Deciding on whether to buy a product like SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G or perhaps Galaxy Watch Active? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G vs Galaxy Watch Active

SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G specs

SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G
Galaxy Watch Active specs

Galaxy Watch Active
Type: Smart watch

Type: Smart watch

Operating system: Tizen

Operating system: Tizen OS 4.0

App store: Google Play

Size: 20 mm

Strap material: Rubber

Strap material: Fluoroelastomer (Premium)

Closure: Buckle

Closure: Buckle

FEATURES

FEATURES

Functionality: – Voice calling
– Read texts & emails
– Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payment
– Music remote
– Alarm

Functionality: – Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payments
– Music remote

Health tracking: – Steps taken
– Calories burned
– Distance travelled
– Route
– Sleep quality

Health tracking: – Heart rate
– Blood pressure
– Steps taken
– Calories burned
– Distance travelled
– Sleep quality

Voice control: Yes

Weatherproofing: IP68 certified (5 ATM water resistance)

WATCH FACE

Voice control: Bixby 2.0

WATCH FACE

Size: 1.3″

Shape: Circle

Size: 1.1″

Touchscreen: Yes

Shape: Circle

CONNECTIVITY

Touchscreen: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

Compatibility: – Android
– iOS

Phone connection: – Bluetooth
– WiFi

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Cellular: 4G enabled

Phone connection: – Bluetooth 4.2
– NFC

SIM card: Sold separately

GPS: Yes

GPS: Yes

POWER

POWER

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Battery life: Up to 90 hours

Battery life: Up to 4 days

Charging method: Wireless charging pad (supplied)

Charging method: Charging dock (supplied)

Quick charge: 15% from 30 minutes charging

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Midnight black

Pre-installed apps: Samsung SmartThings

Box contents: – Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G
– Additional strap
– Charging dock
– Quick start guide

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 45.7 x 41.9 x 12.6 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
– Spare strap (alternative size)
– Wireless charging pad
– Quick start guide

Weight: 49 g

Dimensions: 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Weight: 25 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £339

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G or Galaxy Watch Active, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the products in the same category as SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G, which is the Smart watches category. Of these products the average price was £#DIV/0!, the most expensive was £ and the cheapest was just £. We then looked at the price of the in the same as the Galaxy Watch Active, which of course the average was £#DIV/0!, top price was £ and cheapest £.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Samsung and Samsung, the average was £888.52 for Samsung, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £9999.99/£9999.99 and minimum was £9.98/£9.98

Price analysis of SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G

Price analysis of Galaxy Watch Active

  • SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G
  • Optional 4G SIM lets you stay connected without your smartphone
  • Contactless payments via Samsung Pay
  • Health & fitness tracking with GPS
  • Battery life: Up to 4 days
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • 4G freedomAlways stay connected with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G. No phone required. With 4G, take calls, and receive messages straight to your wrist using the same number and data plan as your mobile. So you can leave your phone at home while staying connected with what matters.Track your fitnessIf you’re a sports fanatic, you’ll love the Galaxy Watch LTE. Not only is it stylish, but it will help you stay on top of your fitness goals. Samsung Health automatically tracks your steps, cycling, swimming and even your sleep. Always know where you are with built-in GPS. Tracking your location and health across all of your compatible Samsung devices, you’ll never get lost out on your morning run.Easily connect your SmartThingsTo keep you in sync with everything, the Galaxy Watch 4G can connect to all of your other Samsung SmartThings devices. Adjust the temperature of your fridge, turn off the lights or check up on your CCTV feed. All with a few taps on your smart watch.__________________________Please note: SIM card not included. Only compatible with EE and Vodafone networks.
  • Product codes:
  • Galaxy Watch Active
  • Voice commands / smartphone notifications
  • Contactless payments via Samsung Pay
  • Health & fitness tracking with heart rate monitor & GPS
  • Battery life: Up to 90 hours
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Top features: – Designed to fit your lifestyle with an elegant yet tough design – Make every move count with wellness and fitness tracking – Don’t miss a thing with notifications straight to your wrist Designed to fit your lifestyleThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is a watch that compliments your busy lifestyle. Crafted from aluminium, it’s thin and light, yet incredibly tough – whether you’re hitting the gym, meeting clients in the office, or heading out with friends, it’s ready for all occasions.You can also easily change up your look by switching out the strap for a different colour or style (sold separately).Make every move countYour wellbeing is important. With the Galaxy Watch Active it’s easy to keep track of your general wellness and take steps to improve it. Create healthy habits that last with sleep tracking and breathing exercises to help reduce stress.The built-in monitor helps you to keep an eye on your blood pressure and heart rate, and together with fitness tracking that automatically recognises when you’re working out, you get a more complete picture of your health. You can also set daily goals to give you that extra motivation.Don’t miss a thingGet smartphone messages and notifications straight to your wrist by pairing the Galaxy Watch Active to your iOS or Android phone. You can also control your music and pair your Bluetooth wireless headphones, perfect when you’re commuting.There’s no fiddly charging cables with the Galaxy Watch Active – simply place the watch on the included charging pad when it’s time for a top up.
  • Product codes: 8801643747886

What’s better SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G or Galaxy Watch Active?

There are obviously a number of differences between SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G and Galaxy Watch Active, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £339 cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of Galaxy Watch Active.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G and Galaxy Watch Active. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Galaxy Watch Active scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart watches as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4G



Rating:
9.10 out of
10