Fitbit Surge vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Surge vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 34 mm 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 10.9 mm
Weight - 26 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Missed calls, SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium
BAND Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 1.4 GB
RAM Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
RAM Size - 768 MB
CPU Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Smart Caddi
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R830
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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