
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Network Technology	No	GSM/HSPA/LTE
SIM	__	Yes, e-SIM
FITNESS TRACKING
Steps	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes	Yes
Stress	Yes	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Menstrual cycle tracking	No	No
Blood pressure	Yes	Yes
ECG Tracking	Yes	Yes
Blood oxygen	No	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system	Tizen OS 4.0	Tizen OS 4.0
CPU	Dual core 1.15GHz	Dual core 1.15GHz
GPU	--	--
Chipset	Exynos 9110	Exynos 9110
SENSORS
GPS	GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo	GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Heart rate sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass	No	No
Pulse Ox.	No	No
Altimeter	--	--
ECG	Yes	Yes
Thermometer	No	No
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Interchangeable straps	Yes, 20mm	Yes, 20mm
Custom watch face	Yes	Yes
Voice Assistant	Yes	Yes
Compatibility	Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+	Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+
Payment system	Samsung pay	Samsung pay
Companion app	Samsung Gear app	Samsung Gear app
BATTERY
Battery type	Non-removable Li-ion battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	247mAh (40mm)	247mAh (40mm)
Est. battery life	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+
Charging mode	WPC based wireless charging	WPC based wireless charging
Charging duration	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm)
	Small and large straps	Small and large straps
	Wireless charger	Wireless charger
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 (40mm) Bluetooth vs LTE: The Differences

1. Case Material

The first difference between the LTE and Bluetooth model of Active 2 is the case material. While the LTE has a case made of a more durable stainless steel material, the Bluetooth has a case material made of aluminum which is lighter. So if you mind the slight difference in weight, then the Bluetooth model will make a better choice. Moreover, its a more suitable wear if you do lots of sport activities where every difference in weight matters.

2. Weight

Secondly, as a result of the difference in case materials, the Bluetooth model at 26g weighs a little less than the LTE model, 37g. Although, each of these is still very lightweight when compared to the industry average of 65-80g (including straps).

3. Straps

The straps also differ, while the Bluetooth model comes with fluoroelastomer straps, the LTE model comes with leather straps which leaves it with a classic, and more classy appearance.

4. Colors

There is also difference in the available color options, while you can get the LTE models in silver, black and gold colors, the Bluetooth model is available in cloud-silver, aqua-black, and pink-gold colors.

5. Cellular Connectivity

The main difference between the Bluetooth and LTE model of the Active 2 is the presence of eSIM in the LTE model that enables cellular connectivity up to 4G LTE, a capability the Bluetooth model lacks. This makes the LTE model a standalone smartwatch as it allows you to make and receive calls directly from the watch independent of your phone. This comes with its level of convenience that can be very helpful in certain circumstances.

You can still make and receive calls from the Bluetooth model, but you’ll need to connect to your phone Bluetooth to do that, which means you’ll have to carry your phone along if you must make a call from the watch. I don’t think this matters much, and its cheaper which is why I ordered the Bluetooth model.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 (40mm) Bluetooth vs LTE: Which is Better For You?

Besides the differences in straps, colors, weight, case material, and cellular connectivity, the Bluetooth and LTE both have the same features. So, it all boils down to price and the additional features which make the LTE a more comprehensive smartwatch.

