Featured in this comparison chart, is the Samsung Galaxy Active 2, the latest addition to the rich lineup of Samsung smartwatches which succeeds the Galaxy Watch Active, it’s joined by the older Gear Sport – also a remarkable smartwatch. Compare the Samsung Gear Sport vs Galaxy Watch Active 2 specs and features – which is better?
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Samsung Gear Sport vs Galaxy Watch Active 2 Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Samsung Gear Sport Full Specifications, Features, Price |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) (LTE) Full Specifications and Features |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180.00 | $219.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | - | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Samsung Gear Sport | (LTE), Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) |
| Device type | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Standalone/Fitness smartwatch |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | November, 2017 | September, 2019 |
| Predecessor | — | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | — | Bluetooth only, LTE |
| BODY | - | BODY |
| Dimension | 42.9 x 44.6 x 11.6 mm | 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 67 grams | 30 grams (aluminum), 42 grams (stainless steel) |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum, Stainless steel |
| Strap material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer (Aluminum), Leather (stainless steel) |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Bezeless |
| Strap size | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | - | MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Blue | Aqua-black, Black, Cloud-silver, Gold, Pink-gold, Silver |
| DISPLAY | - | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, Full color | Super AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixel | 360 x 360 pixel |
| Pixel density | 424 ppi | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Physical rotating bezel, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Digital rotating bezel, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | - | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | - | Yes |
| GPS | GLONASS, GPS | Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| MEMORY | - | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.75GB | 1.5GB |
| ROM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | - | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM type | None | Nano-SIM |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | - | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | - | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | No | Yes |
| Microphone | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | - | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | — | — |
| ECG | No | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | No | No |
| Thermometer | - | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | - | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | - | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | Yes |
| Fitness Level | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | - | No |
| VO2 Max | - | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | - | Yes |
| Swim-heart tracking | - | No |
| On-screen workout | - | No |
| Sport modes | 39 | 39 |
| BATTERY | - | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 300mAh | 340mAh |
| Battery life | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular: 2 days, Standby :5 days+ |
| Charging type | WPC based wireless charging | WPC based wireless charging |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | - | No |
| PLATFORM | - | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Exynos 3250 | Exynos 9110 |
| CPU | Dual core 1.0GHz | Dual core 1.15GHz |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Tizen 3.0 | Tizen OS 4.0 |
| MISC | - | MISC |
| Companion app | Samsung Gear app | Samsung Gear app |
| 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 |
| Interchangeable strap | 20mm, Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | No | Yes, Bixby |
| Find my phone | - | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Samsung Gear Sport | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), Straps |
| Price | $180.00 | $219.99 |
Samsung Gear Sport vs Galaxy Watch Active 2: Which is Better?
The Active 2 is slimmer than the Sport which makes it sleeker and classier. It also weighs a little less which makes it a more comfortable wear. Moreover, the Active 2 being a standalone smartwatch ships with e-SIM that enable you make and receive calls directly from the device.
And in addition, the Active 2 is a more comprehensive activity tracker than the Gear Sport, it’s now able to auto track 7 sport modes out of the 39 with ECG tracking also featured.
The Gear Sport lacks microphone and loudspeaker which are all present on the Active 2, and as such lacks voice assistant features via Bixby.
VERDICT:The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a more stylish device, it’s also a more comprehensive activity tracker and being a standalone smartwatch, it’s a more comprehensive smartwatch.