The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 are very similar in some ways but are also aimed at very different markets with one being more of a general all-rounder akin to the Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 6 while the latter is more about helping you track your workouts more efficiently.
They both look good and offer Samsung’s Tizen OS which works better with an Android device but will still play well enough with an iPhone. They also both offer standard training features for active users along with heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking.
However, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 goes a step further with the likes of an ECG and blood oxygen monitoring too. As you’d expect given it’s a tad pricier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.
If you’re keen to embrace a Samsung-flavored smartwatch, you’ll want to know just why the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 costs more and whether you’re better saving your cash and plumping for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Read on, and we’ll lay out the arguments in both directions for you.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is the pricier of the two watches. It’s available for $250 / £299 / AU$649 for the 41mm version or $280 / £319 / AU$699 for the 45mm version, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is priced from $249/ £199 for the 40mm version or from $269/ £219 / AU$549 for the 44mm edition. Bear in mind that the 40mm model isn’t available in Australia.
When it comes to cellular connectivity, expect to pay $300 / £339 / AU$799 for the 41mm size or $330 / £359 / AU$849 for the 45mm version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 cellular version costs either from $279 / £349 / AU$749 or $300 / £369 / AU$799 depending on the watch size.
Both watches are widely available so you shouldn’t have any issue finding them and they both feature quite prominently in sales roundups too.