You should buy the LTE model if you really care about the standalone features, but it’ll cost you more money. I still prefer the Bluetooth model, its no doubt a decent choice.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch and Gear S3 series are still some of the best smartwatches on the market for obvious reasons; outstanding design, great quality, long battery life, fitness tracking, and lots of features inbuilt. This post compares the differences between the Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Gear S3 Frontier to find out which is a better smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Gear S3 Frontier: Specs Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) (LTE)	Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm)	Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
Device type	Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch	Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch
Predecessor	Samsung Gear S3	Samsung Gear S2
Successor	N/A	Samsung Galaxy Watch
Date Released	August, 2018	November, 2016
Gender	Men	Men (will look good too on women.)
WHERE TO BUY	BUY AT AMAZON	BUY AT AMAZON
DISPLAY
Display size	1.3 inch	1.3 inches
Display type	Super AMOLED Full color	Super AMOLED Full color
Display resolution	360 x 360 pixels	360 x 360 pixels
Pixel density	278 ppi	278 ppi
Display always-on	Yes	Yes
Input type	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons, rotating bezel
BODY
Shape	Circular	Circular
Casing material	Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate	Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate
Strap material	Silicone (leather straps also available)	Silicone
Bezel Material	Ceramics	Ceramics
Weight	63 grams	63 grams (without straps)
Color(s)	Black and silver	Black
Dimension	46 x 49 x 13 mm	46 x 49 x 12.9 mm
Strap size	22 mm	22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass DX+	Corning Gorilla glass SR+
Durability test	MIL-STD-810G
Waterproof rating	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G	Yes, IP68 MIL-STD-810G
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
MEMORY
RAM	1.5GB (LTE)	0.75GB
Internal storage	4GB	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
Music streaming	Yes	Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.2	Bluetooth v4.2
NFC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth calling	Yes	Yes
NOTIFICATIONS
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Email alert	Yes	Yes
Reminder	Yes	Yes
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Network Technology	GSM/HSPA/LTE	GSM/HSPA/LTE
SIM	Yes, e-SIM	Yes, e-SIM
FITNESS TRACKING
Steps	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes	Yes
Stress	Yes	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Menstrual cycle tracking	No	No
Blood pressure	No	No
ECG Tracking	No	No
Blood oxygen	No	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system	Tizen OS 4.0	Tizen OS 2.3.2
CPU	Dual core 1.15GHz	Dual core 1.0GHz
GPU	--	--
Chipset	Exynos 9110	Exynos 7270
SENSORS
GPS	GLONASS/A-GPS	GPS/GLONASS/A-GPS
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Heart rate sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass	No	No
Pulse Ox.	No	No
Altimeter	--	--
ECG	No	No
Thermometer	No	No
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Interchangeable straps	Yes, 22mm	Yes, 22mm
Custom watch face	Yes	Yes
Voice Assistant	Yes	Yes
Compatibility	Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+	Android 4.4+ IOS 9.0+
Payment system	Samsung pay	Samsung pay
Companion app	Samsung Gear app	Samsung Gear app
BATTERY
Battery type	Non-removable Li-ion battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	472mAh	380mAh
Est. battery life	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+
Charging mode	WPC based wireless charging	WPC based wireless charging
Charging duration	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm)	Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
	Straps	Straps
	Charging dock	Wireless charger
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Gear S3 Frontier: The Differences

1. Design

Although the Galaxy Watch succeeded the Gear S3, there isn’t any clear difference in the design. In fact, merely looking at these two, they look pretty much the same. Except for the Gear S3 classic which has the classical appearance of your regular traditional watch. AMOLED still powers the 1.3′ display on both smartwatches which is very much vivid and colorful. And these two have about the same weight and dimension.

However, the Galaxy Watch has more features like good night mode and theater mode that keeps you off from distractions. The Galaxy watch running on a more recent Tizen OS features more watch faces compared to Gear S3 with fewer options to choose from.

2. Waterproof Rating

Galaxy Watch is rated 5ATM (50 meters) compared to IP68 (1.5 meters) of the Gear S3. As a result, you can wear the Galaxy Watch to the pool or even ocean to a depth of 50meters, but not recommended for the Gear S3. Moreover, the Galaxy has a water lock mode that allows you to eject water from the speaker.

3. Processor and OS

The Galaxy Watch runs on Tizen 4.0.0.1 which is higher than 3.0.0.1 of the Gear S3. And also powered by a higher Exynos 9110 compared to 7270 of the Gear S3. However, there isn’t any noticeable difference in the performance of these two. Performance looks awesome on both devices.

4. Battery Life

The Galaxy Watch comes with a bigger 470mAh battery capacity compared to 380mAh of the Gear S3. However, both watches have about the same battery life of 3 days or more with light usage.

5. Fitness Tracking

Both the Galaxy Watch and Gear S3 are fitness smartwatches equipped to track your active life comprehensively. However, the Galaxy Watch has more preloaded sport modes built-in compared to Gear S3 with lesser sport modes to choose from.

Which is Better?

In all, each of these two is a fine smartwatch worth investing in, but I’ll go with the Galaxy Watch. It has more features and a more comprehensive fitness tracker than the Gear S3.

The Galaxy Fit released alongside the Fit e are two very lightweight smartbands that are well equipped to track your active life. While both smartbands are fitness-focused, the Galaxy Fit has more features than the Fit e. It comes with more sensors and features more fitness tracking capabilities than the lower-priced Fit e. It also has a richer display and NFC that allows you to make a payment from the device. I’ll be taking a look at the specs and features of the Galaxy Fit vs Fit e to find out the differences and of course, you’ll be better informed on which is better for you.

Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fit e: Specs Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy Fit	Samsung Galaxy Fit e
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Samsung Galaxy Fit (SM-R370)	Samsung Galaxy Fit e (SM-R375)
Device type	Fitness smartband	Fitness smartband
Predecessor	N/A	N/A
Successor	N/A	N/A
Date Released	February, 2019	February, 2019
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
WHERE TO BUY	BUY AT AMAZON	BUY AT AMAZON
DISPLAY
Display size	0.95 inch	0.78 inch
Display type	AMOLED	PMOLED
Display resolution	120 x 240 pixel	128 x 64 pixel
Pixel density	__	193 ppi
Display always-on	Yes	Yes
Input type	Touchscreen 1 single button	Touchscreen
BODY
Shape	Rectangular/curved	Rectangular/curved
Casing material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Strap material	Silicone	Silicone
Bezel Material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Weight	23 grams (without straps)	15 grams
Color(s)	Black White	White Canary yellow, Black
Dimension	?44.6 x 18.3? x 11.2 mm	?40.2 x 16.0? x 10.9 mm
Strap size	20mm	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass	Corning Gorilla glass
Durability test
Waterproof rating	Yes, 5ATM (MIL-STD-810G)	Yes, 5ATM (MIL-STD-810G)
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
MEMORY
RAM	2MB	128KB
Internal storage	32MB	4MB
Memory card slot	No	No
MEDIA
Audio	No	No
Microphone	No	No
Loudspeaker	No	No
Camera	No	No
Music streaming	No	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0 LE	Bluetooth v5.0 LE
NFC	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth calling	No	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Email alert	Yes	Yes
Reminder	Yes	Yes
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Network Technology	No	No
SIM	No	No
FITNESS TRACKING
Steps	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	No	No
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes	__
Stress	No	No
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Menstrual cycle tracking	No	No
Blood pressure	No	No
ECG Tracking	No	No
Blood oxygen	No	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system	FreeRTOS	FreeRTOS
CPU	96MHz	96MHz
GPU	__	--
Chipset	MCU Cortex M33F	MCU Cortex M0
SENSORS
GPS	No	No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Heart rate sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Compass	No	No
Pulse Ox.	No	No
Altimeter	--	--
ECG	No	No
Thermometer	No	No
Ambient light	No	No
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Interchangeable straps	No	No
Custom watch face	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	No
Compatibility	Android 5.0+ RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone: iPhone 7+, iOS 10.0+	Android 5.0+ RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone: iPhone 7+, iOS 10.0+
Payment system	Samsung Pay	No
Companion app	Samsung Gear app	Samsung Gear app
BATTERY
Battery type	Non-removable Li-Polymer battery	Non-removable Li-Polymer battery
Battery capacity	120mAh	70mAh
Est. battery life	Standby: 10 days+ Mixed usage: 5 days+	Standby: 12 days+ Mixed usage: 6 days+
Charging mode	Charging dock	Charging dock
Charging duration	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung Galaxy Fit (SM-R370)	Samsung Galaxy Fit e (SM-R375)
	Straps	Straps
	Wireless charger	Wireless charger
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide

Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fit e:Differences

Looking at the design, the Galaxy Fit is slightly bigger than Fit e, this translates to a bigger display and it weighs a little more than the Fit e. No doubt, these two are some of the lightest fitness trackers you can find on the market. Still on the design, the Galaxy Fit has a bigger and richer AMOLED display that’s vivid and lively compared to the Fit e which has a PMOLED monochrome display that’s not so rich in colors, but easily legible outdoors.

The Galaxy Fit also supports touchscreen just like the Fit e but has an extra button by the side that makes navigation a little easier.

The battery capacity also differs with the Fit having a higher battery capacity, but one will expect the Galaxy Fit with a richer AMOLED display to take more power compared to the Fit e with PMOLED. Moreover, the Fit also has more software and hardware that require more power. So it’s pertinent to say that the battery life of these two is about the same just as confirm in the video review below.

The Galaxy Fit is also equipped with an NFC chip that enables Samsung Pay allowing you to make a payment directly from the device which the Fit e lacks. Moreover, you can send preset texts from the Galaxy Fit, but not on the Fit e.

Looking at the fitness tracking features, like I mentioned earlier each of these two is fitness-focused and designed to track your active life. However, the Galaxy Fit is a more comprehensive tracker, it comes with both accelerometer and gyroscope compared to the Fit e with only accelerometer. As a result, it tracks more activities and has more preloaded modes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I’ll say the Galaxy Fit is clearly a better smartband than the Fit e. It has a better design, more features that enables it to track more activities and the display is awesome. You may also go for the Fit e, it’s cheaper and a decent activity tracker.

