Garmin epix Gen 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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

Garmin epix Gen 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 39.3 mm
Depth - 9.8 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
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Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Passivated stainless steel -
Case Back Steel -
Case Details Slate steel Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life - 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin epix Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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