It's pretty intuitive: Bluetooth is much more energy-efficient than LTE, so every minute you're using that mobile data connection it's using extra battery. Meaning you could go on a run or a bike ride miles away from your phone, but still get important contact from people directly. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links.
in stock The LTE model with e-SIM enables cellular connectivity features that allow you make and receive calls directly from this device which off course makes it a standalone and a more comprehensive smartwatch.
Between a Bluetooth connection to your phone, Wi-Fi and local storage, there's little need to spring for LTE considering its extra cost. in stock Thanks to discounts over time, the Galaxy Watch starts at just $250 for the 42mm model, but the LTE models still have their original MSRPs — that's the case whether you Paying that much extra, on a percentage basis, in particular, is annoying for a watch that is otherwise the same. You can stream music from Spotify, and you can get up-to-date information like the weather and news headlines delivered to your wrist anywhere you are.Those are only useful features for a very small set of people, though. Between a Bluetooth connection to your phone, Wi-Fi and local storage, there's little need to spring for LTE considering its extra cost. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Spotify can cache playlists to the local storage on the watch for runs or rides, and most of the apps on the watch can't do a whole lot considering the size of the screen, making that information less useful than you'd think.And when it comes to tracking those outdoor runs or rides, GPS works just fine on the watch regardless of whether you also have an LTE connection.And as a trade-off for that extra LTE functionality, you get lower battery life.
But really, that upfront cost is inconsequential; what you It's more money upfront, and another $10 per month as long as you use it.Different carriers offer different plan options, but T-Mobile is the cheapest plan offering for the That's an extra $120 per year just for the connection on your watch, so after three years, you've spent just as much on service as you did on the watch hardware itself. The main difference between the Active 2 Bluetooth and LTE model is that the later ships with e-SIM that enables cellular connectivity which the former lacks, and the LTE model has a stainless steel case and weighs a little more than the Bluetooth model with aluminum case.
We've done the leg-work for you.Getting a screen protector for your TicWatch S2 is a must, which is why we've done the research and found the best options for you.Looking for a more comfortable or a more fashionable band for your Garmin Venu? The main difference between the LTE and Bluetooth model is the standalone features of the LTE model which the Bluetooth model lacks.
in stock There isn't always a ton you can do on the little circular watch display to deal with the notification, but you at least get it.You can also use that LTE connection for apps and widgets on the watch, again without the assistance of a phone. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. out of stock