The Galaxy Active wasn’t a successor to the Galaxy Watch, but it came in a very compact design with some very nice features. 6 months later, Samsung released the Galaxy Watch Active 2 which was equipped with a handful of features that its predecessor lacked such as rotating bezel, wider display, more durable, and enhanced activity tracking. Active 2 has of recent been cleared in South Korea for ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Meanwhile, the Active 2 comes in two sizes, 44mm and 40mm, and both are available in LTE and Stainless steel material. In this post, I compare the Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Galaxy Watch Active to identify the differences between these two smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Galaxy Watch Active – Specs Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) (LTE)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) (LTE)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Device type	Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch	Classic/Fitness smartwatch
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active	N/A
Successor	N/A	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Date Released	September, 2019	March, 2018
Gender	Unisex	Women (Also a great choice for men)
WHERE TO BUY	BUY AT AMAZON	BUY AT AMAZON
DISPLAY
Display size	1.4 inches (44mm)	1.1 inch
Display type	Super AMOLED Full color	Super AMOLED Full color
Display resolution	360 x 360 pixels	360 x 360 pixels
Pixel density	--	463 ppi
Display always-on	Yes	Yes
Input type	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons Digital rotating bezel	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons
BODY
Shape	Circular	Circular
Casing material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate
Strap material	Leather	Silicone (leather straps also available)
Bezel Material	Glass	Ceramics
Weight	42 grams (Stainless steel, without straps)	23 grams (without straps)
Color(s)	Sliver, black, gold (stainless steel)	Black, silver, rose-gold and green
Dimension	44 x 44 x 10.9mm (44mm)	39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm
Strap size	20mm	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass DX+	Corning Gorilla glass 4
Durability test	MIL-STD-810G
Waterproof rating	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
MEMORY
RAM	1.5GB LTE	0.75GB
Internal storage	4GB	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	No
Camera	No	No
Music streaming	Yes	Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v5.0 LE	Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE
NFC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth calling	Yes	Yes
NOTIFICATIONS
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Email alert	Yes	Yes
Reminder	Yes	Yes
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Network Technology	GSM/HSPA/LTE	No
SIM	Yes, e-SIM	No
FITNESS TRACKING
Steps	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes	Yes
Stress	Yes	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Menstrual cycle tracking	No	No
Blood pressure	Yes	No
ECG Tracking	Yes	No
Blood oxygen	No	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system	Tizen OS 4.0	Tizen OS 4.0
CPU	Dual core 1.15GHz	Dual core 1.15GHz
GPU	--	--
Chipset	Exynos 9110	Exynos 9110
SENSORS
GPS	GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo	GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Heart rate sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass	No	No
Pulse Ox.	No	No
Altimeter	--	--
ECG	Yes	No
Thermometer	No	No
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Interchangeable straps	Yes, 20mm	Yes, 20mm
Custom watch face	Yes	Yes
Voice Assistant	Yes	Yes
Compatibility	Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+	Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+
Payment system	Samsung pay	Samsung pay
Companion app	Samsung Gear app	Samsung Gear app
BATTERY
Battery type	Non-removable Li-ion battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	340mAh	230mAh
Est. battery life	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+	Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+
Charging mode	WPC based wireless charging	WPC based wireless charging
Charging duration	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
	Small and large straps	Small and large straps
	Wireless charger	Wireless charger
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Galaxy Watch Active – Differences

From the specs above, Active 2 is clearly a better smartwatch. It has a slightly larger display that allows you to see more at a glance. Moreover, the new MyStle app allows you to easily customize the watch face to what you’re wearing. While not forgetting the digital rotating bezel which was omitted in the Galaxy Watch Active, but now present on the Active 2. Samsung however, updated the Active with the digital rotating bezel. You can watch it in the video below.

Furthermore, while the Active has a case made of aluminum, the Active 2 is available in stainless steel and aluminum with the later representing the non-LTE model and the former is the LTE model. However, the Active is a more compact device than Active 2 which results in it’s lower weight, but in all, each of these two is a very lightweight smartwatch.

Going by the fitness tracking features, both the Active and Active 2 are well equipped to track your active life comprehensively. However, while each of these two is able to track your steps, sleep, distance, floors climbed, routes, heart rate, and calories, the Active 2 is a more holistic fitness tracker than the Active. Active 2 has an enhanced heart rate tracker which contains 8-LED compared to 4-LED on the Active. And like mentioned earlier, the Active 2 has been cleared in South Korea for ECG tracking and blood pressure monitoring joining the likes of Apple Watch 5 which also has the ECG tracking feature. Moreover, Active 2 has a better 32G accelerometer compared to 16G of the Active, this can ensure more accurate tracking and responsiveness to workouts.

The Stainless steel model of the Active 2 has LTE support which makes it a standalone smartwatch that allows you to make and receive calls without needing your phone. This feature might not be so enticing, but for individuals who need it, its a great addition that can help stay connected without having to carry your phone along.

The battery life of these two is about average when compared to all other smartwatches on the market. The Active has been tested to go about 2 days or more with light usage, while Active 2 with its bigger battery life, but bigger display will last about the same time as the Samsung Active watch.

Conclusion

Clearly, Active 2 is a better smartwatch than the Active. It looks more beautiful no doubt, and with the addition of digital rotating bezel, its easier to navigate. Active 2 is also a better activity tracker than the Active with enhanced sensors and more fitness features, and the LTE model is a comprehensive smartwatch.

If you already own the Active, an upgrade isn’t all that necessary. However, if you intend to buy a new smartwatch from Samsung, the Active 2 is your best bet.